12 best built-in ovens for baking, roasting, grilling and self-cleaning

Score: 94/100

With a perfect score for ease of use, this Miele oven makes cooking a dream from start to finish. Testers were able to easily slide trays in and out of the oven, and the door opened smoothly, remaining cool to the touch even when cooking at high temperatures. That, along with its safety lock, makes this a family-friendly buy.

With its 71-litre capacity, it's large enough to prepare a roast, and our chicken was deliciously succulent on test. Keen bakers will probably be interested to hear our fairy cakes were also practically perfect. And even if you’re not a confident chef, you shouldn’t go too far wrong as the oven has a range of automatic programmes, an air fry function and comes with a manual full of recipes to help you achieve the best results every time. Our experts also liked its eco-fan setting and boost mode, which quickly pre-heats the oven if you’re in a hurry.

Just like our runner-up below, this oven connects to an accompanying app, but our tester found you can't control much remotely. If you’re happy to stick with the sleek controls on the appliance though, it should serve you well.

Score: 93/100

There was very little we didn’t like about this 77-litre Hisense oven. It achieved full marks when it came to grilling and cooking an entire roast chicken, and our cupcakes came out looking golden too, with only a few lacking the perfect rise.

You can connect it to your phone via WiFi and check the progress of your meal while on the move (or sat on the sofa) via the ConnectLife app – and that’s not all. There’s also an air frying and steam cooking function among the 13 programmes, giving you plenty of options to experiment with.

The only (small) downside was that there were some fluctuations in temperature during cooking, so you may need to keep an eye on the app to check your food is on track. Despite this, our testers were full of praise for this oven; its preheating time was the quickest of all the models we’ve tested, and the touch display was easy to use and responsive. An all-round quality buy.

Score: 91/100

Dinnertime just got simpler. Hisense’s Hi8 77-litre oven holds over 75 pre-programmed recipes that take the guesswork out of cooking. Simply scroll through the options on the app, select your favourite, and programme the timer via your phone (a process our testers found straightforward). You get a notification on your phone when the timer is up, allowing you to get on with other tasks while your food cooks.

Its convenience and versatility are just two of many things that make it a great family oven. The pizza mode cooked perfectly from frozen in just seven minutes and the connected food probe turns the oven off when it hits the desired temperature, so your chicken won’t end up dry and overcooked if you’re busy.

On the topic of chicken, our roast dinner was hard to fault. Think: crispy (yet fluffy) roasties, juicy meat (which was only slightly less crispy than when cooked on the air fryer mode), and a beautifully toasted apple crumble. When we baked fairy cakes though, the golden colour varied depending on which shelf they were on.

But that’s not too much of a problem. If we’re being harsh, it preheats slower than claimed (nine minutes versus five) but we don’t mind waiting a little longer in exchange for a simple, well-lit, and easy to clean oven.

Score: 90/100

From its digital temperature gauge to its soft-close door, this Hotpoint impressed. It scored full marks for its even distribution of heat and took just nine short minutes to preheat on both the fan and non-fan assisted settings. The no-fuss control panel also makes cooking and cleaning the outer oven easy. Just give it a swift wipe down and you’re good to go!

This model is the perfect choice for busy families who like to cook. It has a deep capacity and spacious interior, making it ideal for batch cooking and epic feasts. It scored full marks in the roast test, producing crispy but fluffy potatoes and a golden-brown chicken skin in under two hours. Even at 200C, the oven door remained cool to the touch, which gives peace of mind if you have little ones. The included grill tray is also a great size for large meals, comfortably fitting 12 slices of bread.

We recommend using Hotpoint’s online instructions if you run into any issues, as the included paper manual wasn’t quite as informative as we'd have liked.

Score: 88/100

This Hoover model made an excellent roast in under an hour. The chicken was juicy, and our experts were particularly impressed with the crispy skin on their potatoes. Outside of mouth-watering Sunday feasts, this oven proved to be a trustworthy buy. The thermostat was accurate, ensuring it stayed as close as possible to the target temperature, and there’s a wireless food thermometer for second-by-second heat assurance.

Again, this model is a safe bet for households with little ones and inquisitive pets. Its handle and door remained cool to the touch even when the interior reached scorching temperatures and the display warns you when opening that the interior is hot. Plus, the childproof lock is a great perk for peace of mind. Be warned, the oven door does require quite a tug to open, so it may not be ideal for anyone with limited mobility.

Score: 88/100

Ticking boxes for its intuitive controls and simple fascia, this Beko model would make a fantastic buy for anyone in search of a reliable, uncomplicated oven. It achieved perfect marks for its roast dinner, nailing our chicken, potatoes and an apple crumble in less than an hour and a half.

If you want even crispier chicken skin, switch to the air fryer mode, which delivered even better browning than normal – and in under an hour.

