Kitchen appliances tested. Which brand is better: Miele, Siemens or Bosch?
We compare our top manufacturers Miele, Siemens and Bosch for you in terms of innovation, price-performance and sustainability in the manufacturer comparison in Mykitchens magazine.
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When it comes to household appliances such as ovens, hobs and refrigerators, you can't ignore the top 3 manufacturers Miele, Bosch and Siemens. The Bosch brand in particular, with the BSH group of companies, has a large market share in the household appliances sector. But which ovens, hobs and refrigerators are the best? We have taken a closer look at the three brands for you and compared the range.
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Who is behind the brands Miele, Siemens & Bosch?
Of course, the names Miele, Siemens and Bosch are well known in Germany (and often beyond). Because of their popularity, they stand for seriousness, reliability and quality. When you buy something, you trust that the devices will do their job and that they will last. And if not, that customer-oriented service is guaranteed. But who is actually behind the top home appliance brands?
Miele - traditional family business
The Miele brand has an absolutely unique selling point: it can look back on a long family tradition. 120 years ago, in 1899, the technician Carl Miele founded a company to manufacture milk centrifuges with the businessman Reinhard Zinkmann. Eleven years later, Miele brought the first washing machine with its own electric motor onto the market. The very first washing machine in Germany, which is now in a museum in Gütersloh, where the direct descendants continue to run the company today.
Bosch - the modern technology giant
In terms of size, and in the truest sense of the word, Miele cannot keep up with the technology giant Bosch. The company, founded in 1886, employs 410,000 people at more than 100 locations and generates sales of 77.9 billion euros. However, Robert Bosch GmbH does not handle this mass on its own. Several subsidiaries in 60 countries are involved. In addition, according to Euromonitor 2018, the Bosch brand is the number 1 brand for large household appliances in Europe.
Siemens – the (large) Bosch subsidiary
Siemens is also part of the Bosch Group. The company was founded in 1847 by the entrepreneur Werner von Siemens, making it the oldest brand in our comparison. It was also the company that brought electricity into our everyday lives, with the invention of the dynamo machine. Today, the company's focus is on electrification, automation and digitalization. Around 380,000 employees worldwide generated sales of 83 billion euros in the last financial year.
Kitchen appliances from Miele, Siemens & Bosch in a price comparison
Now we come to perhaps the most important part in our manufacturer comparison of Miele, Siemens and Bosch: the price-performance comparison of the kitchen appliances. Who has the best oven, the best hob and the best fridge-freezer combination? We have selected the four most important types of appliance and compared the appliances from the top brands.
Comparison of Induction Cooktops
Who has the best induction cooktop? Miele, Siemens, and Bosch offer a range of good induction cooktops. We've compared the top sellers.
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In our induction hob comparison, we've listed the 10 best induction hobs from our shop. It's worth a look!
Miele Induction Cooktops
Miele cooktops are available in various sizes and designs. Miele induction cooktops with DiamondFinish are particularly popular. They feature an extremely hard and scratch-resistant glass ceramic surface that is particularly easy to clean and remains beautiful and scratch-free for a long time. Other features of the Miele induction cooktop include flexible cooking zones, full-surface induction, intelligent pan detection, and Con@ctivity – the smart extractor hood control that automatically interacts with the cooktop.
Miele induction cooktops start at just under €1,000. This is an affordable entry-level price without any special features. A higher-priced Miele induction cooktop is equipped with innovative features, such as intuitive touch control (Smart Select White), smart Con@ctivity control, and practical full-surface induction, which offers a large cooking surface.
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Siemens studioLine Induction Cooktops
A Siemens cooktops also feature modern features such as flexible cooking zones. With the "powerMove Plus" function, for example, the cooktop can be divided into three different cooking areas, each with different temperatures. A Siemens induction cooktop also features intelligent sensors. The "Cooking Sensor Plus" automatically maintains the temperature. The "Frying Sensor Plus" ensures that meat is cooked at the optimal temperature. Siemens induction cooktops start at just under €1,000.
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Bosch Induction Hobs
Bosch hobs have similar features to Siemens induction hobs. Integrated extractor hoods, a PerfectCook Sensor for the ideal temperature, and flexible cooking zones are available with a Bosch induction hob, for example.
