The most important thing to look for when buying a double oven is size, especially if you are replacing something older. If you don’t measure properly, you may need to do additional construction in your kitchen, which is time-consuming and costly. Once you’ve checked with a professional on what size your kitchen can handle, then it’s important to consider what additional features you want such as convection cooking and smart technology. For example, our top electric pick, the Cafe Smart Double Oven Induction Range, has Wi-Fi enabled settings that let you control the precise temperature of both ovens and our top gas pick, the LG 6.9 Cu. Ft. Double Oven Gas Range has a rapid self-cleaning program that makes quick work in just 10 minutes. We looked at double ovens in various sizes with different options, finishes, and features. To help you get to your next pizza night, here are the best double ovens to have in your home. What We Don’t Love: Expensive, convection is limited to lower oven  If you’re looking for a great electric double oven, this Cafe slide-in double oven induction range will not disappoint. This smart oven has so many great features including “Gourmet Guided Cooking,” which is a system that combines video-guided recipes with automatic adjustments to temperature, time, and cooking pace. Its Wi-Fi capabilities also come in handy if you’re into sous-vide cooking. Cafe offers a separate cooking probe that will keep your water bath at the precise temperature needed. Speaking of the 5-element induction cooktop, this has two 8-inch synchronizing elements and an 11-inch 700-watt one. Below that, you’ll find convention cooking available in the lower oven. Of course, with Wi-Fi comes the ability to set temperature, timing, and cooking modes in either oven straight from your smartphone. If aesthetics are a priority, I’d definitely choose this oven. Three finishes are available including fingerprint-resistant matte white and matte black. You can even customize the hardware to be copper, bronze, black, or brushed stainless steel. Price at time of publish: $4,499 Fuel Source: Electric | Upper Oven Capacity: 10.1 cubic feet | Lower Oven Capacity: 4.3 cubic feet | Dimensions (DxWxH): 29.5 x 29.9 x 37.4 inches | Self-Cleaning: Yes What We Don’t Love: Only available in stainless steel. Many of you still love to cook with gas, and that shouldn’t stop you from also enjoying a double oven. This stainless steel convection oven from LG is a great value for the money and it’s loaded with features including LG’s advanced smart technology.  Thoughtfully designed, both convection ovens give you 6.9 cubic feet of space, and each features a large smart window, so it’s easy to see your meal as it cooks, The five burners on top make it easy to prepare just about any dish, especially the 18,500-BTU boiling burner. Best of all, this oven has a rapid self-cleaning program. It works in just ten minutes without fumes or harsh chemicals. Keep in mind this is ideal for lighter messes though. But if you’ve accidentally spilled that brisket, you’re still covered with a heavy mode for larger messes and stuck-on grease.  Price at time of publish: $1,799 Fuel Source: Gas | Upper Oven Capacity: 2.6 cubic feet | Lower Oven Capacity: 4.3 cubic feet  | Dimensions (DxWxH): 28.9 x 29.9 x 47.3 inches | Self-Cleaning: Yes What We Don’t Love: Design could be sleeker, only one of the ovens has convection and fast pre-heat You might not get all the bells and whistles, but you can definitely get a great affordable range with a double oven. If you’re looking for an exceptional model at a great price with all the basics and more, I’d opt for this GE freestanding double oven range with an electric radiant cooktop. Bakers will especially love this oven. That’s because, in addition to convection cooking, it also has a fast preheat mode and wall-to-wall bake element for even heating. Another great feature is “Proof Mode,” which helps the oven maintain the ideal temperature required to help bread dough proof before baking. This means your wintertime loaves will be done in a jiffy.  Up top, you’ll find five elements with two power boiling elements and a warming element for when your food’s ready but you aren’t. Got a dirty oven? This model has a steam clean function that cleans your oven in about 30 minutes without getting overly hot or producing a pungent odor.  Price at time of publish: $1,499 Fuel Source: Electric | Upper Oven Capacity: 2.2 cubic feet | Lower Oven Capacity: 4.4 cubic feet | Dimensions (DxWxH): 28.25 x 29.9 x 47 inches | Self-Cleaning: Yes What We Don’t Love: No rapid preheat, expensive Wall ovens are perhaps the best when it comes to living the double oven life. Being unrestricted by a range’s dimensions, you can find larger-sized, and some might say more useful, double oven options. And the LG 30-Inch Built-In Double Electric Convection Wall Oven is an outstanding choice in this category. This double oven goes above and beyond the basic features with convection and self-cleaning modes. Meanwhile, Wi-Fi-enabled smart technology seamlessly integrates this oven with a smartphone app. With a 4.7-cubic-foot capacity in both the upper and lower ovens, it’s easy to fit larger pieces of cookware. Better yet, two heavy-duty racks assure even those family-sized lasagna pans stay stable. Both ovens feature two types of convection cooking: convection bake and convection roast. There’s even a recessed broiler for more capacity. One advantage of choosing an LG appliance is the brand’s proactive customer care. It gives you maintenance tips along with usage reports to help keep your oven running optimally. It also alerts users of potential problems before they arise, which may save you money on repairs in the long run.  Price at time of publish: $3,399 Fuel Source: Electric | Upper Oven Capacity: 4.7 cubic feet | Lower Oven Capacity: 4.7 cubic feet | Dimensions (DxWxH): 24.4 x 29.75 x 52 inches | Self-Cleaning: Yes What We Don’t Love: Very expensive, the bottom oven doesn’t have French doors This could also easily be considered the most stylish choice available. The design is quite simply showstopping. There are three finishes to choose from, so it can coordinate with any other appliances you already have in your kitchen. The matte white model even has gold handles, making this the right choice for anyone who already has gold hardware in their kitchen. Price at time of publish: $7,221 Fuel Source: Electric | Upper Oven Capacity: 5 cubic feet | Lower Oven Capacity: 5 cubic feet | Dimensions (DxWxH): 26.75 x 29.75 x 53 inches | Self-Cleaning: Yes

