Bosch MBA578BS7B Series 6 Built In Double Oven In Black & Stainless Steel Review, Prices & Score
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🏆 Review & price summary
The Bosch MBA578BS7B Series 6 built-in double oven offers substantial cooking capacity, with a 71-litre main oven supported by a 34-litre upper cavity. Its strongest features are 3D Hotair, AutoPilot 30, Home Connect and pyrolytic cleaning in both cavities. The main oven is A-rated, while the upper oven is B-rated. It is best suited to households that need two ovens regularly and have the required fixed electrical connection available.
✓ Key strengths
- ✓ AutoPilot 30 provides 30 automatic cooking programmes
- ✓ Home Connect adds remote monitoring and control
- ✓ Fast preheating, pop-out controls and multiple safety functions are included
Worth considering
- Telescopic rails are optional rather than included with the standard accessory pack
Key Specifications
- Series
- Series 6
- Voltage
- 220–240 V
- AutoPilot
- 30 automatic programmes
- Net weight
- 58 kg
- Preheating
- Fast preheating
- Heat source
- Electric
- Connectivity
- Home Connect with iService, remote monitoring and control
- Product type
- Built-in double oven
- Air circulation
- 3D Hotair across up to three levels
- Cleaning system
- Pyrolytic self-cleaning in both cavities
- Fuse protection
- 32 A
- Safety features
- Electronic door lock, control-panel lock, automatic safety switch-off, residual-heat indicator and door-contact switch
- Telescopic rails
- Available separately
- Connection rating
- 6,300 W
- Temperature range
- 30–275°C
- Door configuration
- Flap/drop-down doors with muted hinge
- Added steam function
- No
- Controls and display
- White LCD display with retractable rotary controls
- Included accessories
- 3 combination grids and 1 universal pan
- Main cavity capacity
- 71 litres
- Electrical connection
- Fixed connection; no plug supplied
- Upper cavity capacity
- 34 litres
- Finish and door material
- Stainless steel control panel with glass door
- Main cavity energy rating
- A
- Manufacturer product code
- MBA578BS7B
- Upper cavity energy rating
- B
- Main cavity heating methods
- 9
- Main cavity shelf positions
- 5
- Upper cavity heating methods
- 4
- Appliance dimensions H x W x D
- 888 x 594 x 550 mm
- Main cavity energy consumption
- 1.02 kWh/cycle conventional; 0.81 kWh/cycle fan-forced
- Upper cavity temperature range
- 30–275°C
- Upper cavity energy consumption
- 0.83 kWh/cycle conventional
- Installation niche dimensions H x W x D
- 875–888 x 560–568 x 550 mm
Who Should Buy It?
- ✓ Households that regularly cook separate dishes at different temperatures or need two ovens for batch cooking.
- ✓ Buyers wanting a large main cavity with 3D Hotair, automatic programmes and pyrolytic cleaning.
- ✓ Smart-home users who will use Home Connect remote monitoring and control.
- ✓ Kitchens already prepared for a built-in double oven with a fixed 32A electrical connection.
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Capacity and cooking performance
The Bosch MBA578BS7B double oven combines a generous 71-litre main cavity with a separate 34-litre upper cavity. That layout is useful for cooking a roast, side dish or dessert at the same time, although the smaller upper oven is better suited to grilling, reheating and smaller dishes than large roasting trays.
The main cavity offers nine heating methods, including 3D Hotair, conventional heat, hot-air grilling, pizza, low-temperature cooking, defrosting and warming. Bosch specifies even heat distribution across up to three levels, while fast preheating helps reduce waiting time.
Controls and smart features
Retractable rotary controls, a white LCD display and a digital temperature display keep the interface relatively straightforward. AutoPilot 30 adds 30 automatic programmes that select suitable cooking settings and switch the oven off when the programme is complete.
Home Connect provides remote monitoring and control, as well as iService functions. Connected features require the appliance to be linked to a Home Connect account and SingleKey ID account with an internet connection.
Cleaning and everyday use
Both cavities have pyrolytic self-cleaning functions, allowing high-temperature cleaning to deal with baked-on residue and reducing routine scrubbing. The full-glass inner doors and pop-out controls also help simplify surface cleaning.
The standard accessories are three combination grids and one universal pan. Telescopic rails are available separately rather than included, so the supplied shelf arrangement is relatively basic for an oven of this size.
Efficiency and installation
The main cavity is rated A and uses 1.02 kWh per conventional cycle or 0.81 kWh per fan-forced cycle. The upper cavity is rated B and uses 0.83 kWh per conventional cycle, so the two ovens do not share the same efficiency rating.
This is a built-in appliance measuring 888 x 594 x 550 mm, with a specified installation niche of 875–888 mm high, 560–568 mm wide and 550 mm deep. It has a 6,300W connection rating, requires 32A fuse protection and is supplied without a plug for fixed installation by an electrician.
Overall assessment
The Bosch MBA578BS7B double oven is a well-equipped option for households that will use its two cavities, automatic programmes and connected controls. Its main strengths are the large 71-litre oven, pyrolytic cleaning in both cavities and broad cooking-mode selection.
The main compromises are the smaller upper cavity, the B rating of that cavity, the need for hardwired installation and the absence of telescopic rails from the standard bundle.
Research note: this BestBuysUK assessment is based on the manufacturer's published specifications and other reputable technical sources. Specifications and retailer availability can change, so verify critical details before purchase.