Albert Fouerti, CEO of Appliances Connection, points out that double ovens are a great match for “the home chef, who thoroughly loves to bake and create fantastic meals for family and friends.” He adds that large families will find meal preparation to be a breeze with two ovens going at the same time. The last group mentioned by Mr. Fouerti is entertainers. “A ‘keep warm’ setting with tons of oven space can take some pressure off the host.” However, you’ll want to take note of the features that are actually going to be helpful for your routine before purchasing your appliance. Johnathan Brewer, The Spruce’s Home Improvement Review Board member, adds, “Sometimes having too many features is not a good thing. Practicality should be a consideration for items that receive a lot of use, such as ovens.” Our best overall pick, the Whirlpool WGE745C0FS Double Oven Electric Range, meets the needs of gourmet chefs and family cooks alike by offering convection cooking, along with roomy upper and lower ovens for cooking large meals or multiple desserts. Plus, it has a five-burner cooktop and self-cleaning oven functionality. Here are the best double ovens. Open the door to the upper or lower oven, and you’ll find two oven racks with multiple positions and a hidden bake element for easier clean-up. One useful and innovative feature of this electric double oven range is the built-in sensor to monitor oven temperature and optimize the use of the heating elements. For cooking tasks that only require a single oven rack, the oven can reduce cooking time while still baking evenly. Convection cooking is only available in the lower range, but both ovens have a self-cleaning function for hands-free kitchen clean-up.  For stovetop cooking, the Whirlpool WGE745C0FS contains five elements, including an adjustable size element with 6-, 9-, and 12-inch options to accommodate small pans or large pots. However, knob controls for the cooktop and ovens are located at the back of the range, which means you’ll have to reach to adjust the temperature and cooking settings. Price at time of publishing: $1,298 This GE double-oven gas range offers 6.7 cubic feet of total oven space. Use the 2.4-cubic-foot upper oven for baking a pie while the larger 4.3-cubic-foot lower oven roasts your dinner. The lower oven of the range also offers a fan for convection cooking that produces consistent, even results. You’ll find the broiler inside this lower oven, as well. To make it even more convenient and capable, the GE PGS960YPFS features an air fryer function, which has become popular among home cooks who are looking to make crispy family favorites like french fries and chicken tenders. After you’ve put both ovens through their paces, you can use the self-cleaning cycle to keep the oven interior clean and shiny.  While the double-oven configuration is the main reason to consider this gas range, it’s worth pointing out that the cooktop has no shortage of features and functions. It features an edge-to-edge cast iron grate system to make it easier to move pots from one burner to another. The five-burner set-up offers 5,000 to 21,000 BTU to give you options for everything from a slow simmer to a high-heat saute. Smart features give you the ability to control your oven using voice commands or to receive notifications to your device—no more wondering when the oven is preheated and ready to go! Price at time of publishing: $2,898 Part of the FlexDuo series of Samsung appliances, the most notable feature of this induction range is the removable divider that separates the upper and lower ovens. The metal partition makes it possible to regulate the operation and temperature settings for each oven independently, but you can remove it for a supersized oven that’s capable of cooking a feast. One common complaint for double-oven ranges is the fact that the bottom oven usually has a larger cooking capacity, and it can be challenging to load heavy roasting pans at a lower height. However, the Samsung NE63T8951SS reverses this configuration, giving the upper oven the larger 3.4-cubic-foot capacity. Convection-cooking and self-cleaning modes are available in both the upper and lower oven. However, if you’re hoping to take advantage of the range’s air fryer function, keep in mind that it is only available when using the entire oven cavity.  Price at time of publishing: $4,099 This double-oven range excels in its offering of smart features. Using your smartphone or voice controls, you can preheat the oven from the comfort of your couch. Receive text alerts when preheating is complete or the cooking timer has elapsed. If you’re standing in front of the range for hands-on cooking, a sleek digital touchscreen controls the operation of the ovens. A guided cooking experience is available if you need a helping hand to ensure cooking temperatures and time. This Gourmet Guided Cooking mode offers video guidance, chef recipes, and system control of the time, temperature, and pace to turn out five-star-worthy meals.  But it’s not all about the technology features. There are plenty of cooking conveniences built into the Café CHS950P2MS1. The lower oven is equipped with convection cooking for consistent, even results while baking or roasting. On the smooth glass cooktop, you’ll find five induction elements operated by front control knobs that illuminate when the element is in use. Keep in mind that, unlike some other induction ranges, there is no flame-like illumination on the element itself.  Price at time of publishing: $4,499 The main attractions of this appliance are the twin-sized upper and lower oven compartments. Each one offers 5 cubic feet of interior room, so you can easily prepare anything you would in a freestanding oven—times two. Roast a large turkey dinner in one oven while you bake multiple trays of cookies in the other oven. Both ovens also contain an eight-pass broiler that helps to ensure edge-to-edge browning. While the convenience of the supersized oven capacity isn’t to be overlooked, you should also know that this oven does not offer convection cooking.  Price at time of publishing: $2,999 The expanded 48-inch width of this range also allows for a chef-style gas range that has six sealed burners. Use the front control knobs to operate all functions of this professional double oven and range. While this model is built to cook for a crowd, it omits some of the user-friendly features found on typical kitchen ranges, like self-cleaning or smart features.  Price at time of publishing: $4,899 The upper oven works well as the primary one on this double oven for small spaces. You can control this 2.7-cubic-foot oven with an electronic touchpad, and it has a self-cleaning function and broiler. It also offers conveniences like a delayed start with a cook-and-hold option to keep your meal hot and ready. Though the lower oven is more limited in functionality, you’ll still find it handy when you need to cook multiple dishes at varying temperatures. Keep in mind that the lower oven is controlled by a dial and requires manual cleaning for oven maintenance. Price at time of publishing: $2,554 Dual heated fan elements circulate oven air for even, consistent results but also offer a no-preheat air fryer function that earns high performance marks for its speed and producing a crispy, even texture. Whether it’s french fries, chicken nuggets, or other family favorites, this feature offers cooking versatility and convenience. Keep in mind that the air fryer function is only available when you use the oven as a single unit rather than as individual ovens. Other specialty oven modes are great for tasks like proofing bread or making your own jerky or dehydrated fruit.  Rounding out the feature set of this double oven with an air fryer is a five-burner gas cooktop. The sealed burners use front control knobs for greater accessibility and convenience, compared to other freestanding ranges with knobs located on the back panel. An edge-to-edge grate system and included griddle add to the user-friendly features of this model. Price at time of publishing: $1,699 This freestanding electric range pairs a 3.0-cubic-foot upper oven and a 4.3-cubic-foot lower oven into one sleek package. The lower oven has more capacity and convection cooking, so it’s likely to be the primary oven you rely on for baking trays of cookies, batches of brownies, or fresh pies. The heating element with a fan circulates air in the space for even browning and consistent temperatures. Keep in mind that the upper oven is only equipped for conventional oven cooking. Many home cooks use this upper oven for cooking meats and other proteins while simultaneously baking dessert in the bottom oven equipped with convection.  Price at time of publishing: $1,699

