Fisher & Paykel vs Miele Hobs

Premium induction is the common ground for Fisher & Paykel and Miele, and their price ranges overlap. The 90cm Fisher & Paykel CI904CTB1 four-zone hob costs £721, and the 90cm CI905CTB2 smart five-burner model costs £745. Miele's induction hobs begin with the KM7361FL at £619, followed by the KM7363FL at £779 and the 80cm KM7373FL at £866. The 60cm Fisher & Paykel CI604CTB1 with touch and slide controls also sits in this bracket.

Miele's distinguishing features are TempControl and PowerFlex zones, the Con@ctivity link that adjusts a compatible hood automatically, and Stop & Go on the KM7361FL, which adds WiFi pairing. The KM7363FL uses Comfort Select controls. Fisher & Paykel relies on Smart Zone technology to bridge cooking zones, TouchandSlide controls with nine power levels, and Power Boost with Gentle Heat on the 90cm CI904CTB1. Both brands include residual heat indicators. Fisher & Paykel's five-year warranty is longer than Miele's standard two years.

Miele suits cooks who already own a Miele extractor and want the Con@ctivity link and WiFi controls. Fisher & Paykel suits buyers who put more weight on warranty length and want a 90cm hob with bridging zones for large family cooking. Both are expensive, so compare them on the models that match your worktop. Each brand's induction hobs call for ferromagnetic cookware, and some Fisher & Paykel models need a 32-amp supply. Miele's controls also suit a kitchen where a hood is already fitted and the cook wants extraction to respond without manual adjustment.

Bottom line: choose Fisher & Paykel if the five-year warranty and a 90cm induction hob such as the CI904CTB1 at £721 are your priorities. Choose Miele if you want Con@ctivity hood control with the KM7363FL at £779, or the cheaper KM7361FL at £619 if WiFi pairing matters most.