Altimo vs Beko Cookers

Altimo and Beko both aim at budget kitchens, so the price gap here is modest. Altimo's cookers start at £209 for the CESS502W 500mm single cavity cooker, rising to £289 for the CETC502W twin cavity cooker and £349 for the CEDC602W 600mm double oven cooker with ceramic hob. Beko's options include the KD533AW 500mm electric cooker with solid plate hob at £299, the KDG583W 50cm gas single oven cooker at £359, the KDC653K double oven cooker at £419 and the KDC653W double oven with ceramic hob at £429.

The cheapest Beko at £299 is £90 more than the cheapest Altimo at £209. The 60cm double oven comparison is closer: the KDC653W at £429 is £80 more than the CEDC602W at £349. Beko's advantages include a separate electric grill on the KD533AW, Rapidlite solid plate zones for quick heating, and grease-proof enamel on the KDC653W and KDC653K. Altimo's CESS502W gives 48 litres with a 1400W grill, double glazed doors and dial controls, and the CEDC602W has 60 litres in the main oven and 30 in the second.

Altimo suits landlords, first-time buyers and compact kitchens that need a 50cm or 60cm electric cooker at the lowest price, and it needs no gas supply. Beko suits buyers who want a double oven with a ceramic hob and enamel linings that are easy to clean, or a gas single oven if a gas supply is already in place. Measure your gap before buying, since 50cm and 60cm cookers are not interchangeable.

Bottom line: choose Altimo if the lowest price matters most, with the CESS502W at £209 or the CEDC602W double oven at £349. Choose Beko if you want a separate grill, solid plate zones or a double oven with grease-proof enamel, starting at £299 with the KD533AW.