The technology giant's appliances also start at around €1,000.
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Oven Comparison
It's the heart of every kitchen: The oven. It's used for baking and cooking. Frozen pizza, delicious cakes, roasts—all of these can be prepared in the oven. That's why we present the best ovens from Miele, Siemens, and Bosch in our manufacturer price comparison.
Discover more top ovens
In our oven comparison, we've listed the best ovens from our shop. It's worth a look!
Miele Oven with Camera
A Miele oven is an innovative oven with some features that are only available from Miele. For example, the SmartFood ID. A camera in the oven takes photos of the food in the cooking compartment, independently determines the best cooking setting and time, and then sends high-resolution images directly to social media for sharing.
Of course, there are also classic ovens from Miele. They're even quite affordable starting at around €500. Such a classic oven has solid features like a timer, common operating modes such as top and bottom heat, grill, and convection, and is easy to clean.
The top price for a Miele oven is €8,500 RRP. It includes modern features such as the FoodView oven camera, TasteControl rapid cooling, and Miele's Climate Cooking system for particularly light doughs. Added to this are the Pyrolysis self-cleaning system, the modern M Touch TFT touch display, and the MotionReact proximity sensor.
Siemens Oven with Browning Sensor
The price range for a Siemens oven ranges from approximately €700 to €3,000 RRP.
Bosch Oven with AI
Refrigerator Comparison
When it comes to the shelf life of food, one kitchen appliance is essential: The refrigerator. But this large cooler isn't simple and straightforward. Because there's a lot to know, we've summarized everything you need to know about refrigerators in "The refrigerator – fresh. economical. innovative.." Now we'll compare refrigerators from Siemens, Bosch, and Miele, including prices and quality.
Miele Refrigerator
The Miele refrigerator has modern features such as NoFrost, FlexiLight – flexibly adjustable LED lighting – and PerfectFresh Pro, a cold refrigerator mist that keeps food fresh up to five times longer. You can get an affordable Miele refrigerator from around €700.
More expensive options include the Miele MasterCool XL refrigerator, which offers extra space for cooling and freezing.
Siemens Refrigerator
In the Siemens Refrigerator, food stays fresh up to three times longer. With the hyperFresh premium function, the appliance ensures optimal humidity. The noFrost and Home Connect technologies are also available with a Siemens refrigerator.
Siemens refrigerators are available in the price range of €1,000 to €7,000.
Bosch Refrigerator
A Bosch refrigerator boasts a large BigBox that can easily accommodate even bulky frozen goods. The refrigerators are equipped with many special features, such as Super Freeze, NoFrost, or VitaFresh for an optimal climate with 0°C zones.
A Bosch built-in refrigerator is available starting at around €1,500.
Cooktop Extractor Comparison
So-called downdraft systems for cooktops are becoming increasingly popular. Integrated cooktop extractors and Tabletop extractors are among the high-end kitchen appliances. They are modern and innovative. However, cooktop extractors are not always designed the same and offer some differences across manufacturers. We compare cooktop extractors and tabletop extractors from Bosch, Siemens, and Miele.
Discover more top cooktop extractors
In our cooktop extractor comparison, we've listed the best cooktop extractors from our shop. It's worth a look!
Miele KMDA Cooktop with Extractor Hood
The Miele KMDA is a very popular cooktop with an extractor hood. There are now numerous models available on the market – and in our online shop. This is the great advantage of the Miele cooktop extractor hood. You can choose between exhaust air, recirculation, and guided recirculation. Between a cooktop in matt or classic glossy glass ceramic. Between a flush-mounted installation and an installation with a cooktop frame...
Siemens InductionAir Plus Cooktop with Extractor Hood
From the studioLine design line, Siemens presents an innovative induction cooktop with an integrated extractor hood. InductionAir Plus is available in 80 cm and 70 cm widths and offers variable cooking zones for cooking and frying. Two of these offer the so-called VarioInduction, which allows the cooking surfaces to be flexibly combined. Also known as Flex Induction.
Bosch Glass Table Fan
Elegance in perfection. With the Glass Table Fan from Bosch, which is also available from the BSH brands Siemens and Gaggenau, the technology giant has created an extremely elegant way to extract cooking fumes in the kitchen. In addition to the elegant material, attractive lighting also creates effective highlights while cooking.
