Nuwave’s Primo Grill Oven tackles a common countertop problem: uneven cooking. It solves this with a distinct two-zone system. A grill element on the bottom sears and crisps, while a convection fan at the top circulates hot air for consistent browning. This approach gives you more control than a single heating element.

In practice, the touch controls are straightforward. You set time and temperature independently, and can adjust either at any point. The included smart thermometer is the real star. You plug it into the oven and set your desired internal food temperature. The oven beeps when it’s done, which takes the guesswork out of cooking frozen foods or thick cuts of meat. The dropdown door saves vertical space, a smart touch for crowded counters.

Over 700 customer reviews highlight its reliability for flawlessly cooked results. It’s a practical, programmable workhorse for quick weeknight dinners or reheating leftovers without sogginess. Just know its rectangular footprint requires a decent amount of counter real estate.