Altimo 4 Zone Sealed Plate Electric Hob vs 4 Zone Induction Hob with Touch Control — Comparison

BEHS1SS is the Altimo BEHS1SS 4 Zone Sealed Plate Electric Hob at £99, the entry-level choice for a simple electric installation. BIH600T2B is the Altimo BIH600T2B 4 Zone Induction Hob with Touch Control at £159, sitting above it as the more modern induction alternative while still remaining firmly in the budget hob category.

Both models give you four cooking zones, but the heating technology is very different. The BEHS1SS uses sealed electric plates with rotary knob control and right-hand-side controls, plus two different sized zones for basic pan matching. The BIH600T2B uses induction, so it heats compatible pans directly rather than warming a metal plate first. It also swaps knobs for touch control and adds High Power Boost, a feature the sealed-plate model lacks.

The BEHS1SS suits rental refreshes, utility kitchens, student accommodation or anyone wanting the cheapest straightforward 4-zone hob. It is easy to understand, but slower to respond and less sleek than induction. The BIH600T2B costs £60 more, yet gives faster heat-up, a cleaner black-glass style and more precise touch operation. Its trade-off is that you need induction-compatible cookware and may prefer knobs if you want tactile controls.

Bottom line: choose BEHS1SS if you want the lowest-cost Altimo 4-zone electric hob with simple rotary controls / opt for BIH600T2B if you want faster induction cooking, touch control and High Power Boost for a modest extra spend.