Bosch hobs - reliable, stylish, the best

Electric spirals, "iron pancakes", Soviet gas stoves are a thing of the past. They are replaced by more convenient and functional hobs - beautiful, working wonders with the right approach. But difficulties arise, because there are many manufacturers, there are even more options, it is impossible to choose in any way. For those who prefer the Bosch corporation in this segment of household appliances, we conduct an online review - read, study, choose.

Where to start

There are many firms on the home appliance market, but there will be a little more than a dozen worthy brands. In the first lines of ratings of cooking devices, you will definitely see the Bosch label. This corporation is preferred by both buyers and sellers - the goods do not linger on the shelves.

Bosch - today, tomorrow, always

Bosch cookers are excellent build quality, reliable, safe material, durable components. Plates of any type (more on this below) of the company are developed for the most comfortable use, the most convenient maintenance. That is why products under this brand are the leader in the household appliances market in Europe.

For more than 150 years, the German company Bosch has been helping housewives to wash, clean up order, prepare delicious food and aromatic coffee, take care of body and hair. Yes, BOSCH products are created to improve your life. The company was founded in 1967, bears the name of the founder (Robert Bosch). Headquartered in Munich, 43 factories worldwide.

Please note - the corporation produces products not only with this logo. The Siemens brand also belongs to it, as well as six specialized, five regional brands. A very large corporation responsible for quality, reliability, with the possibility of continuous technical improvement.

Bosch hobs for every taste

In this segment of household appliances, the corporation relies on functionality. The latest technologies, thoughtful comfort make the corporation's products a favorite among peers. So, FryingSensor Plus (sensor technology) itself will track the degree of roasting of meat, HighSpeed ​​will help to quickly boil water or create a crispy crust. Different slabs, different possibilities, different types:

• induction;
• gas;
• electrical touch;
• Domino is a combined version of two or three types at once.

Selection algorithm

Electricity is saved by induction, gas ones cannot be installed above the 10th floor, the dimensions of the kitchen allow only "dominoes" ... Stop! We begin in order to compose a portrait of the hob that is right for you.

Gas or electricity

• if a gas pipeline is laid or you traditionally use gas cylinders, it is logical to buy a gas stove. This power source is cheaper than electricity. Cook faster on gas;
• the electrical unit is connected from a three-phase network. These surfaces look stylish, environmentally cleaner than gas sources, but take a long time to heat up;
• the combined power supply is a great option for all occasions.

Dependent or not

We evaluate the kitchen space, determine the permissible dimensions. Here we make a decision - a separate stove or built-in. If you need an oven, then select the dependent model:

• a dependent hob is a stove with an oven (separate or immediately combined). She needs a certain comfortable place in the kitchen. In such a plate, the switches are combined with the oven;
• an independent surface is installed anywhere, has options for dimensions. It can also be installed on an oven, but they will work independently.

Control type

If there are children in the house, we choose models with touch control, or with rotary knobs that are not built on the side.

Materials

Cooking units are enameled, stainless steel, tempered glass. Grids and burners are cast iron, ceramic. In addition to the fact that the material is a guarantee of long-term operation, it is also the appearance, color of the unit, ease of maintenance.

• glass ceramics - beautiful, durable. The heaters of the electrical panels are hidden under the glass. Very easy to care for. Cons: the fall of a heavy object can withstand, and a small sharp knife can split; wipe the hot plate with a cold rag - cracks will appear;
• enamel - it is inexpensive, different colors, but breaks off over time; difficult to wash off fat;
• stainless steel - the most reliable coating, easy to clean. The silvery color is harmonious in the kitchen space. Loses its luster over time;
• tempered glass - inexpensive, easy to clean, but easily scratched or broken.

Hotplates

Gas:

• the distance between them should be sufficient for large pots;
• the amount depends on the frequency of cooking (from 2 to 5 pcs.);
• it is advisable to have burners of different diameters on the stove for small dishes and large pots; there are modern ones - with two or three rows of fire (quick cooking).

