Altimo vs Creda Hobs

Altimo and Creda both sell affordable hobs, but Altimo leans towards induction and sealed plates while Creda sticks to ceramic. Altimo's range starts with the BEHS1SS four-zone sealed plate hob at £99 and the ABCH602 sealed plate ceramic hob at £119, continues with the BCH600T1B touch-control ceramic hob at £129 and reaches the BIH600T2B four-zone induction hob with touch control at £159. Creda has two ceramic models: the C60CTC 60cm four-zone ceramic hob at £195 and the C70CTC 70cm four-zone ceramic hob at £249. The £66 gap between the Altimo BCH600T1B and the Creda C60CTC is the most direct comparison, since both are touch-control ceramic hobs with four zones.

Altimo keeps the basics well covered. The BIH600T2B adds a high power boost to its induction zones, the BEHS1SS uses rotary knobs with two differently sized zones, and the BCH600T1B pairs touch controls with an easy-clean ceramic surface. Creda's C60CTC has front touch controls, keep-warm and a child lock, while the C70CTC offers nine adjustable heat levels, keep-warm and an auto heating function.

For first kitchens, rental properties and budget refits, a low price and simple controls matter most, so Altimo suits these buyers, particularly particularly for buyers who want to move to induction for under £160. Creda suits buyers who want a simple ceramic hob that works with existing flat-bottomed pans, and the 70cm C70CTC suits anyone who wants more room between pans. Induction hobs need magnetic pans, so check your cookware before choosing the BIH600T2B. Ceramic hobs cook more slowly than induction and stay hot after use, so keep children away from them.

Bottom line: choose Altimo if you want the cheapest route to four-zone cooking, with the £159 BIH600T2B offering induction and the £129 BCH600T1B offering touch-control ceramic. Choose Creda if you want a ceramic hob with keep-warm and child lock, or the 70cm C70CTC at £249 for extra room between pans.