AEG vs Beko Cookers

AEG and Beko both sell cookers, but at different price points. AEG's range here starts with the CCX1530ACB SurroundCook cooker at £699 and runs up to £779 for the CCB6741ACM SteamBake model with 39 and 73-litre ovens. Beko's options include the KD533AW 500mm cooker with solid plate hob at £299, the KDG583W 50cm gas single oven cooker at £359, the KDC653K double oven cooker with four ceramic hobs at £419 and the KDC653W double oven with ceramic hob at £429.

AEG's advantage is in its baking features. SteamBake adds a burst of steam at the start of baking for a better crust, SurroundCook distributes heat across several shelves, and catalytic liners on selected models reduce oven cleaning. Beko's KD533AW has a separate electric grill for quick snacks, and its Rapidlite solid plate zones heat quickly. The gap is £400 between the cheapest AEG at £699 and the cheapest Beko at £299, and £270 separates the AEG CCX6740ACB 112-litre double oven at £699 from the KDC653W double oven at £429. The KDG583W runs on gas, while the AEG cookers here are electric.

AEG suits keen bakers and families who want consistent results across several shelves and value catalytic cleaning. Beko suits buyers on a tighter budget who want a simple cooker with a solid plate or ceramic hob, plus a double oven if they need one. The 500mm KD533AW suits narrow kitchens, while the KDC653W and KDC653K give two cavities at a lower price than the AEG double oven. Shoppers who want induction should note that neither brand's models here offer it, since the AEG cookers use ceramic hobs throughout.

Bottom line: choose AEG if you bake often and want SteamBake and multi-shelf results from £699. Choose Beko if you need a double oven or a 50cm cooker on a tighter budget, with the KD533AW from £299 and the KDC653W double oven from £429.