AEG vs Smeg Hobs

AEG and Smeg both make hobs for buyers who care about design, and their prices overlap. AEG's gas options are the HGB64420YM 60cm stainless steel hob at £378 and the HGB75500SM 750mm slimline hob at £379, while its induction range runs from £439 for the 600mm IAE64411FB to £679 for the IAE84411FB. Smeg's gas option is the PX364L Classic 60cm stainless steel hob at £349. Its induction models are the SI2641DUK four-zone hob with touch controls at £389, the SI2741DUK 75cm hob at £479 and the SI2741D 75cm hob at £579.

The Smeg product description highlights premium stainless steel and tempered glass, automatic shut-off, child lock and residual heat indicators. It gives a power range from 0.5kW to 7.4kW, zones that adapt from 14cm to 30cm, and remote control through the SmegConnect app. AEG's product description points to SensePro control accurate to 1°C, a bridge function for larger pans, a TFT display and a power boost of up to 3.7kW. AEG's five-year warranty is the clearest difference in the cover on offer. The Classic gas hob from Smeg is £29 below the AEG 60cm gas hob.

AEG suits a buyer who wants bridge zones and a five-year warranty on a 600mm induction hob. Smeg suits a kitchen where a wider 75cm induction hob or a stainless steel gas hob matches the other appliances. Smeg says most of its induction hobs need a 32-amp circuit, so check the electrical supply before buying. Induction models from both brands need magnetic cookware, and the Smeg models suit cooks who want the SmegConnect app.

Bottom line: choose AEG if you want SensePro control and bridge zones from £439 for induction, choose Smeg if you want a 75cm induction hob from £479 or a classic gas hob at £349.