Hoover vs Siemens Hobs

Hoover and Siemens sit at opposite ends of the hob market. Hoover's HHG6BRMX built-in gas hob costs £169, and its H-Hob 300 HHW6LK3X 60cm stainless steel model is in the same budget band. Siemens hobs come in 60cm and 80cm widths, starting at the ED651HSB1E iQ500 60cm induction hob at £699, with the EX651HEC1E iQ700 smart 60cm hob at £799, the ED851HWB1E iQ500 80cm combiZone model at £899 and the ED811BS16E 80cm induction hob with integrated ventilation at £1,899. The Siemens ED651HSB1E costs £530 more than the Hoover HHG6BRMX.

Hoover's hobs are gas-only and rely on side or built-in dial controls, with no connectivity. Siemens induction hobs use flexInduction zones that adapt to pot size, touchControl and sliders with 17 power settings, and Home Connect on the iQ500 and iQ700 models. The combiZone feature joins two zones for a long pan or griddle, and the ED811BS16E adds integrated ventilation. Siemens is rated A++ for energy efficiency and offers a range of smart features that Hoover does not match.

Hoover suits gas cooks on a tight budget, landlords and anyone replacing a worn hob like for like. Siemens suits households who want an induction hob that connects to a smartphone, a wide surface for big pans or a premium finish that matches other built-in appliances. Siemens induction hobs need magnetic pans and a suitable circuit, and some models need professional installation, so check your wiring before buying. The price of a Siemens hob usually pays off through lower running costs and a longer working life.

Bottom line: choose Hoover if you need a basic gas hob at the lowest cost; choose Siemens if Home Connect, flexInduction and combiZone features justify starting from £699.