AEG vs Miele Cooker Hoods

AEG offers four hoods, from the DGB3850M 70cm ExtractionTech at £269 to the DBE5961HG 90cm SilenceTech at £499. Miele covers two premium options: the DAW1620EDST active stainless steel hood at £675, which gives 640m³/h on booster, and the DAPUR68W 600mm wall-mounted hood at £787 with a 650m³/h booster setting. The cheapest Miele hood is £176 above the most expensive AEG. The Miele DAW1620EDST is an active model with electronic control and LED illumination, which sets it apart from the AEG touch-control range.

Miele's standout technology is Con@ctivity 3.0, which lets the hood communicate with a Miele hob and adjust extraction automatically, and its 10-layer stainless steel grease filters are dishwasher-safe. The DAPUR68W also includes the CleanCover feature. AEG's Hob2Hood technology does a similar job for AEG hobs, while its washable grease filters and ExtractionTech offer good value. The DKB5960HM is A-rated at 55dB, a useful benchmark for comparing the two brands' quiet running.

AEG suits households that want a capable, lower-cost hood with a choice of sizes, and the 77cm and 90cm models fit most standard hobs. Miele suits a buyer who wants a premium hood that pairs with a Miele hob, with the extraction and automation features that come with the brand's higher price. The DAPUR68W's 600mm width suits a smaller kitchen where a wall-mounted hood is the only option. Both Miele hoods offer booster extraction above 640m³/h, which is the main reason to pay the premium.

Bottom line: choose AEG if you want a 90cm hood for under £500 with washable filters and touch controls. Choose Miele if you already own a Miele hob and want Con@ctivity 3.0, or if you want a premium hood with a 650m³/h booster for £675 to £787.