Belling vs Blomberg Hobs

Belling and Blomberg both offer gas and induction hobs, but Belling is cheaper on induction. Belling's listings include the GHU603RISTA 60cm stainless steel gas hob at £219 and the IHT6013BLK 60cm induction hob with touch controls in black at £229–£259. Blomberg offers the GEN73415E 60cm four-burner gas hob in stainless steel at £249.99, the MIN74387NP 60cm plug-and-play induction hob at £319.99 and the MIN54483N 60cm induction hob in black at £349.99.

Belling's IHT6013BLK brings induction cooking to a lower price point, with touch controls and a sleek black glass surface. Induction heats pans directly, offering fast boiling, precise simmering and high efficiency, with a surface that stays relatively cool. Belling's GHU603RISTA gas hob is £30 cheaper than Blomberg's GEN73415E. Blomberg's key advantage is the MIN74387NP's plug-and-play design, which runs from a standard 13A socket rather than requiring a dedicated cooker circuit, potentially saving the cost of an electrician when upgrading from gas or ceramic.

On price alone, Belling wins in both gas and induction. Buyers with an existing cooker circuit will find the Belling IHT6013BLK at £229 an affordable route to induction. Buyers without a suitable circuit should consider Blomberg's MIN74387NP, as the installation savings can outweigh the higher purchase price. Gas cooks will find both brands' 60cm hobs similar, with Belling slightly cheaper.

Bottom line: choose Belling if you want the lowest price on induction or gas, with the IHT6013BLK induction hob at around £229 as the standout. Opt for Blomberg if you need plug-and-play induction without rewiring, with the MIN74387NP at £319.99, or prefer its GEN73415E gas hob.