Siemens iQ500 80cm combizone Induction Hob - Black vs iQ700 60cm Smart 4 Burner Hob - Black — Comparison

ED851HWB1E is the Siemens ED851HWB1E iQ500 80cm combizone Induction Hob in black at £899, sitting as a wider mid-range induction option with connected features. EX651HEC1E is the Siemens EX651HEC1E iQ700 60cm Smart 4 Burner Hob in black at £799, from the higher iQ700 line but in a more compact 60cm format and with a stronger focus on sensor cooking.

The ED851HWB1E’s biggest advantage is size and layout. Its 80cm width gives more pan spacing than the EX651HEC1E, and CombiZone lets you combine cooking areas for griddles or roasting trays. It also includes Home Connect, Intelligent Hood Automatic and TouchSlider controls, making it well suited to a connected Siemens kitchen. The EX651HEC1E keeps to four induction zones and front touch controls, but adds a frying sensor, which the ED851HWB1E specification here does not list.

The ED851HWB1E suits cooks who use several large pans at once, want an 80cm glass hob and value smart interaction with a compatible hood. At £899, it is only £100 more than the EX651HEC1E, so the extra width and CombiZone are compelling if your worktop allows it. The EX651HEC1E suits smaller kitchens, standard replacements and buyers who prefer iQ700 status plus frying assistance over a wider cooking surface.

Bottom line: choose ED851HWB1E if you want an 80cm connected induction hob with CombiZone and Intelligent Hood Automatic / opt for EX651HEC1E if you want a 60cm iQ700 smart hob with frying sensor convenience.