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How to Choose the Best Hob

There are lots of factors to consider when choosing the best hobs hob, from the price to energy efficiency. Decide what features are most important.

A basic ceramic electric stove costs less than PS100. However, you will need to pay more for a model with many features. Gas hobs are also a popular option and offer excellent temperature control, but they're more expensive.

1. Haier I-Flex Induction Hob

This Haier hob has four cooking zones and three 'Push&Go" functions, and will help you prepare quick meals. It was also one of the fastest on test to boil water, taking less than 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 fiddle with controls.

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

The controls are simple to use and we liked the clear display which tells you the current power setting, and which of the five zones is 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 quickly. The hot hob light and the automatic shutoff are helpful safety features, too.

It's not as responsive as the other hobs tested in this test. We found that it took nine presses on the control to achieve the highest temperature, as opposed to six or seven on other models. It also takes longer for the pan to respond when you alter the temperature. You may have to adjust the settings a few times to get the right temperature.

This model is 60cm long and has four cooking zones. One of it is a half-flex zone, where two areas can easily be joined to accommodate larger pans or pots. Dual-ring design permits it to operate with both "normal" and "boost" power levels. It is great for cooking meat, searing it or quickly bring water to a fast boiling.

It's fully connected through the hOn app and boasts 100's of recipes with guided cooking and 30 unique programs divided into different food categories and preparation types. It has a multislider control panel with a "lockable interface' and can detect the type pan you are using to set the correct cooking mode. It's also compatible with hOn pans from third-party manufacturers and has a range of safety features, like a lockable control panel and boil-dry protection.

2. Smeg I-Flex Induction Hob

Induction hobs have become increasingly popular, whether you're renovating your kitchen or looking for a gas-free alternative. Prices have slashed dramatically over the past few years. Basic four-zone models can be found at less than PS100. However, if you're looking for all the bells and whistles that are included in the induction system it's worth paying more for the latest innovations.

This sleek model from Smeg features the latest induction tech to keep your cooking efficient and easy. The innovative Auto-pot detection system automatically recognises the position of pots that have a minimum diameter of 9cm, allowing you to select the correct zone without having to manually select it.

Smeg's attention to energy savings does not leave out flexibility too The hob is built to save power by altering the maximum operating temperature of the zones to meet your cooking preferences. Eco-Logic advanced mode lets you to reduce energy consumption by reducing the power output to as low as 2.4kW.

The user-friendly interface of this cooker impressed testers, with its simple sliding controls that follow your pan along the edges of it. The control panel's colour scheme helps you quickly identify the operating status of each zone, while the 'Flexi Duo' feature allows you to connect two zones together to accommodate larger pans. There are many useful functions, including four automated cooking presets: melting, [Redirect Only] boiling, slow-cooking and keeping warm.

In addition to this the hob comes with a 'FlameSensor' which alerts you if there is any risk of a fire or food that has been burned. There are a variety of safety features like a residual heat sensor as well as an automatic shut-off if the surface gets too hot.

It is also resistant to tough stains and features a CleanProtect protective coating. This hob is easy to install and comes with nine power levels as well as an excellent 'FlexiDuo' feature for catering to large pans. There are a host of additional features, like locking controls and a safety fuse in the event of accidental button pushing.

3. Indesit I-Flex Induction Hob

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

Indesit's induction cooktop is packed of features to allow you to develop your cooking ideas. It comes with two distinct zones that can be combined to form the Dual Zone to accommodate larger pans, and a speedy booster zone that can quickly bring boiling water to. A variety of automated functions such as Push&Go lets you cook your food perfectly at the touch of a button. Nine power modes, including a 'P boost setting that gives each zone maximum power for 5 minutes, can be easily selected using the controls, which are positioned along the bottom edge of the hob to track the pans.

The controls are easy to use and the minimalist design is ideal for modern kitchens. In our tests, it boiled pasta water in a snap and was quick to heat up once we placed an oven and hob on the Booster zone. It took some time to cool down after turning off the hob, and our testers had difficulty seeing the exact temperature on the control panel.

As well as the Dual Zone and Push&Go, the Indesit hob comes with a bridge function that lets you combine two cooking zones to suit larger pans. It also has a child lock and overheating block as well as an auto shut-off feature that shuts down the hob when it's overheated. Our test participants were impressed that there were no messy, visible flames and the ceramic glass was easy to clean. Unlike a traditional extractor hood, vented hobs draw steam and smoke away from the pan and out of the room through an air duct on the surface. The vent on this hob was easy to clean, however it took two people to take the filter out.

4. Induction Hob from General Electric

Consider how the stove can fit into your Kitchen Essentials's layout and design, as well as what your cooking style is. Induction hobs are an excellent choice if you cook with children or older people in mind. They come with safety features like automatic shut-offs and a cool-to-touch surface. For those who prioritize speed and efficiency, an electric hob with a wipe-clean ceramic glass fascia is the best choice. If you live in areas that are prone to load-shedding, the capability to use gas hobs in power outages could tilt the balance in favor of gas models.