Wolf SO30FS

If you're looking for a top-of-the-line wall oven, the 30-inch Wolf SO30F/S has more to offer than most other high-end models. This oven has a host of features, including three baking racks, a hydraulic door (which descends gently with a touch), 10 cooking modes and a sleek, stylish design with a hideaway control panel. Moreover, Wolf ovens get top ratings for reliability and performance in consumer surveys. Professional chef Cat Cora, who reviews this oven for SmartMoney magazine, says the Wolf's dual-fan convection system produces beautifully roasted meats and perfectly crisped potatoes. However, she does note that it takes an unusually long time to preheat -- about 20 minutes. This series from Wolf also includes a 30-inch double oven version and a 36-inch single oven. If this model is out of your price range, consider the Bosch HBL5450UC (*Est. $1,750) , a single wall oven with convection that performs very well in tests.

We found one detailed professional review for the Wolf SO30FS in SmartMoney magazine, where it outperforms four other high-end wall ovens. However, because this oven is sold only through specialty kitchen retailers, we did not find any user reviews to back up this professional opinion. The J.D. Power and Associates annual Home Appliance Study provides useful information about Wolf appliances as a whole, and we also found some discussion of Wolf ovens in GardenWeb.com's appliances forum.