Beko vs Smeg Built-in Ovens

Beko and Smeg both make built-in ovens for UK kitchens, but Smeg is the design-led choice. Beko's range runs from the BBAIF22300X 71-litre single oven at £229 to the BBTF26300X built-under double oven at £439, with the BBADF22300X 105-litre double oven at £399 in between. Smeg starts at the SF6400TB 70-litre single oven at £419, with the DUSF400S double oven in silver at £1,129 and the DOSF6300X double oven in stainless steel at £1,179 at the top end.

Smeg's ovens are built around design, with fingerprint-proof stainless steel, Eclipse Black Glass and metal control knobs on the DOSF6300X. The SF6400TB adds Vapour Clean, thermo-ventilated cooking and rapid pre-heating. The DUSF400S offers 35 and 61-litre cavities with a 1800W grill and an easy clean enamel interior. Beko focuses on practical features: catalytic liners on the Split and Cook, an AeroPerfect fan oven with a grease proof coating, and a triple glazed door on the BBTF26300X.

Beko suits households that want a built-in double oven at the lowest price, particularly those fitting a standard kitchen with a family to cook for. Smeg suits buyers who want a visible design feature in their kitchen, and the 70-litre SF6400TB suits a single-oven kitchen that wants a retro look without the cost of a double. Smeg's ovens also suit anyone who wants the oven to be a focal point of the room. The SF6400TB at £419 costs £190 more than Beko's 71-litre AeroPerfect at £229, so the design premium is a real cost for a single-oven kitchen.

Bottom line: choose Beko if you need a double oven from £399 with practical cleaning features, choose Smeg if design matters as much as function and you can spend from £419 for a single oven.