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Best freestanding ovens (with cooktop)

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Last updated: 11 June 2024
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A freestanding oven is both an oven and a cooktop. We lab test dual fuel (electric oven and gas cooktop) and fully electric (electric oven with either ceramic or induction cooktop) models to find the best performers on the market.  

Our test results will tell you which freestanding ovens:

  • are the best overall performers
  • excel in a range of oven and cooktop performance tests
  • are easiest to use
  • are easiest to clean.
 

We've also partnered with Shop Ethical on this update to show the ratings the Ethical Consumer Group gives to each company.

Is a wall oven a better fit for your kitchen? Our oven buying guide will help you decide.

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If you do a lot of entertaining or have a large family to cook for, a 90cm model will be a good option. But if you have less space to play with or just don't need a big oven and cooktop, then a 60cm model may be a better choice.

We also note important features such as grills, child locks, internal and external dimensions, and construction materials. Our Recommended list will show you at a glance which ovens come out on top.

Some models shown in this review are from previous tests and are no longer available in stores. We've kept these test results available for people who may be shopping for a second-hand oven. To view discontinued models, tick 'Discontinued' under the 'Related products' filter.

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List of brands we tested in this review.

    Price

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    This is the manufacturer's recommended retail price at the time of testing.

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    Type

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    Dual fuel models have an electric oven and gas cooktop. Electric models have an electric oven and electric (ceramic, induction or solid hotplate) cooktop.

      Cooktop

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      The cooktop can be gas, ceramic, induction or solid hotplate.

        Width

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        Oven width measured in centimeters (cm).

          Number of cooking zones

            Cooktop performance

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            We assess how well the cooktops can cook a white sauce (and melt chocolate for electric and gas cooktops, and induction cooktops without a simmer zone) on a low heat setting, their control responsiveness and turn-down ability by cooking rice using the absorption method, and their high heat setting by cooking a vegetable and beef stir-fry.

            enter value/s in increments of i between 71 and 99

            Oven performance

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            We assess oven performance through multi-shelf cooking (scones), low temperature cooking (meringues), roasting (a whole chicken), base cooking (pizza) and grilling (toast).

            enter value/s in increments of i between 67 and 94

            Oven running costs over 10 years

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            Based on using the oven at 170°C for one hour, three times per week for 10 years at 40c/kWh. Where available, the fan-forced function is used to calculate; if not, the fan-assist is used.

            enter value/s in increments of i between 355 and 1073

            Shop Ethical rating

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            Shop Ethical rates the environmental and social impact of the company (not the product) using independent sources. This rating is not included in our total score. The rating ranks from A (highest) to F (lowest); N/A means there is no rating for that company.

              Included in this review

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              • Warm mode
              • Recommended
              • CHOICE Expert Rating
              • Oven performance score
              • Cooktop performance score
              • Oven ease of use score
              • Cooktop ease of use score
              • Oven running costs over 10 years
              • Grilling score
              • Multiple shelf baking score
              • Low temperature baking score
              • Roasting score
              • High temperature base cooking score
              • Turn-down score
              • Low temperature cooking score
              • High temperature/wok cooking score
              • Melting chocolate score
              • Measured internal oven dimensions (mm, H x W x D)
              • Measured internal oven volume (L)
              • Boil time
              • Good points
              • Bad points
              • Catalytic liner coverage
              • Ease of changing oven light
              • Instructions
              • Air fryer mode
              • Bottom element
              • Control type for the cooktop
              • Control type for the oven
              • Number of cooking zones
              • Cooking zone size (cm, diameter)
              • Door can be removed
              • Drop-down grill element for cleaning
              • Dual cooking zone
              • Easy to view food on top shelf
              • Extendable cooking zone
              • Fingerprint resistant
              • Flexi zone
              • Glass can be removed
              • Grill safety guard
              • Meat probe
              • Number of oven baking trays
              • Number of oven shelves
              • Pause or stop and go setting
              • Power boost
              • Preheat indicator
              • Rapid heating
              • Recommended pan size (cm)
              • Rotisserie
              • Shop Ethical rating
              • Steam clean
              • Top and bottom element
              • Top element and full grill
              • Viewing through door
              • Price
              • Width
              • Cooking zone configuration
              • Cooktop material
              • Claimed external dimensions (mm, H x W x D)
              • Internal light
              • Clock
              • Timer
              • Cooktop residual heat indicator
              • Childproof lock
              • Self-cleaning surfaces (catalytic liners)
              • Self-cleaning function (pyrolytic)
              • Smokeless grill tray
              • Telescopic runners
              • Storage drawer
              • Automatic programming
              • Flame failure protection
              • Fan forced
              • Fan assist
              • Fan grill
              • Grill only
              • Half grill
              • Defrost
              • Pizza mode
              • Turbo
              • Top element
              • Steam function
              • Trivet type
              • Claimed element wattage (kW)
              • Claimed burner rating (MJ/hr)
              • Warranty (years)
              • Country of origin

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