AEG vs Bosch Hobs

AEG and Bosch are both premium kitchen brands with a German engineering background, and their hobs overlap in the mid-range. The AEG models in this comparison run from £378 for the HGB64420YM 60cm stainless steel gas hob to £679 for the IAE84411FB 750mm four-zone induction hob with auto switch off. Bosch ranges from £229 for the PBP6B2K60 Series 2 gas hob to £1,899 for the PVS811B16E 80cm hob with integrated ventilation, with its 600mm induction models at £309 and £399.

AEG centres on SensePro temperature control, which the brand says holds temperatures within 1°C, a Bridge function that joins zones for larger pans, a TFT display that shows temperature and timer settings and a Power Boost that delivers up to 3.7kW. The IAE64411FB 600mm SenseBoil induction hob offers four zones in a 590mm width. Bosch highlights PerfectFry sensor control, FlexInduction zones, DirectSelect Premium touch control with 17 power levels and a PowerBoost function that increases output by up to 50%. The PVS811B16E adds an integrated ventilation module, which removes the need for a separate extractor hood on that model.

AEG suits buyers who want a cooking surface with strong power, clear displays and a slimline gas option at a competitive price. Its 750mm slimline gas model with five burners suits larger kitchens and family cooking, while the 600mm induction hob fits standard UK worktops. Bosch suits buyers who want precise control and flexible zones. Its 600mm induction models suit everyday cooks who want a sensible size at a moderate price, and the 80cm ventilation hob suits anyone who wants to remove the extractor from the design.

Bottom line: choose AEG if you want a powerful gas or induction hob with a bridge function and a five-burner slimline option from £378 to £679; choose Bosch if you want flexible zones, precise sensor control and an integrated ventilation hob, with 600mm induction models at £309 to £399.