Creda vs Siemens Hobs

Creda and Siemens are far apart on price. Creda's C70CTC 70cm 4 Zone Ceramic Hob costs £249, and its C60CTC 60cm model costs £195. Siemens's induction range starts with the ED651HSB1E iQ500 60cm Induction Hob at £699, followed by the EX651HEC1E iQ700 60cm Smart 4 Burner Hob at £799, the ED851HWB1E iQ500 80cm combiZone Induction Hob at £899 and the ED811BS16E iQ300 80cm model with integrated ventilation at £1,899. Creda's C60CTC is £54 cheaper than the 70cm model.

Siemens hobs use flexInduction zones that adapt to pan sizes, and a touchControl interface with a lightSlider covering 17 power settings. They also include pan recognition, a childproof lock and automatic shut-off. The combiZone models link two zones for long cookware, and the iQ700 adds a frying sensor. Creda's ceramic hobs offer nine heat levels, keep warm and auto heating, and they work with any flat-bottomed pan. Siemens's induction heats faster, but it needs magnetic cookware. The ED811BS16E is the only model here with integrated ventilation.

Creda suits households on a budget, rental flats and anyone replacing an old ceramic hob with a like-for-like model. Siemens suits households that cook daily, want smart cooking features and a wider induction surface, or plan a kitchen where the ED811BS16E's integrated ventilation can replace a separate hood. Some iQ500 models offer Home Connect control, which lets you manage the hob through an app. The ED651HSB1E at £699 is £450 more than the C70CTC, a gap that buys induction speed, combiZone and smart features.

Bottom line: choose Creda if you need a simple 70cm electric ceramic hob for £249, and choose Siemens if you want induction with combiZone and smart controls, such as the ED851HWB1E at £899.