What to Look for When Buying a Double Oven

Capacity

Capacity is the size of the oven, usually measured in cubic feet. The capacity of every single oven varies by model. When it comes to double ovens, the capacity of the top oven and bottom may the same but that is not always the case. You’ll definitely need to consider what your largest meals are and make sure they’ll fit in one of the ovens. That said, even our smallest oven on this list could fit a decent-sized roast turkey by removing a rack.

Fuel Source

Double ovens use either gas or electricity as a fuel source. If you buy a gas oven, note that there needs to be an adjacent gas line. Some models may also require an electricity source to start. Be sure to have everything in order for installation beforehand. There’s nothing like getting an oven delivered only to find out you need an extra piece of equipment or a specific professional on hand.

Features 

Double ovens can come with a variety of features. Wi-Fi capability is being more common with ovens, so you can control them with an app or smart home system like Google Home. A lot of electric ovens have convection cooking via a fan at the rear. If you’ve ever worked in professional kitchens, you might want top-down convection though, and that can only be found on more high-end models. If sweets are more your thing, looking for a variety of baking settings and modes can assist you with dishes.  Meat eaters can also look for a temperature probe that will let you know when your dish has reached the right internal temperature. Self-cleaning functions are also ubiquitous

How do you measure for a wall oven?

According to Kevin Busch, VP of operations for Mr. Handyman, a Neighborly company, if you’re replacing an existing wall oven, you need to measure what’s currently in your kitchen. “First, shut off the power or gas supply to your current oven. Then, unscrew all interior screws that anchor the oven to your cabinets or wall. You should be able to slide the oven a few inches out from the cabinets it sits in,” he says. “This will allow you to properly measure the height and width of the cutout.” Note that many wall ovens have a lip that hangs over the opening, so oftentimes the oven’s façade is a bit wider and taller than the actual cabinet cutout it sits in. Also, be sure to measure any doorways an oven needs to fit through on the way to your kitchen.

Can wall ovens be installed under the counter?

“Yes, depending on their size,” says Busch. “A single oven will likely fit under most standard heights of counters. It’s larger models that may need to be installed elsewhere, but that’s the only thing that would prevent you from installing it under a counter.”

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This article is written by Amanda Lauren, an ongoing contributor to Simply Recipes, Forbes, The Balance, Investopedia, Reader’s Digest, and A Sweat Life. Amanda has written hundreds of articles about interior design and lifestyle. While she loves to cook, she prefers to grill because it’s easier to clean up. One day, Amanda hopes to have a kitchen large enough for an island, but would easily settle for a peninsula. Read Next: The Best Toaster Ovens