AEG 60cm Stainless Steel Gas Hob vs 5000 60cm 4 Zone Induction Hob - Black — Comparison

The AEG HGB64200SM is a 60cm stainless steel gas hob with four burners and cast-iron supports, and the AEG IKX64301CB 5000 is a 60cm black induction hob with four zones and touch controls. Both are priced at £289, so the decision is about cooking method rather than cost. Gas gives a visible flame and dial controls, while induction gives fast electric heat with touch panels and a power boost.

The gas hob is 40mm high with a 594mm width and 510mm depth, and needs a 560mm by 480mm cut-out. Buyers like the solid pan supports, the easy flame control and the large wok-style ring on one side, which keeps the other burners easy to reach. The induction hob is slimmer at 44mm high, is listed as smart and offers Hob2Hood integration, and needs a 560mm by 490mm cut-out. Reviewers say its power boost brings water to the boil quickly.

Complaints about the gas hob centre on the control knobs, which one buyer found fiddly, and on burnt food that builds up around the stainless steel rings and is hard to clean. Induction buyers mention that the overall depth did not allow for a 5mm electrical cover underneath, so measure before fitting. Several say they had to adjust to induction after gas, and that the touch panels are simple to use.

Bottom line: choose the AEG HGB64200SM gas hob if you want a visible flame and dial controls, and choose the AEG IKX64301CB induction hob if you want fast heat, touch controls and the option of pairing with a Hob2Hood extractor, provided you have a suitable electric circuit.