Blomberg vs Stoves Cookers
Blomberg and Stoves both make 60cm freestanding cookers, but Stoves focuses on traditional styling and dual fuel cooking. Blomberg's listings include the ROEN9202DX at £329.99, the GGS9151W 50cm gas single oven cooker at £440 and the GGRN655W 60cm gas cooker at £539.99. Stoves offers the Richmond Deluxe 60DF 60cm dual fuel double oven cooker in black (DXMRARICH60DFBLK) at £899, anthracite (DXMRARICH60DFANT) at £949 and cream (DXMRARICH60DFCRM) at £1,049.
The Stoves Richmond Deluxe combines a gas hob with electric double ovens. Dual fuel is popular because gas burners offer instant, visible heat control while electric ovens provide even, consistent baking temperatures. The double oven layout lets you cook different dishes at different temperatures simultaneously. Its range-style design, with traditional handles and a choice of black, anthracite or cream, suits classic and country kitchens. Blomberg's cookers are all-gas, offering flame cooking throughout at lower prices, and the GGS9151W fits narrower 50cm spaces.
For buyers who want range-cooker looks in a standard 60cm width, and the versatility of dual fuel, Stoves' Richmond Deluxe is a strong choice, with the black version at £899 offering the best value. Keen bakers will appreciate the electric ovens. Blomberg suits budget buyers who simply need a reliable gas cooker, offering full-width cooking for around £360 less than the cheapest Richmond. Both brands require a gas supply for the hob.
Bottom line: choose Stoves if you want dual fuel cooking and traditional styling, with the Richmond Deluxe 60DF DXMRARICH60DFBLK at £899 as the best value. Opt for Blomberg if you want an affordable all-gas cooker, with the GGRN655W 60cm at £539.99 or the GGS9151W 50cm at £440.