Altimo vs Beko Hobs

Altimo and Beko both aim at budget kitchens, but they split on fuel and cooking surface. Altimo's range runs from the BEHS1SS four-zone sealed plate hob at £99 and the ABCH602 sealed plate ceramic hob at £119, through the BCH600T1B touch-control ceramic hob at £129, to the BIH600T2B four-zone induction hob with touch control at £159. Beko offers the HIBG64120SX 610mm stainless steel gas hob at £119, the HIBE64101X 610mm solid plate hob at £149, the HIC64102 four-burner ceramic hob in black at £149 and the HII64400MT 60cm integrated induction hob at £219.

Altimo's technology covers the essentials. The BIH600T2B adds a high power boost to its induction zones, the BEHS1SS uses rotary knobs and two differently sized zones, and the BCH600T1B pairs touch controls with an easy-clean ceramic surface. Beko's range leans towards conventional formats. The HIBG64120SX has four burners with enamel pan supports and rotary dials, the HIBE64101X shows when the surface is still hot, and the HII64400MT adds a booster function, front touch controls and a child lock. The HIC64102 is frameless with easy installation clips.

Altimo suits first kitchens, rental upgrades and budget refits where a low price, simple controls and a standard four-zone layout matter most. Beko suits straightforward replacement projects where the budget is tight and the buyer wants conventional gas, solid plate, ceramic or integrated induction cooking. Induction hobs need magnetic pans, so check your cookware before choosing the BIH600T2B or the HII64400MT.

Bottom line: choose Altimo if you want the cheapest route to induction, with the £159 BIH600T2B offering a four-zone touch-control hob for less than the Beko induction model. Choose Beko if you want a gas, solid plate or ceramic hob, or an integrated induction hob with a booster and child lock, and you are prepared to pay £219 for the induction option.