In the past, when watching cooking tutorial videos, the comments would often say, “I learned it, where can I get the oven?” Now, when watching cooking tutorial videos, the comments have changed to, “I have the oven, where can I get the hands-on experience?”
With the trend of consumption upgrading, and the popularization of new kitchen concepts, ovens have become a new favorite in Chinese consumers’ kitchens.
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To guide consumers towards rational consumption, the International Consumer Research and Testing Organization (ICRT) conducted a comparative test of embedded ovens. The ovens tested were all purchased from the European market and sent to a laboratory in France for testing. The Shenzhen Consumer Council analyzed the results of 9 well-known brands or brands available in China based on the test results.
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The test results show: through a comprehensive evaluation of usability, product performance, energy consumption, and safety, the Siemens HB278ACS0S and Electrolux COP600X ovens received a five-star rating;
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The Gorenje BOP8737B oven experienced internal glass breakage after running for one hour in high-temperature self-cleaning mode, posing a safety risk.
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The best performance for toasting bread was achieved by the Electrolux COP600X.
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The Bosch HBF010BR3S oven had the lowest energy consumption in standby and self-cleaning modes, making it the most energy-efficient.
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The sample brands and testing indicators were provided by the International Testing Data Sharing According to the data sharing principles of ICRT members, the Shenzhen Consumer Council selected 9 well-known brands and brands available in China from over 160 embedded oven samples for data analysis, including two Siemens models, Electrolux, Franke, Simon, Bosch, Whirlpool, Gorenje, and Gorenje. (The ranking in this table is not in order)
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Interpretation of the Comparison Test Results
ICRT Embedded Oven Comprehensive Rating Table
1. The Siemens HB278ACS0S oven received the best overall evaluation in terms of usability. Both Siemens ovens and the Whirlpool oven have automatic cooking functions specifically designed for certain cooking modes, which are very user-friendly for baking novices; the Siemens HB278ACS0S, Electrolux, Simon, Whirlpool, Gorenje, and Gorenje ovens all have thermal decomposition self-cleaning functions, and their self-cleaning capabilities are excellent, achieving high cleanliness after thermal decomposition cleaning.2. The two Siemens ovens exhibited the best performance in temperature control accuracy and stability; the Electrolux oven’s temperature control was relatively accurate, while the Whirlpool oven had high temperature stability. Among the 9 samples in this comparison test, the greater the temperature deviation of the oven, the more likely it is to cause uneven browning of baked products, leading to discrepancies with the baking results of the recipes. In conventional heating mode, the two Siemens and Electrolux ovens performed excellently; in hot air or pressured air modes, the two Siemens, Electrolux, Whirlpool, and Gorenje ovens performed well. In conventional heating mode, the two Siemens ovens had the smallest cycle deviation, with relatively stable temperatures, resulting in better browning of baked products. The Bosch and Franke ovens, due to their mechanical control knobs, had less stable temperatures, leading to slightly inadequate browning of baked products.
In pressured air mode, the comparison of the curves of the Bosch oven (left, large cycle deviation) and the Whirlpool oven (right, small cycle deviation).3. The Siemens HB278ACS0S performed best in product performance testing. The product performance testing results of the 9 samples evaluated showed: The best performance for baking small cakes and roasting chicken was achieved by the Siemens HB278ACS0S, with the surface of the small cakes evenly browned and a soft texture, while the roasted chicken was tender and juicy; The best performance for baking sponge cakes was achieved by the Whirlpool W6 OM4 4PS1 P, Siemens HB538ABS6S, and Electrolux COP600X, with minimal maximum browning deviation on the top and bottom of the sponge cakes, resulting in the best baking effect; The best performance for toasting bread was achieved by the Electrolux COP600X, with even browning on the center, back, front, and sides of the toast.
Comparison of roasted chicken (left) from the Siemens HB278ACS0S oven and the chicken skin (right) from the Gorenje oven.
Comparison of roasted chicken (left) from the Siemens HB278ACS0S oven and the chicken skin (right) from the Gorenje oven.
Comparison of sponge cake (left) from the Franke oven and the undercooked cake (right) from the Gorenje oven.
Comparison of browning effects in the center of toast (left) from the Electrolux oven and the third test (right) from the Franke oven.
Among the 9 samples in this comparison test, in the idle state of the ovens, the two Siemens ovens were very quiet, with a high noise level; the Franke, Bosch, Whirlpool, Gorenje, and Gorenje ovens had low noise levels, but the noise was quite noticeable. In the cooling phase, except for the Whirlpool oven, which had the lowest noise level, all other brands’ ovens had higher noise levels than in the idle state, but were relatively quiet.
Noise level indicators for each brand of oven4. All samples exhibited excellent energy efficiency ratings The test results of the 9 ovens evaluated showed excellent performance, with all ovens achieving energy efficiency ratings of A or A+. All brands’ ovens had some energy consumption in standby mode, with the Bosch oven performing the best due to its lack of an electronic display, relying solely on mechanical control knobs.5. The Gorenje oven poses a safety risk of high-temperature burns The door handles and panel surface temperatures of the two Siemens, Bosch, and Electrolux ovens were the highest, indicating better safety. However, the Gorenje oven experienced internal glass breakage after running for one hour in high-temperature self-cleaning mode.
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Consumer Guidance(1) Rational consumption based on needs; verify if there is on-site installation service With many brands of embedded ovens available on the market, consumers should consider their actual usage needs when making a selection. When purchasing, verify the specific installation services with the seller to avoid disputes.(2) Develop good operating habits; unplug the oven or turn off the power switch when not in use Embedded ovens are generally fixed inside cabinets, so the power supply is usually relatively fixed. However, ovens in standby mode consume some energy, so it is recommended to develop good operating habits and unplug the power supply or turn off the power switch after use. This saves electricity and prevents electric leakage.
(3) Choose embedded ovens with a visible window whenever possible Currently, there are embedded ovens with both visible and non-visible windows on the market. It is best to choose ovens with visible windows when purchasing, as this allows for easy monitoring of the food inside without having to open the oven door frequently, ensuring that heat does not escape and that food browns evenly; it also prevents burns from steam when opening the door.
Special Note
The results of this comparison test are only responsible for the samples tested and do not represent the quality status of other products with different names, batches, or models from the same brand; no organization or enterprise may use the results of this comparison test for commercial promotion or as advertising content without written permission from the Shenzhen Consumer Council, otherwise legal responsibility will be pursued.
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