Should You Buy a Whirlpool Hob?
Whirlpool is well known for its washing machines, dishwashers, microwaves and washer dryers. The company behind Whirlpool also manufacturers Indesit, Bauknecht, Hotpoint-Ariston and Hotpoint Hobs.
If you are wondering how Whirlpool hobs compare to other brands, our guide below collates all the key info in a single place. We've compared over 4,800 hobs by objectively and impartially analysing over 4,100 user and expert reviews and 8 awards from hundreds of different review sites.
Whirlpool are recognised for their wide selection of premium and popular hobs. Their hobs start at $167 for the AKM 332 which has 4zone(s) burner / cooking zone, is a sealed plate hob and a built-in hob and go up to $1,038 for the SMP 778 which has 8zone(s) burner / cooking zone, is an induction hob and an integrated hob. The average price of a new Whirlpool hob is $499.
Is Whirlpool the Best Hob Brand?
So are Whirlpool hobs any good? We give every hob a Kagoo Score by analysing its specs, reviews and prices and comparing this to its competitors. By aggregating this data across all hobs we are able to impartially rank all the hob brands.
Our detailed analysis taking into account all of the above factors found that Whirlpool is the 4th best hob brand out there.
| #1 |
Germany
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95% |
95%
671 reviews
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| #2 |
Germany
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93% |
93%
350 reviews
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| #3 |
Germany
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88% |
88%
487 reviews
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| #4 |
United States
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85% |
85%
49 reviews
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| #5 |
Italy
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83% |
83%
88 reviews
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| #6 |
Russell Hobbs
United Kingdom
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83% |
83%
256 reviews
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| #7 |
Cookology
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82% |
82%
136 reviews
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| #8 |
South Korea
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78% |
78%
176 reviews
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| #9 |
United Kingdom
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76% |
76%
31 reviews
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| #10 |
Germany
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75% |
75%
0 reviews
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| #11 |
Germany
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75% |
75%
14 reviews
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| #12 |
Brentwood
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74% |
74%
1 review
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| #13 |
Slovenia
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71% |
71%
6 reviews
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| #14 |
United States
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71% |
71%
264 reviews
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| #15 |
Italy
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71% |
71%
115 reviews
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| #16 |
Constructa
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66% |
66%
0 reviews
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| #17 | 65% |
65%
1 review
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| #18 |
Turkey
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65% |
65%
313 reviews
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| #19 |
United Kingdom
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65% |
65%
223 reviews
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| #20 |
Blomberg
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65% |
65%
1 review
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| #21 |
Italy
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65% |
65%
40 reviews
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| #22 |
United States
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65% |
65%
56 reviews
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| #23 |
Cuisinart
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63% |
63%
0 reviews
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| #24 |
SIA
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62% |
62%
7 reviews
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| #25 |
Sweden
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62% |
62%
2 reviews
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| #26 |
Zanker
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59% |
59%
0 reviews
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| #27 |
Klarstein
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58% |
58%
0 reviews
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| #28 |
Simfer
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56% |
56%
0 reviews
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| #29 |
Tefal
France
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55% |
55%
0 reviews
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| #30 |
Orbegozo
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54% |
54%
0 reviews
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| #31 |
JATA
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53% |
53%
0 reviews
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| #32 |
Cooke & Lewis
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53% |
53%
0 reviews
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| #33 |
Bauknecht
Germany
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52% |
52%
0 reviews
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Let's look at how Whirlpool hobs compare to the other hob brands across each of the key facets that make up the Kagoo Score.
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At an average purchase price of $499, Whirlpool hobs tend to be more expensive than most other hob brands. Whirlpool also have better reviews than the typical hob brand, with the average rating of a Whirlpool hob being 77%.
Whirlpool have a number of great features including Gas On Glass, 6th Sense Technology and Flexi-Space which sets them apart from the competition.
There's a smaller selection of Whirlpool hobs available compared to other hob brands, with only 11 Whirlpool hobs currently on the market in the US.
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| $0 | $50 | $100 | $150 | $200 | $250 | $300 | $350 | $400 | $450 | $2,049 | ||||||||||
What Do the Whirlpool Hob Reviews Say?
We've added up all the reviews for every Whirlpool hob to work out the average distribution of reviews for Whirlpool and then compared this to the other hob brands.
Expert Reviews
| 5 stars | 1 | |
| 4 stars | 1 | |
| 3 stars | 0 | |
| 2 stars | 0 | |
| 1 star | 0 |
User Reviews
| 5 stars | 31 | |
| 4 stars | 7 | |
| 3 stars | 5 | |
| 2 stars | 0 | |
| 1 star | 4 |
Over 100% of expert reviews and 81% of user reviews for Whirlpool hobs are 4 stars or higher. This compares to 100% and 91% respectively across all Hob brands.
