Siemens iQ300 80cm 4 Zone Induction Hob with Integrated Ventilation System vs iQ500 80cm combizone Induction Hob - Black — Comparison

ED811BS16E is the Siemens ED811BS16E iQ300 80cm 4 Zone Induction Hob with Integrated Ventilation System at £1,899, while ED851HWB1E is the Siemens ED851HWB1E iQ500 80cm combiZone Induction Hob in black at £899. Both are 80cm Siemens induction hobs, but the iQ300 model includes built-in ventilation, while the iQ500 model focuses on smarter hob control without integrated extraction.

The ED811BS16E offers four induction zones, integrated ventilation system, combiZone to connect two zones, powerBoost mode and touchControl. The ED851HWB1E includes CombiZone, Home Connect, Intelligent Hood Automatic and TouchSlider controls. The ED811BS16E’s major advantage is extraction built into the hob, useful where a separate hood is unwanted. The ED851HWB1E lacks listed integrated ventilation but adds connected control, automatic hood interaction and a more advanced iQ500 tier at £1,000 less.

The ED811BS16E suits island kitchens, open-plan redesigns and installations where downdraft-style ventilation is worth the premium. It is expensive, but it solves both cooking and extraction in one appliance. The ED851HWB1E is better for buyers who already have, or plan to install, a separate hood and want an 80cm induction hob with smart features. Home Connect and TouchSlider make it feel more premium in use, while its £899 price is far easier to justify.

Bottom line: choose ED811BS16E if you need an 80cm induction hob with integrated ventilation, combiZone and powerBoost / opt for ED851HWB1E if you want a cheaper iQ500 80cm induction hob with Home Connect, Intelligent Hood Automatic and TouchSlider controls.