Deciding on whether to buy a product like CANDY CHW7X Gas Hob or perhaps AEG IKB64401FB 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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CANDY CHW7X Gas Hob vs AEG IKB64401FB Electric Induction Hob

CANDY CHW7X Gas Hob specs

CANDY CHW7X Gas Hob
 AEG IKB64401FB Electric Induction Hob specs

AEG IKB64401FB Electric Induction Hob
Type: Built-in gas hob

Fuel type: Gas

Colour: Stainless steel

LPG option: Yes, kit included

Gas installation: Please note this product requires installation by a qualified Gas Safe engineer, such as one of our Team Knowhow installers (available in the UK only).

Electrical installation: This product requires hardwiring to a 13 Amp fuse and should be installed by a qualified installer, such as one of our Team Knowhow experts.

Power supply: 13 Amp (Requires hardwiring to a fused spur)

Minimum distance required / Minimum clearance above hob: 750 mm

CONTROLS

Control type: Dials

Control location: Front

HOB

Number of burners: 5

Number of zones: 5

Hob power: – Front right: 1.75 kW
– Front left: 1 kW
– Back right: 2.5 kW
– Back left: 2.5 kW
– Centre hob: 3.5 kW

Pan supports: Enamel

Elements: Gas

Ignition system: Automatic

Safety features: Flame failure safety device

Flame Supervision Device (FSD): Yes

GENERAL

Box contents: – Candy CHW7X Gas Hob
– Fixing kit
– Seal
– User manual
– LPG conversion jets

Dimensions: 35 x 745 x 510 mm (W x D)

Recess dimensions: 480 x 560 mm (W x D)

Boxed dimensions: 110 x 580 x 560 mm (H x W x D)

Weight: 8.7 kg

Boxed weight: 10 kg

Manufacturer’s guarantee: – 1 year labour
– 10 year parts (2nd year onwards by registration)

Price: £210

Price: £319

Number of Reviews:

Number of Reviews:

Review Score: 8.2 / 10

Review Score: 8.7 / 10


When deciding on whether to buy CANDY CHW7X Gas Hob or AEG IKB64401FB 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 CANDY CHW7X Gas 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 AEG IKB64401FB 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 Candy and AEG, the average was £222.65 for Candy, £617.54 for AEG. The max for each was £1264/£1399 and minimum was £59.99/£219

Price analysis of CANDY CHW7X Gas Hob

Price analysis of AEG IKB64401FB Electric Induction Hob

  • CANDY CHW7X Gas Hob
  • 3.5 x 74.5 x 51 cm (H x W x D)
  • 5 burners
  • Enamel pan supports
  • Automatic ignition
  • Add ease, style and safety to your cooking experience with the Candy CHW7X Gas Hob. Prepare multiple dishes at varying temperatures on the 5 burners for more flexibility.When you’re in the middle of meal preparation, the dial controls make it easy to adjust the heat. And if you’re multitasking, automatic ignition makes it a breeze to light a burner.The CHW7X fits any standard kitchen cut-out and adds safety to your cooking space by turning off the gas supply if the flame goes out.Time to tidy up? The enamel pan supports are easy to clean so you don’t have to struggle getting rid of oil grease and food splatters._________________________________________________GAS INSTALLATION: This product requires installation by a qualified gas safe engineer, such as one of our Team Knowhow experts (available in the UK only). ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION: This product requires professional installation to a 13 Amp fused spur by a qualified installer, such as one of our Team Knowhow experts.
  • Product codes:
  • AEG IKB64401FB Electric Induction Hob
  • Safe and efficient cookingWith induction technology, the AEG IKB64401FB Electric Induction Hob delivers rapid, controlled heat to help you get creative with your cooking. Using magnets, it heats your pots and pans rather than the surface, making it efficient enough to boil water in under 90 seconds.Cleaning up after a meal is simple too. The scratch-resistant surface stays cool, so you can simply wipe away spills even while you’re cooking.Touch controls for instant adjustmentsSometimes life can get hectic, but with the IKB64401FB Hob you’re always in control. The touch controls help you to find the ideal temperature simply by sliding your fingertip – the heat adjusts instantly. There’s also an adjustable timer to help you keep track of your meal if you get distracted.And for a burst of heat, use the PowerBoost button to quickly bring your vegetables or rice to the boil.Control your hood directly from the hobWhen combined with compatible cooker hoods, the Hob2Hppd feature helps you to control the hood directly from the hob.__________________________________________________________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: 7332543593651

What’s better CANDY CHW7X Gas Hob or AEG IKB64401FB Electric Induction Hob?

There are obviously a number of differences between CANDY CHW7X Gas Hob and AEG IKB64401FB 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 £210 cost of CANDY CHW7X Gas Hob is closer to the expectation you had than the £319 pricep point of AEG IKB64401FB 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 CANDY CHW7X Gas Hob and AEG IKB64401FB Electric Induction Hob. We looked at the reviews over at Currys PC World for both products and found that CANDY CHW7X Gas Hob scores out of 10 from reviews. Whereas AEG IKB64401FB 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.



CANDY CHW7X Gas Hob



Rating:
8.53 out of
10