AEG NIK85M00AZ 6000 MultiBridge SaphirMatt® Induction Hob 80cm Review, Prices & Score
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🏆 Review & price summary
The AEG NIK85M00AZ induction hob is a strong choice for busy kitchens that need five active cooking zones and the flexibility to link zones for long cookware. Every zone has substantial standard output and PowerBoost, while individual timers, Pause, Heat Memory and automatic switch-off make multi-pan cooking easier to manage.
✓ Key strengths
- ✓ Useful capacity for multi-pan cooking
- ✓ 2300W output with PowerBoost up to 3200W
- ✓ DoubleBridge links zones on both sides for long or oversized cookware
- ✓ A matt, fingerprint-resistant surface with enhanced scratch resistance
- ✓ Hob2Hood® can automatically control a compatible cooker hood
- ✓ Strong control features
Worth considering
- The 800mm width and 750mm by 490mm cut-out require more worktop space than a standard 600mm hob
- A straightforward plug-in installation
- There are no assisted cooking sensors, limiting automatic guidance compared with sensor-equipped induction hobs
Key Specifications
- Colour
- Matt black
- Surface
- SaphirMatt® ceramic glass
- Hob type
- Induction
- Net weight
- 13.23kg
- Heat Memory
- 120 seconds
- Hood control
- Hob2Hood®
- Cooking zones
- 5
- Overall width
- 80cm
- Zone diameter
- 210mm
- Safety features
- Automatic switch-off and child lock
- Timer functions
- Individual zone timers, minute minder and Pause
- Zone flexibility
- DoubleBridge / flexible bridge zones
- Electrical connection
- Hardwired connection only
- Zone power / PowerBoost
- 2300W / 3200W
- Total electrical loading
- 7200W
- Manufacturer product code
- 949598184
- Energy consumption for hob
- 183.5Wh/kg
- Overall dimensions (W x D)
- 800 x 520mm
- Built-in dimensions (H x W x D)
- 44 x 750 x 490mm
Who Should Buy It?
- ✓ Cooks large family meals and wants five induction zones on an 80cm surface.
- ✓ Uses long or oversized cookware that can benefit from DoubleBridge zone linking.
- ✓ Wants automatic control of a compatible cooker hood through Hob2Hood.
- ✓ Values a matt, fingerprint-resistant surface with enhanced scratch resistance.
- ✓ Has provision for a hardwired installation and an 800mm-wide worktop cut-out.
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Flexible five-zone cooking
The AEG NIK85M00AZ induction hob provides five cooking zones, with each zone rated at 2300W and offering PowerBoost up to 3200W. That gives it strong capacity for boiling, frying and cooking several dishes at once.
DoubleBridge can link two zones on either side, allowing longer cookware to sit across a combined cooking area while sharing temperature and timer settings. This is useful for griddles, fish pans and large roasting dishes.
Fast, controlled performance
PowerBoost is designed for rapid heat-up, while individual zone timers help manage several pans independently. Pause lets you interrupt cooking without losing the current settings, and Heat Memory retains the settings for up to 120 seconds after a short interruption.
The hob also includes automatic switch-off, a child lock, a minute minder and EcoTimer functionality, giving it a comprehensive set of everyday cooking and safety controls.
Matt finish and connected extraction
SaphirMatt gives the AEG NIK85M00AZ induction hob a matt black, fingerprint-resistant finish. AEG specifies the surface as up to 10 times more scratch-resistant than its standard ceramic glass in its stated abrasion comparison.
Hob2Hood can automatically adjust a compatible cooker hood's fan speed according to cooking activity. This adds convenience, although it only benefits kitchens with a compatible hood.
Installation and practical trade-offs
At 800mm wide, with a required built-in cut-out of 750mm by 490mm, this is a larger installation than a conventional 600mm hob. It is also hardwired rather than supplied for plug-in connection, so the electrical installation needs to be planned before fitting.
All five zones are specified as 210mm circular zones. The DoubleBridge function improves flexibility for larger cookware, but the layout does not provide the mixed zone diameters found on some rival hobs.
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.