AEG vs Neff Hobs

AEG and Neff both sell premium hobs in similar price bands, with some overlap. AEG's gas models are the HGB64420YM 60cm stainless steel hob at £378 and the HGB75500SM 750mm slimline hob at £379, while its induction hobs run from the 600mm IAE64411FB SenseBoil at £439 to the IAE84411FB four-zone model with auto switch-off at £679. Neff's gas hobs start with the T26PIP4S0 N70 60cm black model at £309, followed by the T26CIP8N0 N70 stainless steel hob at £349 and the T26CB49S0 N50 black hob at £419. Its smart induction option, the T56FHS1L0 N70 four-zone model, costs £549.

Neff's product description centres on FlexInduction, which lets pans sit anywhere within the marked zones, and TwistPad Fire Control, a removable magnetic dial that doubles as a child lock. Its PowerTransfer function moves settings with a pan between zones, PowerBoost raises output by up to 50 per cent, and the hob offers 17 power levels. AEG's product description highlights SensePro temperature control, a bridge function, a TFT display and a power boost of up to 3.7kW. AEG's five-year warranty is longer than Neff's two-year cover.

AEG suits a buyer who wants a bridge zone for large pans and a longer warranty for a premium hob. Neff suits a cook who values flexible induction zones and a dial that can be removed for cleaning. Its cheapest gas model at £309 is £69 below the AEG HGB64420YM at £378, so Neff offers the lower entry price on gas. Induction models in both ranges need magnetic cookware, and buyers should check their pans with a magnet before choosing an induction hob.

Bottom line: choose AEG if you want a five-year warranty and bridge zones from £378 for gas or £439 for induction, choose Neff if you want FlexInduction and a removable TwistPad dial from £309 for gas or £549 for smart induction.