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What’s a home without a kitchen? Better yet, what’s a kitchen without reliable cooking appliances that not only simplify cooking meals but make it an enjoyable experience? As the saying goes, what you put in is what you get out, and for that reason, we believe investing in quality appliances is essential for every home.
For many modern kitchens, the hero of dinners from family night to festive occasions is the oven. When used as its own appliance apart from the traditional stove setup, a wall oven can be customized to enhance a kitchen’s workflow, used to add visual appeal, and even create an easier experience that requires less bending.
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Shop Wall OvensOverall, wall ovens are versatile, built-in cooking appliances, so we naturally decided to do a review of the best wall oven brands on the market. Along with six wall oven models recommended by our experts, this article includes details on what you should know before purchasing a built-in oven, plus an inside look at why our top oven brands stand out from the competition.
What Makes a Great Oven?
Before we jump into the leading brands and ovens, let's see what makes a great oven.
Performance
We’d like to think we’ve tamed the power of heat, but the truth is, good heat control is an art. While budget oven models produce uneven power settings, quality ovens regulate temperature output through various techniques, of which convection fans are some of the most reliable. Other attributes that make an oven great are having versatile cooking methods, like broiling, steam, and even warming and proofing settings for bakes that come out professional-quality.
Design
There are many aspects that go into oven design that can either enhance or degrade the experience. Overall, capacity is a major influence on a design’s success; more may increase the value of an oven, but the number of rack positions, how the racks work, and even the placement of the heating element can affect how much space is actually usable.
Hardware and door design can also affect design. For instance, our best luxury oven pick stands out from the rest for its French door design that gives users better access to the interior, as well as making it more operable for users of various statures.
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Our Top Oven Brand Picks
Next, let's take a look at our best oven brands available af Friedmans.
Best Overall: Monogram
One of the more exciting high-end oven brands on the scene right now is the Monogram built-in wall oven lineup. Immaculate craftsmanship in two distinct collections, the Minimalist and the Statement, exude high-end class and aesthetics for elevated kitchen designs. Each model includes premium engineering, from smooth-opening doors with figure-eight drive chains to vibrant LCD touch controls and European direct air convection for gourmet food results. Models range from compact luxury ovens at 1.7 cubic feet of capacity up to a total of 10 cubic feet of oven space on select Monogram double wall ovens.
Recommended Monogram Oven: Monogram® Statement Collection 30" Stainless Steel Double Electric Wall Oven (ZTDX1DPSNSS)
Experience twice the joy of Monogram excellence with this duo of high-performance ovens from the bold GE Monogram double oven Statement collection. Take advantage of 10 cubic feet of oven capacity, each with the convenience of SmartHQ technology for voice or smart device controls, plus smooth-gliding doors and hand-finished edges for a touch of unmatched craft. Powerful twin convection with a third heating element ensures delectable entrées and sides, while a no-preheat Air Fry setting is ideal for creating party favorites in a flash.
Features:
- Twin Convection
- Scan-to-Cook Technology
- Self-cleaning setting with steam
- Self-clean oven racks
- Precision Cooking Modes
- Broil setting
Best Luxury: Viking
It’s not only Viking ranges that shine under the spotlight of premium luxury design. Take a look into Viking wall ovens for a new take on how the California-based brand approaches kitchen opulence. Four unique collections and the option of gas or electric fuel sources give buyers new ranges of baking power with exclusive features like TruConvec and Vari-Speed Dual Flow baking, rapid preheating technology, and the largest oven capacities in its class. No attention to detail goes unseen with a wide variety of color options, illuminated knobs on select models, and controls inspired by professional hardware or new-age interfaces to suit the style and taste of any aspirational kitchen.
Recommended Viking Oven: Viking® Professional 7 Series 30" Stainless Steel Electric Built In Single French Door Oven (VDOF7301SS)
Enchanting European design showcases brilliantly on this Viking double oven with signature French doors that add a touch of whimsy with the perk of convenient access to the inside. The inside of this French door oven reveals a mastery of cooking features, with both Vari-Speed Dual Flow convection and TruConvec convection to achieve restaurant-inspired menus right at home. A spectrum of color finishes are available to satisfy your design vision, and with easy self-cleaning settings, the interior of this high-end double wall oven will stay as pristine as its exterior.
