The Kitchen Appliance Test Winners 2026
Discover all the kitchen appliance test winners from our shop in this list.
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Anyone planning a new kitchen (or modernizing an old one) in 2026 will generally need new kitchen appliances. And because new is always better, the choice naturally falls on the latest models. Here in the magazine, we've therefore listed the top-rated kitchen appliances of 2026 from our brands and reveal which models in each category are particularly recommended by (independent) experts.
Cooktops 2026
Matte surfaces and integrated extractor hoods – the cooktops of 2026 are all quite similar in design.
- Miele KM 8685 FL MattFinish Cooktop - iF Design Award 2026
- Miele KM 8885 FL DiamondFinish Cooktop - iF Design Award 2026
- Siemens EX80BNX68E Cooktop Matt Edition - German Design Award 2026
- Smeg Isola Cooktop with extractor hood - iF Design Award 2026
- Bosch Serie 6 Gas hob - German Design Award 2026
Miele KM 8685 FL MattFinish Cooktop
iF Design Award 2026
The Miele KM 8685 FL MattFinish is a self-contained induction cooktop with full-surface induction and a matte black glass ceramic surface. Thanks to the Miele MattFinish coating, the cooktop is particularly scratch-resistant and easy to clean. It also features an anti-fingerprint effect. Fingerprints are significantly less visible than on conventional glossy cooktop surfaces.
Miele Cooktops with MattFinish
Highest to lowest efficiency (A+++ to D)
Highest to lowest efficiency (A+++ to D)
Miele KM 8885 FL DiamondFinish Cooktop
iF Design Award 2026
The award-winning Miele KM 8885 FL cooktop with its glossy DiamondFinish coating has a unique look. This coating provides a beautiful shine and a scratch-resistant surface that is as hard as a diamond (hence the name).
Miele Cooktops with DiamondFinish
Siemens EX80BNX68E Induction Cooktop
German Design Award 2026 / iF Design Award 2026
If you're looking for a modern induction cooktop with an integrated extractor hood, the Siemens test winner is a great option: the Siemens inductionAir Plus cooktop, specifically the EX80BNX68E model in the new Matt Edition. This 80 cm cooktop features a matte black glass-ceramic surface, four flex induction zones, and smart control via the Home Connect app.
Highest to lowest efficiency (A+++ to D)
Smeg Isola
iF Design Award 2026
From the iconic brand Smeg, we can look forward to a new appliance series: Smeg Isola. This new collection includes a modern induction cooktop with integrated extractor, which is one of our 2026 test winners. It impresses above all with its organic shape and rounded edges.
Ovens 2026
New ovens are sporting a fresh new look this year. Or rather, they're not shining brightly, as they feature an elegant matte black finish that absorbs light, creating a calm and harmonious look in the kitchen. Find the best Oven 2026 in matte black:
- Siemens iQ700 Oven Matt Edition - German Design Award 2026
- Siemens iQ500 Oven - iF Design Award 2026
- Bosch Matt Design Oven - German Design Award 2026
Siemens iQ700 Oven Matte Black
German Design Award
It's one of the most popular oven models in our shop: the Siemens iQ700 Oven with its smart features such as a browning sensor, artificial intelligence, and a modern full-touch display. Now the Siemens oven is also available in the elegant Matte Edition, whose surface is less prone to fingerprints.
Highest to lowest efficiency (A+++ to D)
Highest to lowest efficiency (A+++ to D)
Cooker Hood 2026
These excellent cooker hoods ensure fresh air in the kitchen in 2026:
- Miele Levantar Ambient - iF Design Award 2026
- Siemens iQ700 Matt Edition - iF Design Award 2026
Miele Levantar Ambient
iF Design Award 2026
Miele Levantar Ambient is an elegant tabletop extractor hood with adjustable LED lighting that extends from its niche for cooking. When not in use, the extractor hood disappears discreetly into the worktop.
Highest to lowest efficiency (A+++ to D)
Siemens iQ700 Wall-Mounted Extractor Hood, Matte Black
iF Design Award 2026
The Siemens iQ700 wall-mounted extractor hood in matte black is the perfect complement to a matte cooktop. This head-free hood is also equipped with a scratch-resistant, matte surface that shows fewer fingerprints.
