First, in order to be completely transparent, we stopped selling Monogram in November 2011 and GE in 2013, but we will always be objective. I still like GE in many ways
Let's talk about the product. Advantium is the only speed oven powered by 240 volt light bulbs. It can cook 8 times faster than a regular oven as a result. The Advantium also has four different cooking technologies: Speed cook, true European convection, sensor microwave and warming as well as 75 preprogrammed recipes, so it is simple to use.
There are three models, a 220 volt wall oven, a 120 volt wall oven and an over-the-range vent combination. A whole chicken can be cooked in 33 minutes in the 220v, 45 minutes minutes in the 120 volt and almost 2 hours in a regular oven. Seafood cutlets are 4.5 minutes in a 220v Advantium and 30 in a regular oven. There is also less preheating, because you are basically turning on a very hot incandescent bulb.
We have been pleased with the performance of the product in live demonstrations. It is a very good niche second oven. Let's compare the GE Profile and GE Monogram version.
To see how Advantium compares with the other steam ovens from Miele, Jenn-Air and Sharp, then click here
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GE Profile PSB2201NSS $2189 |
GE Monogram ZSC2202NSS $2639 |
Units have the same capacity, same features and electrical specifications. Difference is aesthetics and $480. We have written posts like this before, most notably Whirlpool vs Maytag laundry. There is a mentality in manufacturing. Place a different label on the same product, sell it in a different channel and consumers will buy it like Buick, Chevrolet and Pontiac or in this case Monogram vs Profile.
If you like the handle, then buy the product. Just don't buy a label thinking it is any different than the less expensive version.
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