Capacity

The capacity of your appliance will determine what type of dishes you can bake, roast, and cook inside it. Capacity is measured in cubic feet, and a double oven’s measurement includes both cavities. You’ll want to consider the total capacity of your model—which can range from 6 to 10 cubic feet—as well as how this total breaks down between the two. Some models have a smaller upper oven paired with a larger bottom one. Others, such as wall ovens, have two 5-cubic-foot cavities, which are ideal for entertaining or cooking large meals.

Fuel Source

A double oven is powered by either electricity or gas. The best fit for your household depends entirely on the layout of your home and personal preferences. Typically, a gas-powered oven heats up more quickly, but it usually has a higher up-front cost because of the necessity for a piped-in gas source and a 120-volt electrical outlet to operate the controls and convection fan. A gas model is ideal if you’re a frequent entertainer or you like to get meals on the table as quickly as possible. An electric double oven will heat a bit more slowly but can be easier to install and cheaper to operate. Electric models can also be great for baking.

Standout Features

Hidden Bake Element

If your bake element is hidden, then it’s installed under the bottom surface of your oven cavity, where it can’t collect oil and other grime. Although that can cause your oven to take longer to preheat, since models with this element conceal it and it’s less powerful, this feature makes cleaning much easier. Any household that uses its oven frequently, and therefore cleans it frequently, can benefit from this feature that’s typically found in electric ovens.

Dehydration Setting

A dehydration setting allows you to pull the moisture out of fruit or meat with ease. Where some home cooks will set their oven to a very low temperature and monitor their food’s progress, this setting adjusts the cavity accordingly, so the environment never becomes too warm or cold. It’s paired with a convection oven, which is more precise.

Temperature Probe

A temperature probe allows you to set a desired internal temperature for your meat or baked goods and to be notified when it has reached that temperature. To use it, you typically need to insert the included probe into your food, put the probe’s plug into a socket on the oven’s wall, and then set your desired temperature using the exterior control panel. You can set not only the desired temperature but also the cooking function, such as bake or convection bake. This feature eliminates the need for a separate thermometer and is convenient for new and experienced chefs alike.

Why Trust The Spruce?

This article was written by Erica Puisis, who specializes in researching large and small home appliances, including ranges, ovens, washers, dryers, vacuums, and more. Erica has been writing for The Spruce since 2017. To find the best options for double ovens regardless of kitchen configuration, she included range models and wall ovens in her research. Oven capacity, cooking process (standard versus convection), smart features, and cleaning modes were key aspects of the research process, since they are most likely to impact the usability of the appliance. If you frequently host large dinner parties, a double oven may give you the expanded cooking capacity you need. “If a household has a big family or likes to entertain regularly, then having a double oven to cook multiple dishes would be ideal,” adds Neely. Even if your cooking is on a small scale, a double oven lets you bake dinner and dessert simultaneously. One other advantage of a double oven is the opportunity to use a smaller oven space for more rapid preheating and cooking without the need to wait for a larger oven to come to temperature.  Installing a wall double oven is more complex. Since these appliances require hard-wired installation, it’s a job that is typically best done by an electrician. However, if you are handy and frequently take on home projects, you may be able to successfully install a wall double oven. Follow the installation instructions provided by the manufacturer. Generally speaking, you will need to first turn off the electric power supply from the fuse box. If you have an existing wall oven, remove the doors to make the oven lighter. Then, remove the anchoring screws to dislodge the wall oven. It may be beneficial to remove the oven doors from the new wall oven, as well. Next, slide the new wall oven into the opening. Place the feet of the oven, and secure the appliance according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Finally, connect the electrical wires to the junction box, and re-install the oven doors (if you removed them).  Erica interviewed Albert Fouerti, the CEO of Appliances Connection. With decades of experience in the industry and a familiarity with leading manufacturers of kitchen ranges with double ovens, he spoke on the expanded possibilities that a double range offers. We also consulted with custom home builder Ben Neely of Riverbend Homes in Austin, Texas. He provided context on the selection and installation of double ovens, along with the benefits of this appliance option.