Electrical:

• cast iron - durable, not expensive, for any dishes. Minus - heats up for a long time;
• heaters under glass ceramics - induction, halogen, Hi-Light, rapid. They heat up quickly, heat the surface evenly. Induction does not heat the device, but the bottom of the dishes in which the food is prepared, the heating rate is the same as for gas.

Important little things

1. Switches: touch, rotary, recessed - different price, safety.
2. Gas control - stops the gas supply if there is no flame.
3. Heating zones are not only hotplates, but also the surface of modern appliances. Here the quantity, size and even shape vary.
4. Grilles: individual for each zone, continuous for the entire slab, two segments (the best option); the material is better cast iron (it is more difficult to wash, but durable).
5. The presence of a side along the edge will not allow the escaped liquid to flow out of the stove.

Bosch offers

When the main parameters are selected, the functionality of the hobs can be considered. It is logical to choose devices that are verified by consumers, that is, they are bought more often. They all appear in various ratings.

At the HAUSDORF service center

The home appliances boutique, which contains the best products for the home and kitchen, named the Bosch PKE611D17E cooker among all brands and models of hobs the best-selling in 2018.

Bosch PKE611D17E

16,090 - 20,000 rubles.

To date, the company has released four designer series of hobs (2, 4, 6, 8). This not the most recent model belongs to the Serie 4, but it is still in high demand. Independent cooker with four burners, electric.Touch control panel - TouchSelect. If for some reason the device turns off, the reStart function restores the previously set settings.

The cost is not quite budget, but the stove will repay the costs a hundredfold with its capabilities and quality of work. For example, the Hi-Light ultra-fast heating function gives the maximum heating of the element in a few seconds, cooking (if necessary) is accelerated at times.

Specifications:

• black glass ceramics;
• dimensions - 4.5 x 59.2 x 52.2 cm;
• power regulation - 17-step;
• electronic control, frontal, digital display;
• touch switches TouchSelect;
• three indicators: switching on, residual heat, temperature level;
• weight - 7 kg;
• 3 degrees of security;
• warranty - 1 year.

An explanation of the heating zones is required separately. They are different in diameter and heating power:

• rear left - 18 cm, 2 kW;
• rear right - 14.5 cm, 1.2 kW;
• front left - 14.5 cm, 1.2 kW;
• front right - 18 cm, 2 kW.

This arrangement of heating zones allows 2 large pots to be placed on powerful pots at the same time.

The unit has a single general switch, an automatic safety shutdown, a control lock against childish pranks - a good level of safety and an additional guarantee of durability. Here's what the owners say about the advantages and disadvantages of this device.

• quality, price, functionality;
• no timers and incomprehensible functions, only child lock. With this quality - an excellent price;
• made in Germany, real Bosch - thanks to the sellers for persuading them to buy;
• easy to operate, heats up and cools quickly, is not inferior to a gas stove in terms of heating rate, does not pollute the air;
• performs all functions flawlessly, different capacities are an excellent solution.

• the set does not include a cord with a plug;
• not very fast sensor response.

Rating of built-in gas panels

Built-in hobs are independent and dependent. The rating was compiled based on the results of 9 months of 2018. Among other global brands of middle-class household appliances (in the gas category), Bosch panels are among the leaders:

• 2-burner - 2nd place;
• 3-burner - 1 place;
• classic (4 burners) stainless steel - 2nd place;
• 4-burner gas-on-glass format - 3rd place.

Introducing these popular models.

Bosch PCD345FEU

11 055 - 16 802 rub.

The model of the Domino collection is a miniature 2-burner gas hob, simple but very reliable. Made of stainless steel, cast iron grill. The width of the surface is 30 cm, which makes it comfortable in small kitchens and in the country. But the miniature size does not affect the functionality: two heating zones (increased and economical), auto-electric ignition, leakage protection.

The plate is installed on the oven, it can be built into the worktop (a special connecting strip is sold additionally). Connection is possible directly to a gas cylinder.

