Product comparison · 2 hobs

Whirlpool ACM 556/NE vs Whirlpool AKR 331/IX

37specifications compared
21differ
16identical
21known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- ACM 556/NE:Black
- AKR 331/IX:Stainless steel
Hob type
- ACM 556/NE:Zone induction hob
- AKR 331/IX:Gas
Top surface type
- ACM 556/NE:Glass-ceramic
- AKR 331/IX:Stainless steel
Number of gas cooking zones
- ACM 556/NE:0 zone(s)
- AKR 331/IX:4 zone(s)
Number of electric cooking zones
- ACM 556/NE:4 zone(s)
- AKR 331/IX:0 zone(s)
Cooking zone 1 type
- ACM 556/NE:Simmer
- AKR 331/IX:Regular
Cooking zone 1 power source
- ACM 556/NE:Electric
- AKR 331/IX:Gas
Cooking zone 2 power source
- ACM 556/NE:Electric
- AKR 331/IX:Gas

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Comparison of ACM 556/NE, AKR 331/IX
58 specifications	A Whirlpool ACM 556/NE View product	B Whirlpool AKR 331/IX View product
Design12 differ
Product colourDiffers	Black	Stainless steel
Hob typeDiffers	Zone induction hob	Gas
Top surface typeDiffers	Glass-ceramic	Stainless steel
Number of gas cooking zonesDiffers	0 zone(s)	4 zone(s)
Number of electric cooking zonesDiffers	4 zone(s)	0 zone(s)
Cooking zone 1 typeDiffers	Simmer	Regular
Cooking zone 1 diameterKnown for one	145 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cooking zone 1 power sourceDiffers	Electric	Gas
Cooking zone 2 diameterKnown for one	210 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cooking zone 2 power sourceDiffers	Electric	Gas
Cooking zone 3 typeDiffers	Simmer	Regular
Cooking zone 3 diameterKnown for one	145 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cooking zone 3 power sourceDiffers	Electric	Gas
Cooking zone 4 typeDiffers	Large	Simmer
Cooking zone 4 diameterKnown for one	180 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cooking zone 4 power sourceDiffers	Electric	Gas
Number of simultaneously used cooking zonesKnown for one	4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cooking zone 1 powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1750 W
Cooking zone 2 powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3000 W
Cooking zone 3 powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1750 W
Cooking zone 4 powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1000 W
Frame typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Full trim
Frame colourKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Black
Performanceidentical
Boost functionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of power levelsKnown for one	4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ergonomics1 differ
Control typeDiffers	Touch	Rotary
Built-in displayKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
TimerKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Residual heat indicatorKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Child lockKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cleaning lockKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Easy to cleanKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power3 differ
Connected load (electric)Differs	6500 W	0 W
AC input frequencyDiffers	50 - 60 Hz	50 Hz
CurrentDiffers	28.1 A	0.6 A
On/off switchKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Connected load (gas)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7500 W
Weight & dimensions5 differ
HeightDiffers	52 mm	40 mm
WeightDiffers	12.5 kg	7.7 kg
Cord lengthDiffers	1.5 m	0.85 m
Installation compartment depthDiffers	49 cm	48 cm
Installation compartment heightDiffers	3 cm	2 cm

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