Convection ovens are similar to normal ovens; what sets them apart is the fact that they have a fan fitted inside which helps to circulate warm air throughout the oven, thereby creating a uniform temperature all over. These ovens tend to cook food faster and more evenly at lower temperatures―thus forming a nice brown crust over the surface. Convection ovens offer certain advantages over conventional ovens. Though convection ovens are more expensive, they use less electric power and thus one can save a lot of money over time. Since these ovens tend to cook food evenly, they save energy as well. The food cooked in convection ovens tends to take 25% less time, and the juices of the meat are sufficiently preserved, which makes these type of ovens a good choice for roasting and baking meats and desserts. In addition, one can cook various types of food items in these ovens at the same time. There is a huge range of convection ovens available in the market today, and in the following sections of this Buzzle article, we will give you a list of these types along with their features so that making a choice will become simpler. * Note: The prices are subject to change since last reviewed. Electric Convection Type In these, heated air is circulated in a specific way which helps to achieve an even better uniformity. This then helps to cook various types of foods at the same time in a very effective manner. These are basically the stove-top ovens. Gas Convection Type In these, instead of electricity, gas is used for power. This helps to save the power bill. These ovens help to prepare delicious dishes without depending on electricity. Another type of oven is the infrared category, which cooks food even faster without creating smoke. Microwave Convection Type Microwave ovens cook food by heating it, while convection ovens do so by heating up the air which in turn cooks the food. When these two are combined, you get a microwave-convection oven, which cooks or heats food even faster. One great advantage of convection-microwave oven is that they help to pre-heat the oven before baking. Toaster Convection Type These are small-sized ovens which are generally used to only heat food. If you are looking for some compact-sized ovens to heat small meals, then these are ideal. Besides the above types of ovens, there are professional ovens which are used in restaurants. These are large-sized ovens and use less electricity. On the other hand, there are small portable convection oven units which are easy to pack and can be used for a picnic or camping. With the reviews provided of these products, the task of choosing a convection oven that fits your requirements should not be difficult to zero in on. Once you get the hang of operating one perfectly, you will be able to cook healthy and tasty food with these.