The Midea MEW24S2AST earns a 4.4-star rating from 11 buyers at just $485, making it the strongest value proposition among compact 24-inch wall ovens reviewed here. The convection heating, dial controls, and relatively light 70.6-pound build make it a practical pick for budget-focused kitchen renovations.
Value-focused buyers who want a convection wall oven in a 24-inch built-in format without spending over $500, and who prefer simple dial controls over digital or touchpad interfaces.
Skip if
Cooks who need a larger cavity, 2.5 cu ft is compact. Also skip if smart-home connectivity or an all-digital interface is important, as this model uses dial controls and is explicitly not smart-home compatible.
Capacity 2.5 cu ft
Heating Convection
Installation Built-In
Width 23.43 in
Controls Dial
Color Stainless Steel
Priced 20% below the category median ($606.89 across 25 tracked models)
Weight of 70.6 lb - lighter than 90% of the 25 models we track
Our scorecard
4.1/5overall
Owner rating4.4/5
4.4 average across 11 owner ratings
Value for money4.3/5
$194 per cubic foot, below the category median
Popularity3.6/5
11 owner reviews, more than most models here
Storage space3.9/5
2.5 cu ft, roomy for this category
The overall score is owner satisfaction weighted by how many reviews back it, so a high rating from few reviews counts for less. The bars below show where this model stands against the other kitchen ranges, cooktops, wall ovens, range hoods and microwaves we track in this category on price, popularity and size. Context, not marks against it, and our read of the data, not a lab test.
Overview
At $485, the Midea MEW24S2AST undercuts most of its direct competitors while delivering a 4.4-star average across 11 reviews, the highest combined value-to-rating score in this price range. Midea is a major appliance manufacturer with broad distribution, so the brand carries a degree of service support that some smaller competitors lack.
The 2.5 cu ft convection oven uses fan-assisted heating to circulate air, which promotes more even cooking results than conventional radiant-only models. The dial controls are a deliberate design choice that some buyers prefer for simplicity and tactile feedback, though they lack the precision of digital temperature entry. The 240V requirement is standard for built-in wall ovens.
At 70.6 pounds, this is among the lighter units in the category, which makes single-person or two-person installation more manageable. The stainless steel color and 23.43-inch width target standard 24-inch cabinet openings. For a straightforward, high-value convection oven replacement, the Midea MEW24S2AST is a strong candidate at this price.
Pros
4.4-star rating from 11 buyers, strongest satisfaction signal among sub-$500 options here
Priced at $485, undercutting most comparable convection wall ovens
Convection heating circulates air for more even baking and roasting results
70.6 pounds is noticeably lighter than many comparable models, simplifying installation
Dial controls offer simple, intuitive operation without digital interface complexity
Cons
Dial controls lack the precision of digital temperature input
2.5 cu ft is a small interior, not well suited to large family meals or wide baking sheets
Fuel type not explicitly listed; confirm with Midea that this is an electric model before purchase
Not smart-home compatible
Specifications
Capacity
2.5 cu ft
Heating
Convection
Installation
Built-In
Width
23.43 in
Controls
Dial
Color
Stainless Steel
Dimensions
22.64 X 23.43 X 23.43 In
Weight
70.6 lb
Voltage
240 Volts
Smart
Not Smart Home Compatible
Performance notes
The convection heating method uses a fan to distribute heat throughout the 2.5 cu ft cavity, which is a meaningful advantage over radiant-only models in this size class. The 240V requirement is standard for built-in wall ovens. Dimensions are 22.64 x 23.43 x 23.43 inches, and the unit weighs 70.6 pounds, among the lightest in this comparison. Dial controls handle temperature and mode selection. Width of 23.43 inches fits standard 24-inch cutout installations.
What buyers say
Eleven reviews at 4.4 stars is the most credible buyer-satisfaction signal in the sub-$500 built-in oven category reviewed here. While 11 reviews is still a modest sample, a 4.4 average suggests consistent positive experiences across multiple buyers. Common themes in high-rated compact ovens include straightforward installation and reliable bake performance, which the spec set supports.
Yes. The heating method is listed as convection, meaning the oven uses a fan to circulate hot air throughout the cavity. This generally produces more even baking and roasting results compared to conventional ovens that rely on radiant heat alone.
Why does this oven have dial controls instead of digital?
Midea chose dial controls for this model, which many buyers find intuitive and durable. Dials give direct tactile feedback and do not require navigating menus, though they offer less precise temperature setting than a digital keypad. Whether that tradeoff suits you depends on your cooking style.
Is the Midea MEW24S2AST a good value compared to similarly priced Empava models?
At $485 with a 4.4-star rating from 11 buyers, it has a stronger value-to-satisfaction ratio than most competing Empava models in the same size class and price range. Empava models with similar specs generally cost $540 to $600 and have fewer or lower-rated reviews.
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