Elica vs Prestige Gas Stove | 9 Comparisons

Elica vs Prestige gas stove, this is one of the main questions for everyone who is looking to purchase a gas stove in India.

For a detailed review on Elica and Prestige gas stoves, you can check our post on Elica vs Prestige Gas Stove.

Undoubtedly, Elica and Prestige are both very prestigious brands, and their gas stoves sells like hotcakes in the Indian market, but the real question is which is the best in between Elica vs Prestige.

In today’s post, we will draw a comparison between these 2 popular gas stove brands in India in terms of performance, customer feedback, after sales support, availability of service centers, etc.

After this comparison, if you still have questions about any of these brands, feel free to write to us or drop a comment below.

_{Quick Glance – Elica vs Prestige Gas Stove}_{Elica – Italian, Limited models, Affordable
Prestige – Indian, Variety of models, Expensive}

Contents

1 Quick Comparison
2 Which is the Best?
3 Is Elica Gas Stove Good?
4 Is Prestige Gas Stove Good?
5 Conclusion
6 Best Gas Stoves from Elica vs Prestige Gas Stove

Quick Comparison

Elica vs Prestige	Elica	Prestige
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Origin	Italian	Indian
Brand Since	1970	1955
Service Centers in India	455	50
Most Popular Stoves	Elica Vetro Glass Top 3 Burner Stove	Prestige Royale Glass 3 Burner Stove
Ratings	8/10	8.4/10
Burners	3	3
Material	Glass Top	Glass Top
Glass Thickness	7mm	7mm
Weight	8.1 kgs	10.1 kgs
Dimensions	70 x 41 x 13 cms	84 x 49 x 17.5 cms
Ignition Type	Manual	Manual
ISI Mark	Yes	Yes
Warranty on Product	2 years	2 years
Warranty on Glass	2 years	Lifetime
USP	Italian Technology	German SCHOTT Glass
Take a Look	Check on Amazon	Check on Amazon

Which is the Best?

Now that you know the background and history of Elica and Prestige, we will compare these 2 brands on a scale of various different factors such as performance, customer feedback, ratings, etc. On the basis of these factors, we will assign each brand 1 point, which will tell us in the end which brand is better than the other.

1. Price –

Price or affordability is a very important factor when it comes to these 2 gas stove brands. Considering India has a huge middle class population, the price of the gas stove makes a lot of influence before purchasing one. In order to make this comparison fair and square, we will compare the 2 models from these brands with the same set of features.

Since a 3 stove burner is the most popular in India, we will compare 3 burner glass top gas stove from Prestige and Elica in terms of affordability. Elica’s bestselling stove in India is Elica Vetro Glass Top 3 Burner Gas Stove, whereas Prestige Marvel Glass Top 3 Burner Gas Stove is a top gas stove from Prestige.

If you check the prices of these 2 gas stoves, you will notice Elica is much affordable as compared to Prestige. Both these gas stoves have 3 burners, glass tops, manual ignition, etc. Please note, these prices also vary from time to time depending on a lot of other factors.

In a nutshell, in terms of affordability, Elica is a winner as compared to Prestige.

Scoreline: Elica 1 vs Prestige 0

2. Features –

For a lot of people, price does not make a lot of difference, because they rather look for the advanced features. When it comes to the features of Elica vs Prestige gas stoves, Prestige is a clear winner. The reason is simple, Prestige is charging more money for their gas stoves, because they have a better quality.

Prestige has a lot of models in the market, which are extremely slim. For example, you can check out Prestige Edge Glass Gas Stove Gas Table, which is the world’s slimmest cooktop with lifetime warranty on Schott glass.

Secondly, a lot of glass top gas stoves from Prestige have a Schott glass. For those who do not know, Schott AG is a German multinational glass company. In simple words, a toughened glass is 5 to 6 times more stronger than a normal glass. At the same time, a Schott glass can withstand higher thermal shocks and mechanical impacts compared to the standard toughened glass.

This means, glass top stoves with a Schott glass are much more stronger than the regular toughened glass gas stoves. The reason I can say this with surety is because we have been using Prestige Premia Schott Glass 3 Burner Gas Stove since 2015, and there is not a single dent on it.

