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How to Choose the Best Hob

There are a lot of aspects to take into consideration when selecting the best hob, from price to energy efficiency. Therefore, deciding on the features that are important is crucial.

A basic ceramic electric stove costs less than PS100. However, you will need to pay more for a model with numerous features. Gas hobs, which are also popular and provide excellent temperature control but are more expensive, are a different option.

1. Haier I-Flex Induction Hob

With four cooking zones and three functions called 'Push&Go', this stove from Haier will allow you to cook quick meals. It was also one of the quickest tested to boil water, taking just under four minutes. It comes with an child lock and the ability to pause, which means you can stop the process swiftly without having to fiddle with controls.

Its style is modern and sleek and blends well with contemporary kitchens. It is usually made of glass (shatterproof and heatproof) or ceramic, and features control buttons that sit on top of the worktop to allow for easy use.

The controls are simple to use, and we appreciated the clear display that informs you the current power setting, and which of the five zones are active. The "Boost" feature produces high-powered heat in a brief time. It is perfect for stir-frying and quickly bringing pans to boil. The hob's light that is hot and automatic shutdown are useful security features, too.

It's not as responsive as other hobs in this test. We found that it took nine presses on the control to reach the highest temperature, in contrast to seven or six on other models. It takes a bit longer for the pan to respond when you change the temperature. You may have to adjust the settings a few times to get the right heat.

The model measures 60 cm and comes with four cooking zones. One of it is a half-flex zone that allows two zones to easily be joined to accommodate larger pots or pans. The dual-ring design allows it to be operated on both "normal" and "boost" power levels. Boost is ideal for frying meat, searing it or bringing pots of water to a rapid boil.

It's fully integrated with the hOn app and boasts 100's of recipes, with cooking instructions and 30 different programs that are divided into various food categories and preparation styles. It comes with a user-friendly multislider interface as well as a lockable' control panel, plus it can automatically detect the type of pan you're using and set up the right cooking mode. It's also compatible with third-party hOn sets and has a range of safety features, such as the control panel that can be locked and boil-dry protection.

2. Smeg I-Flex Induction Hob

When you're doing work in your kitchen, or searching for a substitute to gas induction hobs, induction hobs and ovens are becoming increasingly popular. Prices have dropped drastically in the last few years. The basic four-zone models can be found for less than PS100. If you're looking for the latest induction technology, it is worth the extra cost.

This slick-looking model from Smeg comes with the most modern induction tech to keep your cooking energy efficient and convenient. The innovative Auto-pot detection system automatically recognises the position of pots with minimum diameters of 9 cm, allowing you to switch on the appropriate zone without having to manually select it.

Smeg's focus is on energy efficiency but it doesn't forget flexibility - this hob can be adjusted to save energy based on the highest temperatures of the zones. Eco-Logic advanced mode allows you to save more energy by reducing power output to as low as 2.4kW.

The user-friendly interface of this stove impressed testers, thanks to its intuitive sliding controls that follow your pan's contours along the edges of it. The control panel's color-coded layout allows you to easily identify the state of each zone. The 'Flexi Duo" function lets you to connect two zones to accommodate larger pans. There are numerous useful features, including four automatic cooking presets: melting boiling, slow-cooking and keeping warm.

In addition to this, the hob has a 'FlameSensor' that warns you when there is a risk of fire or burnt-on food. There are several safety features, including a residual heat sensor as well as an automatic shut-off when the surface gets too hot.

It is also resistant to hard stains and comes with a CleanProtect protective coating. The hob comes with nine power levels as well as a 'FlexiDuo feature' to accommodate large pans and is easy to install. There are a few bonus features like lockable controls, ovens and hobs uk an emergency fuse to stop accidental button pushing.

3. Indesit I-Flex Induction Hob

Powered by electricity rather than gas, induction stoves utilize copper plates that create a magnetic field when the pan is placed on top. This means they can heat up faster than gas hobs, and also conserve energy since the cooking zone only gets hot when you turn on the pan. They are generally less expensive to operate than gas and they are also less difficult to clean.

Indesit's induction cooktop is packed of features that will allow you to get creative in the cooking. It comes with two distinct zones that can be combined to form the Dual Zone to accommodate larger pans, and a speedy booster zone that can quickly bring water to a boil. A range of automatic functions like Push&Go allow you to achieve perfectly cooked dishes at the touch of the button. And nine power modes, including a 'P boost setting that gives each zone maximum power for 5 minutes, can be easily selected using the controls, which move across the bottom of the cooktop to follow the pans.

The controls are easy to use, and the minimalist design is ideal for modern kitchens. In our tests, it cooked pasta water in a snap and quickly heated up when we put an oven and hob in the Booster zone. However it took an extended time to cool down once we turned off the hob. Additionally, our testers found it difficult to see the exact temperatures on the control panel.

This Indesit hob also features a bridge function that allows you to connect two cooking zones for larger pans. It also comes with a child lock and an overheating block as well as an auto shut-off feature that stops the hob working when it's too hot. Our test subjects were pleased that there were no messy, visible flames and the glass was easy to clean. Unlike a traditional extractor hood, vented hobs draw steam and smoke away from the pan and out of the room through an air duct on the surface. Our experts believed that the duct of this hob was simple to keep clean, although it took two people to take the filter to change it.

4. GE Induction Hob

Consider how the stove can fit into the layout and design of your kitchen and the style of cooking you prefer. For example, if you often cook with small children or elderly people in mind, security features such as automatic shut-off and an icy to the touch surface could make an induction hob the best oven uk option. If you prioritize speed and efficiency, an electric hob with a wipe-clean ceramic glass fascia is ideal. Gas hobs are an excellent choice for those who live in areas prone to power outages.