We Used the Tovala Smart Oven for a Month 

We bought the second-generation Smart Oven via the Tovala website, which at the time was selling for $49 (a discount of $250) if we ordered at least six weeks of meals within the first six months. There’s no option to purchase the oven for the full price without a meal plan, but customers can call customer support afterward to cancel the meal plan and pay the full $299 price for the oven.

You can compare the Tovala’s specifications with other lab-tested toaster ovens in our ratings.

How many slices can it hold? 6
Can it fit a chicken? Yes, up to 4 pounds
Number of rack positions: 3
Pizza size: 10 inches
Temp range: 225° to 450° F
Exterior dimensions: 18.5×12.32×11.75 inches (LxDxH)
Interior dimensions: 12.75x11x8 inches (LxDxH)
Warranty: 1 year

Delivery was wicked fast. The ovens arrived at our doorsteps in three days. It was easy to unpack and required only one person who can lift 21 pounds. 

Overall, the setup was extremely simple, and the machine was easy to connect to WiFi and sync with the compatible app. Before the first use, the manual says to do an oven cleaning cycle (bake at 450° F for 20 minutes), which emitted off-gassing smells, but subsequent uses did not emit these odors at all. I recommend leaving the room during this process if possible.