The Best Speed Ovens for a Luxury Kitchen
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The best speed oven for most luxury kitchens is the Wolf E Series Transitional 30-inch. It combines microwave, convection, micro-bake, micro-roast and broil in a 1.6-cubic-foot cavity, with 13 modes and Wolf's Gourmet presets, for about $3,700 list. Monogram's 240V Advantium has the most features, including an in-oven camera, and Miele's PureLine is the best 24-inch speed oven for a European-style wall.
A speed oven is a built-in microwave that also bakes, roasts and browns with convection and a broil element. Used together, microwave energy cooks fast while convection heat browns the outside. In practice, it serves as both your microwave and a compact second oven, usually installed at eye level beside or above a full-size wall oven.
We have not tested these ovens. The picks rely on manufacturer specs, warranties, list prices and what owners and dealers commonly report. Building a wall of ovens? The Kitchen Suite Matcher suggests a complete suite to match.
Our picks at a glance
| Pick | Appliance | Width | List price | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best overall speed oven | Wolf E Series Transitional 30-inch Speed Oven | 30″ | $3,700 | Check price |
| Best for speedcooking | Monogram Statement 30-inch Five-in-One Wall Oven with 240V Advantium | 30″ | $4,840 | Check price |
| Best 24-inch speed oven | Miele PureLine 24-inch Speed Oven | 24″ | $5,199 | Check price |
Our picks, in detail
Wolf E Series Transitional 30-inch Speed Oven
Wolf · Speed oven / microwave · Speed oven
- $3,700 MSRP
- 30″ wide
- Electric
- 2-yr full warranty
- Capacity (cu ft): 1.6
- Microwave (watts): 900
Wolf's E Series Transitional speed oven is the best balance of capacity, ease and price. Its 1.6-cubic-foot cavity handles a casserole or a small roast, and its 13 modes run from popcorn and defrost through convection, micro-bake, micro-roast and a 1,500-watt broil. Gourmet mode picks settings for you, and the 8-inch color touchscreen is the largest published display here.
It suits families who want one appliance to replace the microwave and cover weeknight cooking, and anyone with Wolf ovens. It can be installed standard or flush-inset, and it has a soft-open, soft-close door.
The trade-offs: no Wi-Fi, a 900-watt microwave, the lowest here, and a single convection fan. At about $3,700, it is also the least expensive speed oven on this list, which makes those limits easy to live with. Skip it if you want app control or a camera.
Monogram Statement 30-inch Five-in-One Wall Oven with 240V Advantium
Monogram · Speed oven / microwave · Speed oven
- $4,840 MSRP
- 30″ wide
- Electric
- 2-yr full warranty
- Capacity (cu ft): 1.7
- Microwave (watts): 925
Monogram's Statement ZSB9232VSS is a five-in-one oven built around GE's 240V Advantium speedcook system. It speedcooks, bakes with true European convection, toasts, warms and proofs, and microwaves at 925 watts. It has the largest cavity here at 1.7 cubic feet, more than 175 preprogrammed menu items, an in-oven camera, steam clean and SmartHQ app control with Alexa and Google support.
It suits busy households that want the oven to do the thinking, and tech-minded cooks who like to watch dinner from the phone. Its listed MSRP is about $4,840.
The trade-offs: it needs a 240V, 30-amp circuit, so plan the wiring. Monogram's retailer listing gives conflicting warranty terms, so confirm them before you buy. The design is less distinctive than Wolf's or Miele's. Skip it if you want a simple oven with few menus, or if adding a 240V circuit is difficult in your remodel.
Miele PureLine 24-inch Speed Oven
Miele · Speed oven / microwave · Speed oven
- $5,199 MSRP
- 24″ wide
- Electric
- 2-yr full warranty
- Capacity (cu ft): 1.52
Miele's PureLine H 7840 BM is the pick for a 24-inch column of Miele appliances or a smaller kitchen. It combines microwave and convection with 14 modes and MasterChef automatic programs, a wired roast probe, three rack levels and a temperature range of 85 to 475°F. The M Touch display reacts as your hand approaches, and the soft-open and soft-close door feels premium. It connects to the Miele app over Wi-Fi.
It comes in Clean Touch Steel, Graphite Grey and Obsidian Black, so it matches Miele's built-in coffee machines and ovens in the same wall.
The trade-offs are price and wattage. At about $5,199, it is the most expensive oven here, and Miele does not publish its microwave wattage in the US sources we reviewed. It also needs a 240/208V, 30-amp supply. Its 1.52-cubic-foot cavity is the smallest here. Skip it if you have a 30-inch opening and do not need Miele's design; the Wolf costs about $1,500 less. Miele's 30-inch equivalent, the H 7870 BM, also exists, but we have not verified its price.
