Often the choice between gas or electric ovens is less of a choice and more of a requirement based on what connections you’ve already got in place. There are good and bad points to both, but ultimately electric is taking over. There are very few gas ovens available and there’s a general shift away from gas, which is only set to intensify over the coming years as we strive to meet climate change targets. Do I need a built-in or built-under double oven? There are nine cooking functions available in the main oven, and combined with the decent capacity, this will suit most of your home cooking needs. And novice cooks can take advantage of the automatic cooking programmes, which take the guesswork out of setting the cook time and temperature. Users love how evenly the oven cooks and grills as well as rating it highly for quality. Built-in ovens are usually installed at eye level, and this makes them very safe to use: there’s no unnecessary bending to retrieve hot food from the oven and it’s easy to see inside and keep an eye on your creations. However, some people prefer (or only have the space for) a built-under oven, and these appliances sit below the kitchen worktop, often directly beneath the hob. One major downside, however, is that double built-under ovens have much smaller cavities than their built-in counterparts – an important consideration. What features are worth looking out for? Built-under double ovens are designed to fit in beneath your kitchen work surface, so are better for kitchens with limited space. The individual ovens will typically be smaller than one single oven so you’ll get less cooking room in each oven. You may not be able to fit in something as large as a turkey in either, for example, so it's worth making sure that it will definitely be enough for you. There are fewer built-under models to choose from. How much does a good double oven cost? Users like this oven, reporting that it heats up fast, cooks well and has plenty of features, but that it takes a little while to get to grips with the controls.

Key specs – Type:Built-in electric; Width: 59.4cm; Grill: Top oven only; Timer: Yes; Main oven capacity:71l; Second oven capacity: 34l; Fan assisted: Yes, main cavity only; Energy rating: A/B Key specs – Type: Built-in electric; Width: 59.7cm; Grill: Both top and bottom cavities; Timer: Yes; Main oven capacity: 70l; Second oven capacity: 36l; Fan assisted: Yes, main cavity only; Energy rating: A/AThe sleek, uncluttered design features touch controls, lessening the likelihood that you’ll accidentally adjust the oven as you brush past the worktop. Both ovens are fan-assisted, and with nine cooking functions to choose from in the main cavity and ten in the second cavity, it’s a multifunctional oven that will suit seasoned cooks. More importantly, though, the main oven cavity is a whopping 75 litres and this doesn’t come at the expense of the second cavity, which is still a pretty standard 38 litres, so there’s plenty of available cooking space.

Key specs – Type: Built-in electric; Width: 59.4cm; Grill: Top oven only; Timer: Yes; Main oven capacity: 75l; Second oven capacity: 38l; Fan assisted: Yes, main cavity only; Energy rating: A/AAffordable double ovens ones don’t always have fancier features like self-cleaning programs and touch controls, but offer good value if you just want the basics done well. When buying a double oven, consider whether you'd prefer a built-under or built-in model. Double ovens come in two sizes. Full height double ovens measure around 60cm wide and 90cm high and built-under double ovens measure around 60cm wide and 70cm high.