Altimo 4 Zone Touch Control Ceramic Hob vs 4 Zone Induction Hob with Touch Control — Comparison

BCH600T1B is the Altimo BCH600T1B 4 Zone Touch Control Ceramic Hob at £129, placed as a low-cost smooth-glass electric upgrade over sealed plates. BIH600T2B is the Altimo BIH600T2B 4 Zone Induction Hob with Touch Control at £159, sitting just above it as the faster, induction-based option in the same affordable 60cm-style space.

The BCH600T1B gives you four cooking zones, two different sized zones, touch control and a gloss black glass ceramic surface. It is easy to wipe clean and works with ordinary flat-bottomed pans, but the ceramic surface heats up and cools down more slowly than induction. The BIH600T2B also has four cooking zones and touch control, but its induction technology heats the pan directly. It also adds High Power Boost, which the ceramic model does not include.

The BCH600T1B suits buyers who want a modern black-glass look without changing cookware, and at £129 it keeps costs tight. It is a sensible step up from old solid plates where appearance and cleaning matter more than maximum speed. The BIH600T2B is better for regular cooks who want quicker boiling, sharper temperature response and boost performance. The £30 premium is small, though induction-compatible pans are essential.

Bottom line: choose BCH600T1B if you want an inexpensive touch-control ceramic hob that works with standard cookware / opt for BIH600T2B if you want induction speed, High Power Boost and more responsive cooking for only slightly more.