Fisher & Paykel vs Hisense Built-in Ovens

Fisher & Paykel and Hisense occupy opposite ends of the built-in oven market. Fisher & Paykel's top model is the OS60NDLX1 Series 7 60cm Built-in Combi Steam Oven at £2,764, while its OB60SD9PLX1 Series 7 72-litre oven costs £1,159 in black and £1,395 in the version without the black finish. Hisense works at a much lower price point, with built-in ovens running from £189 for the BI62212ABUK to £329 for the BSA65222PBUK, and the 77-litre BI62211CX sitting between them at £229.

Fisher & Paykel competes on cooking control. The OS60NDLX1 combines steam with conventional heat, which helps with moist roasting, reheating and bread baking, and the OB60SD9PLX1 uses ActiveVent moisture control with a CoolTouch door and catalytic venting. Hisense focuses on even heat and cleaning instead. EvenBake shapes the heat across every shelf, the BI64211PX adds a Pro Grill, and the BSA65222PBUK and BI64211PX both offer pyrolytic self-cleaning that burns grease away at high temperature. Hisense's 77-litre cavities give more room than the 72-litre Fisher & Paykel oven, though the steam model is smaller at 55 litres.

Fisher & Paykel suits keen cooks who are designing a kitchen around their oven and want steam, humidity control and a premium finish that matches a high-end hob. Hisense suits first-time buyers, landlords and family kitchens where a roomy single oven with pyrolytic cleaning matters more than steam or a premium badge. Either way, measure first: the BSA65222PBUK is 595mm high and wide and 546mm deep, so check the depth against your cabinet before ordering.

Bottom line: choose Fisher & Paykel if steam cooking and a premium build matter more than price, and choose Hisense if you want EvenBake, pyrolytic cleaning and a 77-litre cavity for £329 or less.