Highest to lowest efficiency (A+++ to D)
Refrigerator 2026
A Refrigerator 2026 ensures longer-lasting freshness thanks to effective freshness technology. Practical 2-in-1 appliances—fridge-freezers that allow you to both refrigerate and freeze—were particularly successful.
- Miele KFFD 6867 fridge-freezer - iF Design Gold Award 2026
- Miele KFN 7734 fridge-freezer - Stiftung Warentest Testsieger 03/2026
Miele KFFD 6867 Fridge-Freezer
iF Design Gold Award 2026
The Miele KFFD 6867 is a freestanding fridge-freezer with PerfectFresh Active (automatic humidification – keeps fruit and vegetables fresh up to 5 times longer), NoFrost (no ice build-up in the freezer), DynaCool (even temperature distribution) and many other features.
Kitchen Gadgets 2026
Anyone looking for smart kitchen gadgets this year should check out the excellent Kitchen Gadgets 2026. Here you'll find, for example, smart cookware and practical storage containers with QR codes.
- Smeg kitchen scale - iF Design Award 2026
- Steam cooking drawer from Siemens - Plus X Award 2026
- Miele M Sense cooking pot - iF Design Award 2026
- Miele Gourmet Box - iF Design Award 2026
- Miele KMTS cookware - iF Design Award 2026
Smeg Kitchen Scale
iF Design Award 2026
Stylish and practical at the same time, this digital kitchen scale from Smeg is a great choice. The freestanding scale, available in matte colors like white or black, features a removable, dishwasher-safe stainless steel bowl and an integrated rechargeable battery that can be charged via USB-C cable. It also includes a convenient tare function and a switchable display in g/ml or lb.oz/fl.oz.
Miele M Sense Saucepan
iF Design Award 2026
With the Miele M Sense saucepan, cooking reaches a new, smart level. This smart cookware communicates via Bluetooth with the Miele induction cooktop (compatible with the Miele KM 8000 models) and automatically regulates the correct power and temperature. Integrated sensors intelligently prevent overcooking and burning.
Miele Gourmet Box
iF Design Award 2026
Storing and organizing food has never been easier! The Miele Gourmet Box is a storage box made of borosilicate glass that is not only versatile (temperature resistant from -30°C to +260°C), but also features a smart extra: a practical QR code on the lid. This allows you to tag the contents using the Miele app and, for example, record the use-by date.
Miele KMTS Cookware
iF Design Award 2026
With Miele KMTS cookware, you have the perfect pots and pans for your cooktop with integrated extractor hood. This high-quality, matte-brushed stainless steel cookware set features a side steam vent in the lid, directing steam precisely towards the hood.
The Best Brand 2026
The best brand 2026 is Berbel. At least, that's according to the jury of the Plus X Award. They named the innovative brand the best brand for cooker hoods.
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Highest to lowest efficiency (A+++ to D)
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Highest to lowest efficiency (A+++ to D)
Highest to lowest efficiency (A+++ to D)
Highest to lowest efficiency (A+++ to D)
Best Design Series 2026
Not only were individual kitchen appliances chosen as test winners in 2026, but entire design series also received a coveted design award. For example, these:
- Siemens Matt Edition - German Design Award 2026
- Bosch Matt Edition - German Design Award 2026
- Miele Pearlbeige - iF Design Award 2026
- Smeg x Porsche - Plus X Award 2026
Miele Pearl Beige
iF Design Award 2026
Anyone looking for an alternative to black kitchen appliances might find what they're looking for here. Miele Pearl Beige kitchen appliances come in a beautiful color blend of gray and beige that fits perfectly into the modern beige kitchen. The elegant color is particularly striking in a wooden kitchen, for example.
Highest to lowest efficiency (A+++ to D)
Highest to lowest efficiency (A+++ to D)
Highest to lowest efficiency (A+++ to D)
Highest to lowest efficiency (A+++ to D)
Highest to lowest efficiency (A-G)
Highest to lowest efficiency (A-G)
Highest to lowest efficiency (A+++ to D)
Siemens Matt Edition
German Design Award 2026
Not only individual Siemens kitchen appliances are test winners in 2026 – the entire Siemens Matt Edition has also received a design award, including the German Design Award 2026.
Highest to lowest efficiency (A+++ to D)
Highest to lowest efficiency (A+++ to D)
Highest to lowest efficiency (A+++ to D)
Highest to lowest efficiency (A+++ to D)