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How Best place to buy oven and hob Choose the Best Hob

There are lots of factors to consider when choosing the best hob, from cost to energy efficiency. Determine which features are the most important.

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

1. Haier I-Flex Induction Hob

With four cooking zones and three functions called 'Push&Go', this hob from Haier can assist you in making quick meals. It was among the fastest boiling water hobs in our tests, taking only four minutes. It comes with the child lock as well as a an pause feature, so you can stop the process quickly without having to mess with controls.

Its design is sleek, modern and is a great match for modern kitchens. It is typically made of glass (which is heatproof and shatterproof) or ceramic. The controls are touch-sensitive and sit flush on the worktop.

The controls are intuitive to operate and we loved the clear display that tells the current power setting, and which of the five zones are active. The 'Boost' feature creates high-powered heat for just a short period of time, and is perfect for stir-frying or bringing pans of boiling water to a boil fast. Safety features such as the light on the hot hob or automatic shut-off are also beneficial.

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 takes longer to react when you alter the cooking temperature, meaning you might have to alter settings several times before the pan is at the right temperature.

The model in 60 cm includes four cooking zones, including a half-flex area where two zones can be joined together to accommodate larger pans and pots. It comes with dual-ring design and can operate on both 'normal' and 'boost power levels. Boost is ideal for frying and searing meat, or bringing water pans to a rapid boil.

It's fully integrated with the hOn app, and offers hundreds of recipes that include guided cooking and 30 special programs divided into different food categories and types of preparation. It features a simple multislider interface, as well as a lockable control panel. Additionally, it is able to automatically detect the type of pan you're using and set up 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

If you're working in your kitchen, or searching for Best Hob a substitute to gas induction hobs, induction hobs are becoming increasingly popular. Prices have dropped dramatically in the last few years. Basic four-zone models are now available for less that PS100. However, if you're looking for all the bells and whistles that come with induction it's worth paying more for the latest innovations.

This sleek model from Smeg features the latest induction technology to make cooking more efficient and convenient. The Auto-pot detection system recognizes pots with an overall diameter of at least 9 centimetres and automatically will activate the zone that is appropriate.

Smeg's attention to energy savings does not leave out flexibility too - this hob is designed to reduce power consumption by adjusting the maximum operating temperature of the zones to meet your cooking preferences. There are other options to save energy using the Eco-Logic advance mode, which reduces the power output from 11.1 kW to as low as 2.4 4 kW.

The user-friendly interface of this hob was a hit with testers, thanks to its easy-to-use sliding controls that follow your pan's contours along the edge of it. The control panel's color-coded design allows you to easily identify the status of each zone. The 'Flexi Duo" function lets the connection of two zones to accommodate larger pans. There are numerous useful features, including four automatic cooking presets: melting, boiling, slow-cooking and keeping warm.

The oven also comes with a FlameSensor that can alert you when there's a risk of a burnt-on meal or an igniting fire. There are a variety of safety features, such as a residual heat indicator as well as an auto shut-off feature if the surface becomes too hot.

It's also hard-wearing with an anti-corrosive CleanProtect coating to help it resist hard staining and cooking marks. This model has nine power levels, an 'FlexiDuo feature' that is perfect to allow for large pans, and is easy to put in. There are a host of additional features, such as locking controls and a safety fuse in the event of accidental button pushing.

3. Indesit I-Flex Induction Hob

They are powered by electricity, not gas, induction hobs make use of copper plates that create an electromagnetic field when the pan is placed on top. They are able to heat up faster than gas hobs and they use less energy since the cooking zone is only hot when you turn on your pan. They're generally less expensive than gas, and they're easier to wipe clean too, which makes them an extremely popular choice.

This induction hob by Indesit is packed with features that make it easy to create your own ideas in the kitchen. It has two cooking zones that can be combined to create a Dual Zone for larger pans and the Booster Zone is quick to bring water to the boil quickly. Push&Go, for example, allows you to cook perfectly with the click of one button. The controls are simple to operate and let you select nine power modes including the P boost option that gives maximum power for each zone for five minutes.

The controls are simple to use, and the minimalist design is ideal for modern kitchens. In our tests, it boiled pasta water in a snap and quickly heated up when we put an oven on the Booster zone. It took some time to cool down after turning off the hob, and our test subjects were unable to determine the exact temperature on the control panel.

This Indesit hob also has a bridge function, which allows you to connect two cooking zones for larger pans. It also comes with a child lock and overheating block, as well as an auto shut-off feature that stops the appliance from working when it's heated to the point of. Our test subjects were pleased that there were no messy, visible flames and the glass was easy to wipe clean. Ventilated hobs unlike traditional extractors draw steam and smoke from the pan out of the room via an air duct that is located on the surface. Our experts thought that this hob's duct was easy to keep clean, although it took two people to lift the filter out to change it.

4. GE Induction Hob

Think about how the hob will work with your kitchen's layout and design and what your cooking style is. Induction hobs are a good choice if you cook with children or older people in mind. They are equipped with safety features such as 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 oven alternative. Gas hobs are a great option for those who live in areas prone to power outages.