An electric wall oven provides a high-end built-in look and lets you access your oven without having to bend over. They are more expensive than traditional ranges and are available in standard 24", 27", and 30" widths. Compared to a typical range oven, they tend to be smaller, but not everyone needs six cubic feet of oven space (and if you want extra capacity to cook multiple dishes at once, a double wall oven might be perfect)!
Our list of the best wall ovens for 2023 covers a variety of brands and price points to help you find the perfect option for your home. All but one of these 30" models features true convection, and prices range from $1,998 and up (if you're looking for a wall oven for even less price, look into Whirlpool, GE, Amana, and Frigidaire). We've numbered them for your convenience, but they are listed in no particular order.
NOTE: As of January 2023, our recommendations remain unchanged since the last time this post was updated in February 2022.
Table of Contents
- KitchenAid KOSE500ESS
- Cafe CTS90FP4NW2
- GE Profile PTS7000SNSS
- Bosch HBL5451UC
- LG LWS3063ST*
- Maytag MEW9530FZ
- GE JTS3000SNSS*
Models marked with a * retail for under $2,200 MSRP.
Before We Get Started: 4 Quick Buying Tips
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Consider the controls. This is the part of your wall oven you'll have to deal with first whenever you want to cook something, so make sure the control layout makes sense! High-end models may offer touchscreens and advanced cooking features. Although practice makes perfect, your initial impression can help you decide if this wall oven works for you.
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How does it clean? Different brands offer different cleaning options. Some offer heavy-duty oven racks that can be left in the oven for a high-heat self clean cycle. Others offer a quick lower-heat steam clean option. A model may only come with steam clean or self clean because the coating that allows the steam cleaning to work can't handle the high temperatures of self clean cycles, although brands like LG and GE offer both. If you're used to self clean, we wouldn't recommend switching to a steam-clean-only model.
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Check the dimensions if you're replacing an older model. Come into the store with your wall oven cutout dimensions on hand! Although most of today's models are relatively interchangeable if you choose one with the same width, there are still variations in depth and height that can impact how (or if) a wall oven fits into your cabinetry. Many brands offer Fit Guarantees to help with this. Read more about wall oven dimensions here.
- Understand convection. A couple of key points to remember are that True Convection/True European Convection/European Convection are all the same thing - a fan plus an additional heating element to improve air circulation. True convection is a nice option for bakers. Fan convection is the step down option and is still really helpful for improving multi rack cooking and roasting results. You can read more about convection here.
1. KitchenAid KOSE500ESS - 5.0 cu ft - $3,099
Available in premium black stainless steel at $3,199 and in white or stainless steel at $3,099, the KitchenAid KOSE500ESS wall oven comes in a professionally-inspired design with great features. Even-Heat True Convection provides fast and even results, while the EasyConvect Conversion feature helps to convert new recipes to work with your convection oven. The built-in temperature probe means you can quickly check on the progress of a roast without opening the oven door, too.
This wall oven gives you a premium look and feel with glass touch controls that wipe clean easily, a towel bar handle, and a SatinGlide roll-out extension rack. The three oven racks allow you to take full advantage of the oven's spacious interior. Note that it doesn't feature steam cleaning options like many newer ovens, which can be a nice option to have for a quick clean-up.
It is one of the best wall ovens for baking, thanks to the convection features and the Even-Heat Preheat function. If you need a wall oven in black or white, this model will look good and perform well, too!
Features:
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Even-Heat True Convection
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Traditional high-temperature self cleaning
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EasyConvect Conversion System
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Two standard racks, one gliding extension rack
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ADA Compliant - Height, Side, and Front Reach
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Built-in temperature probe
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KitchenAid KOSE500ESS - $3,099
2. Cafe CTS90FP4NW2 - 5.0 cu ft - $5,220
For high-end style and plenty of smart features, look no further than the Cafe CTS90FP4NW2, available in stainless steel at $4,998 and in matte black or matte white at $5,220. The Cafe lineup allows you to customize the hardware for a personalized look - read more about it in our New GE Cafe Colors post. You'll notice the unique French door design right away: instead of a single pull-down door, this wall oven is designed with two swing-open doors that you can open one-handed simultaneously.
