AEG vs Siemens Cooker Hoods

AEG and Siemens both sell a broad range of cooker hoods, with AEG the cheaper of the two. AEG's hoods start at £269 for the DGB3850M 70cm ExtractionTech model and rise to £419 for the DGE5861HM 77cm, £449 for the DKB5960HM 90cm with touch controls and £499 for the DBE5961HG 90cm SilenceTech hood. Siemens' hoods start at £549 for the LJ67BAM60B 60cm, then go to £599 for the LJ97BAM60B 90cm, £699 for the LC87KFN60B 80cm iQ300 and £1,149 for the LC91KLT60B 90cm iQ700.

AEG's features centre on ExtractionTech filtration on the lower-priced DGB3850M and DGE5861HM, along with washable grease filters and a four speed fan. The DBE5961HG adds SilenceTech and LED lights. The DKB5960HM has touch controls and an A rated efficiency level, with a noise rating of 55dB. Siemens' top models use iQdrive motors, cookConnect, voiceControl and Home Connect, while touchControl Plus and LED lighting appear on the LJ series. Siemens' extraction rates reach up to 1,000 m³/h across its range.

AEG suits households that want a capable, budget-friendly hood with washable filters and a simple control set, particularly in the 70cm to 90cm widths. Siemens suits people who want voice control and smartphone operation, or who need a 90cm hood to match a large hob. The LJ67BAM60B at £549 is a useful entry point to Siemens' touch controls if you want the brand without the smart extras.

Bottom line: choose AEG if you want a hood with washable filters from £269 to £499, with the DBE5961HG SilenceTech 90cm at £499 a good choice for a wide hob. Choose Siemens if you want Home Connect, voice control and an iQdrive motor, and can justify spending from £549 for a 60cm hood or £1,149 for the 90cm iQ700.