Are you in on the appliance industry’s latest secret? Once used exclusively in high-end kitchens, electric speed ovens are going mainstream, giving the common kitchen a touch of luxury with plenty of conveniences to match. While not quite a microwave, yet not an oven, you’re probably wondering, “What is a speed oven?”
To answer your questions, we’re giving the stage to these newbies in this buying guide, where our appliance experts give you the details about their benefits and what you should know before buying, plus reviews for six of the best speed ovens on the market!
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Benefits of a Speed Oven
This product spotlight is by no means an insult to the traditional countertop microwave or even over-the-range microwaves. Both are versatile cooking appliances that add flexibility to the everyday cooking routine and help get dinner on the table even faster.
But if you’re looking for the next best thing, speed ovens have your name written all over them. A newer addition to the luxury market, these built-in specialty ovens are a breakthrough, simplifying meal prep with the versatility to cook even more than their microwave counterparts. Shoppers can expect to pay $1,700 and up for one of these game-changers, but for many product testers who have added one game-changers to their kitchen, the convenience is worth it.
Benefits of a Speed Oven
With an electric speed oven, users will benefit from:
✓ Better cooking quality: The advanced cooking methods on these appliances protect foods from becoming leather, rubbery, or bland, with cooking results nearly identical to oven cooking.
✓ Upgraded features: Built-in speed ovens are capable of microwaving, baking with convection, and many models even include a grilling element, all at the speed of a traditional microwave.
✓ Sleeker design: Most speed ovens are crafted to suit gourmet kitchens, meaning sleek design, advanced user functions, and flush installation are all regular characteristics of these appliances.
✓ Increased countertop space: Installing a speed oven into the wall—especially as a speed oven combo—lets users reclaim valuable countertop space.
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Our Best Speed Oven Picks
Here are five speed oven models that are helping get dinner from the oven and onto the table faster than ever.
Best Overall: Café™ 30" Stainless Steel Electric Built In Oven/Micro Combo (CSB913P2NS1)
Dare to be ambitious. With three different ways to prepare meals, including steam, microwave, and True European convection, this Café speed oven is your secret tool for juggling multiple platters efficiently and in style. Its professional design might be the centerpiece to your kitchen, but with restaurant-quality results powered by no-preheat technology and Precision cooking that uses intelligent food prep technology, your mastery of the kitchen will be on ready on the table faster and with tasty results to please the crowd.
Features:
- True European convection
- Precision cooking technology
- Speedcook function
- Steam cook setting
- No-preheat technology
- Wi-Fi compatible
- Full color LCD touch controls
Best Value: Bosch 800 Series 27" Stainless Steel Built In Speed Oven (HMC87152UC)
With precise German engineering, this Bosch speed oven provides a minimum of 10 years of use, providing users with extreme value the moment they purchase this unit. From there, home cooks experience additional worth with flexible cook functions in both traditional microwave and convection settings, all within a roomy 1.6-cubic-interior with rack for multi-level cooking to prepare twice the items in half the time. For an additional boost, select the SpeedChef cycle and enjoy foods finished even faster than a microwave.
Features:
- Convection baking
- SpeedChef cycle
- LED interior lighting
- Cooking rack
Best Luxury: Monogram Statement 30" Stainless Steel Electric Built In Oven/Micro Combo (ZSB9232NSS)
Numbers don’t lie, which is why this 5-in-1 Monogram speed oven that delivers the most cooking methods on our list is our luxury pick. The power to do more is at your fingertips with exclusives like Advantium Technology that enables cooks to toast, proof, microwave, convection bake, or use preset precision cook settings for no-guess meal preparation with perfect results. Plus, the generous interior with 1.7 cubic feet of capacity is large enough to accommodate a 9 x 13 casserole dish for even more flexibility. And with a performance that’s eight-times faster speedier than a standard oven, family and guests will get to appreciate your latest creations even sooner.
Features:
- 5-in-1 Advantium Technology
- Convection baking
- 175+ preprogrammed recipes
- SpeedCook Technology
- Built-in Wi-Fi
Best Miele Speed Oven: Miele 24" Brilliant White Built in Wall Oven (H 6870 BM BW)
For smaller kitchen spaces, this 24-inch Miele speed oven is the perfect scale to use as a complementary cooking zone for quick sides and entrées. Zap, bake, and crisp up items using even convection baking, or mix up cooking methods to save up to 30 percent on cooking times with two-stage of microwave and baking.
