10 of the most popular electric ovens in Australia

Updated March 2024

Whether you use it for daily dinners, occasional Sunday roasts or fancy yourself a contestant on The Great Australian Bake Off, there’s little argument that the oven is the heart of the kitchen, which itself is the heart of the home. It’s not surprising that research regularly finds the smell of freshly baked bread to be a helpful tactic for selling houses.

If you’re looking for a new oven, the first thing you should do is check the type and dimensions of your old oven. Is it electric, or gas? Is it freestanding, or built-in (wall mounted)? Is it a single or double oven? The ovens on this list are all electric, built-in, single ovens with integrated grills.

This is by far the most common size and type of oven used in kitchens across Australia. If you’re looking to replace or upsize to a double oven, freestanding oven with cooktop and separate grill, or gas oven, you might want to click here instead of reading the rest of this list.

With hundreds of ovens to choose from, it can be overwhelming trying to compare the many similarities and differences between the models. If you’d rather spend your time baking your next batch of lamingtons or slow roasting a shoulder of lamb, this list is a handy snapshot of some of the electric ovens making their way into lots of kitchens across Australia in 2023-2024.

Here’s a quick look at what these popular electric ovens do and don’t have in common.

Type of oven: The ovens on this list are all built in electric ovens with integrated grills - the most popular type of oven in Australia. Like most models these days, each one on this list is a fan forced convection oven, able to deliver more rapid heat. In terms of brand, Bosch and Westinghouse dominate the list.

Size: These wall ovens all have 60cm width. The height and depth are very similar across all models, with dimensions varying by only a few millimetres. In other words, they are standard sized built-in ovens, so if you’re replacing an old single oven with a new one, it’s very likely that it will fit into the existing space.

Having said this, it’s always worth measuring your old oven before ordering a new one, just to avoid any unwanted surprises come delivery day. It’s unlikely that you’ll be able to measure all the dimensions because it’s probably still embedded in the kitchen wall, but just measuring the width and height should be fine.

Incidentally, if you wanted a larger built-in oven than you currently have (i.e. replacing a single oven with a double oven), you would need to organise a carpenter to adjust the size of the wall cavity in which your new oven will be placed.

Oven volume: This is the internal space available for cooking. Despite the fact that all of the ovens on the list are single ovens with almost identical external dimensions, the internal oven capacity can vary. The smallest volume on this list is 66 Litres and the largest is 80 Litres.

Functions and features: The higher end ovens on this list have a greater number of features, such as soft close doors, telescopic runners, live temperature displays and automatic cooking presets. The higher end multifunction ovens also enable greater versatility in the kitchen due to their multiple cooking functions.

Whereas some of the lower priced models on this list have traditional knobs to choose between 5 settings, the highest priced model has touch controls offering 13 functions, from ‘Pizza’ and ‘Hot Air’ to ‘Slow cook’. If you’re unlikely to ever turn the dial to anything other than standard ‘fan forced’, however, a more basic model with fewer settings may be the best oven for you.

Three of the fan forced ovens on the list are also pyrolytic (high temperature self-cleaning). One oven on the list has a Steam Assist cooking and cleaning function, but none of them are full steam ovens.

Where some models from the same brand look almost identical, the different price points may reflect the addition of an extra function, such as Air Frying in the higher priced model.

Power: All of the ovens on this list are electric. The vast majority of ovens sold in Australia are electric, with many people who have a gas cooktop still opting for an electric oven. Gas ovens make up a very small fraction of all oven sales. Dual fuel is even more niche, but well catered to by the brands Ilve and Smeg, and relates to electric freestanding ovens with gas cooktops or gas and induction cooktops.

Remember that you will need to organise a qualified electrician to install any new electric oven (with the exception of the one 'plug & play' model on this list), or to make life easier you can add this service to your shopping cart when ordering your new oven.

Price: The dollar symbols indicate where each model sits on the price scale in relation to this list, from lower cost ($$$) to higher cost ($$$). Just click the links to see the RRP prices, the actual sale prices, as well as the full specs and product reviews. If you are looking for a model with more specialist features, like a steam oven or warming drawer, you’ll generally find it will cost more than the models on this list.