• dimensions and the possibility of inserting into the countertop;
• easy to install (you can do it yourself) and use;
• high-quality assembly (Spain) and quite affordable price;
• gas control is triggered after 30 seconds, the gas is shut off in the absence of fire or low fire;

• cable without power plug;
• switches are located close to the cooking zone (they heat up, splash);
• ignition does not work when there is no electricity.

Bosch PCC6A5B90

17 040 - 22 990 rubles.

Gas 3-burner independent hob, dimensions - 58.2 x 52.0 cm. A feature of the hob is the different power of the heating zones, one of which has a double crown. Economical - 1 kW, the second - 3 kW, the third Wok - 4 kW and two circuits of fire. This is controlled by three rotary switches. There is a FlameSelect function - flame control.

Grids add comfort - the dishes are stable, cast iron is reliable. Thermoelectric anti-carbon protection, electric ignition - comfortable, convenient, safe.

• excellent technical characteristics;
• You can put it anywhere (with a balloon connection);
• high-quality Spanish assembly;
• optimal size, different heating options.

• short cord (1 m).

Bosch PCP6A5M90R

RUB 21 635 - RUB 24 990

One of the best independent 4-burner stoves, ranked third solely for price. But, knowing its capabilities, not a single owner said that it was expensive - it was worth it.

The standard discreet design from the brand, stainless steel at the base, Spanish assembly, convenience and functionality - that's what the PCP6A5M90R gas panel is.

It is easily switched on by auto-ignition, equipped with two standard zones, one economical, one with increased power. The switches are ergonomic and have 9 flame adjustment options. Double degree of protection: stop gas and a single gas cut-off button. The kit includes nozzles: without a centralized gas pipeline, we connect to the cylinder.

Specifications:

• dimensions - 58.2 x 52.0 cm;
• rotary switches;
• cast iron grates;
• color - silver.

• the express zone is very effective, it is convenient to cook in a small dish on the economical one;
• switch with protection against accidental pressing.

• not fixed.

Bosch PPP6A2M90R

RUB 33,900 - RUB 39,284

The gas on glass hob has 4 burners located above a tempered glass surface. It is very stylish and modern. It is easy to care for such a surface, but you need to have special detergents for glass.

Specifications:

• dimensions - 59 x 52 cm;
• rotary switches;
• gas control;
• electric ignition.

• stylish design;
• easy to care for;
• clever inclusion - excellent protection from children;
• separate lattices are much more convenient than one large one;
• an impressive distance between the heating zones, any dishes fit.

• installed above the table top, does not have a side, everything that escaped flows down to the floor.

Electric induction hobs

The new generation electric stoves - induction ones - are becoming more and more popular. They began to forget about ordinary electric ones, slow and inconvenient. But fans of gas stoves are already looking at the modern stylish surface of the induction cooker. The difference from its predecessors is in the principle of heat supply: as a result of the action of the eddy induction current, not the surface of the stove heats up, but the bottom of the pan.

These stoves economically consume electricity, because they do not spend it on heating structural parts (1.5 times less than conventional electrical ones). They are very safe - there is no flame, an object less than 12 cm in diameter will not heat up on the panel. The hob surface does not heat up even during cooking. Water on an induction hob will boil 3 times faster than on gas. On a surface that does not heat up, escaped milk or ingredients that have fallen out during stirring will never burn.

From TOP-12 electrical panels

The list of the best devices was compiled based on expert ratings and customer reviews. There are no rating places here, all 12 devices are recognized as the best on the Russian market. The differences between the models are in the type of burners, their number, type of control and safety. At the end of 2018, there are three Bosch cookers on the list.

Bosch NKN645G17

12 418 - 19 789 rubles.

Dependent electric cooker plate of standard sizes for 4 burners, of which one is oval, the other is double-circuit. The switches are on the oven. Black glass ceramics, silver frame along the contour, looks very elegant. The design of the heaters is tape, it is a quick set of a given power. A protective shutdown is provided.

