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February 29, 2024 - 4 min read
Buying a new oven can feel like a leap of faith. Not only is it one of the biggest home appliance outlays you’ll make, but the right oven can also make a whopping difference to your home life (and tastebuds!) for years to come. Do you go for a classic electric or freestanding model from a trusted household brand? Or do you seize the moment and invest in a modern marvel with all the latest bells and whistles to transform family mealtimes (hello, pyrolytic ovens, do-it-all double ovens and combi steam ovens!)?
Fear not. We’re here to help you snap up that perfect new oven with total confidence by sharing our most popular and top-rated ovens! Don’t just take our word for it though… Be guided by our happy customers who have tried, tested and loved these all-star ovens all the way to Top Seller status. And have written the rave oven reviews to prove it!
Want to know what makes an oven fly off our shelves in 2024?
“A well-priced and easy-to-use oven that turns out evenly cooked bakes and cakes every time will always sell well,” says Tania Grillinzoni, The Good Guys Buyer – Cooking and Dishwashers.
“But as with every other aspect of our modern lives, the most sought-after oven feature right now is versatility – think models that can also steam, defrost, air fry or perform multiple cooking modes at once – closely followed by time-saving tech such as rapid heating and self-cleaning.”
Whether it’s a fuss-free, fan-forced oven that gets dinner done faster or a multi-skilled oven with air fryer function and steam mode for epic roasts, iconic appliance legend Westinghouse sweeps the bestseller board. Want to get in on the twin-oven trend without digging too deep? Look to Chef for great-value, entry-level double ovens; while German-designed Bosch ovens put precise cooking at your fingertips with high-performance models that offer an array of preset options.
Shopping for that new dream oven for your kitchen reno or a reliable and wallet-friendly model for a rental? You can’t go wrong with any of these five Top Sellers that continue to earn glowing reviews from our customers.
Why It’s A Top Seller: With a 94 per cent customer approval rating, this modestly priced and roomy electric oven has won over Australian households, thanks to simple controls, speedy heat-up times, and family-friendly functions, including defrost and grill settings.
What customers are saying:
“Easy to install, plug in and start cooking. Good basic variety of cooking functions. Easy to use.” – Deb
“Love the look and the overall functionality of the oven. I a specially like the soft closing door.” – M. Baldwin
“I used the oven for first time to cook a roast dinner. Very satisfied and would recommend this product to anyone looking for a good affordable oven.” – Judy
Why It’s A Top Seller: Notching up 4.5 stars, this German-engineered crowd-pleaser has 10 preset automatic functions for stress-free cooking and eliminates tedious clean-ups with clever self-cleaning pyrolytic tech. You can also see inside to keep tabs on dinner without opening the door.
What Customers Are Saying:
“Easy to use, true to temperature and like all my Bosch appliances, reliable and efficient. The self-clean is the best.” – Jen
“Wow, what an oven!! Quick to heat up and the cook time is less than my previous oven. The width is great. I can now place two dishes side by side, which is handy for cooking family roasts.” – Kaz
“The self-cleaning is easy to use and the oven looks brand new every time. Makes my life much easier.” – Lyn
“You can see inside without opening the door. The best oven I have ever had.” – Shelley
Why It’s A Top Seller: With its spacious 66 litre capacity, this oven provides ample room to cook family-sized meals. The five heating methods - Defrost, Hotair gentle, 3D Hotair, Hot air grilling and Grill - large area - allow you to tackle any recipe with ease.
What Customers Are Saying:
“The usual high quality from Bosch” – Shane
“Easy to use and performs well, also a good size.” – Cheryl
“We love Bosch products so were very happy when we found an affordable oven and it works a treat!! Were baking every day :)” – Sarah
“Great looking oven, good pricing, and easy to use!” – Jezza K
Why It’s A Top Seller: Offering excellent value for money and makes cooking fuss-free and uncomplicated while keeping your kitchen stylishly on trend with its clean lines and dark glass door.
What Customers Are Saying:
“Easy straight forward operation with good results very happy with my purchase” – Rita
“This product was exactly what I wanted. Has all the things I need in an oven. No to complicated. Perfect fit as well. No alterations needed. Great service from the Good Guys” – Beryl
“Best oven I've ever had, brilliant having built in timer.” – Donna
Why It’s A Top Seller: With 79L capacity and ten cooking functions, this 4.6-star Smeg workhorse is at the forefront of flexible kitchen appliances. Large viewing windows and cool-to-touch doors boost its all-rounder appeal.
What Customers Are Saying:
“This oven works a treat. It has all the features I could want and is simple to use. I'm very happy with my purchase.” – J.P
“The oven looks great. So simple to use. Food always cooked to perfection.” – Tina
“The functions on this are minimalist so easy to use, the product itself is wonderful, cooks allround evenly, looks great. I'm really happy!” – Amanda
“The controlls are very easy to use, there seems so much room inside the oven itself. The internal lighting is very good.” – Judy
Ready to reset your cooking? Head in-store or online to shop Australia’s best-loved electric ovens, pyrolytic ovens or double ovens at the best prices.