Features:
- Patented Vari-Speed Dual Fuel Convection
- TruConvec convection
- Gourmet-Glo glass infrared broiler
- Porcelain-coated oven racks
- CoolLit illuminated knobs
- 20-minute steam clean setting
- Warranties: 2-year full; 90-day full cosmetic; 5-year limited
Best Features: Signature Kitchen Suite
The professional design of Signature Kitchen Suite built-in wall ovens isn’t limited to its handsome presentation of clean lines, stainless steel, and sleek hardware reminiscent of five-star restaurants. The experience continues inside with functions that are found on few other oven brands. We’re talking steam plus convection, along with the power to combine the two to create baking settings unlike any other on the market. Signature Kitchen Suite wall ovens even replicate sous vides cooking, turning select models into multi-purpose cooking tools that let users do even more on a single appliance.
Recommended Signature Kitchen Suite Oven: Signature Kitchen Suite 30" Stainless Steel Double Electric Wall Oven (SKSDV3002S)
Unleash your boldest menus—this Signature Kitchen Suite double wall oven is more than ready for all levels of foodie ambition. A diverse series of cooking capabilities, including steam, convection, or the flexibility to use both at the same time, open new levels of cooking abilities to satisfy culinary enthusiasts at home. Inside 9.4 cubic feet of total capacity, home chefs will enjoy the liberty to create main entrées and desserts at the same time with even true convection in each oven for added value and equal results.
Features:
- Steam-Combi technology
- Steam Sous Vides
- True Convection
- Speed-Clean function
- Wi-Fi connectivity
- Glideshut door
Best European Brand: Miele
In terms of reliability, it’s hard to outdo Miele wall ovens manufactured with quality German engineering. Like Signature Kitchen Suite, Miele is one of the very few brands that carry ovens capable of using steam and convection simultaneously. Molded in the spirit of minimalism, both the Miele ContourLine and PureLine are sleek additions to any kitchen that are available exclusively as single wall oven models, making them particularly great for buyers short on kitchen space.
Recommended Miele Oven: Miele ContourLine 30" Electric Single Convection Oven Built In-Clean Touch Steel (H6180BP)
Clean and made with purpose, this Miele oven is a demonstration of simple design done right. The flush design creates a streamlined look ideal for ultra-modern kitchens, highlighted by exclusive soft open hardware with a Comfort Handle design for easier opening and closing. Create meals faster with rapid preheat technology, plus TwinPower convection that uses two powerful fans to evenly distribute heat inside the oven.
Features:
- TwinPower convection
- Soft Open/Close handle
- Self-clean setting
Best Oven Variety: Thermador
Single, double, or triple? No matter your cooking demands, Thermador and its lineup of wall ovens provide buyers with even more configurations to suit the needs of every luxury kitchen. Each model comes equipped with Wi-Fi technology, the largest oven capacities in the industry, self-cleaning settings, and convection baking for a full package of style, convenience, and performance with the reliability of a leading premium appliance name.
Recommended Thermador Oven: Thermador® Masterpiece® 30" Stainless Steel Double Electric Wall Oven (ME302YP)
Harness the luxury of professional-quality cooking inside this Thermador double wall oven that provides 9.2 cubic feet of oven capacity reinforced with premium baking technology. Within the upper oven, 11 heating modes allow you to accomplish a variety of meals using different heat settings, while convection ensures even temperature distribution for plate-worthy finishes. Simply mealtime by using the Thermador Home Connect app to sync directly to a smart device for easy meal management within easy access wherever you’re connected to Wi-Fi.
Features:
- Third Element Convection baking
- Full Access telescoping oven racks
- SoftClose hinges
- Wi-Fi connectivity
- 2-hour self-clean setting
Best Aesthetics: JennAir
JennAir has always been at the cutting-edge of looks and performance, and that is no exception with its built-in ovens. Inside every JennAir wall oven is the brand’s signature obsidian black interior that serves as an emblem of the brand’s ode to thoughtful design. With the function to match, these high-end cooking appliances are a complete package of style and substance. Features include V2 Vertical Convection, Multimode Convection, and digital user platforms with the interactive JennAir Culinary Center setting complete with more than 55 gourmet cook modes preset with precise cook times and temperature settings. Venture into two robust collections, the NOIR and RISE, for a take on luxury design with modern flair.