• Schott Ceran glass-ceramics - strength and durability when handled correctly;
• residual heat indicator;
• metal protection for the edge of the glass - a very thoughtful solution, it has become more reliable;
• fast local heating;
• cooking fish on an oval heater is an incredible pleasure;
• washes quickly and easily.

• not detected.

Bosch PIE631FB1E

19 800 - 39 140 rubles.

Induction touch surface that cannot be burned. She can cook food three times faster than other types of hobs. The model has two pairs of heating zones. Improved DirectSelect panel (you don't have to press plus or minus many times).

Useful and frequently used functions of an instant increase in the power of the hotplate, the off timer make the device as convenient and comfortable as possible.

• the instruction is clear, you can connect it yourself (do not forget - you need 380 volts);
• switching the temperature in a second - it immediately stops boiling, or immediately boils;
• economical stove.

• not all dishes are suitable, you need an even, magnetic bottom, it is expensive;
• the inscriptions are poorly visible. When there is a large frying pan, the timer overlaps;
• You can't make coffee in a Turk without a special stand - you can't see such a diameter;
• in the "boost" mode hums a little.

Bosch PIF645FB1E

RUB 31 270 - RUB 48 200

Independent dark glass ceramic hob with induction hob and touch control. Switches - buttons located in front of the heating zone. One of the four is a double-circuit oval zone. This allows you to cook in containers with a non-standard large bottom.

DirectSelect will help you select the hotplate and set the operating mode. The timer will turn off heating at a specified time. PowerBoost can add up to 50% power for a short time, shortening the cooking time.

• you can fry, boil, stew (do not believe that you cannot stew meat during induction);
• the sensor does not slow down, the control is simple;
• easy to clean, no carbon deposits, nothing burns;
• each zone has a timer, very convenient;
• step heating - 9 modes, very convenient. Power changes easily;
• with the "booster" function, the liquid boils unrealistically instantly. When boiling, there is a sound alert, no action - auto shutdown;
• the heating will not turn on if the dishes are not standing, no accidents.

• expensive model;
• makes a little noise at high power.

Bosch tests

Specialists of the Bosch corporation regularly monitor the sales of all types of hobs of their brand. Popular models are identified based on consumer preferences. And every year they present all new ones - each time improved. This list changes several times a year. This is what it looks like in November 2018:

A type	Model	Wed price
The best induction hobs	Bosch PIF672FB1E	41350
	Bosch PXV851FC1E	59890
	Bosch PXX975DC1E	86375
The best gas hobs	Bosch OSCH PRP6A6D70R	33466
	Bosch PPQ7A8B90	32030
	Bosch PCH6A5M90R	20460
	Bosch PCP611B90E	16975
The best electric hobs	Bosch PKB645F17	18232
The best hobs with 1-2 burners	Bosch PSA3A6B20	20 696
	Bosch PKF375FP1E	16790

Bosch induction hobs

Bosch PIF672FB1E (rating 4.9 / 5)

RUB 27,230 - RUB 61,490

• four hot plates;
• advanced settings (electricity consumption, power, modes - you can check);
• the device has memory, which solves problems in case of an accidental power outage;
• modern design, ease of maintenance, ease of use.

• not detected.

Bosch PXV851FC1E (4.8 / 5)

RUB 49,990 - RUB 94,890

• the most high-tech, multifunctional stove;
• PerfectFry automatic temperature control helps to fry to the desired condition;
• PowerBoost function - 3 liters of liquid boil in 2 minutes;
• five heating zones, can be combined;
• shutdown timer, security system.

• expensive model;
• you need special dishes.

Bosch PXX975DC1E (4.7 / 5)

80 182 - 119 170 rubles.

• stylish efficient, 5 cooking zones (one oval);
• SCHOTT CERAN glass ceramics - very durable, withstand heavy loads;
• FlexInduction - combining zones for better placement of dishes during cooking;
• improved control system DirectSelect Premium;
• PerfectFry sensor has automatic programs, there is a function to maintain a thermal balance;
• accidental activation lock button.

