Altimo vs Hotpoint Cookers

Altimo and Hotpoint both sell electric cookers with two cavities, but Hotpoint's range starts higher. Altimo's models run from the CESS502W at £209 to the CEDC602W double oven with ceramic hob at £349. Hotpoint's comparison models include the HDM67V9HCXUK 600mm double cooker at £499, the freestanding HDM67V92HCBUK with ceramic hob at £513, the Hotpoint Cannon CD67V9H2CAUK ceramic double oven at £659 and the HDT67I9HM2CUK double cooker with induction hob at £749.

Hotpoint's cookers add features at each step. The HDT67I9HM2CUK brings a four-zone induction hob, 47- and 77-litre oven capacities, a Combi Duo Bridge Zone and a Solar Plus grill, while the CD67V9H2CAUK pairs a four-zone electric ceramic hob with catalytic liners in the main oven. The HDM67V9HCXUK uses hot air circulation designed to stop flavours combining, and the HDM67V92HCBUK's ceramic hob heats quickly and is easy to clean. Altimo's CEDC602W has a 60-litre main oven, a 30-litre second oven and a ceramic hob, but its controls are basic and oven cleaning is manual, so the Hotpoint models are stronger for cleaning convenience.

Altimo suits landlords, first-time buyers and anyone on a tight budget who wants an electric cooker for everyday meals, including the 50cm CESS502W at £209 for narrow gaps. Hotpoint suits households who want induction, a larger oven or catalytic liners. The HDM67V9HCXUK costs £150 more than the CEDC602W, and the induction HDT67I9HM2CUK costs £400 more, so the extra spend needs to be justified by how often you use those features.

Bottom line: choose Altimo if you need a double oven cooker for £349 or less and do not need induction; choose Hotpoint if you want induction, catalytic liners or a 77-litre main oven, with the HDT67I9HM2CUK at £749 offering the most features.