Beko vs Siemens Hobs

Beko and Siemens cover budget and premium induction hobs, and the gap between them is wide. Beko's options are the HII64400MT 60cm integrated induction hob at £219, the HIC64102 four-burner electric ceramic hob at £149 and the HIBG64120SX 610mm gas hob at £119. Siemens' induction range starts with the ED651HSB1E iQ500 60cm hob at £699, followed by the EX651HEC1E iQ700 60cm smart four-burner hob at £799, the ED851HWB1E iQ500 80cm combizone hob at £899 and the ED811BS16E iQ300 80cm four-zone hob with integrated ventilation at £1,899.

Beko's product description describes InductionPro control with nine power levels, flexible zones, an EcoSmart glass surface and a Power Boost function that raises output by up to 60 per cent. It also notes compatibility with smart home systems and gives a two-year standard warranty. Siemens' product description describes flexInduction zones that adapt to pan sizes, a touchControl interface with 17 power settings, pan recognition and a childproof lock. Its Home Connect integration allows remote control, and its warranty is two years.

Beko suits a flat or budget kitchen where a basic hob covers everyday cooking at the lowest price. Siemens suits buyers who want a smart induction hob with Home Connect, a flexible 60cm model or an 80cm combizone for larger cookware. Both brands recommend professional installation, and induction models need magnetic cookware. The gap between the Beko HII64400MT at £219 and the 60cm Siemens ED651HSB1E at £699 is £480, so the choice mainly rests on whether the smart features justify the cost. Both 60cm induction models here fit a standard 60cm cutout, so choosing between them does not require any change to the kitchen.

Bottom line: choose Beko if you want a simple hob from £119 for gas or £219 for induction, choose Siemens if you want Home Connect and an iQ700 smart hob from £799.