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Bosch 800 Series NIT8661UC vs Miele KM 7740 FR

Which is the better buy? Side-by-side on rating, price, strengths, and watch-outs — with the published ratings we averaged to get there.

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The short answer

Miele KM 7740 FR is the only one of the two with a published score (4.0); Bosch 800 Series NIT8661UC has none, so this is not a close call so much as an unmeasured one. Miele KM 7740 FR is best for: Buyers who put design and Miele's reliability record ahead of the easiest controls, and want a framed 36-inch, five-element cooktop. Read the strengths below before deciding.

Bosch 800 Series NIT8661UC
Ranked #5 in Best Built In Induction Cooktops
Bosch 800 Series NIT8661UC
Unrated6 sources$3,099as of Oct 11

Wirecutter tested the 36-inch Bosch 800 Series NIT8661UC in its test kitchen and names it one of its three induction cooktop picks, under the label "Ample power and features". Its 13-inch central element is the largest among Wirecutter's recommendations and draws 3,600 W on boost. Wirecutter's reservation is that it allows less temperature control than some other models. Bosch's US store lists it at $3,099.00.

Strengths
  • — 13-inch central element, the largest among Wirecutter's recommendations, drawing 3,600 W on boost
  • — 17 power settings and 11 preset temperature settings, per Wirecutter
  • — Wi-Fi connection to the Home Connect app for remote monitoring and software updates, per Wirecutter
Watch-outs
  • — Wirecutter says it does not allow as much temperature control as some other models
  • — No app-based precise temperature setting or guided recipe cooking, per Wirecutter
  • — Standard warranty is one year
$3,099 · Buy at bosch-home.comFull review →
Miele KM 7740 FR
Higher ratedRanked #4 in Best Built In Induction Cooktops
Miele KM 7740 FR
1 sourceall derived$3,199as of Oct 11

Wirecutter tested the 36-inch Miele KM 7740 FR in its test kitchen and names it one of its three induction cooktop picks, under the label "Higher-end design, proven reliability". It finds the features and functionality solid but not always intuitive, and says the cooktop stands out more for its sleek design. Abt lists it at $3,199.

Strengths
  • — 11-inch large element draws 3,700 W on boost, per Wirecutter
  • — Adjustable keep-warm setting that Wirecutter calls super-useful
  • — Auto-heat mode speed-heats a pan to a chosen setting, per Wirecutter
Watch-outs
  • — Wirecutter found the extra power settings beyond the nine basic levels confusing to reach
  • — Programming the timer or changing settings is somewhat tricky even after reading the manual, per Wirecutter
  • — No way to set a precise temperature or cook along with a recipe automatically, per Wirecutter
$3,199 · Buy at abt.comFull review →

Derived means the reviewer published no score, so one was inferred from their written verdict. Everything else is a number the publisher printed. How we rank.

How they stack up

Bosch 800 Series NIT8661UC

Wirecutter picked both the Bosch 800 Series NIT8661UC and the Miele KM 7740 FR; the Bosch has the larger main element (13 inches against the Miele's 11) while the Miele draws 3,700 W on boost against the Bosch's 3,600 W and carries a two-year warranty against Bosch's one. At $3,099.00 the Bosch is priced below the Miele KM 7740 FR ($3,199), the Miele KM 7745 FL ($3,999) and the Impulse Cooktop ($6,999). The Impulse lets a cook set a target temperature to the degree, which Wirecutter says the Bosch cannot do through its app.

Miele KM 7740 FR

At $3,199 the Miele KM 7740 FR costs $100 more than the Bosch 800 Series NIT8661UC and $800 less than Miele's own flush-mounted KM 7745 FL. Wirecutter picked both the KM 7740 FR and the Bosch: the Miele's 11-inch main element is smaller than the Bosch's 13-inch one, and its warranty is two years against Bosch's one. Wirecutter says Miele 7000-series cooktops cannot set a precise temperature, which the Impulse Cooktop can do to the degree.

Specs side-by-side

SpecBosch 800 Series NIT8661UCMiele KM 7740 FR
Cooktop TypeInductionInduction
Size36 inch36 inch
Number of Elements55
Element Sizes6, 7, 7, 9 and 13 inches (per Wirecutter)6, 7, 7, 9 and 11 inches (per Wirecutter)
Largest Element Boost Power3,600 W3,700 W
Power Settings17, plus 11 preset temperature settings9 basic levels, up to 17
AppHome Connect (Wi-Fi)Miele@Home (Wi-Fi)
Dimensions5/16 + 3 3/4 x 37 x 21 1/4 in (HxWxD, per Bosch)3.13" H x 36" W x 21.5" D (per Abt)
Cutout3 3/4 x 34 7/8 x 20 in (HxWxD, per Bosch)—
Warranty1 year2 years
Electrical—50 Amp, 240 Volt (per Abt)
Finish—Black with stainless frame
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