Altimo vs Hisense Hobs

Altimo and Hisense both offer budget hobs, but Hisense reaches into larger sizes and gas. Altimo's most capable option is the BIH600T2B four-zone induction hob with touch control at £159, with the BEHS1SS four-zone sealed plate hob at £99 and the BCH600T1B touch-control ceramic hob at £129 below it. Hisense offers the HI6401BSC 60cm four-burner induction hob with touch control at £199, the HI6421BSC 60cm induction hob in black at £229, the HI8421BSC 80cm four-zone induction hob at £349 and the GG773B 75cm five-burner gas hob at £265. The £40 gap between the Altimo BIH600T2B and the Hisense HI6401BSC is the most direct induction comparison.

On the Altimo side, the features stay simple. The BIH600T2B has touch controls, four cooking zones and a high power boost, while the BEHS1SS uses rotary knobs and two zone sizes. Hisense goes further on features for a similar price. The HI6401BSC includes a super zone, the HI6421BSC adds a connect zone and residual heat indicators, and the HI8421BSC offers automatic pan recognition, a rapid boil setting and a bridge zone across an 80cm surface.

Altimo suits first kitchens, rental upgrades and budget refits where a low price, simple controls and a standard four-zone layout are the priorities. Hisense suits value-focused buyers who want a larger induction surface, an 80cm hob or a five-burner gas option without premium-brand prices. Its trade-off is a shorter track record in UK kitchens and fewer premium features. Induction hobs need magnetic pans, and the Hisense range spans 60cm, 75cm and 80cm sizes, so check the cut-out before ordering.

Bottom line: choose Altimo if you want the lowest price for four-zone induction at £159 in a standard 60cm hob. Choose Hisense if you want a larger surface, such as the £349 80cm HI8421BSC induction hob, or a five-burner gas option like the £265 GG773B, and you are willing to spend more for the extra space.