Features:
- Convection baking
- Patented scratch-resistant surface
- Combination modes
Best Wolf Speed Oven: Wolf® E Series Transitional 24" Stainless Steel Electric Speed Oven (SPO24TE/S/TH)
Let your cooking skills show why you’re the leader of your pack with the power and convenience of this Wolf speed oven. Its 3-in-1 performance places microwaving, convection, and broiling in your hands, all on a convenient 24-inch profile with 1.6 cubic feet of space that generously fits a standard casserole dish. Need some inspiration? Access the Gourmet guide built into the control panel and discover directions to the next family-favorite with intelligent preset cooking times for meal preparation that requires just the touch of a button.
Features:
- 3-in-1 cooking functions
- 10 microwave power levels
- Gourmet cooking guide
- 20-year minimum lifespan
- 2-year full warranty; 5-year limited warranty
Best Bosch Speed Oven: Bosch 800 Series 30" Stainless Steel Built In Speed Oven (HMC80252UC)
This speed cook oven from Bosch offers a spacious, 30-inch profile for maximum cooking space inside a 1.6 cubic-foot interior. Whether you microwave or use its powerful convection, quality food awaits you and your loved ones, and with SpeedChef technology, everyone can enjoy the results even faster.
Features:
- 2-in-1 cooking performance
- SpeedChef cycle
- 10 microwave power levels
- Flexible vertical and horizontal installation
- Self-clean setting
Our Selection Process
You’ll be dishing out a pretty penny for an electric speed oven, so finding a pick that’s worth the investment is crucial. We wanted to present only the finest models with state-of-the-art features that provide a new experience that users felt was distinctly different from a regular microwave. In the end, we found these factors were essential for achieving that.
Performance
Features, features, features—who doesn’t love them? For cooks at home who focus on function, we tuned in on models that delivered performances better than a standard microwave while on par with full-size built-in ovens. Convection was a major feature both buyers and our product specialists valued, and having more setting options is also a valuable incentive.
Versatility
Arguably, the biggest value speed ovens provide are the number of potential cooking methods they offer home cooks. The more, the better in our books, while cooking levels are also important (do you want to defrost or restaurant-quality grills?) Additionally, we appreciated metal racks that allowed for multi-level cooking to prepare more than one item at a time.
Experience
Just about anyone can use a microwave, but dealing with new appliances can come with a learning curve. While speed wall ovens aren’t the most complicated to operate, we found having intuitive controls helped make the transition from the traditional to the new-age virtually effortless. Even better are interactive digital controls with vibrant displays that are easy to use even at night and add an exciting touch of luxury that round out the experience.
Speed Oven FAQ
Q. Are speed ovens worth it?
Speed ovens are convenient cooking appliances that are best for busy kitchens that could benefit from some multitasking. At their peak, 3-in-1 speed ovens with the power to microwave, bake, and grill offer the most versatility to quickly prepare a number of entrées and side dishes in a fraction of the time.
Q. How big are speed ovens?
While speed ovens share the same dimensions as wall ovens in widths between 24–30 inches, capacities will differ. The average speed oven will provide around 1.6 cubic feet of capacity.
Q. What is the difference between a speed oven vs. an oven?
Unlike a regular oven, speed ovens are capable of using various cooking methods, essentially doubling or even tripling the functions all on a single appliance.
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It’s buyers like you that have made Spencer’s TV & Appliance the largest independent appliance retailer in Arizona. It’s our commitment to providing you with reliable home goods that has pushed us to get there. Unlike big-box appliance stores, we provide services on a one-on-one basis to understand the exact needs for your next purchase for the home.
That includes updating our buyers on the latest technologies, like speed ovens for the kitchen. Since these luxury cooking items can be a splurge, we go to extensive measures to ensure each model on our list provides exceptional value for the price. We understand the excitement of working with new technology, so we want to be able to highlight every feature, design, and innovation these emerging compact ovens offer, so you can find new kitchen solutions that help everyday duties easier and more efficient.
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