AEG 5000 70cm ExtractionTech Cooker Hood - Stainless Steel vs 77cm Cooker Wood - Stainless Steel — Comparison

The AEG DGB3850M 5000 70cm ExtractionTech Cooker Hood in stainless steel costs £269, making it the lower-priced AEG option in this same-brand comparison. The AEG DGE5861HM 77cm Cooker Hood in stainless steel is £419 and sits above it mainly as the slightly wider alternative, rather than as a clearly more feature-rich model based on the supplied specification.

DGB3850M and DGE5861HM are both listed with ExtractionTech, a 4 speed fan, extraction mode and a washable filter. That means their core extraction credentials, control range and maintenance story are effectively the same on paper. The important difference is width and price: DGB3850M is a 70cm hood, while DGE5861HM stretches to 77cm. No extra speed setting, quieter noise rating, touch interface or upgraded filter is supplied for the more expensive model.

DGB3850M is the obvious choice for budget-led buyers, rental kitchens or standard cabinetry where a 70cm hood will cover the hob neatly. The £150 saving is significant when the features match so closely. DGE5861HM suits buyers whose hob or wall cabinet spacing needs the extra 7cm, or who prefer a wider stainless steel look, but it is harder to justify purely on functionality unless the fit is noticeably better. This is especially important with cooker hoods, because a model that is too narrow, noisy or awkward to control will feel like the wrong purchase even if the extraction feature list looks similar at first glance, and installation measurements can be harder to work around later.

Bottom line: choose DGB3850M if you want the better-value 70cm AEG hood with ExtractionTech, 4 speeds and a washable filter for £269 / opt for DGE5861HM if the 77cm width is the right kitchen fit and you are comfortable paying £419 for the same stated core features.