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Best mini ovens
Whether you know them as mini ovens, countertop ovens, toaster ovens or mini electric ovens, these compact kitchen marvels are the perfect complement to kitchens of all sizes.
Ideal for studio flats, shared accommodation or caravans, mini ovens offer an easy way to cook a range of dishes without needing a full-sized oven. Simply plug one into a standard 13A socket and your mini kitchen is ready to go.
We've put a host of top brands – including Morphy Richards, Ninja and Sage – through our extensive test programme, which covers oven performance, ease of use and energy efficiency.
One emerged as a Best Buy, and another, cheaper option, gets our Great Value recommendation, as it's an excellent mini oven as well as one of the lower-priced models you can buy.
How our tests find you the best
We've tested 10 mini ovens
We tested the most popular mini ovens to find the ones that truly deliver when the heat is on.
Oven performance
Flat sponge cakes? Pale shortbread? Uneven temperature? Slow preheat? You’d be surprised how bad some mini ovens are - but not our Best Buys.
Grill and hob performance
A watched pot never boils. Fortunately for our testers that’s not true but some definitely take their time. We also check how well the grill browns toast.
We also test...
how simple each mini oven is to use and clean, and how much energy it consumes.
The mini ovens we tested
The biggest brands and the most popular mini ovens are listed below.
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Dates tested: July 2024, January 2024, October 2023. Page last checked: November 2025. We are not able to show every retailer, and cheaper prices may be available.
*Includes assessment of oven reheating time, temperature accuracy, heat distribution and supply of heat
All the mini ovens we tested are listed in alphabetical order below.
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Cooks Professional G4742
Most recently tested October 2023
Size and weight 33 x 51 x 39cm, 8kg
Features Two hobs, grill, timer
Need to know 17 litres usable capacity (34 litres claimed), 1,500W, 95cm cable
Cuisinart TOA-60
Most recently tested January 2024
Size and weight 31 x 40 x 35cm, 10.2kg
Features Grill, fan oven, timer
Need to know 6 litres usable capacity (17 litres claimed), 1,630W, 1.05m cable
Daewoo SDA1609GE
Most recently tested January 2024
Size and weight 32 x 51 x 35cm, 11.9kg
Features Two hobs, grill, timer
Need to know 16 litres usable capacity (32 litres claimed), 3,100W, 85cm cable
Dualit 89220
Most recently tested July 2024
Size 30 x 44 x 41cm
Features Grill, fan oven, timer
Need to know 11 litres usable capacity (22 litres claimed), 1,600W, 88cm cable
Morphy Richards KH-J28RCL-E1DKH
Available from Argos (£160)
Most recently tested October 2023
Size and weight 27 x 35 x 31cm, 12kg
Features Two hobs, grill, fan oven, rotisserie
Need to know 13 litres usable capacity (28 litres claimed), 2,850W, 85cm cable
Need something that cooks lots of things but doesn't take up too much space? See our round-up of the best air fryers or the best multi cookers instead.
Morphy Richards KR-F20RL-E1DKH
Available from Argos (£120)
Most recently tested October 2023
Size and weight 30 x 47 x 41cm, 7.8kg
Features Grill, rotisserie, timer
Need to know 8 litres usable capacity (23 litres claimed), 1,500W, 85cm cable
Ninja DT200UK Foodi 10-in-1
Most recently tested January 2024
Size and weight 33 x 44 x 41cm, 16kg
Features Grill, fan oven, timer
Need to know 19 litres usable capacity (29 litres claimed), 2,400W, 90cm cable
Russell Hobbs 26680
Most recently tested January 2024
Size and weight 28 x 46 x 37cm, 5.95kg
Features Grill, timer
Need to know 9 litres usable capacity (20 litres claimed), 1,500W, 67cm cable
Sage BOV820BSS
Most recently tested July 2024
Size 29 x 48 x 42cm
Features Grill, fan oven, timer
Need to know 12 litres usable capacity, 2,400W, 1m cable
Tower T14045
Most recently tested July 2024
Size 34 x 56 x 45 cm
Features Grill, rotisserie, timer
Need to know 20 litres usable capacity (42 litres claimed), 3,100W, 83cm cable
How we test mini ovens
We shortlist the most popular mini ovens from UK retailers. We buy all the products we test, so you know our reviews can be trusted.
