AEG vs Miele Hobs

AEG and Miele both target buyers who want premium hobs, but Miele sits higher in price. AEG's range includes the 600mm IAE64411FB SenseBoil induction hob at £439, the IAE84411FB four-zone induction hob with auto switch-off at £679, the HGB64420YM 60cm stainless steel gas hob at £378 and the HGB75500SM 750mm slimline gas hob at £379. Miele's induction options are the KM7361FL 60cm smart hob at £619, the KM7363FL 60cm four-burner smart hob at £779 and the KM7373FL 80cm smart four-burner hob at £866.

AEG's product description points to SensePro temperature control, a bridge function, a TFT display and Hob2Hood integration, with a five-year warranty. Miele's product description describes TempControl and PowerFlex zones that hold steady temperatures, a pan recognition system that detects cookware size and position, and Con@ctivity, which links the hob to compatible cooker hoods. It also cites a tested 20-year lifespan and a ceramic glass thickness of at least 4mm, and rates its hobs A++ for energy efficiency.

AEG suits a household that wants a premium induction hob with a five-year warranty for less money. Miele suits a buyer who already owns other Miele kitchen appliances, or who wants a Con@ctivity hood link and a longer expected service life. Both brands call for professional installation, and induction hobs need magnetic cookware. The £180 gap between the 600mm AEG at £439 and the 60cm Miele KM7361FL at £619 is a fair measure of what the extra features cost. AEG's five-year warranty compares with the two-year standard cover quoted in Miele's guide, which is a useful point to weigh for a premium purchase.

Bottom line: choose AEG if you want a premium induction hob with a five-year warranty from £439, choose Miele if you want smart pan recognition and Con@ctivity hood integration from £619.