8 Ways You Can Reinvent Microwave Without Looking Like An Amateur
LG
Performance
Whichever LG wall oven you go with you may have just about the same levels of
performance. Specifically, you will enjoy 2,500W inner boiler and 1,500W outer broiler, and 2,500W
bake element. This honestly is a bit disappointing to us as there are much more powerful units out
There but LG is confident that it's plenty for most people's needs. And as far as we can tell they're
Pretty spot-on about it. If you decide to spring for the LWS3010ST model you will also have an
Additional cooking feature named Crisp Convection that is promoted as being great for those who
Want to have extra crispy bread products while not burning them.
The convection feature is that the fan might be too loud for some people's liking but with extra fan
Noise is simply the price of admission for many convection wall ovens.
Features
All the features you would expect to see in a wall mount of the price range are present as well as a
Few that we do not always see. Standard features include things such as multiple cooking settings
(healthier roast, convection roast, etc.), self-cleaning, control lock capability, electronic screen, and
more. But where LG stands out from its competitors some comes in some extra features
That are located on its higher-end, Crisp Convection version. It includes SmoothTouch controls
Which we really enjoy and it also includes a gourmet recipe bank which we believe is really cool. If
You have read a number of our other wall oven reviews on here you know how we constantly harp about
The demand for much more customization, user settings, etc. so LG choosing to have a bank of recipes stored
In the oven is really cool and a massive selling point to us.
Item Selection
You only have 9 products to pick from, with many of them overlapping in similarities. You
Essentially have one wall oven quantity work with: 4.7 cubic feet. While this should be enough for
Most people if you're a really passionate cook or need to entertain a large family or group of friends
You might wish there were some larger capacity options to go with. In addition, outside of the
30" door on the LWS3010ST, you're limited to the same door dimensions also. Thankfully, there is a bit
You get to choose from the conventional LG wall ovens or the more
Visually-pleasing LG Studio show that include a few extra features as well.
noticeably missing from LG's lineup is combination wall ovens. Those who are looking for a product
That integrates a microwave into it'll be out of luck. Also, those who want gas or steam-powered
Wall ovens will also have to look elsewhere.
Looks
We've always felt that LG makes a strong case in the looks department for its price point in several
To look good in most families but still conventional enough not to make it looks like it's from the
Future for those who look to keep things traditional.
LED display by including many colors (blue, red, white) in it. Most other brands stick with one
Color that's fine but doesn't really "pop" like these electronic displays do.
Illuminated in a nice but not too powerful white color that will make it easy to spot them in poor
lighting. For those who want something a little different, LG provides their Studio model that has
Been motivated by Nate Berkus, a famous interior designer. You get to enjoy a smudge-resistant
Finish on the attractive dark silver finish. Additionally, the buttons were replaced with traditional
knobs. While this may be a turnoff to some, LG Can do it in a way that gives this wall oven an
Extra degree of sophistication.
Durability
The digital display, which can be a major
use. The electrical panels are also of great quality and structure and we have not heard any
Horror stories of them going out or overheating when using the self-cleaning mode.
Also on point and problems like the door not properly shutting or there being irregular edges is, for
Other manufacturers should take some notes since LG has figured this out!
Price
LG seems to go for a pretty standard price point with most of their products that set them
Comfortably in the middle to marginally premium price range. True to form, that is also the case
here.
ovens and the highest-tier. We actually don't mind this as it allows someone to have a lot more
Flexibility and options for a given price point. It is somewhat pointless having a ton of various models
If the majority of them are outside of your price point!
While these costs might be a bit higher than some can or are willing to spend, you do get a product
Has good enough performance, features, and reliability to warrant it.
Overall Rating
Overall, LG wall ovens are a solid choice for anybody looking to set up a new kitchen or simply
Update some older appliances. There aren't a ton of product choices but for what is available you
Do enjoy a solid unit that can handle all but the hardest of cooking jobs. All the features
You expect are there as well as some welcome additional ones like the recipe database. And,
Most of all, you are getting an oven that will endure so you get the most out of your large
investment.
