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How to Choose the best ovens Hob

There are a lot of aspects to consider when choosing the best hob, from price to energy efficiency. Determine which features are the most important.

A basic electric ceramic stove can cost as low as PS100 However, you'll need to shell out more to get a high-end model. Gas hobs, also popular and provide excellent temperature control, but are expensive, are another alternative.

1. Haier I-Flex Induction Hob

This Haier stove has four cooking zones and three "Push&Go" functions, ovens and hobs can assist you in making quick meals. It was one of the fastest boiling water hobs in our tests, taking only four minutes. It has a child lock and an pause feature, so you can stop the process quickly without having to mess with controls.

Its design is sleek, contemporary, and works well with modern kitchens. It is usually made of glass (shatterproof ovens and hobs heatproof) or ceramic, and has control buttons that sit on top of the worktop to allow for ease of use.

The controls were easy to operate and we loved the display that displays the current power level and the zone that is active. The 'Boost" feature produces high-powered heat in a short time. It is perfect for stir-frying and quickly boiling pans. The hob's hot light and automatic shutdown are useful safety features, too.

It's not as responsive as the other hobs tested in this test. We found it took nine presses on the control to achieve the highest temperature, compared with seven or six on other models. It also takes longer for the pan to respond when you change the temperature. You may need to adjust the settings several times to get the right heat.

The model measures 60 cm and comes oven with hob four cooking zones. One of them is a half-flex zone, where two areas can easily be joined to accommodate larger pots or pans. It comes with a dual-ring design and is able to operate on both normal as well as 'boost power levels. It is perfect for cooking meat, searing it or bringing pans of water to the rapid boiling point.

It's fully integrated with the hOn app and comes with hundreds of recipes that include guided cooking and 30 special programmes split into different food categories and preparation types. It features a simple multislider interface and a 'lockable control panel. In addition, it is able to automatically detect the kind of pan you're using and set the correct cooking mode. It's also compatible with third-party hOn sets and comes with a variety of security features, including the control panel that can be locked and boil-dry protection.

2. Smeg I-Flex Induction Hob

Whether you're having work done in your kitchen, or looking for an alternative to gas induction hobs, they are becoming increasingly popular. Prices have slashed in the last few years, with the simplest four-zone models available for less than PS100. If you are looking for the most modern induction technology, it's worth paying a bit more.

This sleek-looking model from Smeg boasts the latest induction tech to keep your cooking energy-efficient and convenient. The Auto-pot detection system recognises pots with an overall diameter of at least 9cm and automatically selects the appropriate zone.

Smeg's primary focus is on energy efficiency however, it doesn't overlook the possibility of flexibility. The hob can be adjusted to conserve energy based on the highest temperatures that the zones can operate at. There are also options to save even more energy using the Eco-Logic advance mode that reduces the power output from 11.1 kW to as little as 2.4 2 kW.

Testers were impressed with the hob's user-friendly design, with intuitive sliding controls that slide across the edge of the hob to follow your pan. The control panel's color scheme helps you quickly identify the operational status of each zone, and the 'Flexi Duo' function allows you to connect two zones together to accommodate larger pots. There are many useful features, including four automatic cooking presets: melting, boiling, slow-cooking and keeping warm.

In addition to this, the hob has a 'FlameSensor' which alerts you of any risk of a fire or burnt-on food. There are a variety of safety features like a residual heat sensor and an automatic shut-off if the surface gets too hot.

It also resists hard stains and comes with a CleanProtect protective coating. This model has nine power levels and an 'FlexiDuo feature' that is perfect to allow for large pans, and is simple to set up. There are also a variety of additional features, like control locks and an emergency fuse in the event of accidental button-pushing.

3. Indesit I-Flex Induction Hob

Induction hobs are powered by electricity, not gas. They use copper plates to generate a magnetic force when a pan or pot is placed on them. They heat up quicker than gas hobs, and they use less energy because the cooking zone only gets hot when you turn on your pan. They are generally cheaper to operate than gas and they are also less difficult to clean.

Indesit's induction stove is packed full of features that will allow you to develop your cooking ideas. It comes with two distinct zones that can be combined to form a Dual Zone to accommodate larger pans, and a rapid booster zone to quickly bring water to a boil. Push&Go, for example, allows you to cook with perfection by pressing a button. Nine power modes that include a 'P boost' setting that gives each zone maximum power for 5 minutes, can be easily selected with the controls, which are positioned along the bottom edge of the cooktop to follow your pans.

The controls are easy to operate and feature a modern, minimalist design that's ideal for a contemporary kitchen. In our tests it quickly heated up a pan when we put it on the Booster Zone and boiled pasta water. It took some time to cool down after turning off the hob, and the testers had difficulty seeing the exact temperature on the control panel.

Alongside having a Dual Zone and Push&Go, this Indesit hob comes with a bridge function that allows you to combine two cooking zones to accommodate larger pans. It also has a child lock and an overheating block as well as an automatic shut-off mechanism that prevents the hob from operating when it becomes too hot. Our testers appreciated the fact that there were no messy, visible flames and the glass was easy to wipe clean. Contrary to traditional extractor hoods vented hobs draw heat and smoke out of the pan and out of the room via a duct in the surface. Our experts thought the duct on this hob was easy to keep clean, although it took two people to take the filter out to change it.

4. Induction Hob from General Electric

When choosing a new hob think about how it will fit to your kitchen's style and layout, in addition to your cooking style and lifestyle. Induction hobs are a great choice for cooking with kids or elderly in mind. They have safety features such as automatic shut-offs and a cool-to-touch surface. For those who value speed and efficiency an electric hob that has a glass face that is wipe-clean is ideal. For those living in regions susceptible to load-shedding, the capability to use gas hobs in power outages could make the difference in favor of a gas model.