Oven Test 2026
Discover the best ovens from our Oven Test 2026 in the Mykitchens Magazine.
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It is one of the most essential appliances in any kitchen: the oven. But which oven is the best? Discover modern ovens from brands like Miele, Siemens, BORA, Bosch, and others, and find the perfect model for your kitchen! In our comparison, we have not only listed the best-selling products from our shop along with their key advantages, but we also explain what to look for when making a purchase—and which modern oven features will be an absolute must-have in 2026.
Which oven is right for your kitchen?
We would be happy to provide personal advice and help you determine which oven is the perfect fit for your kitchen.
The Best Ovens of 2026 at a Glance
Discover our bestsellers and recommendations in a quick overview. Further down, you’ll find our comprehensive oven review, complete with detailed comparisons.
What type of oven are you looking for?
- Premium oven: Gaggenau
- All-rounder suitable for many kitchens: Miele
- Smart features: Siemens
- Best automatic functions: Bosch
- Most innovative product: BORA
- Best value for money: Bauknecht
- Most beautiful design: Smeg
What a 2026 Oven Must Be Equipped With
Not just a kitchen appliance for baking and roasting anymore – the modern oven of 2026 can do much more than just the classics like top/bottom heat or convection. We've highlighted the top features of modern ovens. Six essential functions that the 2026 oven must be equipped with. Learn more about the appliance for baking and roasting in "The Oven."
Home Connect
A modern oven in 2026 is, of course, smart—equipped, for instance, with Home Connect. Using the Home Connect app, the kitchen appliance can connect to your Wi-Fi network, allowing it to be controlled remotely. You will also find additional features here, such as recipes, software updates, and maintenance recommendations.
Matt ovens
Matte surfaces are a kitchen trend currently being embraced by many manufacturers. And it’s no wonder! Matte black, in particular, offers several advantages over classic, glossy finishes. For one, it requires less maintenance (fingerprints are far less visible!), and it also exudes a greater sense of elegance (as matte surfaces absorb light rather than reflecting it).
You can find matte black ovens, for example, in the Siemens Matt Edition.
self cleaning
By 2026, we will no longer clean our ovens by hand; instead, we will simply let the appliance take care of the cleaning itself. Through self-cleaning functions (pyrolysis, hydrolysis, or catalysis), dirt inside the oven cavity is burned off at high temperatures and reduced to ash, which can then simply be wiped away.
Steam function
The oven of 2026 is no longer just a conventional oven; it is a combination oven—two appliances in one. Options include an oven with steam assistance or one combined with a microwave.
TFT Touch-Display
The way an oven is operated is also an important aspect. Modern ovens feature a touch display that can be controlled with a simple tap of a finger. Even more advanced ovens are equipped with a full-touch TFT display, which combines both images and text.
AI
By 2026, we aim to bake automatically. This is made possible by automatic programs that independently determine the correct cooking settings and switch off the oven at the right time. The key term here is artificial intelligence. The AI-powered oven is the new high-tech appliance for the modern kitchen.
Oven Test
But which are the best ovens on the market? Is a device from Miele, Siemens, Neff, Bosch, or Gaggenau worth the investment? We address these questions in our Oven Test. Here, we have evaluated our top brands and their products based on key factors. Price, features, durability, and ease of use were essential criteria for selecting the best oven devices.
Here is how we compared the ovens from our brands:
- Features: What functions and settings does the model offer?
- Operation: How intuitive and easy is it to use?
- Cleaning: Does the oven feature a self-cleaning function or a special coating?
- Design: How extensive is the selection of different types, sizes, and colors?
- Price: How much performance do you get for your budget?
The Miele Oven
Durable, modern, and available in a wide range of price points and colors: the Miele oven. Miele appliances are tested for a service life of at least 20 years, making a Miele oven one of the most durable ovens on the market. Miele ovens are categorized into various design lines—for example, ArtLine (handleless and minimalist), BlackLine (black, featuring striking handles), ContourLine (stainless steel), PureLine (with a horizontal stainless steel trim), VitroLine (a fully glass-fronted design available in various colors), or the Pearl Beige finish.
- Price range: approx. 500 - 9,000 €
- Colors: Obsidian black, stainless steel, graphite gray, brilliant white, Havana brown
- Dimensions: 60x45 cm, 60x60 cm, 90x48 cm
- Controls: DirectSensor, DirectSensor S, EasyControl, EasyControl Plus, M Touch, M Touch S
- Cleaning: Pyrolysis, PerfectClean coating
- Features: Camera in the cooking chamber, MotionReact, PerfectClean, Miele@home, automatic programs, food thermometer, TasteControl, steam cooking, ...
- Test winner: e.g. H2267B (Stiftung Warentest 2019)
Food View (camera)
The FoodView oven camera captures detailed images from inside the oven and sends them to your smartphone or directly to social media. With the Smart Food ID feature, the Miele camera can also identify dishes and automatically adjust the settings accordingly.
