Looking for the best oven for you can feel overwhelming, with all the different specs, sizes, brands, and more.
Do you need to know which oven is actually worth buying?
This guide can help you cut through the noise, so you’ll walk away knowing which model fits your kitchen, budget, and how you like to cook.
We’ve helped thousands of customers choose the best ovens that work in real homes, so we see firsthand which models deliver day in, day out, and which ones fall short.
Our expert guide will help you choose the oven for you, whether you’re a weekend baker, a daily meal-prepper, or just need something reliable that won’t burn the lasagna.
Our Favourite Ovens: By Category
Best Overall Oven
NEFF Pyrolytic FlexDesign Oven with VarioSteam – B69VY7MY0AAG
If we had to pick just one oven that gets everything right, NEFF’s B69VY7MY0AAG would be it. With pyrolytic cleaning, added steam, intuitive controls, and NEFF’s iconic Slide&Hide® door, this model brings together the best of design, performance, and ease of use in one seriously capable appliance.
The steam assist takes meals to another level, helping lock in moisture and improve texture. CircoTherm® technology ensures even heat on every shelf, and the AirFry and Bread Baking functions give you more ways to cook, without needing extra appliances.
The Slide&Hide® door isn’t just a party trick; it genuinely makes the oven easier (and safer) to use, especially in tighter kitchens. Add in pyrolytic self-cleaning, a full-colour 6.8″ touch display, and remote control via Home Connect, and you’ve got a model that we feel is well ahead of the pack.
- Slide&Hide® door: Gives clear, safe access to the oven cavity with no awkward reaching
- VarioSteam + Steam Jet: Adds precise moisture to improve flavour and texture
- CircoTherm® system: Even heat distribution across multiple levels—no tray swapping
- Pyrolytic cleaning: High-temp cycle turns grime to ash for easy wipe-down
- Home Connect: Monitor and adjust oven settings straight from your phone
If you want a feature-packed oven that makes cooking easier and more enjoyable, this is the one we’d recommend first every time.
Best 45cm (Compact) Oven
NEFF Compact FlexDesign Oven with FullSteam – C29FY5CY0BB
If you’re after a compact oven that does a bit of everything (and does it well), the NEFF C29FY5CY0BB is a clear standout. It combines steam cooking, a compact 45cm design, and NEFF’s signature features in one sleek, reliable unit. Whether you’re roasting, baking, or reheating, it delivers consistent results and fits neatly into most kitchen layouts.
What stands out most is the FullSteam function, which lets you steam meals without needing a separate appliance. It also includes NEFF’s popular Slide&Hide® door, which tucks away neatly to give you better access to the oven cavity.
- FullSteam, Added Steam & SteamJet: Cook healthier meals and retain flavour with precise steam control
- CircoTherm® hot air system: Even cooking on all levels with no need to rotate trays
- 6.8″ Full Touch TFT Display: Easy, intuitive control over all cooking functions
- Multi-point meat probe: Helps cook roasts to exact doneness with minimal guesswork
- Home Connect smart control: Monitor and manage your oven remotely from your phone
It’s the kind of oven that suits both everyday meals and weekend cooking, and the customisable FlexDesign trims mean it looks good doing it.
Best 60cm Oven
Miele VitroLine Combi 3-in-1 Oven – DGC7865HCOBSW
If you’re after a compact oven that genuinely does it all, Miele’s DGC7865HCOBSW is hard to overlook. It brings together steam, microwave, and convection cooking in a sleek 60cm unit, making it one of the most versatile ovens we’ve seen in this category.
The DualSteam system stands out for its ability to deliver consistent results, especially when paired with the combi mode. Whether you’re baking bread or roasting meat, the balance of dry and moist heat works incredibly well. The design feels just as refined, with a motorised panel that lifts to reveal the water reservoir. Neat, intuitive, and easy to clean.
- 3-in-1 functionality: Steam, microwave, and convection cooking in one space-saving oven
- DualSteam system: Delivers fast, even steam to lock in flavour and nutrients
- Combination cooking: Blends moisture and heat for better roasting, baking, and reheating
- HydroClean feature: Uses steam to loosen residue for hassle-free cleaning
- Motorised SoftClose panel: Smooth access to the water tank and condensate tray
It’s a strong all-rounder for anyone who wants flexible cooking options and a clean, modern finish.
