Altimo Built-In 80L Electric Oven with Grill - Black vs Built-In 56L Electric Oven with Grill - Stainless Steel — Comparison
BISOF2B and BISOF3SS are both low-cost Altimo built-in electric ovens with grills, but they prioritise different strengths. The Altimo BISOF2B Built-In 80L Electric Oven with Grill - Black costs £159 and is the cheaper, larger-capacity option. The Altimo BISOF3SS Built-In 56L Electric Oven with Grill - Stainless Steel costs £179 and is slightly more expensive despite being smaller, with its appeal coming from stainless steel styling and fan-assisted cooking.
The BISOF2B offers an 80L oven capacity, 2000W grill, timer and touch control, Plug & Play installation, multifunction cooking and an A energy rating. The BISOF3SS provides a 56L oven capacity, the same 2000W grill, fan assisted oven, timer and touch control, stainless steel finish and A energy rating. The BISOF2B is 24L larger and £20 cheaper, while the BISOF3SS adds fan assistance and a stainless steel finish but gives up a substantial amount of oven space.
The BISOF2B suits budget-focused buyers who want maximum capacity for the lowest price, such as families, batch cookers or anyone using large trays. Plug & Play convenience also makes it appealing for simpler installation scenarios where suitable. The BISOF3SS suits smaller households, compact kitchens and buyers who prefer stainless steel to black. Fan assistance may help with more even everyday results, but the 56L cavity is less flexible for large roasts or multi-tray cooking. The main compromise is paying more for a smaller oven.
Bottom line: choose BISOF2B if you want the cheapest option with a large 80L cavity and Plug & Play design / opt for BISOF3SS if you prefer stainless steel styling and fan-assisted cooking in a smaller 56L oven.
| Specification | Altimo BISOF2B | Altimo BISOF3SS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £159 | £179 |
| Brand | Altimo | Altimo |
| Built In Cooker Colour | Black | S/steel |
| Built Under | Yes | Yes |
| Cable Included | No | Yes |
| Defrost Setting | Yes | No |
| Enamel Lining | No | No |
| Energy Consumption | 0.84 | 0.74 |
| Energy Efficiency Class | A | A |
| Energy Rating | A | A |
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Glass Door | Double Glazed | Double Glazed |
| Guarantee | 2 Years | 2 Years |
| Hob Included | Oven | Oven |
| Internal Light | Yes | Yes |
| Oven Type | Multifunction | Multifunction |
| Plug | Plug | Plug |
| Power on Indicator | Yes | Yes |
| Single or Double | Single | Single |
| Smart | No | No |
| Space Required | H:595mm x W:565mm x D:593mm | H:595mm x W:565mm x D:593mm |
| Timer | Yes | Yes |
| Usable Volume | 80L | 56 |
| Airfryer | — | No |
| Easy Clean Interior | — | No |
| Max Energy Efficiency Class | — | A+++ |
| Min Energy Efficiency Class | — | D |
| Require Electrican Hardwiring | — | Yes |
| Dimensions & Physical | ||
| Programmable Oven | Yes | Yes |
| Width | Medium - Up To 600mm | Medium - Up To 600mm |
| Depth in mm | 565 | 565 |
| Height in mm | 595 | 595 |
| Width in mm | 594 | 595 |