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Miele KM 7740 FR vs Miele KM 7745 FL

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 7745 FL comes out ahead by a clear margin (4.5 vs 4.0). Miele KM 7745 FL is best for: Kitchens planned around a flush-mounted, frameless 36-inch cooktop with six zones that can be paired for large pans. Read the strengths below before deciding.

Miele KM 7740 FR
Ranked #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 →
Miele KM 7745 FL
Higher ratedRanked #3 in Best Built In Induction Cooktops
Miele KM 7745 FL
1 sourceall derived$3,999as of Oct 11

Good Housekeeping names this 36-inch flush-mounted Miele its Best 36-Inch induction cooktop and says it scored top marks in its Lab tests for boiling and for holding a steady simmer. It has six square burners with PowerFlex zones that combine for larger cookware. Good Housekeeping's caveats are touch controls that need a firm press and a manual that new induction cooks will need. AJ Madison lists it at $3,999.

Strengths
  • — Scored top marks in Good Housekeeping's Lab tests for boiling and for maintaining a steady simmer
  • — Six square burners, with PowerFlex zones that combine two burners for larger cookware
  • — Good Housekeeping says almost all of the surface is usable cooking space
Watch-outs
  • — Touch controls require a firm press, per Good Housekeeping
  • — Good Housekeeping says cooks new to induction will need the manual on hand to understand the features
$3,999 · Buy at ajmadison.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

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.

Miele KM 7745 FL

The Miele KM 7745 FL has six cooking zones, more than the five on the Bosch 800 Series NIT8661UC and the Miele KM 7740 FR or the four on the Impulse Cooktop. At $3,999 it costs $800 more than the framed KM 7740 FR and $900 more than the Bosch, and $3,000 less than the Impulse. It mounts flush with the counter, where the KM 7740 FR sits above it in a steel frame.

Specs side-by-side

SpecMiele KM 7740 FRMiele KM 7745 FL
Cooktop TypeInductionInduction
Size36 inch36 inch, flush mounted
Number of Elements5—
Element Sizes6, 7, 7, 9 and 11 inches (per Wirecutter)—
Largest Element Boost Power3,700 W—
Power Settings9 basic levels, up to 17—
AppMiele@Home (Wi-Fi)Miele@home (Wi-Fi)
Electrical50 Amp, 240 Volt (per Abt)50 amps (per AJ Madison)
Dimensions3.13" H x 36" W x 21.5" D (per Abt)35 7/8 in W x 21 1/4 in D x 4 1/8 in H (per AJ Madison)
FinishBlack with stainless frame—
Warranty2 years2 years
Cooking Zones—6, including 3 PowerFlex areas
Controls—Touchpad
Cutout—34 1/2 in W x 20 1/2 in D (per AJ Madison)
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