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How to Choose the best hobs uk Hob

When selecting the ideal hob, there are many factors to consider. From price to energy efficiency. Decide what features are 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 also a popular choice and provide great temperature control, but they're also pricier.

1. Haier I-Flex Induction Hob

With four cooking zones and three 'Push&Go' functions, this cooker from Haier can help you make quick meals. It was also among the fastest on test to boil water, taking just under four minutes. It has an child lock and pause function so you can stop the process in a snap without having to fiddle with controls.

Its design is sleek and modern it blends seamlessly with contemporary kitchens. It is usually made of glass (shatterproof and heatproof) or ceramic, and has touch controls that sit in the same place as the worktop for easy use.

The controls are intuitive to use and we liked the clear display which tells you the current power setting and which of the five zones are in use. The 'Boost' feature generates high-powered heat for a brief period of time. It is ideal for stir-frying, or bringing pans of water to the boil quickly. Safety features such as the light on the hot hob and automatic shutoff are useful.

It's not as responsive as the other hobs tested in this test. It took nine presses to reach maximum temperature, as opposed to six or seven for other models. It takes longer to respond when you change the temperature of cooking, which means you may need to alter settings several times before your pan reaches the right heat.

The model in 60 cm has four cooking zones, including a half-flex zone that two zones can be joined to accommodate larger pots and pans. The dual-ring design allows it to operate with both "normal" and "boost" power levels. Boost is perfect for frying meat while searing it or bringing water to a rapid boiling.

It's fully connected through the hOn app, and offers 100's of recipes, with guided cooking and 30 special programs that are divided into various food categories and preparation types. It has a multislider control panel that has a lockable interface' that detects the type pan you are using to set the correct cooking mode. It also works with hOn pans from third party companies and has a number of security features, including a lockable panel as well as boil-dry prevention.

2. Smeg I-Flex Induction Hob

Induction hobs are becoming increasingly popular, whether you are renovating your kitchen or searching for a gas-free alternative. Prices have dropped drastically in the last few years. The basic four-zone models are now available at less than PS100. But if you want all the bells and whistles that include induction it's worth paying more for the latest innovations.

This sleek model from Smeg comes with the most advanced induction technology that makes cooking more energy-efficient and convenient. The Auto-pot detection system recognizes pots with dimensions of at least 9 centimetres and then automatically selects the appropriate zone.

Smeg's main focus is on energy efficiency, but it doesn't ignore the possibility of flexibility. The hob can be adjusted to save power based on the maximum operating temperatures of the zones. Eco-Logic advanced mode lets you to conserve more energy by reducing power output to as little as 2.4kW.

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

In addition, the hob has a 'FlameSensor' that warns you of any risk of fire or food that has been burned. There are many safety features like a residual heat sensor and an automatic shut-off if the surface becomes too hot.

It also has an anti-corrosive CleanProtect coating to protect it from tough staining and cooking marks. This model has nine power levels, the FlexiDuo feature to allow for large pans, and is easy to install. There are a few bonus features like control locks, as well as a safety fuse to protect against accidental pressing of buttons.

3. Indesit I-Flex Induction Hob

Induction hobs are powered by electricity, not gas. They utilize copper plates to create magnetic force when a pan or pot is placed on them. They heat up faster than gas hobs and they use less energy because the cooking area only gets hot when you turn on the pan. They are generally less expensive to operate than gas and they are also simpler to clean.

Indesit's induction stove is packed full of features to help you get creative in the cooking. It has two separate cooking zones that can be combined to form a Dual Zone for larger pans and the Booster Zone is quick that can bring water to boiling point quickly. A range of automatic functions such as Push&Go let you cook your food perfectly with the click of the button. There are nine power modes that include a 'P boost setting that gives each zone maximum power for five minutes, are easily selected with the controls, which are positioned across the bottom of the cooktop to follow your pans.

The controls are easy to use and the minimalist design is ideal for a modern kitchen. In our tests it quickly heated up a pan once we placed it on the Booster Zone and pasta water that was boiling. However it took a long time to cool down once we shut off the hob and our test participants were unable to see the exact temperatures on the control panel.

This Indesit hob and oven also features a bridge function, which allows the user to combine two cooking zones to make larger pans. It also has a child lock and an overheating block as well as an auto shut-off feature that shuts down the hob when it's overheated. The ceramic glass is easy to clean and has no visible flames. Our testers liked the fact that it's. Ventilated hobs unlike traditional extractors draw steam and smoke from the pan out of the room by a duct located on the surface. Our experts believed that this hob's duct was easy to clean, even though it required two people to take the filter out to change it.

4. GE Induction Hob

Think about how the hob can work with your kitchen's layout and design, as well as what your cooking style is. For instance, if you often cook with small children or elderly people in mind, safety features such as an automatic shut-off or an icy to the touch surface may make an induction cooker a better option. If you value efficiency and speed, an electric hob with a wipe-clean ceramic glass fascia is ideal. For those who live in areas susceptible to load-shedding, the ability to use gas hobs uk in power outages may make the difference in favor of a gas model.