Miele electric single ovens share the same basics: every one is a 60 cm built-in oven with a 76-litre gross capacity and an A+ energy rating. Because the size doesn't change, you choose between them on cleaning, controls, cooking functions and looks. The ovens come in four design lines: ContourLine, PureLine, VitroLine and the handleless ArtLine. Finishes include Clean Steel, Obsidian Black and Graphite Grey, so you can match an oven to other Miele appliances or your kitchen furniture.

Cleaning is the first big difference. Most models are pyrolytic. They heat the empty oven to a very high temperature, which turns grease and spills into ash that you wipe away. A few models use Miele's PerfectClean easy-clean finish instead. These cost less to buy but need more cleaning by hand. If you want to skip scrubbing, browse the Miele pyrolytic self-cleaning single ovens.

Controls and functions increase as you move up the range. Simpler ovens have retractable rotary controls or a rotary dial with touch controls. Others have DirectSensor S touch controls, and the ArtLine oven uses an M Touch display. The number of operating modes runs from 8 to 16. Some models add Moisture Plus, which puts bursts of steam into the oven during baking to help dough rise and give bread a better crust. Several have a food probe that measures the inside temperature of a joint. The top models have a wireless probe with TasteControl, which cools the oven quickly when cooking ends so food doesn't overcook and can keep it warm if you want. Some models also have networking, so you can check the oven from your phone, and BrilliantLight interior lighting.

To narrow your choice, decide first whether you want pyrolytic cleaning. Next, think about how you cook: a food probe helps if you roast meat often, and Moisture Plus is worth having if you bake bread. Last, choose the design line that suits the rest of your kitchen. You can also see the same ovens in Miele single ovens, or browse all Miele products to plan a matching set of appliances.