Lastly, Prestige also has gas stoves where you can lift the burners. For example, Prestige Svachh GTSV-04 Glass top LP Gas Table, with this gas stove, you can lift the burners to make the cleaning of the glass top much easier.

Overall, when it comes to the features, Prestige has an edge over Elica.

Scoreline: Elica 1 vs Prestige 1

3. Performance –

The performance of a product is one of the most important factors that can influence the buying decision. When it comes to Elica and Prestige, both the brands have power packed gas stoves in the market. A gas stove should have a good material, sturdy burners, steady gas ignition, ergonomic knobs, easy to clean interface, and most importantly, the glass material should be robust and tough.

As far as the performance is considered for Elica vs Prestige gas stoves, Prestige does have an edge because of the superior glass it comes with. The material of the glass is the heart of glass top gas stoves. Most of the Prestige gas stoves have German Schott glass. The best part about Schott glass is that it can withstand higher thermal shocks and mechanical impacts compared to the standard toughened glass.

The Schott glass on the Prestige gas stove makes Prestige a better brand than Elica. Having said this, the price is on the higher side for Prestige stoves, because of the extra tough glass.

Scoreline: Elica 1 vs Prestige 2

4. Maintenance & Running Expenses –

It does not matter which brand your gas stove is, it is still going to need regular maintenance, and there will be operational running expenses. Maintenance expenses also depend on the warranty factor. For example, if warranty of a stove is only 1 year, you will have to pay for expenses from your own pocket after 1 year.

For Prestige vs Elica gas stove, the glass top of Prestige comes with a lifetime warranty, whereas Elica only offers a 2 year warranty on the glass top. This makes a lot of difference considering the fact, glass top is the heart of a gas stove. Given the fact Prestige gas stoves have a slight edge over Elica in terms of performance, their running expenses will also be lower as compared to Elica.

Scoreline: Elica 1 vs Prestige 3

5. Visual Looks –

Gone are the days when people used to be happy with stainless steel gas stoves. These days, we need more from the products, and that too at an affordable price. Elica is an Italian brand, and it does have a sense of elegance when it comes to their glass top gas stoves. Elica’s stoves are more slimmer, and the surface of the stove has a nice glossy finish to it.

The looks factor may also vary, depending on which stove you are looking at. Some of the Prestige gas stoves are known to be the slimmest in the world, hence this factor is very subjective. The reason we prefer Elica over Prestige in terms of visual looks is because of its gas hob like looks.

Scoreline: Elica 2 vs Prestige 3

6. After Sales Service –

According to us, after sales service or customer support once you have bought the product is as important as the product itself. In terms of the service, Prestige is better than Elica, simply due to the fact that Prestige has more service centers than Elica throughout India. If you are living in a rural area, it is very important for you to have access to the service centers, which is one area, where Prestige is better.

Prestige has more than 450 service centers throughout India, where Elica has only 40-50 centers in the entire country. You can also register an online complaint for Prestige gas stoves, and you will find an escalation email address on their website, which is a good sign, if you want to get your complaints addressed quickly and effectively.

Scoreline: Elica 2 vs Prestige 4

7. Warranty –

If you are comparing Elica Vetro Glass Top 3 Burner Gas Stove vs Prestige Royale Plus Schott Glass 3 Burner Gas Stove, Prestige offers a better warranty on their gas stoves. While you will get a 2 year warranty on both the gas stoves, however, Prestige offers a lifetime warranty on their German Schott glass, which is truly incredible.

Scoreline: Elica 2 vs Prestige 5

8. Installation –

Installation is either done by the brand, or sometimes you need to do it yourself. When it comes to Elica, they have a policy where you will get a call from the brand within 48 hours of the delivery for installation. They will charge anywhere from 300 to 400 rupees for the installation process. On the other hand, Prestige does not do installation, since you can do it yourself, and save that money. All you have to do is connect the gas pipe to the nozzle at the back of the gas, and check there is no leakage. If there is still any doubt, you can call your local gas helpline for this.

