A steam oven earns its counter space if you steam fish, buns or rice often, or you’re tired of leftovers drying out in the microwave. Steam keeps food moist while it heats, and most of these ovens also bake and roast like a normal oven, so one box can replace two.

We picked 6 steam ovens sold in Singapore, from a S$99 toast-and-steam oven to Sharp’s 31 L Healsio at around S$1,170. We compared them on what matters in a Singapore kitchen: size, steam features, temperature range, warranty and price in SGD.

How We Picked

We looked at countertop steam ovens you can buy in Singapore and compared their published capacity, steam features, temperature range, power, size, warranty and price. The figures quoted are official specifications listed by the makers and retailers.

What to Look for in a Steam Oven in Singapore

• Capacity. 12–18 L suits one or two people and small dishes. 20 L suits 1 to 3 people. 30–31 L suits a family or bigger trays. Remember to check the inside height too, not just the litres.
• Real steam oven or toaster with steam. A full steam oven has a water tank and dedicated steam modes. A toast-and-steam oven like the Toyomi adds a splash of water for moisture, which helps with reheating bread and pastries but isn’t the same as steaming fish.
• Steam type. Most steam ovens make steam at around 100 °C. Superheated steam, used in Sharp’s Healsio range, heats the steam further so it can also roast and crisp.
• Temperature range. Look for convection up to at least 230 °C for baking and roasting. The Panasonic NU-SC280W goes to 250 °C.
• Size and weight. HDB and condo counters are tight. The ovens here run from 4.25 kg to 25 kg. Measure width, depth and height, and leave space around the oven for steam and heat.
• Cleaning. Steam means water, and water means scale. Use filtered water if the maker suggests it, and look for a descaling or cleaning mode.
• Power and plug. Singapore uses 230 V and 3-pin plugs. Buy a Singapore-version unit for the right plug and local warranty.
• Local warranty. Opt for local warranty whenever possible.

Quick Comparison

	Panasonic 31L Cubie (NU-SC280W)	Toshiba 20L (MS3-STQ20SE)	Toshiba 30L (MS5-STR30SE)	Sharp 31L Healsio (AX-1700VM)	TJean LumiBake S1 18L	Toyomi 12L (TO 1230ST)
Best for	Overall	Budget	Big families	Premium superheated steam	Small households	Toaster-oven swap
Price (13 Oct 2026)	S$769	S$299–S$359	S$599	S$1,169	Not confirmed for SG	S$99
Type	Steam + convection	Steam + convection	Steam + convection	Superheated steam + convection + grill	Steam + bake	Toaster oven with steam
Capacity	31 L	20 L	30 L	31 L	18 L	12 L
Top temperature	250 °C (from 50 °C)	Not stated	230 °C (from 100 °C)	Not stated	Not stated	230 °C
Power (maker)	Not stated	1,300 W steam; 1,500 W convection	1,500 W steam; 1,500 W convection	800 W steam; 1,350 W convection; 900 W grill	Not stated	1,300 W
Auto menus	70+	38	40	Not stated	43	None
App	None listed	Yes (TSmartLife)	Yes (TSmartLife)	None listed	None listed	No
Size W × D × H (mm)	494 × 484 × 375	410 × 445 × 325	465 × 472 × 375	500 × 475 × 420	Not stated	375 × 210 × 210
Weight	18.1 kg (with accessories)	13.8 kg	16.8 kg	25 kg	Not stated	4.25 kg
Warranty	Not stated (+1 year at Panasonic’s official store)	Confirm with seller	Confirm with seller	Not stated	2 years (TJean Malaysia)	Register with Toyomi

*Specs are as published by the makers and Singapore retailers. Prices taken at time of writing

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Best Steam Oven In Singapore

Panasonic 31L Steam Convection Cubie Oven (NU-SC280W) — Best Overall

Specifications

• Model: NU-SC280WYPQ (31L Steam Convection Cubie Oven)
• Type: Steam + convection oven
• Capacity: 31 L, with 2-level convection cooking
• Convection: 50–250 °C
• Auto menus: 70+
• Steam modes, water tank, power: Not listed on Panasonic’s Singapore page
• Size (W × D × H): 494 × 484 × 375 mm
• Weight: 18.1 kg (with accessories)
• Warranty: Not stated; 1 extra year for purchases from Panasonic’s official online store (Panasonic promo)
• Price: S$769

