AEG vs Altimo Hobs

AEG and Altimo cover the hob market from two ends. AEG spans fuel types, from the IAE84411FB 750mm four-zone induction hob with auto switch off at £679 and the IAE64411FB 600mm SenseBoil induction hob at £439 to the HGB75500SM 750mm slimline five-burner gas hob at £379. Altimo focuses on budget essentials: the BIH600T2B four-zone induction hob with touch control at £159, the BCH600T1B touch-control ceramic hob at £129, the ABCH602 sealed plate ceramic hob at £119 and the BEHS1SS four-zone sealed plate hob at £99. The £520 gap between the AEG IAE84411FB and the Altimo BIH600T2B is the clearest price comparison.

Induction models from AEG bring SenseBoil and Direktouch controls, while the 750mm IAE84411FB adds touch controls and a bridge function that joins zones for larger cookware. The gas models use cast-iron pan supports and rotary dials. Altimo's hobs are simpler. The BIH600T2B adds a high power boost to its induction zones, the BEHS1SS uses rotary knobs with two differently sized zones, and the ceramic models are easy to wipe clean.

Cooks who want induction and gas from one brand, especially those who value responsive controls or a wider gas surface, will find AEG the stronger fit. Altimo suits first kitchens, rental properties and budget refits where a low price, simple controls and a standard four-zone layout are the priorities. Induction hobs need magnetic pans, so check your cookware before choosing the BIH600T2B or either AEG induction model. Measure the worktop cut-out carefully, since the 750mm AEG models need a wider opening than a standard 60cm Altimo.

Bottom line: choose AEG if you want a choice of induction or gas, bridge zones and a premium finish, with the £439 SenseBoil induction hob as the entry point to AEG induction. Choose Altimo if you want the cheapest route to four-zone cooking, with the £159 BIH600T2B offering induction for a low price.