Beko vs Hotpoint Hobs

Beko and Hotpoint compete closely on price, with Beko slightly cheaper on most models. Beko's gas options are the HIBG64120SX 610mm stainless steel hob at £119 and the HIBE64101X 610mm solid plate hob at £149, while its HIC64102 four-burner electric ceramic hob costs £149 and the HII64400MT 60cm integrated induction hob costs £219. Hotpoint's gas hobs are the PPH60PFIXUK 60cm silver model at £142, the PPH60GDFIX four-burner silver model at £170 and the FTGHG641DHBK 600mm built-in hob at £385. Its induction option, the TQ1460SNE 590mm hob, is £239.

Beko's induction range uses InductionPro control with nine power levels, a glass surface rated to 300°C and flexible zones that take pans from 10cm to 40cm. Its Power Boost function raises output by up to 60 per cent. Hotpoint's product description also describes nine power levels, running from simmering at 70°C to rapid boiling at 240°C, with Flexi Zone cooking areas for pans from 10cm to 40cm and a glass touch panel with child lock. Beko's standard warranty is two years, which can be extended to five if registered within 90 days. Hotpoint's product description quotes a 10-year parts warranty.

Beko suits flats, rentals and budget kitchens where a basic gas or induction hob covers everyday cooking at the lowest cost. Hotpoint suits households that want a sensible hob and value a long parts warranty above a small saving. Both brands recommend professional installation, and induction models need magnetic cookware. The gap is £23 on gas, between the Beko HIBG64120SX at £119 and the Hotpoint PPH60PFIXUK at £142, and £20 on induction, between the Beko HII64400MT at £219 and the Hotpoint TQ1460SNE at £239.

Bottom line: choose Beko if you want the lowest price, gas from £119 or induction from £219, choose Hotpoint if a 10-year parts warranty matters more than saving £20 to £23.