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Brand reliability

Learn which ovens won’t let you down over time

Cooking performance

See which oven roasts, grills and bakes best

Ease of use

We assess controls, cleaning, elements and design

Wall ovens to avoid

Members can compare all the models we test. Here’s a sample of the wall ovens we suggest you avoid

Wall ovens to avoid buying
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We give each oven a CHOICE score made up of:

Performance score (60%)

Our home economist Fiona Mair and test coordinator Chantelle Dart cook a selection of meals to test each oven’s ability to perform over a range of temperatures, times and functions. The performance score accounts for 60% of the overall score.

Ease of use score (40%)

Fiona and Chantelle check how easy the controls are to use, the clarity of the labels, using the grill and oven shelves, and cleaning the inside and outside of the oven. The ease of use score accounts for 40% of the overall score.

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Which brands does CHOICE review?

Currently, our experts test wall ovens from brands including: AEG, Asko, Beko, Bosch, DeLonghi, Electrolux, Everdure, Fisher & Paykel, Haier, Ikea, Inalto, Miele, Neff, Omega, Samsung, Siemens, Smeg and Westinghouse.

How does CHOICE pick oven models to test?

Our priority is testing the models you’ll see in stores and major online retailers. To do this, we check current market data to see what’s most popular. We’ll also test models that a lot of members have requested.

How are ovens tested in the lab?

We have our own on-site kitchen lab, staffed by our home economist Fiona Mair and test coordinator Chantelle Dart. Fiona has developed all our recipes for testing kitchen appliances, and has cooked more than 8000 scones, 4000 chickens, 1000 meringues and 500 pizzas in her 20 years at CHOICE. Along with Chantelle, Fiona puts ovens through their paces by cooking scones, meringues, roast chicken and pizza, and toasting bread. By doing this, they can test the oven’s ability to perform over a range of temperatures, times and functions.

Who does the testing?

Our expert testers – Fiona Mair and Chantelle Dart – have many years of combined experience testing kitchen appliances.

How does CHOICE get the ovens it reviews?

Unlike other product review sites, we don’t accept free test models from manufacturers. This allows us to be independent and review without interference. Instead, we buy products anonymously from a variety of retailers, then bring them into our labs. This means we get what you’d get, and can be sure the model hasn’t been potentially ‘tweaked’ for better performance.

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Kim Gilmour

Kim Gilmour is a Senior project officer. She manages a range of product tests such as coffee machines, stick vacuums, bassinets, high chairs and ovens, which are all tested in our in-house labs. Kim’s work gives people access to robust, independent advice and helps consumers make informed decisions about their purchases. Her work also helps to keep manufacturers in check, by regularly exposing product flaws which can result in better and safer products. Prior to CHOICE, Kim spent 16 years working as a technology journalist in Sydney and London. With several years as a senior researcher/writer at our UK sister organisation, Which? Kim has authored how-to technology books such as Spotify for Dummies and Digital Photography for the Older and Wiser. Kim has a Bachelor of Arts in Communication (Journalism) from Charles Sturt University. Find Kim on LinkedIn

Kim Gilmour is a Senior project officer. She manages a range of product tests such as coffee machines, stick vacuums, bassinets, high chairs and ovens, which are all tested in our in-house labs. Kim’s work gives people access to robust, independent advice and helps consumers make informed decisions about their purchases. Her work also helps to keep manufacturers in check, by regularly exposing product flaws which can result in better and safer products. Prior to CHOICE, Kim spent 16 years working as a technology journalist in Sydney and London. With several years as a senior researcher/writer at our UK sister organisation, Which? Kim has authored how-to technology books such as Spotify for Dummies and Digital Photography for the Older and Wiser. Kim has a Bachelor of Arts in Communication (Journalism) from Charles Sturt University. Find Kim on LinkedIn

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Fiona Mair

Fiona Mair tests and compares appliances in the CHOICE kitchen lab, from ovens, cooktops, BBQ's and air fryers, to espresso machines, blenders, food processors, microwaves, frypans and more. Fiona is also involved in Test Research, to help manufacturers with their product development for kitchen appliances. Fiona also conducts and judges food taste tests and is a judge for Sydney Royal Fine Food Show.  She develops consumer-focused recipes and technical methods for testing kitchen appliances.  Fiona has a degree in home economics and dietary supervision. Fiona has been at CHOICE since 1997 and previously worked as a dietary supervisor at a children's hospital.  Fiona wants to help people to save time and money in the kitchen, reduce waste and landfill and to enjoy eating foods they've prepared from scratch. You can find me on LinkedIn.

Fiona Mair tests and compares appliances in the CHOICE kitchen lab, from ovens, cooktops, BBQ's and air fryers, to espresso machines, blenders, food processors, microwaves, frypans and more. Fiona is also involved in Test Research, to help manufacturers with their product development for kitchen appliances. Fiona also conducts and judges food taste tests and is a judge for Sydney Royal Fine Food Show.  She develops consumer-focused recipes and technical methods for testing kitchen appliances.  Fiona has a degree in home economics and dietary supervision. Fiona has been at CHOICE since 1997 and previously worked as a dietary supervisor at a children's hospital.  Fiona wants to help people to save time and money in the kitchen, reduce waste and landfill and to enjoy eating foods they've prepared from scratch. You can find me on LinkedIn.

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