Deciding on whether to buy a product like SMEG SE364ETD Electric Ceramic Hob or perhaps BOSCH Serie 4 PUE611BF1B Electric Induction Hob? You’re in the right place as we’ll take you through all of the specs, features and look at the quality, pricing and reviews of both to help you make the decision on which one to go for.

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SMEG SE364ETD Electric Ceramic Hob vs BOSCH Serie 4 PUE611BF1B Electric Induction Hob

SMEG SE364ETD Electric Ceramic Hob specs

SMEG SE364ETD Electric Ceramic Hob
BOSCH Serie 4 PUE611BF1B Electric Induction Hob specs

BOSCH Serie 4 PUE611BF1B Electric Induction Hob
Type: Built-in electric ceramic hob

Type: Built-in electric induction hob

Fuel type: Electric

Fuel type: Electric

Colour: Black

Colour: Black

CONTROLS

CONTROLS

Control type: Touch

Display type: LED

Control location: Front

Control type: Touch

Functions: Boost

Control location: Front

HOB

Functions: Boost

HOB

Number of zones: 4

Hob power: – Front right: 1.2 kW
– Front left: 1.8 kW
– Back right: 2.2 kW
– Back left: 1.2 kW

Number of zones: 4

Power levels: 9

Hob power: – Front right: 2.2 kW
– Front left: 1.8 kW
– Back right: 1.8 kW
– Back left: 1.4 kW

Elements: Ceramic

Power levels: 17

Safety features: – Residual heat indicators
– Child lock
– Automatic safety cut off

Elements: Induction

Other features: – Keep warm
– Quick start

Safety features: – Hot hob indicators
– Control panel lock
– Automatic switch-off

GENERAL

Other features: – Boost setting for all zones
– Automatic pan recognition

GENERAL

Electrical installation: This product requires hardwiring to a 32 Amp fuse and should be installed by a qualified installer, such as one of our Team Knowhow experts.

Power supply: 32 Amp (Requires hardwiring to a dedicated cooker circuit)

Electrical installation: This product includes a plug and can be connected to a 13 Amp socket.

Electrical power rating: 6.4 kW

Power supply: 13 Amp plug fitted

Minimum distance required / Minimum clearance above hob: 650 mm

Electrical power rating: 3 kW

Box contents: – Smeg SE364ETD Electric Ceramic Hob
– Instruction manual

Minimum distance required / Minimum clearance above hob: 750 mm

Dimensions: 50 x 600 x 510 mm (H x W x D)

Box contents: Bosch Serie 4 PUE611BF1B Electric Induction Hob

Recess dimensions: 40 x 565 x 490 mm (H x W x D)

Dimensions: 51 x 592 x 522 mm (H x W x D)

Boxed dimensions: 130 x 665 x 575 mm (H x W x D)

Recess dimensions: 51 x 560 x 490 – 500 mm (H x W x D)

Weight: 9.5 kg

Boxed dimensions: 126 x 603 x 753 mm (H x W x D)

Boxed weight: 10.5 kg

Weight: 12.25 kg

Manufacturer’s guarantee: 2 years

Boxed weight: 10.92 kg

Manufacturer’s guarantee: 2 years

Price: £385

Price: £309

Number of Reviews:

Number of Reviews:

Review Score: 9.9 / 10

Review Score: 8.9 / 10


When deciding on whether to buy SMEG SE364ETD Electric Ceramic Hob or BOSCH Serie 4 PUE611BF1B Electric Induction Hob, a very important consideration is the price. So we’re going to spend a bit of time looking at the price of both.

To start with, we looked at the price of the 307 products in the same category as SMEG SE364ETD Electric Ceramic Hob, which is the Hobs category. Of these 307 products the average price was £366.87, the most expensive was £1564 and the cheapest was just £77. We then looked at the price of the 307 in the same as the BOSCH Serie 4 PUE611BF1B Electric Induction Hob, which of course the average was £366.87, top price was £1564 and cheapest £77.

