Hoover vs Samsung Built-in Ovens

Hoover and Samsung compete at different levels of smart features and price. Hoover's H-OVEN models run from £239 for the HOC3158IN to £469 for the HO6M5G3HTB. Samsung's built-in ovens start at £399 for the NV7B41207AB/U4 Series 4 smart oven with catalytic cleaning and rise to £699 for the NV7B5740TAS/U4 Series 5 Dual Cook Flex smart oven with Air Fry. The Samsung Series 4 costs £160 more than the cheapest Hoover, and the Hoover HO6M5G3HTB sits £230 below the Series 5.

Samsung's advantage is connected cooking. The Series 4 supports SmartThings Cooking and has a 1600W grill, while the Series 5 adds Dual Cook Flex for cooking at two temperatures at once, plus natural steam. Hoover's connected feature is Wi-Fi control via the h0n app on the HO6M5G3HTB, which also has a pizza function, 17 cooking programmes and Hydro Easy Clean. The HOC3T3258BI has catalytic liners and a digital timer, which keeps it simpler than the Samsung models.

Hoover suits budget-conscious buyers who want a large oven with a few modern extras and value a simple, reliable cooking experience. Samsung suits buyers who want smart controls, the option of cooking two dishes at different temperatures and steam on the Series 5, and who accept a higher price for it. Both ranges suit a standard kitchen, but Samsung models usually require hardwiring to a 32A circuit, so ask an installer to check the supply before ordering. Apart from the HO6M5G3HTB, the Hoover models have no app connectivity, so anyone who values app control has to choose that model or a Samsung.

Bottom line: choose Hoover if you want a large multifunction oven with Wi-Fi control for £469 or less, and choose Samsung if Dual Cook Flex and SmartThings Cooking matter more, starting at £399.