Rangemaster vs Smeg Cookers

Rangemaster and Smeg both appeal to buyers who want characterful kitchen appliances, but the two brands cover different parts of the kitchen. Rangemaster's electric cookers include the Rangemaster Professional Plus 60 with a ceramic hob at £829, the Rangemaster Classic 60 with an induction hob at £935, the Rangemaster Classic CLA60ECCR/C ceramic cooker at £879 and the Rangemaster Professional + PROPL60EIBL/C induction cooker at £935. Smeg's entries are the Smeg COF01BLUK retro 10-in-1 countertop oven at £849, which also comes in cream and white, and the Smeg DOSF6300X built-in double oven at £954.

Rangemaster's cookers have two cavities, including a main multifunctional oven, with a variable grill that lets you select low or high heat. The ceramic and induction hobs heat quickly and clean easily, and the special liners absorb grease. Capacities run from 39L to 69L, and the Classic and Professional models offer four ceramic or induction hobs. Smeg's COF01 countertop oven offers bake, grill, air fry, warm and defrost functions, plus steam cooking and 33 built-in recipes, with Traditional, Steam and Chef Menu modes. The built-in double oven adds a second cavity for a fitted kitchen.

Rangemaster suits households that want a freestanding cooker with a classic look and two cavities for family cooking. The induction models suit people who want fast, responsive hobs, while the ceramic options suit kitchens working to a tighter budget. Smeg suits buyers who want a retro statement piece with versatile countertop cooking, especially those who like steaming or air frying, and who have space for a countertop unit rather than a full range cooker.

Bottom line: choose Rangemaster if you want a freestanding 60cm cooker with two cavities and a choice of ceramic or induction hobs, from £829 to £935. Choose Smeg if you want a retro countertop multifunction oven with steam and air fry modes at £849, or a built-in double oven at £954 for a fitted kitchen.