Steamer Test: Top 4 Models from Our Brands Compared

Discover the top 4 steamers in our test.

The steamer in the kitchen

A steamer is a practical additional kitchen appliance that complements the oven. Ideal for anyone who wants to cook healthy and versatile dishes. Steaming gently cooks food. Important nutrients, the delicate texture, and the vibrant color are largely preserved. Unlike cooking in a pot or pan, where many vitamins are lost during cooking and the texture suffers. Vegetables, fish, and meat from the steamer are tastier and look more appealing.

Read more about this in Steamer Advantages.

Steam oven or traditional steamer?

However, there are not only the traditional steamer, but also the steam oven available. This naturally raises the question: What is the difference between a steam oven and a steam cooker? Basically, only one thing: The steam oven is a combination oven that combines steam and traditional oven functions (such as convection) in one appliance. This allows you to bake just like in an oven. A traditional steamer, however, is a separate kitchen appliance that complements an existing oven. It only allows pure steam cooking (hot steam envelops the food and cooks it gently). Temperatures of up to 100°C are only reached.

So, if you're faced with the question of whether to use a steam oven or a traditional steamer, you have to decide two things:

1. Is there enough space in the kitchen for two appliances, or do you even want two ovens?

2. Is there a practical benefit to having two appliances, or is the combination of steam and oven sufficient?

What you should consider when buying a steamer

Before we get to our steamer test and compare the top models from our manufacturers, we'll clarify the most important conditions when it comes to buying a steamer.

Steam Oven Test

Which is the best steam oven in the test? Is a steam oven from Miele, Siemens, or Bauknecht worth it? We'll answer these questions with you in our comprehensive steam oven comparison. Here, we tested our top brands and their products for important factors. Price, features, durability, and handling were important criteria for filtering out the best built-in steam oven.

1. Bauknecht Combi Steam Oven ECSK11 F845
2. Gaggenau BSP221131 Steam Oven
3. Miele DG 7140 Steam Oven
4. Siemens studioLine CD914GXB1 Steam Oven

Conclusion: Which steamer is the best in our comparison?

Depending on how the steamer will be used in the kitchen (for ambitious hobby cooks, in the family kitchen, for experimenting, etc.), a different appliance may be suitable. We've selected four very different models in our steamer comparison. First, the Bauknecht steamer, which is ideal for those who demand healthy recipes and solid quality, but don't want to spend too much money on new appliances.
Those who value design should choose a Gaggenau steamer. With its elegant colors and flush installation, it fits perfectly into a designer kitchen.
For anyone who wants German quality in their kitchen, a Miele steam cooker is still an excellent choice. Innovative technology meets excellent workmanship in a modern yet classic design.
Only a latest-generation Siemens steam cooker offers even more technology. Siemens studioLine steam cookers bring innovations such as AI, automatic cooking, and voice control directly into your kitchen.

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