Best 70cm Oven
Smeg 70cm Freestanding Dual Fuel Cooker – Stainless Steel CS7GMXA
The Smeg CS7GMXA is our pick for buyers who want more cooking room than a standard 60cm cooker without committing the space required for a 90cm model.
At 70cm wide, it strikes a useful middle ground. You gain a wider cooking area while the 900mm high and 600mm deep footprint remains relatively easy to incorporate into many kitchen layouts.
It is also a dual-fuel cooker, giving you the responsiveness of gas cooking above with an electric oven below. The oven offers nine cooking functions and five cooking levels, giving you flexibility across everyday baking, roasting and larger meals.
Smeg’s Thermoseal system is designed to maintain a more stable cooking environment, while the triple-glazed door improves insulation and helps keep more heat inside the oven.
Why we recommend the Smeg CS7GMXA
- 70cm width provides more cooking room without moving to a 90cm cooker
- Dual-fuel configuration combines gas cooking with an electric oven
- Nine oven functions
- Five cooking levels for greater tray flexibility
- Thermoseal technology
- Triple-glazed oven door
- Fully programmable controls
- Stainless-steel Classic styling
If a 60cm cooker feels restrictive but a 90cm model would dominate the kitchen, this Smeg fills the gap particularly well.
Smeg 70cm Classic Built-In Oven – Stainless Steel SFA7300TX
Most built-in ovens are around 60cm wide, so moving to a 70cm oven can make a noticeable difference for households that regularly cook with larger trays or multiple dishes.
Our built-in pick is the Smeg SFA7300TX. It combines the additional width of a 70cm format with seven cooking functions and Smeg’s Thermoseal system, giving you more usable oven space without requiring the footprint of a much larger 90cm appliance.
It is a particularly sensible option for renovations where oven capacity matters but a freestanding cooker is not part of the kitchen design. The Classic stainless-steel styling also makes it easy to pair with other Smeg appliances or stainless-steel cabinetry finishes.
Why we recommend the Smeg SFA7300TX
- Wider 70cm built-in format
- Seven cooking functions
- Thermoseal cooking technology
- Cool Door technology
- Ever Clean enamel interior
- Stainless-steel Classic design
- Suitable for buyers wanting more room than a conventional 60cm built-in oven
For anyone specifically shopping for a 70cm built-in oven, the SFA7300TX provides a useful increase in size while retaining the clean integrated appearance of a conventional wall oven.
Best 90cm Oven
Miele PureLine Pyrolytic Electric Oven – H2890B
For those who want the space of a 90cm oven with the precision and finish Miele is known for, the Miele H2890B is a standout choice. It offers a large 90-litre capacity and three adjustable cooking levels, giving you the flexibility to prepare multiple dishes at once.
The TwinPower fan system helps the oven heat quickly and evenly, so preheating times are shorter and results feel more consistent. Controls are simple and clear, and the Touch-Cool front keeps the door cooler for busy kitchens.
- 90L capacity with 3 levels: Gives you room to cook more at once without overcrowding
- TwinPower fan system: Heats up faster and distributes heat evenly
- Pyrolytic cleaning: Breaks down food residue for simple wipe-away cleaning
- Touch-Cool fronts: Keeps external surfaces cooler for added safety
- Retractable controls with 7-segment display: Clean, easy-to-use interface with a flush finish
If you want a full-width built-in oven that handles everyday meals and big occasions with equal ease, this one ticks a lot of boxes.
Best Freestanding Oven 900mm
ILVE ProLine Upright Oven – L096WM3/MGD
If you’re after a freestanding oven that looks sharp and cooks like a pro, ILVE’s L096WM3/MGD is worth a serious look. With a 6-burner cooktop and 80cm electric oven, it’s built for cooks who need space, power, and flexibility in one statement unit.
The oven includes nine multifunction settings to cover everything from fan-forced cooking to grilling, while the soft-close door and folding grill element show attention to detail that makes daily use feel smoother.
Available in both gas and induction, the induction model is especially popular for its faster heat-up time and easier cleaning.
