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ChefSteps Joule
- Price: $200
- Amazon Ranking: 4.4 stars from 1274 reviews
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- Connectivity: Bluetooth 4.0/WiFi
- Temperature Range: 68°F (20°C) to 208°F (98°C)
- Heater Output: 1100 Watts
- Has Circulator: Yes
For a full look at the ChefSteps Joule please check out our detailed ChefSteps Joule Review.
Joule is an immersion circulator designed and manufactured by ChefSteps. It has both a Bluetooth and WiFi connection to a smartphone which is required to control the unit.
ChefSteps Joule Articles and Reviews
For a full look at the ChefSteps Joule please check out our detailed ChefSteps Joule Review.
Have you used the ChefSteps Joule? If so, let us know your thoughts in the comments.
Basic ChefSteps Joule Specifications
For the basic specifications of a sous vide machine we look at several things. Not only the dimensions, such as the height and weight, but also the min and max immersion depth, as well as the material it is made out of. All values are supplied by the manufacturer.
Basic Specifications
Parameters |
ChefSteps Joule |
Tube Diameter |
1.85" (4.7 cm) |
Height |
11.0" (28.0 cm) |
Width |
1.85" (4.7 cm) |
Weight |
1.28 lbs (0.58 kg) |
Min Immersion Depth |
1.5" (3.8 cm) |
Max Immersion Depth |
8" (20.3 cm) |
Min/Max Spacing |
6.5" (16.5 cm) |
Min Pot Depth |
~2 or 6.0" (5 or 10.3 cm) |
Has Timer |
Yes |
Voltage |
120 VAC |
Type of Clamp |
Universal clip |
Max Clamp Opening |
~0.75" (1.9 cm) |
Wetted Part Material |
Polycarbonate body/SS bottom |
Remaining Material |
Polycarbonate body/SS top |
Cord Length |
42" (106.7 cm) |
Cleaning |
Remove foot for limited access |
Price |
$200 |
Made In |
China |
ChefSteps Joule Performance Specifications
The performance of sous vide machines is probably the most important consideration. It includes the heating power, temperature variability, pump speed, and the circulation method. All values are supplied by the manufacturer.
Performance Specifications
Parameters |
ChefSteps Joule |
Lowest Temperature |
68°F (20°C) |
Highest Temperature |
208°F (98°C) |
Temperature Variability |
0.2°F (0.18°C) |
Temperature Granularity |
0.1°F or 0.1°C |
Has Circulation Pump |
Yes |
Pump Speed |
6 L/min |
Can Direct Pump Output |
Yes |
Maximum Water Capacity |
2.5-10 gallons (9.5-40 L) |
Heater Output |
1100 Watts |
Water Level Sensors |
Thermal/High current protection |
Amazon Rating |
4.4 |
Amazon Review Count |
1274 |
ChefSteps Joule User Interface
The sous vide interface has two main components: 1) are there on-device controls such as buttons or wheels? And 2) is there WiFi and/or Bluetooth connectivity?
User Interface
|
ChefSteps Joule |
Display Type |
Single Multi-color LED |
Buttons |
Power |
Other Inputs |
None |
Connectivity |
Bluetooth 4.0/WiFi |
Smartphone Control |
iOS and Android |
Info And Recipes |
In app |
2015-2016 Benchmark Test Results
We run all sous vide machines we can through our benchmark tests. For a full explanation of the tests, please see our article Sous Vide Benchmark Tests.
Benchmark Results
|
ChefSteps Joule |
Room Temp Start Time |
20:20 |
Hot Tap Start Time |
05:10 |
Low Temperature |
139.5°F |
Low Temperature Maximum |
139.6°F |
Low Temperature Minimum |
139.5°F |
Low Temp Variation |
0.1°F |
Temp Rise Time |
16:10 |
High Temperature |
182.8°F |
High Temperature Maximum |
183.0°F |
High Temperature Minimum |
182.8°F |
High Temp Variation |
0.2°F |
First Hour Power Use |
0.42 kWh |
Total Power Use |
0.91 kWh |
Sound Adjacent |
54-59 dB |
Sound 12" Away |
50-55 dB |
2012 Benchmark Test Results
This machine was either not available in 2012 or we did not test it.
Have you used the ChefSteps Joule? If so, let us know your thoughts in the comments.
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