The adaptability and enhanced flavor that can be achieved by cooking in a wok has to be experienced especially for foods like stir-fry. It can be flexibly used for stir-frying, deep frying, steaming, soup making, or for even making popcorn. The Breville BEW600XL Electric Hot Wok and BEW800XL Electric Hot Wok Pro are important investments to make when it comes to the preparation of fast and easy dishes or trying out famous Asian delicacies. When stir-frying in a wok, minimum oil is required, thus much fat and calories are diminished.
Breville BEW600XL Hot Wok vs BEW800XL Hot Wok Pro – Differences between Breville BEW600XL and BEW800XL
The biggest differences between the Breville BEW600XL Hot Wok and Breville BEW800XL Hot Wok Pro are that the BEW800XL has a bigger wok bowl, eco-friendly coating and more powerful heating element than the BEW600XL. More information about the differences are listed below.
1. The Breville BEW600XL Hot Wok has a wok bowl with a 14″ diameter and 6 quart capacity while the BEW800XL Hot Wok Pro has a bigger wok bowl with a 15″ diameter and 8 quart capacity.
2. The Breville BEW800XL Hot Wok has an eco-friendly Eterna PFOA-Free Non-Stick Coating while the BEW600XL Hot Wok Pro has a Quantanium Non-Stick Teflon Coating.
3. The Breville BEW600XL Hot Wok uses a 1500 Watt Butterfly Heating Element while the BEW800XL Hot Wok Pro uses a more powerful 1800 Watt Butterfly Heating Element which allows it to cook your meals faster.
4. The Breville BEW800XL Hot Wok Pro has the dimensions of 20.85″(W) x 15.75″(L) x 11″(H) while the BEW600XL Hot Wok has the smaller dimensions of 17.75″(W) x 14″(L) x 9.25″(H).
5. The Breville BEW800XL Hot Wok Pro weighs 16.1 pounds while the BEW600XL Hot Wok weighs only 12.4 lbs.
Why you should buy the Breville BEW800XL Hot Wok Pro instead of the Breville BEW600XL Hot Wok?
The Breville BEW800XL Hot Wok Pro only costs $20 more than the Breville BEW600XL Hot Wok and the BEW800XL Hot Wok Pro has a bigger wok bowl and eco-friendly coating and it will cook your meals faster because it has a more powerful heating element than the BEW600XL so buying the BEW800XL is an easy choice.
Wok Bowl Dimensions – BEW800XL Hot Wok Pro: 15″ diameter, 8 quart capacity vs BEW600XL Hot Wok: 14″ diameter, 6 quart capacity
Cooking surface coating – BEW800XL Hot Wok Pro: Eterna PFOA-Free Non-Stick Coating vs BEW600XL Hot Wok: Quantanium Non-Stick Coating
Power Consumption – BEW800XL Hot Wok Pro: 1800 Watt Butterfly Heating Element vs BEW600XL Hot Wok: 1500 Watt Butterfly Heating Element
Dimensions – BEW800XL Hot Wok Pro: 20.85″(W) x 15.75″(L) x 11″(H) vs BEW600XL Hot Wok: 17.75″(W) x 14″(L) x 9.25″(H)
Weight – BEW800XL Hot Wok Pro: 16.1 pounds vs BEW600XL Hot Wok: 12.4 lbs
Price – BEW800XL Hot Wok Pro is a little more expensive than the BEW600XL Hot Wok
Comparison Chart – Breville BEW600XL Hot Wok vs BEW800XL Hot Wok Pro
| Features |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Removable Dishwasher safe bowl and lid | Yes | Yes |
| Wok Bowl | Die-cast wok bowl with Quantanium non-stick coating | Die-Cast Wok Bowl with PFOA-free Non-Stick Coating |
| Wok Bowl Capacity | 6 quarts | 8 quarts |
| Wok Bowl Diameter | 14 inches Diameter (family size) | 15 inches Diameter (family size) |
| Wok Bowl Coating Material | Quantanium Non-Stick Coating | Eterna PFOA-Free Non-Stick Coating |
| Lid | Cook 'n' Look glass lid - Tempered glass lid with steam vent | Cook 'n' Look glass lid - Tempered glass lid with steam vent |
| Power Consumption | 1500 Watts | 1800 Watts |
| Butterfly heating element | 1500W butterfly heating element heats up to 425ºF with 15 precision heat settings | 1800W butterfly heating element heats up to 425ºF with 15 precision heat settings |
| Number of Heat Settings | 15 precision heat settings up to 425 degrees | 15 precision heat settings up to 425 degrees |
| Maximum Temperature | 425 degrees | 425 degrees |
| Base | Stainless steel base | Stainless steel quick release base |
| Dimensions | 17.75"(W) x 14"(L) x 9.25"(H) | 20.85"(W) x 15.75"(L) x 11"(H) |