Pros

• Big 31 L cavity with 2-level cooking
• Wide 50–250 °C range for proving, baking and roasting
• 70+ auto menus, the most on this list
• Much cheaper than the Sharp for the same capacity

Cons

• Large and heavy: 494 mm wide and 18.1 kg
• Steam modes, water tank and wattage not listed on Panasonic’s Singapore page
• No app listed
• Standard warranty not stated

The Panasonic NU-SC280WYPQ is the steam oven we’d buy for most Singapore homes. It’s a 31 L steam and convection oven with 2-level cooking, so you can steam fish on one level and roast vegetables on the other. Convection runs from 50 °C to 250 °C, the widest published range on this list, and there are more than 70 auto menus if you’d rather not guess how long food takes to cook.

At 494 × 484 × 375 mm and 18.1 kg with accessories, it’s a proper countertop appliance, so measure your space before purchase. The generous size means it has room for a family tray or a whole fish.

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Toshiba 20L Steam Oven (MS3-STQ20SE) — Best Budget Pick

Specifications

• Model: MS3-STQ20SE (black BK or white WH)
• Type: Steam + convection oven
• Capacity: 20 L
• Steam: 3 steam modes: Quick Steam, Pure Steam and Slow Steam
• Power: 1,500 W convection; 1,300 W steam (steam input 1,500–1,650 W); 220–230 V, 50 Hz
• Auto menus: 38
• Smart features: TSmartLife app control
• Other features: Stainless steel cavity, LED light, digital display, child safety lock, quick start, end-of-cooking signal
• Size (W × D × H): 410 × 445 × 325 mm; cavity 350 × 300 × 200 mm
• Weight: 13.8 kg net
• Warranty: Confirm with the seller (not stated on Toshiba’s page)
• Price: S$299–S$359

Pros

• Cheapest full-size steam oven here (S$299–S$359)
• 38 auto menus and 3 steam modes
• App control through TSmartLife
• Low profile: 325 mm tall

Cons

• Small 20 L cavity, only 200 mm tall inside
• No temperature range, water tank size or warranty on Toshiba’s page
• Fewer auto menus than the Panasonic NU-SC280W (38 vs over 70)

The Toshiba 20L Steam Oven (MS3-STQ20SE) is the cheapest full-size steam oven on this list, and it still gives you steam + convection. It comes in black (BK) or white (WH).

You get 3 steam modes (Quick Steam, Pure Steam and Slow Steam), 38 auto menus and app control through Toshiba’s TSmartLife app. Power is 1,500 W for convection and 1,300 W for steam. The cavity is stainless steel, and there is an LED light and a child safety lock.

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Toshiba 30L Steam Oven (MS5-STR30SE) — Best for Big Families

Specifications

• Model: MS5-STR30SE(BK)
• Type: Steam + convection oven
• Capacity: 30 L
• Steam: 3 steam modes: Quick Steam, Pure Steam and Slow Steam; steam combi cooking
• Temperature: 100–230 °C
• Power: 1,500 W convection; 1,500 W steam (steam input 1,500–1,600 W)
• Auto menus: 40
• Smart features: TSmartLife app control
• Cavity and accessories: Stainless steel cavity; baking tray and baking rack included
• Size (W × D × H): 465 × 472 × 375 mm
• Weight: 16.8 kg net
• Warranty: Confirm with the seller (not stated on Toshiba’s page)

Pros

• 30 L cavity for family-size meals
• 40 auto menus and app control
• 100–230 °C convection plus steam combi cooking

Cons

• Big and heavy: 465 × 472 mm and 16.8 kg
• No microwave, so it won’t replace your microwave
• Water tank size and warranty not stated on Toshiba’s page
• 1,500 W draw for both steam and convection

The Toshiba 30L Digital Steam + Convection Oven (MS5-STR30SE) is the steam oven to get if you cook for a family. It has a 30L cavity, 3 steam modes, steam combi cooking, 40 auto menus and app control through TSmartLife.