There's also a practical highlight: When the glass table fan isn't in use, it retracts invisibly into the niche under the cooktop.
Siemens & Bosch vs. Miele – which brand has the best kitchen appliances?
So much for the story. But what about the products? We took a closer look at the manufacturers Miele, Bosch and Siemens and their product ranges. Which of them has the latest ideas and technologies? What are the differences in design language? And what about sustainability?
Image comparison: Innovative ideas = innovative household appliances?
What do the Bosch and Miele brands stand for?
Bosch & Siemens stand for progress
New ideas, modern technology and the Internet of Things (ioT). When it comes to innovation, Siemens and Bosch are at the forefront. Both brands rely on young and modern corporate communication. The brands know how to present themselves with perfect storytelling on the website and in their own online magazine. Marketing campaigns such as #likeabosch and collaboration with influencers such as YouTuber Sally are part of their marketing strategy, with which they also want to appeal to young customers. And with additional offers, e.g. the Bosch health insurance company (Bosch BKK), they also ensure that they are an attractive employer.
Miele stands for tradition
Miele also relies on tradition on its website, is more reserved in its customer approach, concentrates on the classic information pages, a look "behind the scenes" at the creation of new products, gives recipe suggestions and organizes cooking events. Customers can, for example, get to know the products or visit the in-house Miele Tafelkünstler cooking school.
Technology comparison: Smart solutions for the home
What household appliance technology is available from Bosch, Siemens and Miele?
Bosch Home Connect
In the IoT sector for innovative solutions in the areas of Smart Home, Smart City and Industry 4.0, the Bosch brand is a leading provider. The fact that technology is a top priority is already evident from the company slogan: "Technology for life". It is therefore clear that Bosch household appliances are equipped with the latest technology. Among the new products you will find, for example, the first AI oven. The Bosch oven with artificial intelligence is based on sensors that measure the temperature inside the oven, for example, and thus control the cooking process.
Siemens Home Connect
At Siemens, for example, this function is called iSensoric technology. This means that your household appliances do the thinking for you. Your Siemens washing machine knows how much detergent it needs, the refrigerator automatically regulates the temperature inside and your oven has a sensor that tells you when the dough for your cake is done. Very practical, isn't it?
Miele Smart Home via the app
The family-run company Miele creates a smart home with the Miele app (formerly: Miele@home). The devices of the latest Generation 7000 are equipped with it, for example. With the help of the Miele app, the household appliances can be conveniently controlled via smartphone or tablet. The smart kitchen appliances are also compatible with Amazon's Alexa voice assistant. The smart home function is primarily intended to make your everyday life easier. For example, ovens and the like provide information on preparation times and can be switched on or off while you are on the go. You will also find recipe suggestions with shopping lists in the app, as well as a shop function for tabs, cleaners, etc.
Design & Form in comparison
Timeless elegance and clear lines in all three kitchen appliance brands.
Sustainability in comparison
We believe that the topic of sustainability should not be left out of a brand comparison. Especially in today's world, the large manufacturers in particular are role models and should set a good example. As far as can be seen from the outside, this is also the case with Miele, Siemens and Bosch.
Bosch & Siemens Sustainability
When it comes to sustainability, the Bosch Group focuses primarily on the manufacturing process. Siemens has set itself the goal of neutralizing its CO2 consumption by 2030. And Bosch will leave no carbon footprint next year. Like Miele household appliances, Bosch products also have special energy-saving functions. For example, the i-DOS dosing system in washing machines, which saves water and detergent.
Miele Sustainability
Miele has been continuously reducing its energy consumption since 2000 and aims to reach 20% by 2025. With the help of special functions, the family company is trying to help customers save energy with its products. For example, the TwinDos function on washing machines ensures that up to 30% less detergent needs to be used by automatically regulating the dosage. And 93% of the washing machines sold in the 2015/16 financial year were classified in the best energy class (A+++). There is a similar function on dishwashers. Miele AutoDos dishwashers dose their detergent according to the load. In addition, the so-called PowerDisk is made of an environmentally friendly material.
Miele kitchen appliances are also particularly durable. During their production, the company tests ovens and the like for a service life of up to 20 years.