Built-in ovens
Find out how to choose the best built-in oven and see the top performers in our test of single models.
Looking for a freestanding oven or rangehood?
Are you renovating your kitchen? Or do you simply need to replace your existing built-in oven? Check out our buying guide and test results to find the right model for your needs. We’ve tested ovens from trusted brands like Bosch, AEG, Miele, Electrolux and more.
Buy the best built-in oven for your kitchen
The cooking, cleaning and safety features of built-in ovens can vary, and they don’t all perform equally well. We’ve tested a range of models to find which perform best for various cooking tasks and which are easiest to use and clean. Use our test results to pick the right model for your kitchen.
Our assessment covers:
• Oven performance
• Ease of use
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What you need to know when buying an oven
Check out our built-in ovens buying guide to learn about the various features to look for when choosing an oven. We discuss cooking functions and self-cleaning features, as well as design elements that improve safety and make an oven easier to use.
Whether you enjoy cooking or just need a reliable built-in oven, our guide will help you choose the right model for your kitchen.
Get the most out of your oven
Knowing how to use and maintain your oven will help you cook efficiently and extend your oven’s lifespan.
What do the oven symbols and controls mean?
Confused by the symbols on your oven? While there’s some variation, most ovens have similar symbols. Learn what they mean with our guide.
How to clean your oven
A dirty oven can affect the flavour of food and emit horrible smells and smoke. Fortunately, there are a few oven features and cleaning tricks that’ll help you get the job done.
How to change the time on your oven
Unless you have a smart oven that updates automatically, you might need to adjust your oven's clock.
People's Choice
Our People's Choice awards are granted to brands that consistently rate above average for customer satisfaction and meet out other performance criteria. Become a member and see which brands have earned a People’s Choice award.
Which oven brands are most reliable?
We asked thousands of Consumer members about their experience with products they've used to find out which brands are most reliable and satisfying to own. The results are available to members and Digital Pass holders.
Complete your kitchen set up
Find quality rangehoods, fridges, dishwashers, microwave ovens and other appliances to enhance your kitchen with our test results.
Looking for a freestanding oven?
If you’re looking for a freestanding oven instead, check out our test results over here.
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How we test built-in ovens
Our built-in ovens test evaluates performance across a range of everyday cooking tasks, from roasting and baking to grilling.
We also assess how easy the ovens are to use, inspecting controls, layout and safety features, plus ease of cleaning.
We've tested 36 built-in ovens.
Find the right one for you.