AEG vs Stoves Cookers

AEG and Stoves both sell cookers with double ovens. AEG's range here starts at £699 with the CCX6740ACB 112-litre freestanding double oven and includes the SteamBake CCB6741ACM at £779. Stoves' Richmond Deluxe 60DF 60cm dual fuel double oven cooker costs between £899 and £1,049 depending on finish, and the Richmond 90Ei TCH 90cm electric range cooker costs £2,299. The three 60DF titles differ only by finish, so colour is the main reason the price changes between them.

The gap is £200 between the AEG CCX6740ACB and the cheapest Richmond Deluxe 60DF, and the 90cm Richmond 90Ei TCH costs £1,520 more than the AEG CCB6741ACM. Stoves' Richmond 60DF is dual fuel, combining a gas hob with electric ovens. The Stoves guide highlights Zeus Bluetooth connected cooking, ProFlex cavity splitting and a UK-built range. AEG's strengths are SteamBake, SurroundCook and the dual grill on the CCX6740ACB. AEG's models are electric throughout, while the Richmond 60DF is dual fuel and needs a gas connection.

AEG suits keen home bakers and families who want an electric cooker with steam baking and a ceramic hob. Stoves suits households that want dual fuel cooking, the ProFlex feature for cooking two dishes at different temperatures, or a 90cm range cooker. Dual fuel models need a gas supply and a Gas Safe registered engineer for installation, so budget for that before buying. Check the space for a 90cm range before you order. The 90cm Richmond suits large households and keen cooks with the space for a range.

Bottom line: choose AEG if you want an electric cooker with SteamBake from £699. Choose Stoves if you want dual fuel cooking from £899, or a 90cm Richmond electric range at £2,299.