Bora Extractor Hobs – Bora Basic VS Bora Classic

Which one to choose, BORA Basic or BORA Classic?

BORA Extractor Hobs – BORA Basic vs BORA Classic? We have been asked this question multiple times, so we have decided to write a short article to share our customer’s experience when choosing between the two.

What will be covered in this article?

What will be covered in this article is a comparison between BORA extractor hobs, both BORA Basic and BORA Classic hobs in regards to the following factors:

• The Concept
• Variants
• Price
• Quality
• Features
• Awards
• Conclusion
• BORA at Richmond Kitchens

Each model has multiple design variants. The comparison between different variants is beyond the scope of this article, but maybe will write a detailed comparison between each variant in the future.

BORA Extractor Hobs Concept

The BORA extractor hob concept is the first of its kind in the world, with its attractive price-performance ratio, it is announcing the end of the extractor hood.

BORA Basic

Cooktop with an extractor that is circle in shape, usually in the centre of the cooktop.

BORA Classic

Cooktop extractor that is rectangle in shape.

Variants

BORA Basic

BORA Basic comes with 2 variants, with 3 sub-variants each.

Extractor Exhaust Air

1. Surface induction glass ceramic cooktop with 4 cooking zones and a cooktop.
2. Induction glass ceramic cooktop with 4 cooking zones and a cooktop.
3. Hyper glass ceramic cooktop with 4 cooking zones and a cooktop.

Extractor Recirculation

1. Surface induction glass ceramic cooktop with 4 cooking zones and a cooktop
2. Induction glass ceramic cooktop with 4 cooking zones and a cooktop
3. Hyper glass ceramic cooktop with 4 cooking zones and a cooktop extractor

BORA Classic

BORA Classic comes with 6 variants including Gas Burner Variants

1. Glass ceramic cooktop with 2 cooking zones.
2. Glass ceramic induction cooktop with 2 cooking zones.
3. Induction glass ceramic wok.
4. Hyper glass ceramic cooktop with 2 cooking zones 1 – ring / 1 – ring.
5. HiLight glass ceramic cooktop with roasters.
6. Gas Glass Ceramic cooktop with 2 cooking zones.

Quality

All visible metal parts are made from pure stainless steel. All glass ceramic cooktops are made of ceramic glass from Schott, which is free of heavy metals. Both hobs have an attractive price-performance ratio.

Price

Usually BORA Classic costs 1.5 times that of the BORA Basic.

Features

BORA Basic

Features based on variant:

• Hyper stage
• Automatic cut -off, pre – cook valve and heat up function
• Bridging function
• Power setting
• Timer function
• Residual heat display
• Pan size recognition
• Warming function
• Childproofing feature
• Automatic safety shut – down
• Power management (Reduction in power to 4.4 kW)
• Freely adjustable power control
• Interface for external devices via Home In or Home Out
• Energy-saving fan (EC-motor)
• Infinite power control
• Automated cooktop extraction
• Automatic after-run
• Filter service display
• Interface for external installations
• Installation type: flush or surface - mounted
• Stainless steel grease filter

BORA Classic

Features based on variant:

• Automatic cut-out
• Stop function
• Automatic pre-cook valve
• Warming function
• Timer function
• Residual heat display
• Power setting
• Pan size recognition
• Childproofing feature
• Bridging function
• Gas burners as well as Glass ceramic cooktop
• BORA Tepan stainless steel grill as part of cooktop

Awards

BORA Basic

Product of the Year 2013 (Plus X Award)

BORA Classic

Red dot product design award

Conclusion

• In terms of quality, all BORA extractor hobs are made from high-quality materials that can guarantee high functionality and durability.
• All BORA extractor hobs can be installed and ready to use in any kitchen in just few minutes.
• BORA Classic costs more than BORA Basic but classic always comes with more added value options.

Making a decision between BORA Basic and BORA Classic will depend on your budget, added features and design preferences.