AEG IKX84401CB 5000 Induction Hob 80cm Review, Prices & Score
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🏆 Review & price summary
The AEG IKX84401CB induction hob is a well-equipped four-zone model for everyday cooking, with 2.3kW zones that rise to 3.2kW on PowerBoost. Direct 1-14 controls, Hob2Hood, pause, timers, child safety and automatic switch-off make it practical for busy kitchens. Its main compromises are the absence of bridge zones, the uniform 210mm cooking areas and the need for hardwired installation.
✓ Key strengths
- ✓ 2.3kW standard power and 3.2kW PowerBoost
- ✓ Direct 1-14 touch control makes heat selection quick and precise
- ✓ Hob2Hood can automate a compatible cooker hood's fan speed
- ✓ Individual countdown timing, pause, child safety and automatic switch-off are included
- ✓ Three-stage residual-heat indication improves visibility after cooking
Worth considering
- All four cooking zones are the same 210mm diameter, so there is no dedicated larger zone for oversized pans
- There are no flexible bridge zones, limiting the hob's suitability for griddles, roasting pans and other long cookware
- The 7.35kW total connected load means power management is required when several zones are used heavily at the same time
- Installation is hardwired only, so it needs suitable electrical provision rather than a simple plug-in connection
Key Specifications
- Hob type
- Induction
- Net weight
- 11.62kg
- Cooking zones
- 4
- Heat settings
- 1-14
- Pause function
- Yes
- Finish and frame
- Black, frameless square
- Electrical rating
- 220-240V / 400V 2N, 50-60Hz
- Hood connectivity
- Hob2Hood
- PowerBoost output
- 3.2kW per zone
- Nominal zone power
- 2.3kW per zone
- Child safety device
- Yes
- Automatic switch-off
- Yes
- Cooking-zone diameter
- 210mm each
- Countdown timer range
- 00-99 minutes
- Electrical connection
- Hardwired connection only
- Residual-heat indication
- 3-stage OptiHeat
- Manufacturer product code
- IKX84401CB
- Total electricity loading
- 7.35kW
- Overall dimensions (W x D)
- 770 x 510mm
- PowerBoost maximum duration
- Up to 10 minutes
- Built-in dimensions (H x W x D)
- 44 x 750 x 490mm
- Declared hob energy consumption
- 176.3Wh/kg
Who Should Buy It?
- ✓ You want a wide four-zone induction hob with PowerBoost available on every zone.
- ✓ You prefer direct touch heat selection across 14 settings rather than repeatedly pressing plus or minus controls.
- ✓ You have, or plan to install, a compatible cooker hood that can use Hob2Hood automation.
- ✓ You need a built-in hob measuring 770mm wide and can arrange a hardwired electrical connection.
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Cooking performance and layout
The AEG IKX84401CB induction hob provides four equal 210mm cooking zones, each rated at 2.3kW with a 3.2kW PowerBoost setting. Boost can run for up to 10 minutes per zone, giving useful extra speed for boiling water or heating pans.
The all-equal zone layout is straightforward for everyday pans, but it is less flexible than a hob with a larger cooking area or linked bridge zones. A 770mm overall width gives useful workspace while retaining a conventional four-zone arrangement.
Controls and everyday features
The control bar offers heat settings from 1 to 14, so temperature changes can be made directly rather than by stepping through settings. The hob also includes a countdown timer for individual zones, a separate minute minder and a pause function that lowers active zones to setting 1.
Safety and monitoring features are well covered. The AEG IKX84401CB hob has a lock, a child safety device, automatic switch-off and a three-stage OptiHeat residual-heat display. Hob2Hood can also adjust a compatible cooker hood as heat levels change.
Installation and electrical requirements
This is a built-in, frameless black hob with overall dimensions of 770 by 510mm and a stated cut-out of 750 by 490mm, with a 44mm installation height. It requires a hardwired connection rather than a standard plug, so the electrical provision should be checked before installation.
The total connected load is 7.35kW. Although each zone has a 3.2kW boost rating, the hob uses power management when several zones are drawing power at the same time.
Efficiency and ownership considerations
The induction system has a declared hob energy consumption of 176.3Wh/kg under the relevant ecodesign measurement. Its EcoTimer function can switch a zone off before the countdown ends, using residual heat to complete cooking.
The AEG IKX84401CB hob is best suited to households that value rapid heat changes, direct controls and useful safety functions more than pan-size flexibility. Its conventional four-zone design is easy to understand, but buyers wanting griddle-sized cookware support should look for a bridge or flexible-zone model instead.
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.