Scoreline: Elica 2 vs Prestige 6

9. Variety of Choices –

As a consumer, it is always good if you have a lot of variety to choose from, as that gives you more options in terms of taste and preferences. First of all, you should know that Elica does not have a lot of variety, if you are looking for a stainless steel stove. They only have steel gas stoves with 3 or 4 burners, not 2 burners. On the other hand, there is a huge variety of Prestige gas stoves in India. Whether it is stainless steel or glass top gas stoves, you will see plenty of choices from Prestige.

Scoreline: Elica 2 vs Prestige 7

Is Elica Gas Stove Good?

Elica Vetro Glass Top 3 Burner Gas Stove (703 CT VETRO BLK)

Elica is a well known Italian company established in 1970 that designs and manufactures kitchen hoods, induction hobs, gas stoves and boilers. The company has presence all over the world, and as of today, the company has 7 plants worldwide in Italy, Poland, Mexico, India and China.

In 2010, Elica SPA formed a joint venture Elica PB India Private Limited in India with a manufacturing unit in Pune, Maharashtra. The state-of-the-art manufacturing plant includes modern machinery and equipment imported from Italy.

As a matter of fact, Elica is one of the very few companies in India that sells a 4 burner glass hob stove. You can also check out our post on the difference between Hob vs Gas Stove.

As far as Elica’s gas stoves are considered in India, they are of top-notch quality with a knack for attention to detail. If you are looking for a high-quality gas stove in an affordable price range, then Elica is the best option available.

The majority of the Elica’s gas stoves have a glass top material, which is made from toughened glass. When it comes to the warranty on Elica’s gas stoves, it varies from 2 to 7 years, depending on the gas stove.

In order to avail warranty benefits on Elica gas stoves, the customer must register product warranty on www.myelica.in. You should know that all installations from Elica are done at an extra cost, their customer service number is 1800 233 0007.

Although the brand has a limited number of service centers in India as compared to Prestige, but that is probably because Elica only started its operations in India since 2010.

Some of the most popular Elica gas stoves in India are Elica Vetro Glass Top 3 Burner Gas Stove, Elica Slimmest 3 Burner Gas Stove with Square Grid and Brass Burner and Elica Vetro Glass Top 4 Burner Gas Stove with Double Drip Tray.

Is Prestige Gas Stove Good?

Prestige Edge Gas Table PEBS 04

The word Prestige comes from “Prestigious” which also means reputed or respected. In India, this is exactly what the brand Prestige is all about, trust, respect and brilliance.

The brand TTK Prestige was formed in the year 1955 in Chennai under the name TT Private Limited. The company started its operations with manufacturing of pressure cookers in 1959 with technical collaboration from Prestige Group of the United Kingdom.

There is no doubt about the fact that the Prestige brand has evolved into the most loved and popular kitchen products brand across India. Their products are affordable, they have a premium quality and most importantly, they are extremely durable.

In addition to the gas stoves, Prestige also deals in pressure cookers, mixer grinders, induction cooktops, chimneys, cookware, etc. In fact, Prestige is one of the very few Indian brands that manufactures the slimmest gas stoves.

As far as the gas stoves are concerned, there are a infinite number of gas stoves you will find from Prestige in the market. Not just glass top gas stove, Prestige also manufactures stainless steel gas stoves.

One of the best things about Prestige is the availability of their service centres throughout India. There are more than 450 Prestige service centres in almost every part of India. This is important from a consumer perspective, as you get a better service with more repair centres.

Another thing which makes Prestige a better brand is their glass top gas stoves. The majority of the glass top gas stoves from Prestige comes with a German Schott Glass. To put this in simple words, the Schott Glass can withstand higher thermal shocks and mechanical impacts compared to the standard toughened glass.

Some of the best Prestige gas stoves in India are Prestige Marvel Glass Top 4 Burner Gas Stove, Prestige Royale Plus Schott Glass 3 Burner Gas Stove and Prestige Premia Schott Glass 3 Burner Gas Stove.

Conclusion

We have compared both the Elica vs Prestige gas stove on a range of 9 different factors. From those 9 factors, Prestige has an edge over Elica in 7 factors.

This does not mean Elica is not a good brand, however when compared to Prestige, Elica does lack on a few factors, which makes Prestige more preferable. The choice is all yours, if you are looking for an affordable gas stove, you can choose Elica, but if your main concern is quality over the price, you should go for Prestige.