This range also features Wi-Fi connectivity, like several high-end GE appliances. With a Wi-Fi-connected wall oven, you can use your smartphone to preheat, change the oven temperature, and set and adjust cooking timers. Other features like slowly illuminating halogen oven lighting add to the high end feel.
With True European Convection and ten-pass broiler and bake elements, you have a ton of cooking power at your fingertips! If you love to cook and bake and want to make the most out of smart connected appliances with precision convection cooking modes and more, this GE Cafe model might be among the best wall ovens for your home.
An alternative with a traditional single-door design that also gets high marks is the Cafe CTS70DP2NS1. This model retails for $3,442 MSRP and also has the bright, full-color touchscreen and smart features.
Features:
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True European Convection with Direct Air
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Wi-Fi connectivity
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Steam Clean and traditional high-heat self clean options
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Progressive halogen interior lighting
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Heavy-duty roller racks with a smooth glide
- Precision cooking modes can eliminate preheating
3. GE Profile PTS7000SNSS - 5.0 cu ft - $3,331
GE has made it to our list yet again, this time with a model from their high-end GE Profile line: the GE Profile PTS7000SNSS. It retails at $3,331 in stainless steel, and is also available in fingerprint resistant black stainless for $3,553. There are a lot of cool features packed into this Wi-Fi connected wall oven!
First, let's start with the precision cooking modes. Using the 7" interactive touch screen, you can choose a precision cooking mode for a range of different foods, from frozen pizza to meats and baked goods, and skip preheating entirely. There's also an air frying option, and you can also access recipe walkthroughs that will even show you which oven rack to place your entree or the best position for the meat probe. This technology aims to make it so much easier to cook both new and familiar recipes!
The advanced convection system, True Convection with Direct Air, moves air down through vents in the oven ceiling to provide improved airflow to all parts of the food and down into the cookware as well. With the multi-rack convection setting, air will flow mainly from the back wall instead. The convection fan also reverses direction to improve air circulation. This is definitely one of the best wall ovens for baking, and for cooking in general!
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True Convection with Direct Air
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Wi-Fi connectivity
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Self clean and steam clean cycles available
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Precision temperature probe
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10-pass bake element
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10-pass dual broil element
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Intuitive 7" touchscreen with lots of cool features!
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One standard rack, one roller rack
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GE Profile PTS7000SNSS - $3,331
4. Bosch HBL5451UC - 4.6 cu ft - $2,549
You might know Bosch more for their ultra-quiet dishwashers than their wall ovens, but the Bosch HBL5451UC is one of their best wall oven offerings today! Available in sleek stainless steel at $2,549, it offers 4.6 cubic feet of capacity and Genuine European Convection (a fancier way of saying True Convection, which incorporates a fan and third heating element).
The heavy-duty knobs lend a premium feel to this model, and the 11 specialized cooking modes help you get gourmet results with the push of a button. These modes include options for pizza, dough proofing, convection roasting, convection baking, and more. These settings take the guesswork out of preparing a great meal!
This wall oven will be completely flush with your cabinetry once installed for a fully integrated look. The simple combination of knobs and digital touch controls have a slightly commercial feel. This Bosch wall oven has all the features you need to make tasty meals and will look great in your kitchen!
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Genuine European Convection
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Heavy-duty knobs
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11 specialized cooking modes
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Recessed 8-pass broil element
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EcoClean two-hour self-clean cycle
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5. LG LWS3063ST - 4.7 cu ft - $2,199
The LG LWS3063ST is a 4.7 cubic feet capacity wall oven available in stainless steel at $2,199 or premium black stainless steel at $2,639. Read our article about black stainless steel appliances to learn more! This wall oven also offers True Convection and EasyClean steam-cleaning as well as traditional self-clean options. The Crisp Convection feature is ideal for pastries and other delicate baked goods.
