Two freestanding induction cookers

[CharleyBird]

John Lewis JLFSEC612 or AEG 49332i-MN

They seem very similar, even in looks.
What are the differences?
Build quality?
The JL is made by Zanussi I think.

Which one would you choose to buy, and why?

Much as I’d like a Mercury or Rangemaster elise, the only other cooker (just) within our price range is the Belling DB490Ei.

[don]

Re: Two freestanding induction cookers

Hi

Zanussi and AEG are both part of the same company. JLP have a lot of product produced by this group for them.

You can compare them both on the John Lewis website. Some of the JLP model detail is missing but reading across the spec I would wager it would be similar spec. There must be something slightly different as the total connected load on the Zanussi is 700w less.

Cosmetically different and a £100 cheaper if you go for the Zanussi version.

For some unknown reason the comparing url will not link across to this post so I have attached a screenshot of the most important detail.

HTH 🙂

Don

[CharleyBird]

Re: Two freestanding induction cookers

Thanks, already done that comparison, looked at photos on the web…question is why the different price, why the different loads? The hobs appear identical…Only one gives the oven sizes…one says it has two grills the other says….nothing. Frustrating. Do they have the same enamel interiors? I’ll probably have to ring and go to JL to see them. It would appear neither come with a handle for the grill pan…you’d think for a grand they’d include one!

[don]

Re: Two freestanding induction cookers

The Zanussi will be the scaled down version of the AEG made exclusively for JLP hence the difference in the spec and the lower price ticket.

I suspect the grill pan is the full width variety like the Bosch and Neff which if full with cooking you would be able to hold it with a single handle. There are now two hand handles available for these.

The pan will have one edge beveled for easy handling when held with gloves etc.

Probably a good idea to visit your nearest JLP to see the differences.

Don

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