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How to Choose the Best Hob

There are lots of factors to take into consideration when selecting the Best place to buy oven and hob hob, from the price to energy efficiency. Therefore, deciding on the features that are important is crucial.

A basic electric ceramic hob can cost as little as PS100, but you'll need to pay more for a model with a lot of features. Gas hobs are a popular choice, and offer great temperature control, however they are pricier.

1. Haier I-Flex Induction Hob

With four cooking zones and three 'Push&Go' functions, this stove from Haier can assist you in making quick meals. It was also one of the quickest tests to boil water, taking just under four minutes. It comes with an child lock and an pause feature, so you can stop the process in a snap without having to fiddle with controls.

Its style is modern and sleek it blends seamlessly with contemporary kitchens. It is usually made of glass (shatterproof and heatproof) or ceramic, and comes with control buttons that sit in the same place as the worktop to make it easy to use.

The controls were simple to use and we loved the display that displays the current power level and the zone that is in use. The "Boost" feature produces powerful heat in a short time. It is ideal for stir-frying and rapidly heating up pans. The hob's light that is hot and auto shut-off are great security features, too.

It's not as responsive as the other hobs tested in this test. It took nine presses to reach the maximum temperature, in comparison to seven or six for other models. It also takes longer for the pan to respond when you alter the temperature. You may have to adjust the settings several times before you get the proper heat.

This model is 60cm long and has four cooking zones. One of them is a half-flex zone that allows two zones to easily be joined to accommodate larger pots or pans. It has dual-ring design and is able to operate on both normal as well as 'boost power levels. It is perfect for cooking, searing meat or bringing pans of water to the rapid boiling point.

It's fully integrated with the hOn app, and offers hundreds of recipes that include guided cooking and 30 unique programs divided into different food categories and preparation types. It comes with a user-friendly multislider interface and a 'lockable control panel. In addition, it can automatically detect the kind of pan you're using and set the right cooking mode. It also works with third-party hOn sets and comes with a variety of safety features, like a lockable control panel and boil-dry protection.

2. Smeg I-Flex Induction Hob

When you're doing work in your kitchen or seeking a better alternative to gas induction hobs, they are becoming increasingly popular. Prices have dropped over the past few years, with basic four-zone models starting at less than PS100. But if you want all the bells and whistles that come with induction it's worth paying more for the most up-to-date technology.

This sleek-looking model from Smeg boasts the latest induction technology that makes your cooking efficient and easy. The innovative Auto-pot detection system automatically recognises the position of pots with minimum diameters of 9cm, which allows you to activate the appropriate zone without having to select it manually.

Smeg's attention to energy savings does not mean that they don't offer flexibility This hob is designed to conserve power by adjusting the maximum operating temperature of the zones to suit your cooking requirements. There are options to save even more energy using the Eco-Logic advance mode that reduces the power output from 11.1 kW to as low as 2.4 2 kW.

The user-friendly interface of this cooker was a hit with testers, thanks to its simple sliding controls that follow your pan's contours along the edge of it. The control panel's color scheme lets you quickly see the status of each zone, while the 'Flexi Duo' function allows you to connect two zones together to accommodate larger pans. There are many useful functions including four automatic cooking presets: melting boiling, slow-cooking and keeping warm.

In addition to this the hob comes with a 'FlameSensor' that warns you when there is a risk of fire or food that has been burned. There are other safety features, including a residual heat indicator as well as an automatic shut-off when the surface is too hot.

It's also hard-wearing with a protective CleanProtect coating to help it resist hard stains and cooking marks. The hob is simple to install and has nine power levels, as well as an excellent 'FlexiDuo' feature for catering for large pans. There are a few bonus features, such as lockable controls, and a safety fuse to protect against accidental button pressing.

3. Indesit I-Flex Induction Hob

They are powered by electricity, not gas, induction hobs make use of copper plates that create an electric field when a pan is placed on the top. They are able to heat up quicker than gas hobs, and they use less energy because the cooking zone is only hot when you turn on your pan. They're generally cheaper to run than gas and are simpler to clean making them an extremely popular option.

This induction hob by Indesit is packed with features that make it easy to be creative in the kitchen. It comes with two distinct zones that can be combined into the Dual Zone to accommodate larger pans, and a rapid booster zone to quickly bring boiling water to. For instance, the Push&Go allows you to cook perfectly by pressing a button. There are nine power modes that include a 'P boost setting that gives each zone maximum power for five minutes, are easily selected using the controls, which are positioned along the bottom edge of the hob to track the pans.

The controls are also simple to operate and feature an elegant, minimalist design that is perfect for a modern kitchen. In our tests, it was able to boil pasta water in a snap and quickly heated up once we placed an oven and hob in the Booster zone. It took some time to cool down after turning off the hob, and the testers were unable to determine the exact temperature on the control panel.

As well as a Dual Zone and Push&Go feature, this Indesit hob has a useful bridge function that allows you to combine two cooking zones to fit larger pans. It also comes with a child lock and overheating block as well as an auto shut-off feature that stops the hob working when it's too hot. Our testers appreciated the fact that there weren't any visible flames or flammable substances and the ceramic glass was easy to clean. Ventilated hobs in contrast to traditional extractors draw steam and smoke from the pan and out of the room by a duct on the surface. Our experts thought that the duct of this hob was simple to clean, even though it took two people to lift the filter out to change it.

4. GE Induction Hob

When selecting a hob take a look at how it fits into your kitchen's design and layout, as well as your cooking style and lifestyle. For instance, if you frequently cook with children or elderly people in mind, safety features like an automatic shut-off feature and a cool to the touch surface could make an induction cooker the best ovens and hobs option. If you prefer speed and efficiency, an electric hob with a wipe-clean ceramic glass fascia is a great choice. If you live in areas prone to load-shedding, the capability to use gas hobs in power outages may tip the scales in favour of a gas model.