These Siemens pyrolytic self-cleaning single ovens all come from the iQ700 line, finished in black with touch controls and a drop-down door. They suit people who roast and bake often and would rather not scrub the oven afterwards. Each offers both pyrolytic and hydrolytic cleaning, which most list as ActiveClean. Pyrolysis heats the empty cavity to a high temperature, turning grease and spatter into ash that you wipe from the floor when the programme ends, while the hydrolytic option uses water and steam for lighter grime.

The main choice is between a conventional fan oven and one with a microwave function. The standard ovens have a 71 litre gross capacity and an A+ energy rating. The microwave combination ovens give up a little space, at 67 litres, in return for faster cooking and reheating in the same cavity, which helps if there is no room for a separate microwave. A PulseSteam version adds bursts of steam to fan cooking for crisper bread crusts and juicier roasts. Some models come with a cooking probe that reads the core temperature of a joint, so you know when it is done without cutting into it. All are internet connected, with Home Connect so you can check and control the oven from your phone.

To narrow it down, decide first whether you want microwave cooking, then whether a probe or steam suits the way you cook. To see these alongside the rest of the line-up, browse Siemens single ovens, or explore all Siemens products.