Australian consumers have rated Electrolux as the top pick in Canstar Blue’s latest oven ratings, with five-star reviews for performance, features and functionality, design, ease of use,and overall satisfaction. Electrolux received four stars for ease of cleaning.
Our review compares ovens on customer satisfaction, so you can find out what other Aussies think about the compared brands before you go ahead with a purchase. Think of it as like asking hundreds of your closest mates which oven they think is best!
Canstar Blue surveyed 919 Australians for their feedback on the oven(s) they’ve used in their homes in the last three months.
The winning brand is the one that receives the highest overall satisfaction rating once all the scores from the overall satisfaction criteria are combined and averaged.
Find more detailed information on our Most Satisfied Customer methodology.
Electrolux was rated five stars for performance, features and functionality, design, ease of use and overall satisfaction. It scored four stars for ease of cleaning.
Electrolux was founded in 1919 and has grown to become one of the world’s leading white goods manufacturers. It produces refrigerators, dishwashers, washing machines, cookers, vacuum cleaners, air conditioners, plus smaller domestic appliances, and of course, ovens. Electrolux offers a range of electric, steam and pyrolytic ovens (otherwise known as self-cleaning ovens) in a variety of sizes.
Bosch was rated five stars ease of use and ease of cleaning. It received four stars for performance, value for money, features and functionality and overall satisfaction.
German company Bosch is famed for its design and technology. Its appliance range stretches from the kitchen to power tools, car parts and home tech. Bosch’s oven range boasts additional features such as built-in steam and microwave modes and its PerfectBake Plus and PerfectRoast Plus technology, which tells you when your dish is ready.
Haier scored five stars for ease of cleaning. It was rated four stars for performance, features and functionality, design, ease of use and overall satisfaction.
Haier was founded in 1984 in China, and has built an international reputation as a major appliance brand. The company has products for cooking, dishwashing, refrigeration, laundry and air conditioning.
Miele scored five stars for performance, value for money, ease of use and ease of cleaning. It received four-star ratings for features and functionality, design and overall satisfaction,
Miele is a German company that has been in operation since 1899s. The designs and manufactures its own products, which include kitchen and laundry appliances and vacuum cleaners. Miele’s oven range includes options with AirFry and microwave add-ons and come in a variety of sizes.
Westinghouse scored five stars in performance, value for money and ease of use. It scored four stars for features and functionality, design and overall satisfaction, as well as three stars for ease of cleaning.
Westinghouse was founded in 1886 in Pittsburg, US, and is now part of the Electrolux group. The company produces home appliances such as cooktops, washing machines and air conditioners, as well as accessories.
Fisher & Paykel was rated four stars for performance, features and functionality, design and overall satisfaction. It scored three stars for ease of use and ease of cleaning.
Fisher & Paykel was founded in New Zealand in 1934 with a focus on home appliances. It now sells ovens, dishwashers, washing machines and dryers, barbecues and a range of accessories. Its oven range includes steam, convection and microwave options.
Smeg was rated four stars for performance, features and functionality and design. It scored three stars for value for money, ease of use, ease of cleaning and overall satisfaction.
Smeg was founded in 1948, and has become recognised internationally as a brand focused on quality, energy savings and technology. Smeg’s Italian-style design has made it popular for those in the market for a new fridge, kettle, toaster or mixer. Its oven range features a more modern design and includes steam, self-cleaning and microwave options.
Chef was rated four stars for ease of use. It scored three stars for performance, value for money, features and functionality, design, ease of cleaning and overall satisfaction.
Chef is a part of the Electrolux group, and was founded in 1937. The company sells a range of cooktops, range hoods, freestanding cookers and ovens.
Ikea was rated three stars for performance, features and functionality, design, ease of use, ease of cleaning and overall satisfaction.
Ikea started as a small mail-order company in rural Sweden in the 1940s, and has become an internationally recognised furniture brand. The brand sells a variety of kitchen appliances including ovens, microwaves, fridges, dishwashers and more.
Not all brands in the market qualify for our ratings (based on minimum survey sample size), but that doesn’t mean they’re not worth considering. Here are several more brands to check out before making a purchase decision.
This article was written by Canstar Blue Home & Lifestyle Content Producer, Rachel Bollerman. Rachel graduated with a Bachelor of Communications, majoring in Journalism at the Queensland University of Technology. She has worked in a variety of public relations, marketing and communications roles, gaining experience in community management, social media marketing, blog writing and other styles of copywriting. When she’s not working, Rachel enjoys doing arts and crafts projects at home and spending time with friends.
Samantha Howse is Canstar Blue’s Consumer Research Specialist, coordinating the consumer research program behind our customer satisfaction awards across Canstar and Canstar Blue in Australia and New Zealand. Sam has earned a Bachelor of Business (Marketing) from Griffith University and, with seven years in market research and 2 years in marketing, she is experienced in survey design, implementation and analysis, coupled with an understanding of marketing principles and best practice.
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