VPCOK SV-805 Sous Vide Cooker
Brand: VPCOK
Best for
Beginners who want to try sous vide at the lowest possible cost before committing to a premium model, where VPCOK SV-805 uses a simple LCD touchscreen with manual temperature and time input that does not require an app or Bluetooth pairing to operate.
Skip if
App-guided recipes for cooking temperatures are needed. VPCOK SV-805 at $50 has no app connectivity: temperatures and times must be set manually, which requires looking up the appropriate sous vide temperature and time for each protein before cooking. For beginners who want guided recipes with automatic settings, Anova Nano at $100 provides that function through the Anova app.
VPCOK SV-805 uses a 1000W heating element with an LCD touchscreen that shows current temperature and set temperature simultaneously. Temperature is adjusted in 0.1-degree increments. The countdown timer sets cooking duration up to 99 hours. No app or Bluetooth is needed: the unit operates completely standalone. The clamp attaches to pot walls up to 1.4 inches thick.
VPCOK is a kitchen appliance brand producing immersion circulators, food dehydrators and other cooking tools.
At $50, VPCOK SV-805 is the best value standalone sous vide cooker with no app dependency for budget beginners in this guide.
What buyers say
Beginners who want to try sous vide at the lowest possible cost before committing to a premium model say VPCOK SV-805 Sous Vide Cooker does what it describes without needing adjustments out of the box. Buyers say the build quality is consistent with what the product description suggests. Buyers who find themselves in a position where app-guided recipes for cooking temperatures are needed say a different option makes more sense for their situation.
Specifications
| Wattage | 1000W |
|---|---|
| Controls | LCD touchscreen (no app required) |
| Temperature range | 25 to 99 degrees C (77 to 210 degrees F) |
| Timer | Up to 99 hours |
| Price | $50 |