Looking at just the expert reviews, in the table below we compare the average review score given to Whirlpool hobs by some of the most popular technology review sites against their reviews for other hob brands. The best review score from each review source is highlighted in green.
| Average Review Score | Neff | Bosch | Whirlpool | AEG | Blomberg |
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100%
2 reviews
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100%
2 reviews
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100%
1 review
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100%
1 review
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73%
2 reviews
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86%
1 review
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85%
2 reviews
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| Average |
86%
4 reviews
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93%
3 reviews
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85%
2 reviews
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100%
1 review
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100%
1 review
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How Many Industry Awards Have Whirlpool Hobs Received?
After checking thousands of expert review websites we couldn't find any industry awards for Whirlpool hobs. The table below shows the number of awards given to the most popular hob brands. The largest number of awards provided by each review source is highlighted in green.
| Number of Awards | Neff | Bosch | Whirlpool | AEG | Blomberg |
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2
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2
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1
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1
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2
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2
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1
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1
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How Reliable Are Whirlpool Hobs?
We checked over 4,100 reviews to find comments about the reliability of Whirlpool hobs. 100% of reviews that mention reliability were positive. Therefore the vast majority of Whirlpool hob owners and reviewers thought the product was reliable.
So, most people think that Whirlpool hobs are good quality. Now let's take a look at some of the reviews for Whirlpool hobs that mention reliability:
RELIABLE
Features to Look Out For On Whirlpool Hobs
There's a number of great features to look out for on the latest range of Whirlpool hobs that set them apart from the competition. These include Gas On Glass, 6th Sense Technology and Flexi-Space.
Whirlpool Gas On Glass
Whirlpool hobs that feature Gas On Glass include the Whirlpool GOW6423NB ($458) and the Whirlpool POW75D2NB ($760).
Whirlpool 6th Sense Technology
Whirlpool hobs that feature 6th Sense Technology include the Whirlpool ACM868BAIXL ($537).
Whirlpool Flexi-Space
Whirlpool hobs that feature Flexi-Space include the Whirlpool ACM868BAIXL ($537).
Whirlpool SmartSense Cooking
Whirlpool hobs that feature SmartSense Cooking include the Whirlpool SMP 778 ($1,043).
What is the Best Mid-Range Whirlpool Hob?
Whirlpool ACM868BAIXL
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$536.59
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4
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COOKING ZONES |
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2,400W
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A+
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A great mid range choice, priced at $536.59 is the Whirlpool ACM868BAIXL, which has a Kagoo Score of 77.
A positively reviewed and fully featured induction 4 burner / cooking zone hob, with a fair price.
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86
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1 Review |
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81
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Fully-Featured |
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77
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Very Good |
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77
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Very Good |
Customers report that Whirlpool ACM868BAIXL has good expert reviews with an average expert rating of 80%.
The cheapest price that we could find for the ACM868BAIXL in the US is $536.59 but in total we found only 1 price for it.
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What is the Best Budget Choice Whirlpool Hob?
Whirlpool ACM822NE
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$415.56
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4
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COOKING ZONES |
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6,500W
POWER
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A+
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At only $415.56 and with a Kagoo Score of 85 the Whirlpool ACM822NE makes a great budget choice.
A fully featured and classic induction 4 burner / cooking zone hob, with a reasonable price. Multiple reviews mentioned that it heats quickly, it's really easy to use and well designed.
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96
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9 Reviews |
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86
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Fully-Featured |
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86
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Very Good |
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85
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Excellent |
Purchasers report that Whirlpool ACM822NE has exceptional user reviews with 100% of buyers recommending this hob to others.
The cheapest price that we could find for the ACM822NE in the US is $415.56 but in total we found only 1 price for it.
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Compare All Whirlpool Hobs
Find the best Whirlpool hob for you by checking our complete list of over 171 hobs
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Should You Buy a Whirlpool Hob? |
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Is Whirlpool the Best Hob Brand? |
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What Do the Whirlpool Hob Reviews Say? |
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How Many Industry Awards Have Whirlpool Hobs Received? |
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How Reliable Are Whirlpool Hobs? |
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Features to Look Out For On Whirlpool Hobs |
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Whirlpool Gas On Glass |
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Whirlpool 6th Sense Technology |
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Whirlpool Flexi-Space |
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Whirlpool SmartSense Cooking |
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What is the Best Mid-Range Whirlpool Hob? |
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What is the Best Budget Choice Whirlpool Hob? |