AEG vs Whirlpool Built-in Ovens

AEG and Whirlpool both offer built-in ovens for UK homes at different price points. AEG runs from the DUB331110M built-under double oven at £479 to the TE7PB731AB pyrolytic smart oven at £999. Whirlpool ranges from the AKZ96220IX 73-litre electric oven at £349 to the AKL309IX 109-litre double oven at £529, with the W7 OM5 4S P 6th Sense pyrolytic single oven at £479 and the W7OM44S1P 73-litre Cook4 oven at £599.

Whirlpool's 6th Sense technology automatically adjusts temperature and cooking time, and the W7 OM5 4S P pairs it with pyrolytic cleaning and an AssistedDisplay. The W7OM44S1P adds Cook4 functionality in a 73-litre cavity. The AKL309IX provides 70 litres in the main oven and 39 litres in the second, with catalytic self-cleaning. The Absolute AKZ96220IX has a triple glazed door and a full-width electric grill. AEG offers pyrolytic cleaning and MealAssist app control on the TE7PB731AB, and turbo grilling on the DCS531160M.

Whirlpool suits budget-conscious households that want a 73-litre oven with automatic cooking functions, or a double oven for family meals. The AKZ96220IX offers a triple glazed door at the lowest price in the pairing. AEG suits buyers who want a premium finish and app control, and its double ovens suit those who cook in large batches. The AKL309IX's 109 litres across two cavities at £529 compares with AEG's 116-litre CCX6540ACW at £549, which gives slightly more space for £20 more. Whirlpool's 6th Sense cooking suits busy households that want automatic timing, while AEG's app control suits anyone who likes to check progress from another room.

Bottom line: choose Whirlpool if you want a 73-litre oven from £349 or a 109-litre double oven at £529 with automatic programmes, choose AEG if you want pyrolytic cleaning or app control and can spend from £479.