Altimo vs Hotpoint Hobs

Altimo and Hotpoint cover very different ends of the hob market. Altimo's line is built around budget electric cooking, led by the BIH600T2B 4 Zone Induction Hob with Touch Control at £159, with the BCH600T1B 4 Zone Touch Control Ceramic Hob at £129, the ABCH602 sealed plate hob at £119 and the BEHS1SS 4 Zone Sealed Plate Electric Hob at £99. Hotpoint leans on gas, and its FTGHG641DHBK 600mm Built-In 4 Burner Gas Hob costs £385. The PPH60GDFIX 4 Burner Gas Hob at £170 and the PPH60PFIXUK 60cm Gas Hob at £142 offer cheaper routes into a four-burner layout, while its TQ1460SNE 590mm Induction Hob at £239 is the closest match to Altimo's induction option.

The technology gap matters most. Altimo's induction hob adds High Power Boost and touch controls, but its sealed plate models heat slowly and have basic features. Hotpoint's gas hobs give immediate, visible flame control, and the PPH60GDFIX adds cast iron pan supports and a rapid burner for fast boiling. Hotpoint also offers nine power levels, Flexi Zone cooking areas for pans from 10cm to 40cm, residual heat indicators and automatic shut-off.

Altimo suits renters, first-time buyers and anyone replacing a worn-out hob on a tight budget. Its 60cm sizes fit standard worktop cut-outs, and the induction model suits a simple electric kitchen. Hotpoint suits family kitchens with a gas supply already in place, and buyers who want a known brand with support and a choice of silver or black finishes. Gas models need a Gas Safe engineer, and induction hobs need magnetic pans, so check your cookware and connection before deciding.

Bottom line: choose Altimo if you want the lowest price for an electric hob, such as the BIH600T2B induction model at £159, and choose Hotpoint if you already have a gas connection and want a four-burner hob with clear flame control, such as the PPH60GDFIX at £170.