Indesit vs Siemens Hobs

Indesit and Siemens divide the hob market along price lines. Indesit's IB 21B77 NE built-in induction hob costs £329, its ING 72T/BK five-zone gas hob with a wok burner is £299 and its THP751PIXI 750mm five-burner gas hob is £239. Siemens starts at the ED651HSB1E iQ500 60cm induction hob at £699, followed by 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 £370 more than the Indesit IB 21B77 NE.

Indesit's technology is simple: touch controls and dual zones on the induction model, push and go, flame control and a flame failure device on the ING 72T/BK, and dial controls on the THP751PIXI. Siemens brings a much wider feature set. Its induction hobs use combiZone to link two zones, touchSlider controls and Home Connect on the iQ500 and iQ700 models, plus Frying Sensor on the EX651HEC1E. The ED851HWB1E adds Intelligent Hood Automatic, and the ED811BS16E includes an integrated ventilation system and powerBoost mode. Siemens hobs are rated A++ for efficiency.

Indesit suits budget buyers, renters and households that need a wok burner or a 75cm gas hob at a low price. Siemens suits households who want to control the hob from a smartphone, cook with large pans on a combined zone, or pair the hob with a matching hood. Siemens induction hobs need magnetic cookware and a suitable circuit, and some models need professional installation, so check the wiring before buying. Indesit's own range has basic controls and build quality that varies by price, so a cheaper Indesit model may need careful inspection before purchase.

Bottom line: choose Indesit if a wok burner, a fifth gas burner or an affordable induction hob is all you need; choose Siemens if Home Connect, combiZone and integrated ventilation are worth starting from £699.