Altimo vs Rangemaster Cookers

Altimo and Rangemaster both produce 60cm electric cookers with two cavities, but Rangemaster's comparison models sit at a clearly higher price. Altimo's CEDC602W double oven with ceramic hob costs £349 and the CESS502W single cavity £209. Rangemaster's models here range from the Professional Plus 60 PROPL60ECBLC with ceramic hob at £829 to the Classic 60 CLA60EICRC with induction hob at £935, the Classic CLA60ECCR/C cream ceramic cooker at £879 and the Professional+ PROPL60EIBL/C induction cooker at £935.

The Rangemaster models add features Altimo lacks. The 60cm models here have two cavities, variable grills that offer low and high heat, and liners that either absorb grease or clean catalytically. Two models use induction hobs for faster, more responsive cooking, and the CLA60ECCR/C has four ceramic hobs and a 39- and 69-litre cavity split. Altimo's CEDC602W offers a 60-litre main oven, a 30-litre second oven and a ceramic hob, but cleaning is by hand, so Rangemaster is the stronger choice for a cleaner kitchen and a more precise grill.

Altimo suits landlords, first-time buyers and budget-conscious households who need a double oven with a ceramic hob. Rangemaster suits anyone who wants an induction hob, a variable grill or a cream finish, and the Professional Plus 60 at £829 is the cheapest Rangemaster here. Those models cost between £480 and £586 more than the CEDC602W, so the upgrade should reflect how often you use induction or the grill. The Classic cream model at £879 is the only cream finish here, so buyers wanting a colour match should consider it first.

Bottom line: choose Altimo if you want a 60cm double oven with a ceramic hob at £349 or less; choose Rangemaster if you want induction, a variable grill or catalytic liners, with the Professional Plus 60 at £829 the cheapest Rangemaster model here.