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How to Choose the Best Hob

There are many factors to take into consideration when selecting the ideal hob, ranging from cost to energy efficiency. So deciding what features are essential is vital.

A basic ceramic electric hob costs as little as PS100. However you'll have to pay more for a model with numerous features. Gas hobs are also a popular choice and provide great temperature control, but they're more expensive.

1. Haier I-Flex Induction Hob

With four cooking zones and three 'Push&Go' functions this cooker from Haier will allow you to cook quick meals. It was one of the fastest ways to boil water in our tests, taking only four minutes. It's child-safe and comes with a pause function, so you can quickly stop the process without having to mess around with controls.

Its style is sleek and contemporary and blends well with contemporary kitchens. It is typically made of glass (which is heatproof and shatterproof) or ceramic. The controls are touch-sensitive, and they sit directly on the worktop.

The controls are simple to operate and we loved the clear display that informs the current power setting and which of the five zones is active. The "Boost" feature generates powerful heat in a short time. It's ideal for stir-frying and quickly heating up pans. The hob's hot light and the automatic shutoff are helpful security features, too.

It's not as responsive as other hobs tested in this test. It took nine presses to reach maximum temperature, in comparison to six or seven for other models. It takes longer to respond when you alter the cooking temperature, meaning you might have to alter settings multiple times before your pan is at the right temperature.

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

It is fully connected to the hOn App and has 100's of recipes, guides for cooking, and 30 unique programs that are divided into different food categories and types of preparation. It features a multislider controls panel that has a lockable interface' that can identify the type pan you are using to set the correct cooking mode. It also works with hOn pans from third-party manufacturers Ovens And Hobs Uk has a range of security features, including an adjustable control panel that locks and boil-dry protection.

2. Smeg I-Flex Induction Hob

Induction hobs are increasingly popular, whether you are renovating your kitchen or searching for a gas-free option. Prices have slashed over the past few years, with the simplest four-zone models available for less than PS100. If you're looking for the latest induction technology, it is worth the extra cost.

This sleek model from Smeg comes with the most advanced induction technology that makes cooking more efficient and convenient. The revolutionary Auto-pot detection technology automatically detects the position of pots that have a minimum diameter of 9 cm, allowing you to switch on the appropriate zone without having to select it manually.

Smeg's attention to energy savings doesn't overlook flexibility either - this hob is designed to conserve power by setting the maximum operating temperature of the zones to suit your cooking needs. Eco-Logic advanced mode lets you to save more energy by reducing power output to as low as 2.4kW.

Testers were impressed by this hob's user-friendly interface that has intuitive controls that move along the edge of the hob, allowing it to follow the pan. The control panel's colour scheme lets you quickly see the operating status of each zone, and the 'Flexi Duo' function allows you to connect two zones to accommodate larger pans. There are plenty of useful features, including four cooking presets that automatically cook (melting, boiling, slow cooking and keeping warm) and a Power Boost for super-quick results.

The oven also comes with an alarm system that will notify you if there's a danger of a food item being burned or an igniting fire. There are also several safety features, including an indicator of residual heat and an auto shut-off feature if the surface becomes too hot.

It also resists tough stains, and has a CleanProtect protective coating. The hob uk comes with nine power levels and the FlexiDuo feature to allow for large pans, and is easy to put in. There are also a variety of additional features, including lockable controls and a safety fuse in case of 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. They are able to heat up faster than gas hobs and they use less energy because the cooking zone only gets hot when you turn on your pan. They're generally less expensive to run than gas, and they're easier to clean making them an extremely popular choice.

Indesit's induction hob is full of features that will allow you to be creative when cooking. It comes with two cooking zones that can be combined to form a Dual Zone for larger pans and the Booster Zone is quick to bring water to a boil quickly. The Push&Go feature, for instance, allows you to cook perfectly by pressing a button. And nine power modes that include a 'P boost setting that grants each zone maximum power for five minutes, are easily selected with the controls, which are positioned across the bottom of the hob uk to track the pans.

The controls are simple to use, and the minimalist design is perfect for modern kitchens. In our tests it quickly heated up a pan after we put it on the Booster Zone, and pasta water that was boiling. However, it took a long time to cool down after it was turned off from the hob. Our test participants were unable to pinpoint the exact temperature on the control panel.

This Indesit hob also comes with a bridge function, which allows you to connect two cooking zones to make larger pans. It also comes with an overheating and child lock block, as well as an auto shut-off feature that stops the appliance from working when it's too hot. The ceramic glass is simple to clean and there are no flames visible. Our testers were impressed by the fact that it's. Unlike a traditional extractor hood vented hobs draw heat and smoke out of 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, but it took two people in order to take the filter out.

4. GE Induction Hob

Consider how the stove can be able to fit into your kitchen's layout and design, as well as what your cooking style. Induction hobs are a good choice for cooking with kids or elderly in mind. They are equipped with safety features like automatic shut-offs and a cool to touch surface. For those who value speed and efficiency using a ceramic glass facia on an electric hob is the ideal alternative. Gas hobs are a good option for those who live in areas that are susceptible to power outages.