If you cook often, start with the appliance you use most and compare established figures for similar usage. For 409 cycles a year, ADEME gives a benchmark of 115 kWh/year for an induction hob and 200 kWh/year for a ceramic hob. These averages won’t predict your own consumption. The size of the dishes you cook, your cookware and whether your kitchen is compatible may matter more when choosing an oven, hob or supplementary appliance.
If you use your hob almost daily, compare induction and ceramic models based on how you cook, then check whether your existing cookware and installation are compatible. ADEME’s consumption benchmarks aren’t a prediction for your home.
For family meals or several dishes at once, match the oven’s usable capacity to your needs and compare the kWh per cycle of models with similar capacities.
If you mainly reheat, defrost or cook small quantities, look at the settings on a microwave or compact appliance before deciding whether it would complement your other appliances.
Start with the way you cook most often, then check that the appliance will fit the available space and work with your existing installation. ADEME’s annual benchmarks describe typical usage, not the results you can expect from a specific appliance in your home.
| What matters | What to check | Who is it for? |
|---|---|---|
| Everyday hob use | Compare hob technologies for the same usage scenario, then check which cookware you want to keep using. | When I use my hob almost every day, I want to take electricity consumption into account without changing the way I cook. Around 33% of consumers prioritise everyday use. |
| Kitchen compatibility | Measure the housing or cut-out and check the model’s instructions against your existing installation. Have any necessary electrical work assessed. | When replacing a built-in appliance, I need to know it will fit before comparing its features. This comes first for around 27% of consumers. |
| Cooking large quantities in the oven | Compare usable capacity and kWh per cycle, in conventional and fan-assisted modes, between ovens of similar capacity. | If I prepare several dishes or large portions, I need an oven cavity that can handle them. Around 20% of consumers put this need for capacity first. |
| Smaller meals and snacks | Decide which settings you need — reheating, defrosting, grilling or convection — and check the capacity and overall size. | For small portions or leftovers, I’d rather consider an extra appliance than rely on the full-size oven every time. This is a priority for around 20% of consumers. |
The figures published by ADEME are based on reference appliances and usage frequencies. They can’t be used to calculate the energy consumption of your recipes.
Work out which appliance you use most, then compare these figures with your habits before deciding what to replace.
The European Commission says that energy labelling applies to ovens, but there’s no equivalent requirement for hobs. An oven’s energy class is therefore not a useful way to compare it with a hob.
For an oven, check the capacity and kWh per cycle on the energy label; for a hob, look at the model’s specifications and instructions.
The appliance category alone won’t tell you whether it will fit a housing, cut-out or existing electrical installation.
Check the measurements and requirements in the instructions before ordering. If electrical work is needed, have your installation assessed.
An energy comparison published by a brand for a combination microwave depends on the appliances, recipes and conditions used in its tests. It doesn’t prove that every use of an oven can be replaced.
Check that it has the settings you need, as well as the right capacity and accessories, and look at the conditions behind the advertised comparison.
Worth a look if you’re after an induction hob with zones designed for different pan sizes, depending on the model.
Consider Brandt for a radiant ceramic hob if this technology suits the way you cook.
Worth considering for a built-in oven if you need room for larger dishes.
Worth a look if you want several cooking modes in one combination microwave.
These models let you compare two types of hob for everyday cooking, as well as microwaves for supplementary uses. If a built-in oven is your priority, compare its capacity and the kWh per cycle shown on its energy label separately.
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Worth considering for reheating or defrosting, if you have enough space on your worktop.
The model name indicates a capacity of 25 L and a power rating of 1000 W. Check the instructions for its dimensions, required clearances and which setting this power rating refers to: it doesn’t tell you how much energy a cooking task will use.
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One option for replacing a hob you use regularly, as long as you confirm that it’s compatible with your kitchen and the cookware you’re keeping.
The model name indicates a semi-flush installation and a two-phase Perilex connection. Check the cut-out and electrical requirements in the instructions; ADEME’s induction benchmark isn’t a measurement of this hob’s consumption.
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Worth comparing if you cook on several zones at once and are thinking of replacing a built-in hob.
This model is listed with four zones, a Boost function and a timer. Check the cut-out dimensions and connection requirements before choosing it; these features don’t tell you how much energy it will use for your needs.
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Worth considering if you’re replacing a hob and want to stick with ceramic cooking.
The model name indicates four zones. Check the cut-out and connection requirements before buying. ADEME’s figure of 200 kWh/year for ceramic hobs, based on 409 cycles, doesn’t describe this hob’s individual consumption.
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Consider this if you’re looking for a larger-capacity supplementary appliance rather than a model mainly for quick reheating.
Its stated capacity is 39 L. Check the overall size and whether it has the settings you need for your recipes before comparing it with an oven or a more compact microwave; capacity alone doesn’t indicate its energy consumption.
No. The European Commission says energy labelling applies to ovens, but not to hobs. Compare oven capacities and kWh per cycle with other ovens; for a hob, check the model’s specifications and instructions instead.
No. ADEME’s benchmarks are based, among other things, on 409 cycles a year for hobs and 187 cycles for a 63 L electric oven. Your usage frequency and the food you cook may be different.
Measure the space and check the model’s instructions for installation, power and connection requirements. The French order of 3 August 2016 sets technical objectives for electrical installations in the relevant residential buildings, but it doesn’t by itself confirm that your individual installation is suitable. Have it assessed if work is needed.
No. According to the French Ministry of the Economy, a commercial warranty is separate and doesn’t remove consumers’ rights under the legal guarantee of conformity or the guarantee against hidden defects. Read its terms, including what’s covered and any exclusions, before taking it out.