It is a big machine: 465 mm wide, 472 mm deep and 16.8 kg, so measure your counter first. Both convection power and steam power are 1,500 W, and the temperature setting runs from 100 °C to 230 °C. The cavity is stainless steel, and a baking tray and a baking rack come in the box.

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Sharp 31L Healsio Superheated Steam Oven (AX-1700VM) — Best Premium Pick

Specifications

• Model: AX-1700VM (Healsio)
• Type: Superheated steam + convection + grill
• Capacity: 31 L
• Functions: Superheated steam, steam, grill, roast, bake, proof, defrost, reheat; 2-level cooking
• Power: 800 W steam; 1,350 W convection; 900 W grill
• Accessories: 2 baking trays, 1 rack
• Size (W × D × H): 500 × 475 × 420 mm
• Weight: 25 kg
• Warranty: Not stated on Harvey Norman’s page
• Price: S$1,169

Pros

• Superheated steam that also roasts and crisps
• Wide set of modes, including proofing and 2-level cooking
• 31 L cavity for family meals
• Trays and rack included

Cons

• Most expensive on this list at S$1,169
• Heaviest at 25 kg

Sharp’s Healsio range is built around superheated steam: steam heated well past boiling so it can roast and crisp as well as steam. The Sharp AX-1700VM is the 31 L Healsio sold in Singapore, and it’s the most serious cooking machine on this list. Harvey Norman lists superheated steam, steam, grill, roast, bake, proof, defrost and reheat, with upper and lower cooking at the same time.

On paper the power is split three ways: 800 W steam, 1,350 W convection and a 900 W grill. It has a large display with rotary keys, and 2 baking trays and 1 rack come in the box. It’s also the priciest and heaviest pick at S$1,169. At 25 kg in a 500 mm-wide body, it needs a sturdy counter.

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TJean LumiBake S1 18L Steam Oven — Best for Small Households

Specifications

• Model: LumiBake Oven S1
• Type: Steam + bake (“3-in-1 steam-roast hybrid”)
• Capacity: 18 L
• Steam: High-temperature direct steam; dual water tanks with separate clean and waste water
• Temperature control: PID, ±1–2 °C (TJean claim); range not published
• Other modes: Fermentation, defrost, keep warm
• Menus and timer: 43 menus, 12-hour preset
• Cavity: 304 stainless steel
• Power, size, weight: Not published
• Warranty: 2 years (TJean, Malaysian support)
• Price: Not confirmed for Singapore

Pros

• Real steam oven in 18 L, good for one or two people
• Dual water tanks that separate clean and waste water
• 43 menus and a 12-hour preset
• 2-year warranty stated by TJean

Cons

• No published temperature range, wattage or dimensions
• Warranty support is not local

The TJean LumiBake S1 is an 18 L steam-and-roast oven aimed at couples and small flats. It sits between the tiny Toyomi and the 20 L Toshiba, and it’s a real steam oven: TJean says it uses high-temperature direct steam, with dual water tanks that keep clean and waste water apart so nothing stands in the unit.

It has a decent feature list for the size. PID temperature control (TJean claims ±1–2 °C), 3D circulating hot air, a 304 stainless steel cavity, 43 menus and a 12-hour preset timer, so breakfast buns can be ready when you wake up. It also does fermentation, defrosting and keep-warm.

TJean’s official site defaults to Malaysia, and it doesn’t publish the temperature range, wattage, size or weight. Its 2-year warranty is stated with Malaysian support.