Motion React
The Miele MotionReact proximity sensor is particularly modern and innovative. When you approach the oven, it reacts by turning on the display or the oven interior lighting.
PerfectClean
Thanks to the Miele PerfectClean finish, food cannot stick or become encrusted. Both the oven interior and the baking trays are equipped with this special non-stick coating. In addition to making cleaning easy, the PerfectClean feature offers another advantage: you can bake without the need for parchment paper.
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The Siemens Oven
When comparing a Miele oven with a Siemens oven, the focus is primarily on technology and design. The Siemens brand is known for its elegant aesthetic—characterized by clean lines—and its technical innovations. The product range is divided into the iQ700, iQ500, and iQ300 series.
- Price range: approx. 500 - 3,000 €
- Colors: Stainless steel, Black, White
- Dimensions: 60x60 cm, 90x48 cm, 90x60 cm
- Control: Rotary knob, Touch, TFT-Touch
- Cleaning: Pyrolysis, Eco Clean coating, humidClean Plus
- Features: Camera in the cooking space, Automatic programs, Food thermometer, Baking sensor, Home Connect, coolStart, ...
- Test winner: e.g. HB578ABS0 (Stiftung Warentest 03/2023) or HB87G8B6 (Red Dot Award 2023), Matt Edition (German Design Award 2026)
Browning sensor
Choose the desired level of browning for your dishes yourself with the Siemens browning sensor in the new iQ700 oven.
Meat Thermometer Plus
The Siemens roasting thermometer Plus measures the internal temperature of cuts such as fillet, lamb, and more. Once the preset core temperature is reached, it is automatically maintained—ensuring perfect meat, straight from the oven.
4D Hot Air
The 4D hot air feature in Siemens ovens ensures optimal heat distribution throughout the cooking cavity, allowing you to bake on four levels simultaneously.
Bosch oven
There is no significant difference between a Siemens oven and a Bosch oven. Both brands offer similar oven models with comparable functions. In both cases, the appliances are categorized into series; ranging from Series 2 to Series 8, you will find modern ovens equipped with innovative features.
- Price range: approx. €490 - €2,900
- Colors: Stainless steel, Black, White
- Dimensions: 60x60 cm, 90x48 cm, 90x60 cm
- Controls: Rotary knobs, Touch, TFT-Touch, Digital control ring
- Cleaning: Pyrolysis, Eco Clean coating
- Features: Air Fry, Autopilot, Core temperature sensor, Home Connect, Back sensor, ...
- Awards: e.g. HBG579BS0 (Stiftung Warentest 03/2023) & HSG958ED1 (iF Design Award Gold / RedDot Award 2023), Matt Edition (German Design Award 2026), ...
Air Fry
The "Air Fry" heating mode allows for frying within the oven. Food is baked until crispy using only a small amount of oil or fat—for example, French fries, vegetable chips, or chicken.
Baking sensors
The PerfectBake baking sensor in the Bosch oven continuously measures the moisture level inside the oven and automatically determines when the cake is ready.
PerfectRoast
With the Bosch PerfectRoast meat thermometer Plus, fish and poultry are cooked to perfection. It measures the temperature of the meat at three different points and then determines the selected core temperature.
Gaggenau Oven
The fourth and final manufacturer from the BSH Group is the brand Gaggenau. A Gaggenau oven is a top-tier luxury kitchen appliance and the most expensive model in our 2026 oven test. It combines professional-grade quality with an elegant design. There are two distinct oven series: "Minimalistic" (handleless, with a full-glass door) and "Expressive" (featuring a unique stainless steel frame)—not to mention the iconic 90 cm-wide Gaggenau EB333 oven. The majority of the collection consists of combi-ovens, which integrate an oven with either a steam cooker or a microwave.
- Price range: approx. 2,500 - 10,000 €
- Colors: Onyx, Sterling, Steel
- Dimensions: 60x60 cm, 60x45 cm, 76x67 cm, 76x45 cm
- Operation: TFT Touch, Rotary Knob
- Cleaning: Pyrolysis
- Features: Combi devices, Home Connect, handleless oven, flush installation, core temperature sensor, rotisserie, automatic door opening for handleless oven, ...
Sous Vide
With sous-vide cooking, food is gently prepared in a vacuum-sealed bag using steam in a Gaggenau oven.
Frame
Are you looking for an extravagant kitchen appliance with that special something? If so, the Gaggenau Expressive oven is the perfect choice! With its design featuring an additional frame, it stands out in the kitchen like a work of art, guaranteed to catch everyone’s eye.
Steam
The Gaggenau steam oven was one of the first to bring steam cooking into the home kitchen. Today, it offers five steam levels and temperatures of up to 230°C, allowing for gentle steam cooking within the oven. In addition, the Gaggenau steam oven is also perfect for braising, baking, browning, grilling, gratinating, vacuum-sealing, and juicing.