Models:
30" with sharp convection (LSWS309BD, LSWS306ST, LWS3063BD, LWS3063ST, LWS3010ST)
crisp convection (LSWD309BD, LSWD306ST, LWD3063B,D LWD3063ST, LWD3010ST)
Performance
Whichever LG wall oven you go with you may have just about the same levels of
performance. Specifically, you will enjoy 2,500W inner boiler and 1,500W outer broiler, and 2,500W
bake element. This honestly is a bit disappointing to us as there are much more powerful units out
There but LG is confident that it's plenty for most people's needs. And as far as we can tell they're
Pretty spot-on about it. If you decide to spring for the LWS3010ST model you will also have an
Additional cooking feature named Crisp Convection that is promoted as being great for those who
Want to have extra crispy bread products while not burning them.
The convection feature is that the fan might be too loud for some people's liking but with extra fan
Noise is simply the price of admission for many convection wall ovens.
Features
All the features you would expect to see in a wall mount of the price range are present as well as a
Few that we do not always see. Standard features include things such as multiple cooking settings
(healthier roast, convection roast, etc.), self-cleaning, control lock capability, electronic screen, and
more. But where LG stands out from its competitors some comes in some extra features
That are located on its higher-end, Crisp Convection version. It includes SmoothTouch controls
Which we really enjoy and it also includes a gourmet recipe bank which we believe is really cool. If
You have read a number of our other wall oven reviews on here you know how we constantly harp about
The demand for much more customization, user settings, etc. so LG choosing to have a bank of recipes stored
In the oven is really cool and a massive selling point to us.
Item Selection
You only have 9 products to pick from, with many of them overlapping in similarities. You
Essentially have one wall oven quantity work with: 4.7 cubic feet. While this should be enough for
Most people if you're a really passionate cook or need to entertain a large family or group of friends
You might wish there were some larger capacity options to go with. In addition, outside of the
30" door on the LWS3010ST, you're limited to the same door dimensions also. Thankfully, there is a bit
You get to choose from the conventional LG wall ovens or the more
Visually-pleasing LG Studio show that include a few extra features as well.
noticeably missing from LG's lineup is combination wall ovens. Those who are looking for a product
That integrates a microwave into it'll be out of luck. Also, those who want gas or steam-powered
Wall ovens will also have to look elsewhere.
Looks
We've always felt that LG makes a strong case in the looks department for its price point in several
To look good in most families but still conventional enough not to make it looks like it's from the
Future for those who look to keep things traditional.
LED display by including many colors (blue, red, white) in it. Most other brands stick with one
Color that's fine but doesn't really "pop" like these electronic displays do.
Illuminated in a nice but not too powerful white color that will make it easy to spot them in poor
lighting. For those who want something a little different, LG provides their Studio model that has
Been motivated by Nate Berkus, a famous interior designer. You get to enjoy a smudge-resistant
Finish on the attractive dark silver finish. Additionally, the buttons were replaced with traditional
knobs. While this may be a turnoff to some, LG Can do it in a way that gives this wall oven an
Extra degree of sophistication.
Durability
The digital display, which can be a major
use. The electrical panels are also of great quality and structure and we have not heard any
Horror stories of them going out or overheating when using the self-cleaning mode.
Also on point and problems like the door not properly shutting or there being irregular edges is, for
Other manufacturers should take some notes since LG has figured this out!
Price
LG seems to go for a pretty standard price point with most of their products that set them
Comfortably in the middle to marginally premium price range. True to form, that is also the case
here.
ovens and the highest-tier. We actually don't mind this as it allows someone to have a lot more
Flexibility and options for a given price point. It is somewhat pointless having a ton of various models
If the majority of them are outside of your price point!
While these costs might be a bit higher than some can or are willing to spend, you do get a product
Has good enough performance, features, and reliability to warrant it.
Overall Rating
Overall, LG wall ovens are a solid choice for anybody looking to set up a new kitchen or simply
Update some older appliances. There aren't a ton of product choices but for what is available you
Do enjoy a solid unit that can handle all but the hardest of cooking jobs. All the features
You expect are there as well as some welcome additional ones like the recipe database. And,
Most of all, you are getting an oven that will endure so you get the most out of your large
investment.
Models:
30" with sharp convection (LSWS309BD, LSWS306ST, LWS3063BD, LWS3063ST, LWS3010ST)
crisp convection (LSWD309BD, LSWD306ST, LWD3063B,D LWD3063ST, LWD3010ST)
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