| Weight | 12.57 pounds | 16.1 pounds |
| Removable temperature control probe | Yes (Removable temperature control probe - 15 precision heat settings up to a searing 425°F (218°C) emulating authentic Asian-style gas cooking) | Yes (Removable temperature control probe - 15 precision heat settings up to a searing 425°F (218°C) emulating authentic Asian-style gas cooking) |
| Voltage | 110 - 120 Volts | 110 - 120 Volts |
| Release Date | August 2010 | November 2014 |
Features found in both the Breville BEW600XL Hot Wok and BEW800XL Hot Wok Pro
• The cooking surface is non-stick
• The wok has an adjustable lid
• Searing Heat – The wok has 15 precision heat settings that can emulate Asian-style gas cooking with temperatures up to 425°F
• 1500W butterfly heating element heats up to 425 degrees Celsius
• The base is detachable and dishwasher safe
• The lid is clear, heavy, and has a steam vent
Unique Features only found in the Breville BEW800XL Hot Wok Pro
1800 Watt Butterfly Element – This wok is equipped with an 1800 watt ‘butterfly’ element that allows for even heating across the bottom but also heating high up on the sides of the wok bowl so that the majority of the surface can be used to heat, sauté, and stir-fry the food.
Eterna Non-Stick – Breville is proud to be using Eterna non-stick coating on the Hot Wok Pro. This is a PFOA free coating with long lasting non-stick properties.
Both the Breville BEW600XL Hot Wok and BEW800XL Hot Wok Pro have the same heat settings:
1 – 4: Keep Warm, Slow Cook Sauces, Casseroles, Soups
5 – 9: Curries, Pasta, Rice, Browning Nuts, Shallow Frying
10 – 13: Vegetable Stir Fry
14/High Sear: Stir Frying, Sealing Meat
My Review of the Breville BEW600XL Hot Wok and BEW800XL Hot Wok Pro Electric Woks
Both the Breville BEW600XL and BEW800XL have a tight fitting lid that is dishwasher safe and composed of an easy to grip handle. Regardless of the knob being on the lid itself, it is always cool to the touch which is a reprieve to the unfortunate who mistakenly grab the hot handle. The large weight for the lid is effective for retaining heat and it does not allow condensation on it. The translucent surface enables you to view what you are cooking and it is also an important way to steam dishes.
Both of these appliances are big enough to make delicious Asian stir-fry for a large family. The Breville BEW800XL has a power input of 1800 watts (or 1.8 kilowatts) which means when the hot wok is ran continuously for two hours, it will have drawn only 3.6 units of electricity. At a 15 cent per kilowatt-hour energy rate, the cost per hour for the wok is only 27 cents. Therefore, it is very energy efficient. They both come with a considerably long power cord that makes it possible to place the equipment some few meters away from the socket outlet. The adjustable temperature settings allows you closely monitor what you are cooking.
The one thing that is common with the traditional frying pans is that, you have to scour hard to get off those sticky substances of whatever you fry, which get stuck on the bottom and on the walls of the pan. Over time, these marks permanently stick on the frying pan. This classy electric wok ensures stick-free cooking and no-scour cleaning. It is also easier and safer to wash.
It is impossible or difficult to bring your frying pan with your gas cooker outside, it actually makes no sense but that can be done with this sophisticated electric wok. This product is made of fine materials and can be used outdoors. The output heat from this equipment will cook meat and vegetables perfectly, giving them flavor and not affecting their texture. It is ideal for camping activities.
What Other Customers Are Saying
The comments from the people who have used the product have been very positive. Many are impressed with the guarantee of getting good cooking flavors while using the equipment. Its non-stick capability is also another captivating feature for many people. The included instruction book for recipes has also received loads of praise among many beginners.
