Not sure which 13A solution fits your kitchen? This page compares every option we cover — what each appliance is, what it needs, what it costs — with our current product picks. Prices change, so we refresh this page regularly.
Compare the Options
| Appliance type | Typical power | Best for | Price range | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plug-in mini oven with hotplates | 2,000–2,600W | Full roast dinners from a 13A socket | £60–£180 | Mini oven roundup |
| Freestanding 13A cooker | 2,500–3,000W | Oven + hob in one unit, no wiring | £250–£500 | 13A cooker guide |
| Portable induction hob | 1,200–2,000W | Fast hob cooking on a worktop | £35–£150 | 13A induction hobs |
| Air fryer | 1,400–2,400W | Chips, chicken, baked goods | £50–£250 | Air fryer vs halogen |
| Halogen oven | 1,300–1,500W | Budget all-rounder | £40–£80 | Halogen vs air fryer |
| Combi microwave | 800–1,000W | Grill + convection in a microwave footprint | £80–£400 | Combi microwave guide |
Our Current Picks
These are the products we currently recommend in each category. Disclosure: this page contains affiliate links — if you buy through them we earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.
Mini Ovens & Countertop Cookers (13A)
- NETTA 45L Mini Oven with Double Hotplates
- Daewoo 32L Electric Oven with Hot Plates
- HOMCOM 36L Mini Oven with 2 Hot Plates
- Tower T14045 42L Mini Oven with Dual Hot Plates
- Breville BOV900BSS Smart Oven (Sage The Smart Oven Air Fryer (UK equivalent of Breville BOV900BSS))
- VonShef 40L Mini Oven (Daewoo 42L Mini Countertop Cooker with Hot Plates (similar spec, Amazon))
Freestanding 13A Electric Cookers
- Beko 50cm Premium Electric Cooker
- Indesit Freestanding Electric Cooker
- Hotpoint Slimline Electric Cooker
Hobs, Air Fryers & Alternatives
- Daewoo Portable Induction Hob
- Ninja Dual Tray Air Fryer
- Russell Hobbs Mini Kitchen 22780
- JML Halogen Oven
- Cookworks 28L Mini Oven
Which Should You Choose?
Renting and short on cash? A plug-in mini oven or halogen oven is the cheapest way to cook properly. Cooking for a family? A freestanding 13A cooker gives you a full-size oven on a normal socket. Want speed and chips? An air fryer. Need an oven-like appliance that also reheats? A combi microwave. For the full picture of what works without a 32A circuit, see our seven 13A setups guide.