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Toyomi 12L Classic Toast & Steam Oven (TO 1230ST) — Best Toaster-Oven Swap

Specifications

• Model: TO 1230ST (Matte White or Matte Dark Grey)
• Type: Toaster oven with steam function
• Capacity: 12 L
• Steam: Add 2–3 caps of water through the refill cap
• Temperature: Up to 230 °C
• Timer: Up to 60 minutes
• Power: 1,300 W (three heaters); 220–240 V
• Accessories: Baking tray, pizza pan, rack, tongs; detachable crumb tray
• Size (W × D × H): 375 × 210 × 210 mm (as listed)
• Weight: 4.25 kg net
• Warranty: Register at toyomi.com.sg (term not stated)
• Price: S$99 (Metro)

Pros

• Cheapest on this list at S$99
• Smallest and lightest at 4.25 kg
• Steam adds moisture when reheating bread and leftovers
• Accessories included: tray, pizza pan, rack and tongs

Cons

• Not a full steam oven: no water tank or steam-only mode
• Small 12 L cavity
• Warranty term not stated

The Toyomi TO 1230ST is a toaster oven that can steam, not a full steam oven, and that’s exactly its appeal. Pour 2–3 caps of water into the refill valve and it adds steam while it heats, which helps leftover bread, pastries and chicken come back soft instead of dry. Skip the water and it works as a normal 12 L toaster oven up to 230 °C.

It’s the cheapest and smallest pick here: S$99 at Metro, 4.25 kg, and 375 × 210 × 210 mm. Power is 1,300 W from three heaters, there’s a 60-minute timer, and it comes with a baking tray, pizza pan, rack and tongs. A removable crumb tray and cool-touch handle make it easy to live with.

Just keep expectations in check. There’s no proper water tank or steam-only mode, so it won’t steam fish the way the Panasonic or Toshiba can.

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Which Steam Oven Should You Actually Buy?

• Want the best all-rounder with room for family dishes? Get the Panasonic 31L Cubie (NU-SC280W).
• On a tighter budget but want a real steam oven with app control? Get the Toshiba 20L Steam Oven (MS3-STQ20SE).
• Cooking for a family and want app control? Get the Toshiba 30L Steam Oven (MS5-STR30SE).
• Want superheated steam and don’t mind paying for the premium? Get the Sharp 31L Healsio (AX-1700VM).
• Cooking for one or two in a small flat? Get the TJean LumiBake S1.
• Just want a toaster oven that keeps reheated food moist? Get the Toyomi 12L Classic Toast & Steam Oven.

Our Verdict

For most Singapore homes, the Panasonic 31L Cubie (NU-SC280W) is the best all-rounder: 31L, 2-level cooking, 50–250 °C and over 70 auto menus for less than $800. If budget is a concern, the Toshiba MS3-STQ20SE is the cheapest full-size steam oven here, and the Toshiba MS5-STR30SE gives a family 30L with app control for arounf $600. The Sharp Healsio AX-1700VM is the one for keen cooks who want superheated steam. The TJean LumiBake S1 suits small households and the Toyomi TO 1230ST is a S$99 upgrade on a plain toaster oven, not a true steam oven.

FAQ

What’s the difference between a steam oven and a toaster oven with steam?

A steam oven has a water tank and dedicated steam modes, so it can steam fish, buns and rice properly, and most also bake with convection heat. A toaster oven with steam, like the Toyomi, adds a little water for moisture while it toasts or bakes. It’s great for reheating, but it isn’t a full steamer.

What is superheated steam?

It’s steam heated well above 100 °C. Because it’s so hot, it can roast and crisp food as well as steam it. Sharp’s Healsio range, including the AX-1700VM, is built around it.

What size steam oven do I need?

12 to 18L suits one or two people and small dishes. 20L suits 1 to 3 people. 30 to 31L suits a family for cooking a whole fish or bigger trays. Check the inside height as well as the litres.

How much does a steam oven cost to run?

SP Group’s tariff for October to December 2026 is 31.16 cents/kWh including GST. A 1,300 W oven running flat out for an hour costs about S$0.41, and a 1,500 W Toshiba about S$0.47. Most cooking takes less than an hour, and the oven cycles its heat.

Do steam ovens need cleaning?

Yes. Water leaves scale over time, so it is recommended to follow the cleaning instructions in each operational manual. It is recommended to use distilled or filtered water. Always wipe the interior of the oven after steaming so moisture doesn’t sit inside.

Can a steam oven bake and roast, or only steam?

Most can do both. The Panasonic NU-SC280W bakes up to 250 °C, the Toshiba MS5 and Toyomi up to 230 °C, and the Sharp Healsio roasts with superheated steam and convection.

Last updated: 14 October 2026