AEG vs Hotpoint Hobs

AEG and Hotpoint offer hobs at very different price levels. AEG's gas models include the HGB64420YM 60cm stainless steel hob at £378 and the HGB75500SM 750mm slimline hob at £379, while its induction range runs from the IAE64411FB 600mm SenseBoil hob at £439 to the IAE84411FB four-zone model at £679. Hotpoint's gas options are the PPH60PFIXUK 60cm silver hob at £142, the PPH60GDFIX four-burner silver model at £170 and the FTGHG641DHBK 600mm built-in hob at £385. Its induction option, the TQ1460SNE 590mm hob, costs £239.

AEG's product description describes SensePro temperature control accurate to 1°C, a bridge function that links two zones, a TFT display and a power boost of up to 3.7kW. Hotpoint's product description highlights nine power levels that run from gentle simmering at 70°C to rapid boiling at 240°C, flexible zones that take pans from 10cm to 40cm, and a glass touch panel with child lock. Hotpoint also cites a 10-year parts warranty, against AEG's five-year cover, which makes Hotpoint the stronger choice on long-term parts cover.

AEG suits a buyer who wants a premium control system and a bridge zone for larger pans, and who is willing to pay for them. Hotpoint suits a budget-conscious household that wants a sensible gas or induction hob with a long parts warranty. Both brands recommend professional installation, and induction hobs need magnetic cookware. The cheapest AEG gas hob at £378 costs £236 more than the Hotpoint PPH60PFIXUK at £142, so the gap is large for a basic gas hob.

Bottom line: choose AEG if you want SensePro control and bridge zones from £439 for induction, choose Hotpoint if you want a long 10-year parts warranty and a budget hob from £142 for gas or £239 for induction.