Altimo vs Siemens Hobs

Altimo and Siemens sit at opposite ends of the price scale. Altimo's BIH600T2B 4 Zone Induction Hob with Touch Control costs £159, and its BEHS1SS 4 Zone Sealed Plate Electric Hob is £99. Siemens's induction models in this comparison run from the ED651HSB1E iQ500 60cm Induction Hob at £699 to the EX651HEC1E iQ700 60cm Smart 4 Burner Hob at £799, the ED851HWB1E iQ500 80cm combiZone Induction Hob at £899 and the ED811BS16E iQ300 80cm 4 Zone Induction Hob with Integrated Ventilation System at £1,899.

Siemens's hobs use flexInduction zones that adapt to pan sizes, a touchControl interface with a lightSlider for fine power adjustment, pan recognition, a childproof lock and automatic shut-off. The iQ500 models add combiZone, which links two zones for long cookware, and some versions offer Home Connect control. The ED811BS16E integrates ventilation into the hob, which Altimo does not offer. Altimo's induction hob has four zones, touch control and High Power Boost, but lacks Siemens's zone linking and app control, while its sealed plate option heats slowly.

Altimo suits budget-first kitchens, new tenants and second kitchens where basic induction is enough. Siemens suits households that cook often, want smart cooking features or a wider 80cm surface, or plan a kitchen where the integrated ventilation on the ED811BS16E can replace a separate hood. Siemens's prices assume a fitted kitchen, so factor in electrical work and installation. Both brands need magnetic pans for induction. Altimo's induction hob at £159 costs £540 less than the ED651HSB1E at £699.

Bottom line: choose Altimo if a 60cm induction hob at £159 covers your cooking and budget matters most, and choose Siemens if you want zone linking, smart controls and an 80cm surface, such as the ED851HWB1E at £899.