Blomberg vs Fisher & Paykel Hobs
Blomberg and Fisher & Paykel both offer induction hobs, but at very different price points. Blomberg's listings include the GEN73415E 60cm four-burner gas hob 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. Fisher & Paykel offers Series 5 induction hobs in black: the CI604CTB1 60cm four-zone at £582–£730 and the CI904CTB1 90cm four-zone at £721.
Fisher & Paykel's Series 5 hobs focus on design and refined controls, with a minimalist black glass surface and precise touch controls. The CI904CTB1's 90cm width offers generous spacing between zones, ideal for large pans and keen cooks, and suits wider kitchen worktops. Blomberg's induction hobs deliver the core benefits of induction, including fast heating, precise control and high efficiency, at a much lower price. The MIN74387NP's plug-and-play design runs from a standard socket, avoiding the need for a dedicated cooker circuit. Blomberg also offers a gas hob, which Fisher & Paykel does not list here.
For most kitchens, Blomberg offers induction performance at around half the price of Fisher & Paykel's 60cm model. Buyers designing a premium kitchen, particularly with Fisher & Paykel ovens or refrigeration, may prefer matching aesthetics and the brand's refined design. The 90cm CI904CTB1 suits those who want a wide cooking surface. Buyers who need plug-and-play installation or a gas hob should choose Blomberg.
Bottom line: choose Fisher & Paykel if you want premium design or a wide 90cm surface, with the CI904CTB1 at £721. Opt for Blomberg if you want induction at a sensible price, with the plug-and-play MIN74387NP at £319.99, or a gas hob like the GEN73415E at £249.99.