Colour: All of these 10 trending ovens have a black glass oven door and most have some stainless steel trim. There are a handful of built-in single ovens available with a white finish, but these comprise a very small part of the market. You may want your new oven to colour match your existing cooktop , dishwasher , microwave oven or other kitchen appliances, so this may influence the look you go for.

Warranty: All of the wall ovens in this list come with a 2-year manufacturer’s warranty.

Disposal of old oven: In addition to providing free delivery on your new oven, Appliances Online can also take away your old oven or hob for recycling, as long as it’s been disconnected and removed from the wall cavity beforehand.

So, let's take a look at the 10 trending electric ovens.

Made in Australia, this family-sized built-in electric oven has the joint largest cooking area of all the ovens on this list. With five cooking settings, it features control knobs for setting your oven function, temperature and programmable timer.

See price and full details of Westinghouse 60cm Stainless Steel Multi-Function Oven WVE6314SD

This lower priced oven has a good sized cooking area and seven specialised functions, including Pizza and Pastry Plus. Features like telescopic shelf runners and a cool-touch double-glazed glass door add a level of safety and convenience not always found in ovens in this price range.

See price and full details of Haier 60cm Seven Function Black Glass Oven HWO60S7MB3

This European-built model features air circulation technology that maintains a consistent temperature across all levels of the oven and allows you to cook multiple dishes on up to three levels at the same time without the flavours intermingling. To make cleaning easier, the oven has a special grime-absorbing coating on its rear wall.

See price and full details of Bosch HBA534ES0A 60cm Series 4 Electric Built-In Oven

In addition to incinerating grime to get its interiors ‘pyro clean’, this German made pyrolytic oven features pre-set automatic programs to suit the style of dish you’re cooking, as well as air circulation technology to evenly distribute heat throughout the different levels. Its eco cooking options deliver gentle cooking while reducing energy use.

See price and full details of Bosch HBG675BB2A 60cm Series 8 Pyrolytic Built-In Oven

Made in Australia, this model features both an AirFry function, to achieve crispy ‘fried’ food without adding oil, and a steam baking setting to get crispy crusts and fluffy centres with baked goods. With a spacious volume and eight cooking settings, the oven also features fast heat up, easy glide shelves and a programmable timer.

See price and full details of Westinghouse 60cm Multi-Function Oven with AirFry Stainless Steel WVE6516SD

Combining convenience and performance, this Bosch oven's 'plug & play' simplicity offers complete cooking functionality without the need for complex installation or the hardwiring to mains power that most other ovens need. All you need is a power point and you’ll be roasting and baking in no time.

See price and full details of Bosch Serie 2 60cm Built-in Oven HBF134EB0A

This oven delivers perfect baking and roasting with Bosch's innovative 3D Hotair technology, helping you achieve delicious results without the guesswork. Its spacious 66-litre capacity, easy-to-clean grey enamel interior, and triple-glazed door make it safe and easy to use.

See price and full details of Bosch Serie 2 60cm Electric Built-In Oven HBF133BS0A

This Bosch model's pop-out controls allow for easy cleaning, while seven cooking functions cater to varying meals and foods, from Pizza setting to Hotair Gentle. With Bosch's 3D Hotair technology, you can cook multiple dishes simultaneously without flavour blending, and the Cleaning Assistance option simplifies post-cooking cleanup.

See price and full details of Bosch Serie 4 60cm Electric Built-In Oven HBA534BB0A

Made in Germany, this self cleaning pyrolytic oven is the fourth Bosch Serie model to make this list. With 10 touch control heating methods, air circulation technology to ensure consistent temperature throughout the oven, and a ‘meat probe’ function that measures the optimal core temperature of your roast, it rates highly in the bells and whistles department.

See price and full details of Bosch HBT578FS2A 60cm Serie 6 Pyrolytic Built-in Oven

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These 10 popular single ovens are a good representation of the many models available in Australia. Whether you’re looking for a lower priced, simpler model that does everything you need it to do but no more, or you’re ready to tap into your inner Heston Blumenthal by experimenting with a wealth of clever cooking functions, there’s something here for you.

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Most electric ovens require a licensed electrician to instal them, and you can choose to add this service to your order when buying your oven, or arrange your own installation. Check out the full range of ovens here, or if you need some tips for choosing the best type or size for you, read our Built-in Oven Buying Guide, call our friendly team 24/7 on 1300 000 500, or message us via the chat icon at the bottom right of your screen.