We then looked specifically at the average price of products from Smeg and Bosch, the average was £768.00 for Smeg, £515.66 for Bosch. The max for each was £4249/£1715 and minimum was £62/£54.99

Price analysis of SMEG SE364ETD Electric Ceramic Hob

Price analysis of BOSCH Serie 4 PUE611BF1B Electric Induction Hob

  • SMEG SE364ETD Electric Ceramic Hob
  • 5 x 60 x 51 cm (H x W x D)
  • 4 zones
  • Flexible cooking zones
  • Touch controls
  • Boost function
  • Top features: – Ceramic hob with four high-light quick response zones – Cook large meals thanks to dual and extendable zones – Tailor the temperature to each dish with responsive touch controls – Safety features for added peace of mind – Multiple cooking functions for complete versatilityCeramic hobThanks to four quick response zones on this Smeg SE364ETD Electric Ceramic Hob, you can boil, simmer, fry and poach simultaneously.Cook large mealsDual and extendable zones let you combine multiple zones, offering extra space across the hob surface. Easily accommodate larger pots or pans and cook big meals for friends and family.Tailor the temperature to each dishResponsive touch controls make it easy to increase or decrease the temperature of each individual zone, so you can cook every ingredient the way it’s meant to be prepared.Safety featuresResidual heat indicators glow when the hob is still too hot to touch and the automatic safety cut-out prevents the hob from overheating. Ideal for family homes, these features help keep your kitchen safe.Multiple cooking functionsEnjoy complete versatility from your hob. The handy quick start function allows the zones to heat up quickly for last-minute cooking, while the keep warm function lets you keep your dinner warm while you wait for your guests arrive.There’s an audible alarm that lets you know when cooking time has finished, so you don’t need to worry about overcooking your meals.________________________________________________ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION: This product requires professional installation to a dedicated cooker circuit (identified by a big red cooker switch) by a qualified installer, such as one of our Team Knowhow experts.
  • Product codes: 8017709233730
  • BOSCH Serie 4 PUE611BF1B Electric Induction Hob
  • 5.1 x 59.2 x 52.2 cm (H x W x D)
  • 4 zones
  • Touch controls
  • Boost function
  • Top features: – Induction technology for fast, efficient heating- Cook faster with the PowerBoost function – TouchSelect for specific heat control Induction technologyFaster than gas or ceramic hobs, the Bosch Serie 4 PUE611BF1B Electric Induction Hob has a modern design that will look great in any kitchen. It features four zones, which provide powerful and responsive heating. Electromagnets under the hob surface use automatic pan recognition to heat the base of the pan rather than the whole zone, which means less energy is wasted and heat control is almost instantaneous. And since only the pan is heated, spillages won’t get burned onto the surface, making it much easier to keep clean.Induction hobAble to cook quickly and efficiently, the Serie 4 PUE611BF1B Hob also has a PowerBoost function to speed thing up even quicker – you can boil a pan of water almost three times faster than a conventional ceramic hob.TouchSelect heat controlUsing the TouchSelect controls, you can easily regulate the power level of your desired cooking zone. Located at the front of the hob, it’s easy to select everything you need.Using the timer with switch off function, you can set the hob to turn off an assigned cooking zone after a set amount of time.___________________________________________________ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION: This product can be plugged into a standard 13 Amp socket.
  • Product codes: 4242002870526

What’s better SMEG SE364ETD Electric Ceramic Hob or BOSCH Serie 4 PUE611BF1B Electric Induction Hob?

There are obviously a number of differences between SMEG SE364ETD Electric Ceramic Hob and BOSCH Serie 4 PUE611BF1B Electric Induction Hob, but there are several things that you can use when comparing the two. The first of these, which we’ve already covered, is price. Make sure you spend a bit of time deciding how much you are willing and able to spend on your product to really get a good idea if the £385 cost of SMEG SE364ETD Electric Ceramic Hob is closer to the expectation you had than the £309 pricep point of BOSCH Serie 4 PUE611BF1B Electric Induction Hob.

Once you’ve nailed down everything there is to know on the price of both, the next step is to really study the reviews. Taking the time to read reviews of both will really help you to decide which is a better product between SMEG SE364ETD Electric Ceramic Hob and BOSCH Serie 4 PUE611BF1B Electric Induction Hob. We looked at the reviews over at Currys PC World for both products and found that SMEG SE364ETD Electric Ceramic Hob scores out of 10 from reviews. Whereas BOSCH Serie 4 PUE611BF1B Electric Induction Hob scores out of 10 from reviews.

It’s also really worthwhile spending the time to look at the key differences between the two products. For that you can use our comparison table about which looks at the main features of both products to give you a clear idea of where one product perhaps benefits over another. When comparing the two it’s a really good idea to have an idea in your mind of the key features that you need from your Hobs as this will help you to narrow down the products that do or don’t meet your criteria.



SMEG SE364ETD Electric Ceramic Hob



Rating:
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