A venting hob puts the hob and the extractor in one unit. Instead of rising to a hood, steam and cooking smells are pulled down through the hob surface itself. That makes it a good fit for kitchen islands, rooms with sloping ceilings, or anyone who would rather keep the wall above the cooktop clear. AEG's venting hob comes in black with a bridge function, which links two cooking zones so you can heat a large pan or griddle evenly.

Before you buy, decide whether to duct air outside or recirculate it through filters. AEG's design works either way, but ducting needs a route for the pipe below the worktop. Check the cut-out size and the space in the base unit too. For more choice, browse all AEG hobs or the full AEG range.