- 6-burner cooktop: Plenty of space for multiple pots and pans at once
- 80cm multifunction electric oven: Offers 9 cooking functions for flexibility
- Soft-closing door: Reduces noise and improves user experience
- Folding grill element: Gives you better access for cleaning and cooking
- Gas or induction cooktop: Choose based on your preferred cooking style and cleaning needs
Best Freestanding Oven
Best Freestanding Oven Australia
Falcon Professional FX 90cm Dual Fuel Cooker – Stainless Steel/Chrome PROP90FXDFSS/CH
If you have the room for a 90cm freestanding cooker, the advantage should be more than simply having a larger appliance. Our pick is the Falcon Professional FX 90cm Dual Fuel Cooker because it combines a large oven, serious gas cooking capability and the flexibility to handle anything from everyday meals to entertaining.
Up top are five gas burners, including a multi-ring wok burner for high-heat cooking. Cast-iron pan supports give larger cookware a stable base, while the included Teppanyaki-style griddle and wok cradle expand what you can cook directly on the hob.
Below, the electric oven provides the consistency many cooks prefer for baking and roasting, with programmable cooking, a slow-cook function and rear ventilation. Falcon also offers its FX format with an Energy Saving Panel system, designed to let the large cavity operate as a smaller oven when you do not need the full capacity. Falcon identifies the Professional FX range as a single electric oven with Energy Saving Panel and gas cooktop.
Falcon cookers are also built in Britain and the brand provides a five-year parts and labour warranty, adding some substance behind the premium price point.
Why we recommend the Falcon Professional FX 90cm
- Large 90cm freestanding format
- Five gas burners
- Multi-ring wok burner for high-heat cooking
- Electric oven for consistent baking and roasting
- Energy Saving Panel system
- Teppanyaki-style griddle plate and wok cradle
- Cast-iron pan supports
- Programmable oven and slow-cook function
- Five-year Falcon parts and labour warranty
For keen home cooks who want one appliance to cover everyday meals, large roasts, wok cooking and entertaining, the Falcon gives you the space and flexibility that justify stepping up to a 90cm freestanding cooker.
Best Electric Oven
NEFF FlexDesign Slide&Hide Oven – B69VS73Y0A-AG
A premium electric oven should give you more control over how you cook, not simply add more settings. That is why our pick is the NEFF B69VS73Y0A-AG FlexDesign Slide&Hide Oven.
Its standout feature is NEFF’s Slide & Hide® door, which retracts completely underneath the oven cavity when opened. You can get closer to trays and roasting dishes without leaning over a hot oven door, making it especially useful in tighter kitchens or for anyone who regularly handles large cookware.
Cooking flexibility is just as strong. The oven offers 21 heating methods, ranging from CircoTherm® fan cooking and pizza settings through to Air Fry, low-temperature cooking, dough proving and several steam-assisted modes. Vario Steam can introduce moisture during cooking to help achieve crisp exteriors without drying out the centre.
The 4.1-inch Full Touch TFT display keeps those options manageable, while NEFF Flex Design allows the oven trim to be coordinated with the rest of your kitchen.
Why we recommend the NEFF B69VS73Y0A-AG
- Slide & Hide® door retracts completely underneath the oven
- 21 heating methods for baking, roasting, grilling, air frying and more
- Vario Steam for added moisture during selected cooking programs
- CircoTherm® fan cooking for consistent heat distribution
- 4.1-inch Full Touch TFT display
- Air Fry and grill tray included
- Flex Design finishes for greater freedom when coordinating your kitchen
For households that cook often and want one built-in electric oven capable of handling a wide range of meals, the combination of accessibility, steam assistance and cooking modes makes this one of our strongest all-round recommendations.
Best Microwave Oven
Asko Elements 5-in-1 Combi Steam Microwave Oven – OCSM8478GG
Asko’s OCSM8478GG is far more than a basic microwave. Compact in size but packed with features, it combines microwave, steam, and convection cooking into one high-performance 45cm unit, ideal for modern kitchens where space and versatility both matter.
We love this model for its ability to move effortlessly between quick weekday meals and more involved recipes. The Pure Steam system helps deliver healthier, more even results, while the 143 auto cooking programs provide a wide range of preset options to keep things simple.
