Altimo vs Belling Cookers

Altimo and Belling both make electric cookers, but Belling sits at a higher price. Altimo's range starts at £209 with the CESS502W 500mm single cavity cooker, with the CETC502W twin cavity model at £289 and the CEDC602W 600mm double oven cooker with ceramic hob at £349. Belling's cookers include the MRAFHOUSE60EBLK and MRAFHOUSE60ECRM ceramic double oven cookers at £649 in black and cream, the FARMHOUSE60EBLK electric cooker with ceramic hob at £799 and the FARMHOUSE60DFBLK dual fuel cooker at £799.

The gap is £440 between the cheapest Altimo at £209 and the cheapest Belling at £649, and £300 between the CEDC602W at £349 and the MRAFHOUSE60EBLK at £649. Belling's double oven pairs a 33-litre top oven with a 70-litre bottom oven, adds four ceramic zones and an AirFry mode, and has easy-clean enamel. The FARMHOUSE60EBLK has 65 litres in the main oven and 37 in the second, with a fan oven and four burners. Altimo's models have ceramic or sealed plate hobs, fewer features and manual oven cleaning.

Altimo suits landlords, first-time buyers and households that want the lowest price with no gas supply needed. Belling suits buyers who want a double oven with an AirFry mode, or a dual fuel cooker with a gas hob and electric oven. The FARMHOUSE60DFBLK needs a gas connection, so check your supply before buying. Measure the 600mm gap for either brand, since a 50cm Altimo will leave a gap in a 60cm space.

Bottom line: choose Altimo if the lowest price matters most, from £209, or a 600mm double oven at £349. Choose Belling if you want an AirFry double oven at £649, or a dual fuel cooker with a gas hob at £799.