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Mellow

  • Price: $400
  • Amazon Ranking: NA stars from NA reviews
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  • Connectivity: WiFi
  • Temperature Range: 39°F (3.9°C) to 194°F (90°C)
  • Heater Output: 1000 Watts/140 Watts Cool
  • Has Circulator: Yes
Mellow is the first sous vide machine which provides both cooling and heating for the water bath. This allows the food to be placed in the unit and kept cool until it's time to cook later in the day.

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Basic Mellow 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 Mellow
Tube Diameter NA
Height 15.8" (40.3 cm)
Width 6.6" (17.0 cm)
Weight 17.4 lbs (7905g)
Min Immersion Depth 3.375" (8.57 cm)
Max Immersion Depth 7.125" (18.1 cm)
Min/Max Spacing 3.75" (9.52 cm)
Min Pot Depth NA
Has Timer Yes
Voltage 110-120 VAC
Type of Clamp NA
Max Clamp Opening NA
Wetted Part Material Polycarbonate Tank
Remaining Material Polycarbonate
Cord Length 33" (83.32 cm)
Cleaning Tank can be removed
Price $400
Made In China

Mellow 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 Mellow
Lowest Temperature 39°F (3.9°C)
Highest Temperature 194°F (90°C)
Temperature Variability 0.1°F
Temperature Granularity 0.1°F or 0.1°C
Has Circulation Pump Yes
Pump Speed NA
Can Direct Pump Output No
Maximum Water Capacity 1.3 gallons (5 L)
Heater Output 1000 Watts/140 Watts Cool
Water Level Sensors NA
Amazon Rating NA
Amazon Review Count NA

Mellow 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
Mellow
Display Type Multi-color LED
Buttons None
Other Inputs None
Connectivity 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
Mellow
Room Temp Start Time 15:50*
Hot Tap Start Time 3:40*
Low Temperature 140.7*°F
Low Temperature Maximum 140.9**°F
Low Temperature Minimum 140.5*°F
Low Temp Variation 0.4*°F
Temp Rise Time 11:30*
High Temperature 182.7*°F
High Temperature Maximum 182.8*°F
High Temperature Minimum 182.5*°F
High Temp Variation 0.3*°F
First Hour Power Use 0.28* kWh
Total Power Use 0.57* kWh
Sound Adjacent 65H/74C dB
Sound 12" Away 56H/60C dB

2012 Benchmark Test Results

This machine was either not available in 2012 or we did not test it.

Have you used the Mellow? If so, let us know your thoughts in the comments.

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