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How to Choose the Best Hob

There are lots of factors to consider when choosing the best hob, from price to energy efficiency. Choose the features that are the most important.

A basic ceramic electric stove costs just PS100. However you'll need to pay more for one with numerous features. Gas hobs are another popular choice and provide great temperature control, but they're also more expensive.

1. Haier I-Flex Induction Hob

This Haier stove has four cooking zones with three "Push&Go" functions, ovens and hobs uk can help you prepare quick meals. It was one of the fastest to boil water in our tests, taking only four minutes. It comes with an child lock and pause function so you can stop the process swiftly without having to mess with controls.

Its design is modern and sleek, blending in well with contemporary kitchens. It is typically made of glass (which is shatterproof ovens and hobs uk heatproof) or ceramic. The controls are touch-sensitive, and they sit in a flush position on the countertop.

The controls are easy to use, and we appreciated the clear display that tells you the current power setting, and which of the five zones are in use. The "Boost" feature generates high-powered heat in a brief time. It is ideal to stir fry and speedily heating up pans. Safety features such as the hob light that is hot or automatic shutdown are also beneficial.

However it's not as responsive to touch as other hobs uk we tested. It took nine presses to reach maximum temperature, as opposed to seven or six for other models. It also takes longer to respond when you alter the temperature of cooking, which means you may have to change settings several times before your pan is ready to cook at the proper temperature.

This 60 cm model features four cooking zones. One of the zones is a half-flex, where two areas can easily be joined to accommodate larger pots or pans. It features dual-ring design and is able to operate on both normal' and 'boost power levels. The Boost model is great for frying and searing meat, or bringing pans of water to the rapid boiling point.

It is fully integrated with the hOn App and has 100's of recipes, guided cooking, and 30 unique programs that are divided into different food categories and types of preparation. It features a simple multislider interface as well as a lockable control panel. Additionally, it can automatically detect the type of pan you're using and set the proper cooking mode. It's also compatible with hOn cookware from third parties and has several safety features like a lockable panel and boil-dry prevention.

2. Smeg I-Flex Induction Hob

If you're working in your kitchen or searching for a substitute to gas induction hobs, induction hobs are becoming increasingly popular. Prices have slashed over the past few years, with basic four-zone models costing less than PS100. If you are looking for the most modern induction technology, it's worth paying a little more.

This sleek-looking model from Smeg comes with the most modern induction tech to keep your cooking energy-efficient and convenient. The Auto-pot detection system recognizes pots with dimensions of at least 9 centimetres and automatically activates the appropriate zone.

Smeg's focus is on energy efficiency, but it doesn't ignore the possibility of flexibility. The hob can be adjusted to conserve energy based on the highest operating temperatures of the zones. There are options to save energy by using the Eco-Logic advance mode, food preparation which reduces the power output from 11.1 kW to as little as 2.4 kW.

Testers were awed by the hob's user-friendly design, with intuitive sliding controls that slide across the edge of the hob, allowing it to follow your pan. The control panel's color-coded layout makes it easy to determine the state of each zone. The "Flexi Duo" feature lets the connection of two zones to accommodate larger pans. There are a variety of useful functions, including four automated cooking presets: melting, boiling, slow-cooking and keeping warm.

Additionally the hob comes with a 'FlameSensor' which alerts you if there is any danger of a fire or food that has been burned. There are many safety features such as a residual heat sensor as well as an automatic shut-off when the surface is too hot.

It is also resistant to tough stains, and has a protective coating of CleanProtect. This model has nine power levels, a 'FlexiDuo feature' for accommodating large pans and is easy to install. There are several bonus features such as control locks, as well as a safety fuse to protect against accidental button pushing.

3. Indesit I-Flex Induction Hob

Powered by electricity rather than gas, induction hobs make use of copper plates that create an electric field when a pan is placed on top. They heat up faster than gas hobs, and they also consume less energy because the cooking area only gets hot when you turn on your pan. They are generally cheaper to run than gas, and they are also easier to clean.

This induction hob from Indesit is packed full of features that make it easy to get creative in the kitchen. It has two separate cooking zones that can be combined to create the Dual Zone for larger pans as well as a rapid Booster zone to bring water to a boil quickly. A range of functions that are automatic like Push&Go allow you to create perfectly cooked meals with the click of a button. The controls are easy to use and allow you to choose nine power modes, including the P boost option that provides maximum power to each zone for five minutes.

The controls are easy to use and have a modern, minimalist design that's ideal for a contemporary kitchen. In our tests, it was able to boil pasta water in a snap and quickly heated up when we put a pan on the Booster zone. However, it took some time to cool off after we turned off the hob. Our testers found it difficult to pinpoint the exact temperature on the control panel.

In addition to having a Dual Zone and Push&Go, this Indesit hob has a useful bridge function that allows you to combine two cooking zones to fit larger pans. It comes with a child lock as well as an overheating block. It also has an automatic shut-off mechanism that prevents the oven from working if it gets too hot. Our test participants were impressed that there were no messy, visible flames and the ceramic glass was easy to wipe clean. Unlike a traditional extractor hood, vented hobs draw steam and smoke away from the pan and out of the room via an air duct that is built into the surface. The duct on this hob was easy to clean, however it required two people to take the filter out.

4. GE Induction Hob

Think about how the hob can work with the layout and design of your kitchen as well as what your cooking style is. Induction hobs are an excellent choice for cooking with children or older people in mind. They are equipped with safety features like automatic shut-offs as well as a cool-to-touch surface. For those who are looking for speed and efficiency using a ceramic glass facia on an electric hob is the best alternative. If you live in areas that are prone to load-shedding, having the ability to use gas hobs in power cuts may tilt the balance in favor of gas models.