Recommended Jenn-Air (RISE & NOIR) Oven: JennAir® RISE™ 30" Stainless Steel Electric Built In Single Oven (JJW2430IL)
Ascend to new levels of cooking status with this JennAir double oven fitted in the RISE collection’s clean presentation of modern minimalism. Its tantalizing setup is perfect for creating equally impressive meals using MultiMode Convection that produces professional-level results. No guesswork is needed, either; with auto convection conversion, traditional recipe times and temperatures are automatically adjusted for you. Make sure to take a moment to let your meals bask in the cinematic lighting as you and your loved ones marvel over your latest mealtime success.
Features:
- MultiMode Convection
- Auto convection conversion
- Closed door broiling
- Cinematic lighting
- Smooth glide racks
- Self-cleaning setting
Our Selection Process
You select the ingredients, and we’ll select a top-performing wall oven for you to create culinary magic in. By following these three core pillars, we confidently trust that each product suggestion on our list is suitable for cooking needs from the standard to the high-end.
Reliability
Kitchens busy or otherwise depend on appliances that perform without disruption. Believe it or not, even luxury wall oven brands pose some issues, which is why product reliability is such an important factor when it comes to buying an oven. We emphasized models with top-grade materials, quality engineering, and design, innovative features proven to enhance the experience, as well as any warranties provided by the manufacturer.
Credibility
For our list, we considered both award-winning performance recognized by reputable names, as well as the opinions of actual users—buyers just like you with similar households and lifestyles that you can relate to.
High product ratings from both sources are a strong indicator of reliable performance, which is a number-one factor that goes into our oven recommendations.
Performance
Of course, the features and functions of an oven also matter, especially when they’re able to impress everyone who benefits from said wall oven. Upgrades that ranked high in our evaluations include powerful convection, handy cleaning functions, and Wi-Fi connectivity—especially when it offers gourmet recipes and interactive cooking instructions. Small details count, too, such as telescoping racks, handle and door design, and how easy controls are for users to operate.
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FAQ
What brand of oven is the best?
There are so many great oven brands, but it really depends on your cooking style! Bosch, GE, and Thermador are top contenders, offering advanced cooking features and sleek designs. If you're looking for high performance and reliability, one of these brands will have the perfect option for you.
Which oven brand lasts the longest?
Bosch and Miele are known for their long-lasting ovens, with top-quality materials and craftsmanship. They focus on durability and performance, so your oven can handle years of everyday use without skipping a beat.
Where to buy an oven near me?
If you're in the market for a new oven, Friedmans Appliance has a fantastic selection. We carry all the best brands, including Bosch, Thermador, and more, so you're sure to find the perfect fit for your kitchen!
Why Trust Us?
The best way to learn about Friedmans Appliance is to start back in 1922. What started with just microwaves has expanded to now include a diverse catalog of home appliances from over 80 brands, many of which are on display for you to experience in our Living Kitchen. It’s the largest of its kind in the nation and a testament to our commitment to carrying only the best home appliances on the market at deals you’ll find nowhere else in the Bay.
But we don’t just sell. Our full services also include repairs, meaning our appliance specialists can confidently recommend a product, knowing how each appliance works, the features it offers, and how it suits your lifestyle and household needs.
Together with our expansive repertoire of educational videos, plus answers to the questions you have about appliances in our regular blog series, we at Friedmans Appliance have become a credible source for the Bay Area appliance shopper. In fact, we’re recognized as “The Best in the East Bay” by the East Bay Times, living up to our emblem as A Trusted Name in the Bay Since 1922™.
Shop the Best Ovens at Friedmans Appliance
Amp up your mealtime with the addition of a quality wall oven from Friedmans Appliance and our expansive catalog of trusted appliance names. We only stock products we can confidently recommend to our buyers from a wide range of price points for every kind of budget.
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