This comparison could not have existed two weeks ago as both products are brand new.
Miele and both are incredibly different in many ways. Miele is family owned, and Bosch Benchmark is part of the giant German Bosch company. They both also offer different value propositions in terms of price, style, features and reliability.
New Miele 30" Induction Range HR1622i - $6,999
- M Touch controls and backlit precision knobs
- EasyClean Ceran surface with 4 variable induction cooking zones
- TwinPower Convection fans
- Moisture plus
- MasterChef and MasterChef Plus automatic programs
Miele is the worlds largest family owned appliance company. They also manufacture every component rather than outsourcing. Miele is the most reliable appliance because of this rigid manufacturing discipline.
Powered electronically, the induction range offers burner power between 450-1,900W and 2,500-3,850W with a total of 4 cooktop burners. The real difference to the Miele is their MasterChef controls. You program in the food, weight and doneness and it cooks automatically. In addition to poultry, fish, veggies and meats, the Masterchef is programmed to bake 16 different types of bread automatically.
It requires 50 amps, so it may require electrical work if you're replacing an older product. This piece of Miele technology is priced at $6,999.
Bosch Benchmark™ Induction Range HIIP054U - $3,199
- Touch Control for Easier Operation of the Oven
- 11 Specialized Cooking Modes - Gourmet Cooking Made Easy
- Genuine European Convection for Even Baking Results on Multiple Racks.
- Temperature Conversion for Convection Cooking
- Meat Probe Takes Guesswork Out of Cooking
- Fast Preheat Reduces Preheat Time
- Two Oven Lights to Better Monitor Cooking Progress
- Kitchen Timer
- Extra Large Door Window for Easy Monitoring of Cooking Process
- Star-K certified. Temperature range: 100(degree) - 450(degree) F
- Large Capacity at 4.6 Cu Ft.
- Recessed 8 Pass Broil Element for Increased Capacity and Safety
Bosch Benchmark is the new, upscale division of Bosch primarily focusing on cooking.
The oven offers up to 2,400W of baking, 3,800W of broiling and 2,000W of convection in the primary cavity. The oven also has a temperature probe feature, so that you know the temperature of the meat is without opening the oven.
There is also a roller glide rack so that you can easily slide a heavy turkey in and out. The oven door has a soft close feature for a quiet, slow close. It even has a warming drawer to keep food warm for up to 3 hours without dehydrating. Apart from standard features in the range, the Benchmark series slide-in induction is equipped with touch control and a sleek silver with black design with a more attractive price than the Miele.
Which Would I Choose?
This is a tough choice. They are really two different ranges with the Miele at $6,999 and Bosch being less than half.
Miele does offer more in features with a twin convection fan for more even baking than the standard single convection. The MasterChef controls are really simple and intuitive for any type of food. If you like to bake bread, this can cook every variety with its steam assist. I like the wireless programmable temperature probe as well.
On the Bosch side, they have the warming drawer which has value for multiple dining times. It also is almost $4,000 less...and it can replace your regular range at 40 amps. Miele is 50 amps and needs special wiring.
Reliability is typically Miele's strong suit. We just compiled the most reliable appliance manufacturers based on actual service calls. Miele was again number one. However, Bosch was number 3, and they have a pedigree of American style cooking. This is Miele's first iteration of a 30 inch induction range.
It really depends, because its technology versus price...
What do you think?
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