- 5-in-1 cooking functionality: Includes steam, convection, microwave, and more in one unit
- Pure Steam system: Preserves texture and nutrients with gentle, even steam
- Stage Cooking mode: Allows up to five cooking phases in a single cycle
- 4.3″ colour touch display: Makes it easy to browse and select functions
- 45cm compact design: Saves space while still offering 50L of internal capacity
It’s a strong pick for anyone who wants speed, flexibility, and better cooking outcomes without needing multiple appliances.
Best Pyrolytic Oven
NEFF Pyrolytic FlexDesign Oven with VarioSteam – B69VY7MY0AAG
We’ve already named NEFF’s B69VY7MY0AAG as our best overall oven, so it’s no surprise it also takes the top spot for the best pyrolytic cleaning oven.
The pyrolytic function is simple and effective. Just start the cycle, and high heat breaks down grease and food residue into fine ash that can be wiped away once the oven cools. No scrubbing, no chemicals, just a genuinely low-maintenance way to keep your oven clean.
- Pyrolytic self-cleaning: High-heat cycle turns grime into ash for easy wipe-down
- Clip-on rails: Pyrolytic-proof accessories can stay in during cleaning
- No harsh chemicals: Just press a button and let the oven handle the hard work
If you’re looking for an oven that performs well and cleans itself with minimal effort, this one delivers every time.
Best Combi Steam Oven
Neff FlexDesign Oven with FullSteam – B69FY5CY0A
If you’re after one oven that can do it all, including steam, bake, roast, and reheat, NEFF’s B69FY5CY0A is our go-to recommendation. With full steam functionality, NEFF’s signature Slide&Hide® door, and a range of thoughtful design touches, it’s one of the most versatile ovens we’ve come across.
Steam brings better texture and moisture to everything, and the included Air Fry tray, steam containers, and grill pan give you even more ways to cook. While you won’t get pyrolytic cleaning in any combi steam oven, most people who cook with one wouldn’t trade it for anything else.
Available in four finishes, Anthracite Grey, Brushed Bronze, Deep Black, and Metallic Silver, so you can choose the look that suits your space.
- Full steam cooking: Retains flavour and texture, ideal for fast, healthy meals
- Slide&Hide® door: Tucks away under the oven for safer, easier access
- TwistPad Flex® control: Effortless dial navigation with touch-screen precision
- AirFry and steam accessories: Includes trays and containers for flexible cooking
- FlexDesign trims: Swapable finish options that blend into any modern kitchen
Best Oven Under $1,000
Beko 60cm Multifunction Built-In Oven – BBO6850MDX
Finding a reliable oven under $1000 can be tricky, but Beko’s BBO6850MDX hits the mark for both value and everyday performance. It offers a solid mix of practical features and a clean, modern look, making it a great fit for budget-conscious kitchen upgrades.
With seven cooking functions, an 85L capacity, and telescopic runners, it handles everything from weeknight dinners to weekend baking without fuss. The catalytic liners help absorb grease during cooking, which cuts down on cleaning time, and the triple-layered glass door keeps more heat in.
- 7 multifunction modes: Covers everything from baking to grilling
- Catalytic liners: Help absorb grease and reduce interior cleaning
- 85L gross capacity: Spacious enough for family meals and large trays
- Telescopic runners: Makes handling heavy dishes safer and easier
- Triple-layered glass door: Keeps heat in and enhances kitchen safety
It’s a simple, dependable choice that covers all the basics, without cutting corners.
Best Oven Brands
We work with a lot of oven brands, but a few consistently stand out for their reliability, performance, and the feedback we hear from customers. These are the best oven brands we often find ourselves recommending.
NEFF
NEFF is one oven brand we come back to often. The features are clever without being gimmicky, and the Slide&Hide® door genuinely improves usability. Their steam and pyrolytic models offer strong all-round performance for cooks who want more control.
Miele
Miele ovens feel engineered to last. The heat distribution is consistent, the functions are refined, and the designs are clean and simple. Their combi ovens and pyrolytic cleaning systems have impressed us time and again.
Asko
Asko’s compact ovens deliver a lot in a small footprint. If you’re short on space but still want flexibility, their steam and combination models are some of the most capable we’ve come across, especially in modern, minimalist kitchens.
AEG
AEG ovens tend to hit a sweet spot between functionality and price. The SenseCook features fast heat-up, and a clean interface makes their ovens an easy choice for people who want everyday convenience with a few smart extras.
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