Best single ovens for 2025: top-rated models and expert advice

The best single ovens will leave you with perfectly cooked meals for years to come, while the worst can result in disappointing, uneven bakes.

Which? can help you cut through the noise when buying a new oven. Our rigorous testing of top brands - including Bosch, Samsung and Hisense - has revealed the top single oven models to keep an eye out for.

If you'd like to see all our oven recommendations, head to our built-in oven reviews for some excellent options.

Best single ovens for 2025

We test ovens on their speed of heating up, temperature accuracy, grill efficiency, heat distribution, and ease of use and cleaning.

The following single ovens are some of the best we've tested.

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Why you can trust our single oven reviews

We've tested hundreds of built-in ovens over the years, so we know how to sort the best from the rest. 

Which? is an independent, not-for-profit consumer organisation – we work for our members, not brands or advertisers. Third parties don't influence us and we don't accept freebies from product manufacturers or retailers.

We buy all the products we test ourselves and our overall test scores are based solely on lab measurements and ratings.

All this extra effort ensures that our oven reviews are are completely impartial and rooted in scientific data.

Our unbiased advice will help you make the right product choice the first time and avoid costly mistakes.

For in-depth advice on choosing an oven, see our guide to the best ovens.

Where to buy a single oven

• AO stocks hundreds of electric single ovens from brands such as Hotpoint, Bosch and Neff. You can expect to spend at least £150 and up to around £1,900. For an additional £5, AO will unpack the product and recycling the packaging, and for an extra £25, you can get your old appliance removed and disposed of sustainably. You can also pay £120 for a full installation with an old appliance removal, plus a demonstration on how your new product works.
• Appliances Direct has 250 single ovens on offer online, including Bosch, Beko and AEG options. The majority of these are electric, though two gas models are also available. Prices start at around £120 for a refurbished model and go up to over £2,000.
• Currys sells over 170 single ovens online, with prices starting from £150 up to £1,700. You can add installation for an extra £115, where an engineer will disconnect your old device and show you how to work your new one. You can also add recycling of your old appliance for £25. Brands stocked by this retailer include Samsung, Hisense and Logik.

What does 'single oven' mean?

Single ovens have an oven and a grill in the same cavity, while double ovens have two cavities - one for an oven and one for an oven and grill combination.

Only having a single oven to cook with will be a limitation for some, particularly if you’re looking to bake and grill at the same time, or if you’ve got a lot of cooking to do, so do consider this before you buy.

Some single ovens, such as the Samsung NV7B44205AS, have a special divider that allows you to split the internal space and cook at two different temperatures.

If you want the flexibility of a double oven, head over to our guide to the best double ovens to find a model that will cook efficiently and evenly across both ovens.

Are all single ovens a standard size?

Yes, roughly. Single ovens are around 60cm wide and around 60cm high, but these measurements can vary slightly between brands. You can install a single oven either under a hob or at eye level.

If you’re short on space, you also have the option of a compact oven - these measure around 60cm wide and 45cm high and are handy for smaller homes or as part of a larger set-up alongside or above a single oven. Manufacturers sometimes list compact ovens along with single ovens, so be sure to check the measurements carefully if you’re buying online.

How much does a good single oven cost?

The price of single ovens varies from less than £200 to almost £2,000. More expensive models tend to offer special features such as self-cook programs, touch controls and self-cleaning functions.

If you don’t mind sticking with the basics, you can spend less. We’ve found a couple of brilliant Best Buy single ovens for less than £250. Ovens with premium features, such as self-cleaning ovens, tend to cost more.

Head to our built-in oven reviews to find the perfect single oven for your needs.