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How to Choose the Best Hob

When deciding on the best hob for your needs, there are many factors to consider. From cost to energy efficiency. So deciding what features are important is crucial.

A basic electric ceramic hob could cost as low as PS100 however, you'll have to pay more for a feature-packed model. Gas hobs uk are another popular choice and provide great temperature control, but they're also more expensive.

1. Haier I-Flex Induction Hob

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

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

The controls are intuitive to use and we liked the clear display that informs you the current power settings and which of the five zones is active. The "Boost" feature creates high-powered heat in a short time. It's ideal to stir fry and speedily boiling pans. Safety features such as the hob light that is hot or automatic shutdown are also useful.

However, it's not as responsive to touch as other hobs in this test. It took nine presses to reach maximum temperature, in comparison to six or seven for other models. It also takes longer for the pan to react to changes in temperature. You may need to adjust the settings multiple times before you get the proper temperature.

The model in 60 cm has four cooking zones, including a half-flex area where two areas can be joined to accommodate larger pots and pans. It has a dual-ring design that can operate on both 'normal as well as 'boost' power levels. The Boost is ideal for cooking meat and searing it, or making water come to a quick boiling.

It is fully connected through the hOn App, and offers 100's of recipes, guided cooking, and 30 different programmes divided into different food categories and types of cooking. It comes with a multislider control panel that has a lockable interface' that detects the type pan you are using to set the proper cooking mode. It's also compatible with hOn pans from third parties and has a number of safety features like a lockable panel and boil-dry prevention.

2. Smeg I-Flex Induction Hob

Whether you're having work done in your kitchen or searching for a substitute to gas, Ovens and hobs uk induction hobs are becoming increasingly popular. Prices have dropped drastically in the last few years. Basic four-zone models can be found for less than PS100. If you are looking for the most modern induction technology, it's worth paying a little more.

This sleek-looking model from Smeg boasts the latest induction technology that makes your cooking energy efficient and convenient. The revolutionary Auto-pot detection technology automatically recognises the position of pots that have a minimum diameter of 9 cm, allowing you to select the correct zone without needing to select it manually.

Smeg's main focus is on energy savings but it doesn't forget flexibility - this hob can be adjusted to save power based on the maximum temperatures that the zones can operate at. There are options to save energy with the Eco-Logic advance mode which moderates the power output from 11.1 kW to as low as 2.4 kW.

The user-friendly interface of this stove was a hit with testers, thanks to its easy-to-use sliding controls that follow your pan along the edges of it. The control panel's color-coded design makes it easy to identify the status of each zone. The 'Flexi Duo" function lets you connect two zones to accommodate larger pans. There are many useful functions, including four cooking presets that automatically cook (melting boiling, melting slow cooking, keeping warm) and a Power Boost for super-quick results.

The hob 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 is too hot.

It is also resistant to hard stains and comes with a protective coating of CleanProtect. The hob is simple to set up and comes with nine power levels, as well as the handy FlexiDuo feature for catering to large pans. There are some additional features, such as control locks, as well as a safety fuse to protect against accidental button pushing.

3. Indesit I-Flex Induction Hob

Powered by electricity rather than gas, induction hobs use copper plates that create an electric field when the pan is placed on the top. This means they can reach a temperature faster than gas hobs and also save energy as the cooking area only heats up when you turn on a pan. They're generally less expensive than gas, and they're easier to clean, which makes them an extremely popular option.

The induction hob made by Indesit is packed full of features that make it easy to be creative in the kitchen. It has two separate cooking zones that can be combined to create an Integrated Zone for larger pans and a rapid Booster zone to bring water to a boiling point quickly. For instance, the Push&Go allows you to cook perfectly at the touch the button. Nine power modes that include a 'P boost' setting that gives each zone maximum power for five minutes, can be easily selected using the controls, which are positioned across the bottom of the cooktop to follow the pans.

The controls are easy to operate, and the minimalist design is ideal for modern kitchens. In our tests, it was able to boil pasta water in a snap and quickly heated up when we put an oven hob on the Booster zone. However it took a long time to cool down after it was turned off from the hob and our testers found it difficult to see the exact temperatures on the control panel.

This Indesit hob also has a bridge function, which allows you to combine two cooking zones to make larger pans. It also has a child lock and an overheating block and an auto switch-off system that stops the hob working when it's heated to the point of. Our test participants were impressed that there were no visible flames or flammable substances and the ceramic glass was easy to clean. In contrast to traditional extractor hoods, vented hobs draw steam and smoke out of the pan and out of the room via an air duct on the surface. The vent on this hob was easy to clean, but it took two people in order to remove the filter.

4. GE Induction Hob

Consider how the hob can work with your kitchen's layout and design as well as what your cooking style. Induction hobs are a good choice if you cook with children or the elderly in mind. They come with safety features like automatic shut-offs and a cool-to-touch surface. For those who are looking for speed and efficiency, a ceramic glass fascia on an electric hob is the best option. If you live in areas susceptible to load-shedding, having the ability to use gas hobs during power outages may tip the scales in favour of gas models.