Throughout cooking, the handles and oven door remained cool to the touch, but we’d have liked a child lock to prevent any concerns about prying hands.

Score: 88/100

With its auto door feature (no handles!), this oven is all about giving your kitchen a swish, luxury finish. Simply tap a button to open and then use the LCD display to select your preferred setting and programmes, which include an impressive steam combi mode and an air fryer function that successfully delivered crispier roast chicken than when cooked normally. Even on the most basic settings, this oven performed brilliantly, producing a good fruit cake and a tasty, well-cooked roast dinner with all the trimmings.

Our main bugbear was that it took nearly 45 minutes to reach 200C on the fan-assisted mode. Plus, while the connected app lets you set the mode, temperature and cook time, you still have to physically press the button on the oven’s control panel for it to start.

We also tested Samsung’s Series 4 Compact Oven (78/100), which is the brand’s slightly cheaper alternative. It also has a combination microwave setting that delivered an evenly browned mac and cheese in testing.

Score: 86/100

This covered all the basics, with a quick preheat function, stay-cool handles and intuitive touchscreen controls. But it’s the oven-meets-microwave capabilities that really set it apart from the other models we tested. You just push a button to switch from the oven to the 900W integrated microwave. When we put the microwave to the test, we were impressed with how well it cooked a ready meal lasagne. Easy, breezy meals, sorted.

It goes without saying that this is an excellent option for people who are low on countertop space, as you can forego a worktop microwave and opt for this two-in-one model instead. For busy households, it’s also worth noting that you can use both the microwave and the conventional oven at the same time.

A little patience is required during set-up as you’ll need to install the side rack yourself and the ceramic clips can be fiddly at times. Our experts also found that the oven temperature was a little less accurate when using the non-fan assisted setting, so we recommend sticking to fan assisted.

Score: 85/100

Hoover’s 78 litre oven is an excellent family buy. Preheating to 160C took 17 minutes, which is fairly standard, but the oven door stayed cool to the touch, staying at around an impressive 22 degrees throughout testing.

Our fruit cake was beautifully cooked, and cupcakes came out golden and well-risen. A roast chicken took just over an hour and 40 minutes and had a nice crispiness to the skin, but we saw even better results when using the air fryer tray and dedicated function. We achieved crispier, more succulent chicken in less time (an hour and 10 minutes) – perfect for family mealtimes.

And with the hOn app, you can spend less time in the kitchen. Testers found the app easy to navigate and appreciated that you could use it to pick a programme and set the oven to start from your phone. The app lagged a bit at times, but the wealth of tips, instructions and recipes makes up for it.

Score: 82/100

With both an air fry and a steam function, this Hotpoint oven is a great multi-tasker. It cooked a delicious roast on both the traditional fan-assisted setting and in air fryer mode. The former produced even roasties and the meat was ready in one hour and 40 minutes, but the latter proved quicker and had crispier skin.

The steam function was equally impressive, producing tender broccoli and sweetcorn that still had good bite. As for baking (our tester again used the fan-assist), our cupcakes rose well and turned golden.

The controls are intuitive, but the touchscreen isn't always that responsive, which meant testers had to press the buttons several times. While there were also a few dirt traps at the back of the oven, the catalytic panel should self-clean and it’s a great price.

Score: 81/100

From its pyrolytic in-depth cleaning assistance to the economical curved oven door handle, the design of this fuss-free oven secured an impressive 9.6/10 from our testers. You can easily remove the door for straightforward cleaning, and it also stayed safe to touch even at 200C. The thermostat proved reliable too, maintaining our target temperature with ease. On our cooking tests, it produced a satisfying and succulent roast dinner, complete with crispy and evenly cooked potatoes.

It’s ideal for everyday cooks and beginner bakers – there’s even an automatic Turn&Go programme that sets the cooking time and temperature for you which our testers loved.

On the downside, this oven did take 30 minutes to reach 200C, so it's probably not ideal if you're on the hunt for a speedy cooker. The oven's fan also stays on for up to 30 minutes after use which may not be ideal for open-plan kitchen and dining spaces. These small issues aside, its a good value, reliable oven.

Score: 77/100

This Beko buy has a versatile range of cooking options, including steam cooking, so it's a good choice if you're purchasing your first oven. It has an easy-to-understand touchscreen and control panel that makes getting used to your new cooker easy. Our testers didn’t have to refer to the manual once during set-up or use, but you’ll be pleased to know that it has clear diagrams and instructions in case you do run into any problems.

Our experts did find the door became exceptionally hot (44C) when the oven was on a high temperature so it's probably best to opt for a different model if you have small children or pets.

However, for anyone who likes entertaining, this 72-litre capacity model is a smart buy. Its SimplySteam feature made cleaning a doddle too, so tidying up after an evening of being the host will be a breeze.