Electrolux's induction slide-in range does have two timers; I'm not sure if the "hob timers" you refer to above in your separate cooktop option are different (i.e., meaning, they turn off the hobs), or not. I regularly use at least one timer. If I regret any feature, it would be to have the timers turn off a hob when time's up, rather than just beep helplessly. Not a big deal, this...

I'm fine with the burner layout and sizes on my slide-in range, but seldom use more than one or two at a time. Since new pots and pans were selected to fit the various size burners, they fit fine. Power also seems fine, to me. These factors will depend a lot on how you cook. [Not sure if burner arrangement is different in Ellectrolux's other induction range.]

Now, burner layout also relates to your hood. You'll want burner(s) producing the most smoke (etc.) centered within the hood's catchment area, so more of its effluent gets captured efficiently. That could be an additional reason to go one way or the other, depending on your hood and how well the smokey-est burner(s) match up with it in your two options.

Thanks, chac_mool. It will be a total tear out, so the hood will be selected to accommodate. If I get a separate cooktop, it will have timers that turn off the hobbs.

Okay, I pulled the trigger and got the range. Sorta regret the room and features of the separate Miele or Bosch 36" cooktop, but saved at least a couple of grand overall, and have better kitchen layout options, which it the real reason.