This LG oven comes with LG's NFC Tag On feature (compatible with Android smartphones with NFC technology), which will allow you to create recipes and control your oven with the LG Smart ThinQ app. You can also use Smart Diagnosis to troubleshoot any issues. It doesn't allow true remote control of your wall oven since you have to be within a few inches of the oven's NFC tag for this to work. So, this feature may be a nice option for people who occasionally want to experiment with smart appliances but otherwise want a familiar wall oven design and feature set.
At under $2,200, this is one of the best wall ovens in terms of value!
Features:
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True Convection
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EasyClean 10-minute steam clean plus self-clean options
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LG NFC Tag On
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Brilliant Blue interior
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Hidden 8-pass bake element and 8-pass broil element
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Convection Conversion
- ADA compliant
6. Maytag MEW9530FZ - 5.0 cu ft - $2,449
Maytag may not be the first brand you think of when you consider a new wall oven, but the Maytag MEW9530FZ gets top marks from many people. Reviews note that the controls are easy to use and that it bakes evenly. The towel bar handle gives it a similar commercial look to KitchenAid and other brands. It comes in fingerprint resistant stainless steel as well as classic black or white. It is designed, engineered, and assembled in the US.
This oven features true convection, a Power Preheat option, and a heavy-duty roll-out rack that glides on ball bearings (plus two standard racks). Power Preheat uses the bake, broil, and convection heating elements together to quickly preheat the oven. The 2x Life Tested door hinges are heavy-duty and built to last, and a 10-year parts warranty covers the oven elements and cavity.
If you'd like a wall oven with the commercial look of KitchenAid for under $2,500, this model might be for you.
Features:
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True Convection
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Power Preheat
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Precision Cooking for quick, even cooking
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Heavy-duty roll out racks
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Auto Convection Conversion
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Adjustable self-clean cycle
- ADA compliant
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7. GE JTS3000SNSS - 5.0 cu ft - $1,998
The GE JTS3000SNSS was upgraded for 2019 with a new high-end look! It has a sleek and minimalist feel with glass touch controls and a full-width designer-style handle. This model comes in stainless steel or classic white at $1,998. We've written about GE's slate finish vs stainless steel if you're curious! This oven is the least expensive on our list and has one main difference compared to the other options: it doesn't have convection.
This single wall oven keeps it simple with basic presets in an easy-to-use control layout. Released in 2019, this model can be connected to the GE Appliances Kitchen app so you can preheat and check in on your wall oven from your smartphone. It also comes with "scan-to-cook" technology: scan the barcode on your favorite packaged food with your smartphone, and the oven will adjust its settings automatically.
This upgrade to your trusty 30" wall oven model will give you some cool smart technology at your fingertips. It contains convenient upgrades like steam cleaning and heavy-duty oven racks, plus connected appliance technology, all in a quality, professional-looking build.
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Steam Clean and traditional self-clean options
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Heavy-duty oven racks can be left in during self-clean cycle
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10-pass bake element
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8-pass broil element
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Glass touch controls
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Connect it to your smartphone to preheat remotely and more
- Does not have convection
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That's it for our list of the best wall ovens for 2023! Deciding which is the right option for you depends on a variety of factors. Models #5 and #7 from LG and GE retail for under $2,200, although the GE model does not have convection. If you want an option with a built-in temperature probe, take another look at our reviews for the KitchenAid model (#1) and Bosch model (#4). If you need a wall oven available in black or white, take a look at KitchenAid (#1), Cafe (#2), and GE (#7).
Do you have a wall oven already, or are you interested in upgrading to one? What makes the wall oven so appealing? Let us know which one you choose. Leave us a comment below - We’d love to hear from you!
Editor's Note: This blog was originally written in June of 2018 and has been completely revamped and updated for accuracy as of the publication date noted above.
