Bosch vs Siemens Hobs

With wide hob ranges on both sides, Bosch and Siemens meet at £1899 at the top end. Bosch's options run from the Bosch PBP6B2K60 Series 2 gas hob at £229 to the Bosch PVS811B16E, an 80cm induction hob with integrated ventilation at £1899. Siemens begins with the 60cm Siemens ED651HSB1E iQ500 induction hob at £699, then the Siemens EX651HEC1E iQ700 at £799 and the 80cm Siemens ED851HWB1E at £899, reaching the Siemens ED811BS16E ventilated hob at £1899.

Siemens emphasises flexInduction zones, a touchControl panel with a lightSlider, and 17 power settings, while Bosch uses FlexInduction, DirectSelect controls and the PerfectFry Sensor. Both offer pan recognition, child locks and automatic shut-off. Siemens adds Home Connect on several models, including the ED851HWB1E, and the EX651HEC1E includes a frying sensor and front touch controls. The ED851HWB1E also offers Intelligent Hood Automatic. Bosch's PVS811B16E uses a Touch Select panel and CombiZone, and its PowerBoost raises output for heavy pans. Both brands offer a two-year manufacturer warranty.

Bosch suits buyers who want the widest budget spread, from a £229 gas hob to premium ventilated induction, and who like a single brand for a mixed kitchen. Siemens suits households that want connected cooking, since Home Connect and the iQ700 frying sensor appeal to cooks who want app control and assisted heat. Its 60cm and 80cm induction ranges fit kitchens of different sizes, and higher-powered induction models often need a dedicated 32A circuit, so check the supply before buying.

Bottom line: choose Bosch if budget matters most, with the PWP611BB5B at £309 or the PIE631BB5E at £399 giving induction cooking for less. Choose Siemens if you want Home Connect and the EX651HEC1E at £799 with a frying sensor, or the ED651HSB1E at £699 for connected induction below the price of the 80cm ventilated models.