Beko vs Fisher & Paykel Built-in Ovens

Beko and Fisher & Paykel sit at opposite ends of the built-in oven market. Beko runs from the BBAIF22300X 71-litre single oven at £229 to the BBADF22300X 105-litre double oven at £399 and the BBTF26300X built-under double oven at £439. Fisher & Paykel starts with the OB60SD9PLX1 Series 7 72-litre oven with ActiveVent at £1,159 and rises to the OS60NDLX1 Series 7 60cm combination steam oven at £2,764.

Fisher & Paykel's ovens feature ActiveVent and AeroTech technology, with a catalytic venting system and a CoolTouch door on the 72-litre model. Its steam oven offers 55 litres of capacity, 18 oven functions and combination cooking that mixes steam with heat. The brand's ovens are designed for temperature accuracy within ±2°C, and most models use pyrolytic self-cleaning. Beko's ovens use fan cooking, catalytic liners on the Split and Cook, and an AeroPerfect single oven with a turn-off food ready feature, aimed at everyday cooking rather than specialist steam.

Beko suits households that want a dependable built-in oven without spending much, particularly those fitting a standard kitchen who need a double oven with a grill. Fisher & Paykel suits cooks who want steam or venting technology and a premium finish, and who will invest in a specialist installation. Anyone choosing between the two should consider whether steam cooking is worth several times the price of a Beko double oven. A Beko double oven at £439 costs roughly a sixth of the £2,764 steam oven, so the gap is best judged by whether steam cooking will be used every week.

Bottom line: choose Beko if you need a built-in double oven from £399 for everyday cooking, choose Fisher & Paykel if you want combination steam cooking or ActiveVent venting and can spend from £1,159.