Hisense vs Smeg Built-in Ovens

Hisense and Smeg are separated by a clear gap in price and design. Hisense's ovens run from £189 for the BI62212ABUK to £329 for the BSA65222PBUK, with EvenBake on several models. Smeg's built-in ovens start at £419 for the SF6400TB 70-litre single oven, followed by the DUSF400S Oven Cucina double at £1,129 and the DOSF6300X stainless double at £1,179. The SF6400TB costs £90 more than the most expensive Hisense, the BSA65222PBUK.

Smeg's signature is design and build, with fingerprint-proof stainless steel, eclipse black glass and robust metal control knobs. Its ovens also feature Smart Sense cooking with automatic recipes, temperature precision within ±2°C and pyrolytic cleaning on premium models. The SF6400TB offers vapour clean, thermo-ventilated cooking and rapid pre-heating, while the DOSF6300X has five cooking levels and closed door grilling. Hisense concentrates on EvenBake heat distribution, pyrolytic cleaning on two models and a Pro Grill on the BI64211PX.

Hisense suits first-time buyers, landlords and family households who want a simple oven with easy cleaning. Smeg suits buyers who want a design-led piece for a showcase kitchen and who value retro-modern styling. The DUSF400S is a double oven with a 1800W grill and 35- and 61-litre cavities, which suits households that cook for guests. Smeg models generally need at least 600mm of housing width, so check cabinet space before choosing. The DOSF6300X offers closed door grilling and five cooking levels, which suits anyone who wants flexible shelf positions, and Hisense's pyrolytic models suit buyers who would rather the oven clean itself.

Bottom line: choose Hisense if you want EvenBake and pyrolytic cleaning for £329 or less, and choose Smeg if Italian design, a 70-litre single oven and Smart Sense cooking are worth spending £419 or more.