We regularly revisit the mini ovens on sale to see if there are any more popular models that need testing, and when we find them, we do so.
Oven performance
We set each mini oven to heat up to 180°C and 200°C. As well as noting the speed at which they reach these temperatures from cold, we record how closely each oven sticks to the set temperature.
Our tests have found mini ovens that veer wildly away from what you would expect – sometimes by more than 40°C.
Next, we bake a tray of shortbread in the oven. Ovens that leave pale parts or burnt corners get marked down in our tests, which is what we found for some of the worst ovens.
Our baking test involves making a large sponge cake and checking if it's well risen and evenly browned. The very best will rise evenly and have an airy structure, but the worst won’t even rise.
Hob performance
We look at how rapidly each hob will heat up a pan filled with water from 15°C to 90°C. The slowest we've found will keep you waiting for a frustrating 17 minutes before the water is ready for you to drop in your pasta.
Our heat-distribution test measures how well heat spreads across the base of a frying pan. The best hobs spread the heat evenly rather than concentrating it in particular spots.
Our final tests involve recording what happens when you power down the hob – some retain heat and will keep cooking your food, while others cool down quickly.
Ease of use
We look at how clear the markings are on the oven and how straightforward it is to operate the various settings.
We load and unload the oven and grill, and assess how easy it is to check on food while it's cooking.
Ease of cleaning
We intentionally create common kitchen messes on various parts – including boil-overs on the hob and baked-on grime in the oven.
We then try cleaning them off with common household products, noting how difficult it is to access certain nooks and crannies and how easy it is to remove stains and residues. While some are no hassle to clean, others can be quite frustrating because they won't have removable trays, making cleaning a bit awkward.
Grill performance
We cut the crusts off white bread and cover the mini oven's grill pan with it.
A good grill can brown virtually all the bread, but our tests have found many that struggle to heat more than 50% of the area. The worst models only toast bread under a certain section of the element.
Energy efficiency
As all food is variable, we maintain consistency by heating up a measured batch of chicken nuggets in the main oven at 210°C until their internal temperature reaches 75°C and measuring the energy it takes to do so.
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Mini oven types explained
Traditional mini ovens
As the name suggests, these are compact versions of conventional ovens and have similar capabilities, such as baking, grilling and toasting. However, some models have additional features, including hobs, rotisseries or even built-in air fryers, which can make them much more versatile.
Toaster ovens
Toaster ovens are primarily designed to toast bread and bagels, but often include baking and grilling functions, blurring the line between these and other types of mini ovens. There’s no clear definition of where a toaster oven ends and a mini oven begins, so keep in mind that you could see models described with either term depending on where you look.
Best mini oven features to consider
- Adjustable temperature controls Choose a mini oven with accurate and easy-to-adjust temperature controls, so you can cook your food perfectly.
- Timer function A handy reminder to ensure you don't overcook your meals.
- Multiple rack positions Give flexibility in cooking different dishes, and allow you to cook two foods at once.
- Convection cooking A convection fan circulates hot air around the food for faster and more even cooking.
- Ease of use Mini ovens should be easy to use and clean. Look for a model with clear controls and a removable crumb tray.
- Included accessories Look for a mini oven with a baking tray, pizza stone or rotisserie spit that offers a more specialised approach to certain foods.
- Warranty As with all appliances, opting for a mini oven with a good warranty will be helpful if you run into any problems down the line.
Are mini ovens any good?
A good mini oven is a cost-effective, space-saving and versatile cooking solution.
However, there's a big difference in the highest-rated mini ovens and the lowest. Some mini ovens supply heat really well, allowing for perfectly risen cakes, and some will leave you with a flat and unappetising result. When we measured the temperature deviation across the top level of the oven cavity when set to 200°C, we found one model with a massive 50°C difference. Our highest-rated models managed only small variations of less than 10°C.
We also test the grill's ability to heat evenly by covering the grill pan in bread, then measure the colour deviation in the toast it produces. The mini oven with the best grill cooked 98% of the bread fairly evenly, while the worst came out with a measly 55% browned, concentrating most of its heat towards the rear.
Because of their small size, mini ovens heat up incredibly quickly. The slowest we've tested takes just over six minutes. The rest average just over three and a half.
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If you'd rather go for a larger and more traditional oven, see our guide to the best built-in ovens.