The Bauknecht Oven
A Bauknecht oven is among the most affordable options in our 2026 oven test and serves as a reliable built-in appliance that fits into any kitchen. Bauknecht ovens are categorized into series ranging from Collection.02 to Collection.11.
- Price Range: approx. €330 - €1,600
- Colors: Stainless Steel, Black
- Dimensions: 60x60 cm
- Control: Touch, Rotary Knob
- Cleaning: Pyrolysis, Diamond Clean
- Features: Steam, Core Temperature Sensor, Active Multiflow, ...
- Test Winner: e.g., BIK11 FPH8TS2 (iF Design Award 2022) or BIK5 DH8FS2 (Innovation Award 2022)
Active Multiflow
Bauknecht Active Multiflow is a feature designed for better air distribution within the hot-air system. It ensures consistent cooking results and allows for cooking on up to four levels simultaneously.
Diamond Clean
With the Diamond Clean hydrolytic cleaning system, the Bauknecht oven cleans itself automatically using steam.
Steam
With Gentle Steam, bread, fish, and meat can be cooked using steam. Water is simply poured into a recess in the oven cavity. Alternatively, there is Active Steam, for which water is added to a drawer located on the front of the appliance.
The Smeg Oven
We have already had ovens from Germany and Switzerland; now it is the turn of an Italian oven. The Smeg brand is renowned for its "Made in Italy" design. Its ovens are developed and manufactured in Italy. What truly sets Smeg ovens apart is their design. You can choose from various series—such as Classici (stainless steel), Cortina (nostalgic), Dolce Stil Novo (black with copper trim), Linea (modern), Selezione (classic), and Victoria (vintage)—or opt for the elegant Smeg Musa design.
- Price range: approx. €900 - €5,250
- Colors: Anthracite, Cream, Stainless Steel, Neptune Grey, Black, Silver
- Dimensions: 60x60 cm, 90x60 cm, 90x48 cm, 60x45 cm
- Operation: Touch, Rotary Knobs
- Cleaning: Pyrolysis, Vapor Clean
- Features: Galileo Omnichef Technology, Temperature Sensor, Vintage Design, Wi-Fi Enabled, Air Fry, ...
- Top models: e.g., the Galileo Omnichef oven (second place at the BMK Innovation Award 2023)
Iconic Design
Whether it’s an impressive vintage oven with gold details or a modern oven with rounded corners – Smeg is known for its iconic, unmistakable design!
Smart Cooking
With over 150 automatic programs, the Smeg oven featuring SmartCooking ensures optimal results.
Galileo Omnichef (steam)
Smeg Galileo Omnichef ovens combine three appliances in one: an oven, a steam oven, and a microwave. When all three cooking methods are combined, cooking time is reduced by up to 70%.
The BORA Oven
The BORA oven is the most innovative model in our 2026 oven review and is now available in two versions: the X BO—featuring steam functions and an integrated extractor—and the Oven Steam, which comes equipped with a water tank.
- Price: approx. €6,800
- Color: Black
- Dimensions: 60x60 cm
- Operation: Large full-graphic touch display, foldable
- Cleaning: Recyclable cleaning cartridge
- Features: Steam & extractor, four-point food thermometer, automatic cooking, adjustable humidity, ...
- Award winner: e.g., awarded the Plus X Award 2022
Steam extraction
Automatic steam extraction and odor filtration are among the standout features of the BORA oven. Before the door is opened, the steam inside the cooking chamber is extracted. Integrated filters neutralize unpleasant odors.
Ultra-large touch display
With the BORA Flex oven, you can keep everything in view at all times on the 19-inch touchscreen display—with no knobs or handles.
Automatic cooking
Automatic cooking allows you to use pre-set automatic programs. Manual cooking lets you adjust temperature and humidity freely according to your own preferences.
Small Buying Guide for a New Oven
Before we get to our kitchen appliance test and compare the top models from our manufacturers, let's address the key criteria for purchasing an oven. There are some important questions you should ask yourself before buying a new oven appliance.
More Oven Tips
We've compiled detailed information for you about what an oven needs to be able to do, the available sizes, and much more that you should know before buying.
Conclusion in Our Oven Comparison
So, what is the conclusion of our oven comparison? Which oven is the best?
If you're looking for an entry-level model, meaning a budget-friendly oven, Bauknecht is a great choice. You get solid features at a solid price. Other well-known brands (Miele, Siemens, Neff, and Bosch) also offer entry-level ovens. However, higher quality and modern features are their strengths. A Miele oven stands out with exceptional durability, tested for up to 20 years of lifespan. A Neff or Bosch oven promises particularly innovative technical features, with sensor technologies, AI, and automatic programs designed to simplify baking. For professional-grade quality like in gourmet kitchens, a Gaggenau oven is the way to go. Innovation can be found in the BORA oven, and a Smeg oven offers a lot of (retro) design.
Therefore, the conclusion from our 2026 oven test is: it depends on you! What are your expectations for an oven and what is your budget? Feel free to contact us for personalized advice and an individual offer. Contact us for expert consultation.
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