AEG HRX64360CB 60cm Ceramic Hob in Black Glass Review, Prices & Score
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🏆 Review & price summary
The AEG HRX64360CB ceramic hob is a well-equipped four-zone radiant model for standard built-in kitchens. Its dual-ring front-left zone and oval rear-right zone give it more pan flexibility than four fixed circular zones, while automatic heat-up, a 99-minute timer and Stop+Go make everyday cooking easier. Child lock, residual heat indicators and automatic switch-off add useful reassurance. The main compromises are the lack of a flexible bridge zone, no assisted cooking sensors and the requirement for hardwired installation.
✓ Key strengths
- ✓ Four radiant cooking zones with a useful 2, 200W dual-ring zone
- ✓ Large 2, 400W oval rear zone for larger cookware
- ✓ Automatic heat-up brings a zone to maximum power before reducing to the chosen setting
- ✓ 99-minute countdown timer can also work as a minute minder
- ✓ Child lock, residual heat indicators and automatic switch-off are included
Worth considering
- No flexible bridge zone, so two cooking areas cannot be joined for a long griddle or large rectangular pan
- Hardwired connection only, meaning it cannot be connected using a standard plug
- The pause function reduces zones to the lowest heat setting rather than stopping them completely
- No assisted cooking sensors, so the automatic heat-up function is the main cooking automation provided
Key Specifications
- Depth
- 52cm
- Width
- 59cm wide; marketed as 60cm class
- Height
- 3.8cm
- Hob type
- Ceramic radiant hob
- Net weight
- 7.43kg
- Control type
- Touch controls
- Cooking zones
- 4
- Left-rear zone
- 1,200W; 145mm
- Left-front zone
- 2,200W maximum; 120/210mm
- Right-rear zone
- 2,400W maximum; 170 x 265mm
- Safety features
- Child lock, residual heat indicators and automatic switch-off
- Finish and frame
- Black frameless square glass-ceramic surface
- Right-front zone
- 1,200W; 145mm
- Cooking functions
- Automatic heat-up, Stop+Go pause and minute minder
- Electrical connection
- Hardwired connection only
- Total electrical load
- 7.0kW
- Maximum countdown timer
- 99 minutes
- Manufacturer product code
- 949492758
- Published hob energy consumption
- 190.6Wh/kg
- Built-in cut-out dimensions (W x D)
- 56 x 49cm
Who Should Buy It?
- ✓ Good for households wanting a conventional four-zone ceramic hob with touch controls and automatic heat-up.
- ✓ Suitable for a standard built-in 60cm-class worktop cut-out.
- ✓ Useful for cooks who value a dual-ring zone, countdown timing and pause functionality.
- ✓ A sensible fit where child lock, residual heat indicators and automatic switch-off are priorities.
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Cooking performance
The AEG HRX64360CB ceramic hob uses radiant heating across four zones, with a total electrical load of 7.0kW. Its strongest zones are the 2,200W left-front zone and the 2,400W right-rear zone, giving it enough power for everyday boiling, frying and simmering.
Automatic heat-up raises a zone to maximum power before reducing it to the selected setting. This is useful when bringing pans up to temperature without manually reducing the heat at the right moment.
Zone layout and pan flexibility
The layout includes a 120/210mm dual-ring zone at the front left and a 170 x 265mm oval zone at the rear right, so it can accommodate both smaller pans and larger cookware more effectively than a hob with four fixed circular zones.
There is no flexible bridge zone, however, so two separate cooking areas cannot be combined into one larger continuous zone for long griddles or oversized rectangular pans.
Controls and cooking functions
Front touch controls provide nine heat settings, while the 99-minute countdown timer can switch off an individual cooking zone when the selected time ends. The timer can also operate as a minute minder when the zones are not in use.
Stop+Go reduces active zones to the lowest heat setting and restores the previous settings when cooking resumes. It is practical for short interruptions, although it lowers the heat rather than stopping the zones completely.
Installation, safety and cleaning
The 590mm-wide frameless hob requires a 560 x 490mm cut-out and a hardwired electrical connection, so installation needs to match the available worktop and electrical supply. AEG's OptiFix design is intended to simplify fitting once the connection and aperture are prepared.
Child lock, residual heat indicators and automatic switch-off provide useful everyday safeguards. The black glass-ceramic surface has a flat frameless design, but the manual recommends prompt removal of melted plastic, sugar and sugary food to help prevent surface damage.
Energy use and overall value
The published hob energy consumption is 190.6Wh/kg, with individual cooking-zone figures also provided. This gives useful reference data for comparison, although the product remains a conventional radiant ceramic model rather than an induction hob.
Overall, the AEG HRX64360CB ceramic hob offers a well-balanced specification: four zones, two expandable cooking areas, automatic heat-up, timing, pause and useful safety controls. Its limitations are the hardwired installation, lack of bridge functionality and absence of assisted cooking sensors.
Research note: this BestBuysUK assessment is based on the manufacturer's published specifications and other reputable technical sources. Specifications and retailer availability can change, so verify critical details before purchase.