How to choose a speed oven
Choose the width and the wiring first, then the features.
| Spec | Wolf E Series Transitional 30-inch Speed Oven | Monogram Statement 30-inch Five-in-One Wall Oven with 240V Advantium | Miele PureLine 24-inch Speed Oven |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Wolf | Monogram | Miele |
| Category | Speed oven / microwave (speed oven) | Speed oven / microwave (speed oven) | Speed oven / microwave (speed oven) |
| Width | 30″ | 30″ | 24″ |
| Fuel | Electric | Electric | Electric |
| Installation | Built-in | Built-in | Built-in |
| List price (MSRP) | $3,700 | $4,840 | $5,199 |
| Full warranty | 2-yr full | 2-yr full | 2-yr full |
| Made in | - | - | - |
| Wi-Fi / app | No | Yes | Yes |
| Capacity (cu ft) | 1.6 | 1.7 | 1.52 |
| Microwave (watts) | 900 | 925 | - |
| Microwave power levels | 10 | - | 7 |
| Electrical | - | 240/208 V, 30 A, 6,500 W | 240/208 V, 30 A |
| Performance rating | 4/5 | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Design rating | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| Features rating | 4/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Value rating | 3/5 | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| Where to buy | Check price | Check price | Check price |
Prices are manufacturer or retailer list prices when we last checked; luxury brands set minimum advertised prices, so savings usually come from dealer packages and rebates. Ratings are editorial estimates: see how we rate.
What is a speed oven, and is it worth it?
A speed oven combines a microwave with convection heating and a broil element. You can microwave leftovers, bake a tray of cookies or roast vegetables, and combination modes use both at once to cook faster than a regular oven. It is worth it if you want a second oven but do not have room for two full-size ovens, or if you want your microwave to do more than reheat. Our what is a speed oven guide goes into more detail.
It is less worth it if you already have a double wall oven and only use the microwave for reheating. A microwave drawer costs less and keeps the microwave under the counter.
Speed oven vs microwave
A built-in microwave only heats with microwave energy. A speed oven adds convection and broil, so food browns and crisps. Speed ovens cost more: Wolf's speed oven lists at about $3,700, versus about $2,595 for its microwave drawer. You also get a second oven, which is what makes the price easier to justify.
Width: 24 or 30 inches
Match your speed oven to the wall ovens beside it. Wolf and Monogram here are 30-inch, and Miele's H 7840 BM is 24-inch. A 24-inch speed oven stacks neatly with a 24-inch steam oven, coffee machine or warming drawer. A 30-inch speed oven lines up with a 30-inch wall oven such as the Wolf M Series.
Wiring
Check electrical requirements early. Monogram's Advantium and Miele's PureLine both call for a 240/208V, 30-amp circuit. Your electrician needs that information before rough-in.
Speed oven vs steam oven
A steam oven cooks with moisture and is excellent for vegetables, fish and reheating without drying. A speed oven cooks fast and replaces the microwave. Many luxury kitchens use both: a full-size wall oven, a speed oven and a steam oven. If you only have room for one companion oven, choose the speed oven if speed and microwaving matter most, and the steam oven if you want healthier cooking and better reheating. See our best wall ovens and steam ovens.
Building the oven wall
A typical luxury layout stacks a speed oven over a full-size wall oven, with a warming drawer below. Our best warming and vacuum seal drawers and best built-in coffee machines cover the pieces that complete the column. For a head-to-head on the two most popular brands, read Wolf vs Miele speed oven. Browse every model on the speed ovens and microwave drawers hub.
Price, warranty and buying
List prices here run from about $3,700 to $5,199, and Wolf and Miele list 2-year warranties. Luxury brands control advertised prices, so the best savings come from dealer packages when you buy several appliances together.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best speed oven?
The Wolf E Series Transitional 30-inch speed oven is the best for most kitchens, with 1.6 cubic feet, 13 modes and Gourmet presets, at about $3,700 list. Monogram's 240V Advantium is best for speedcooking and features, including an in-oven camera. Miele's PureLine H 7840 BM is the best 24-inch speed oven.
Is a speed oven worth it?
A speed oven is worth it if you want a second oven but lack room for two full-size ovens, or if you want your microwave to bake, roast and brown. It replaces the microwave and handles weeknight meals quickly. It is less worth it if you already have a double oven and only reheat, in which case a microwave drawer costs less.
Can a speed oven replace a regular oven?
For a small household, it can handle most everyday cooking, but not a large roast or several sheet pans. The speed ovens here hold 1.52 to 1.7 cubic feet, while the full-size 30-inch wall ovens we cover hold 4.5 to 5.1 cubic feet. Most luxury kitchens use a speed oven as a second oven beside a full-size one.
Does a speed oven need a special electrical circuit?
Some do. Monogram's 240V Advantium and Miele's PureLine H 7840 BM both call for a 240/208V, 30-amp circuit, which your electrician needs to plan before rough-in. Wolf's electrical requirements are not in the specs we reviewed, so check its installation guide. Always confirm with the installation instructions for the exact model.
What is the difference between a speed oven and a microwave?
A microwave only heats food with microwave energy, so it reheats well but cannot brown or crisp. A speed oven adds convection heat and a broil element, so it can bake, roast and brown, and it can combine both for faster cooking. Speed ovens cost more but act as a compact second oven.