• high price.

Bosch gas hobs

Bosch PRP6A6D70R (4.9 / 5)

RUB 30,990 - RUB 47,900

• out of four burners, one is economical, one is with a double flame;
• ignition of auto-electro - by turning the regulator;
• 9 flame adjustment modes;
• glass ceramics are heat-resistant, easy to clean;
• the grates are composite, easy to wash;
• digital display, heating and residual heat backlight;
• electronic protection against gas leakage.

• a powerful burner is located in the far corner, it is inconvenient to put and remove large dishes there.

Bosch PPQ7A8B90 (4.8 / 5)

24 770 - 39 440 rubles.

• surface - heavy-duty Hard Glass, calmly tolerates mechanical stress;
• five burners, one of them is WOK;
• 9 power modes;
• cast iron composite grates, stable, durable;
• thermoelectric leakage protection;
• included - nozzles for connecting to a self-contained cylinder.

• WOK works only with special utensils.

Bosch PCH6A5M90R (4.7 / 5)

18 990 - 29-490 rubles.

• excellent ratio of functionality and price;
• stylish, silvery stainless steel;
• one of the four burners - WOK (double crown);
• electric ignition;
• single switch for safety.

• not identified.

Bosch PCP611B90E (4.6 / 5)

RUB 13 792 - RUB 19 237

• pearl surface of enamelled steel and two cast iron gratings;
• 4 burners, of which 1 is economy, one is powerful;
• electric ignition;
• gas control.

• not identified.

Bosch electric hobs

Bosch PKB645F17 (4.9 / 5)

RUB 17,190 - RUB 24,990

• glass-ceramic surface is reinforced with a metal frame;
• there is an oval zone;
• touch control, indicators of heating and residual heat;
• the ability to reload settings;
• Cleaning-pause for cleaning the device;
• boiling electronics - instant heating, then auto-switching to a lower heating level;
• re-Start function;
• blocking of the entire unit, protective shutdown.

• cools down for a long time.

Bosch hobs with 1-2 burners Bosch PSA3A6B20 (4,9 / 5)

16 982 - 24 290 rubles.

• ideal for small kitchens, country houses;
• tempered glass, heat resistant surface;
• hotplate WOK;
• FlameSelect function - 9 flame modes.

• not identified.

Bosch PKF375FP1E (4.8 / 5)

RUB 14,990 - RUB 27,708

• spectacular, stylish, compact;
• working plane - Schott Ceran glass-ceramic;
• two Hi-Light express burners;
• DirectSelect control - touch;
• metal profile protects the edges from damage.

• not detected.

Once again "For" and "Against"

Summarize. When all the variety of models is systematized and studied, you can more likely guarantee that you will buy the best possible hob for your kitchen. To put an end to this question, we again weigh, compare and ... go shopping.

	pros	Minuses
Induction	performance, speed	special dishes
	economical	glass ceramics vulnerable
	the safest	special installation conditions
	minimum cleaning, does not burn	high price
	smart, functional	electromagnetic field is not allowed for those with pacemakers
	environmentally friendly	costly for electricity
Gas	budget models	low efficiency
	energy savings	air pollution, hood installation
	flame control	difficult plate cleaning
	variability of dishes	fire hazardous
	without waiting for heating
Combined	convenient two sources of heating (gas and electricity)	expensive
	more economical	strict installation conditions
	any dishes	all the disadvantages of gas and induction panels

When choosing a stove for cooking lunches and dinners, you need to think more about comfort during cooking, and not about price (although this is usually the main condition - not expensive). The hob is a device for many years, why buy prehistoric models, where only "on" and "off"? You can cook deliciously, quickly and easily on excellent multi-functional cookers from the Bosch brand. A loan is not a mortgage, the middle price segment, of course, is not an economy option, but what opportunities! As they say - Bosch will help you.