Bosch 80cm Built-in Electric Hob vs Series 4 PGM7B5K90 750mm Built-in Hob - Stainless Steel — Comparison

The Bosch PKH811BB1D is an 80 cm built-in ceramic electric hob with touch controls, a RoasterZone, a child lock and a restart function, listed at £449. The Bosch Series 4 PGM7B5K90 is a 75 cm built-in gas hob with five burners including a wok burner, dial controls and a flame failure device, listed at £349. The difference in fuel, width and control style, plus a £100 price gap, are the main reasons to pick one over the other.

For daily cooking, the ceramic hob's RoasterZone takes a rectangular roasting dish as well as large round pans, and one buyer says pans have room to move without bumping. The gas model gives direct flame control, and its wok burner suits stir-fry. Gas needs a gas connection, so it is not a like-for-like swap for an electric hob. One buyer says the ceramic hob fitted an older NEFF hob's space without changing the original fittings.

The 80 cm ceramic hob has buyers who praise its quick heat-up, easy cleaning, sleek design and room for larger pans. Complaints are that one buyer found the touch controls hard to use and another said a faulty unit took too long to replace. The Series 4 gas hob has four reviews, all positive, mentioning easy automatic ignition, a sleek look, good size and easy cleaning.

Bottom line: choose the Bosch PKH811BB1D if you want an 80 cm ceramic hob with a RoasterZone and touch controls, choose the Bosch Series 4 PGM7B5K90 if you prefer gas with a wok burner and dial controls at a lower price.