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How to Choose the Best Hob There are many factors to take into consideration when selecting the best hob, from the price to energy efficiency. Decide what features are most important. A basic electric ceramic hob could cost as low as PS100, but you'll need to pay more to get a high-end model. oven and hob , also popular and offer great temperature control but are more expensive, are another option. 1. Haier I-Flex Induction Hob This Haier hob has four cooking zones with three 'Push&Go” functions, and will assist you in making quick meals. It was also one of the quickest tested to boil water, taking just under four minutes. It's child lock-compatible and features an option to pause the process, so you can stop the process without having to mess around with the controls. Its style is sleek and contemporary it blends seamlessly with contemporary kitchens. It's typically made of glass (shatterproof and heatproof) or ceramic, and features control buttons that sit on top of the worktop to allow for ease of use. The controls are easy to use, and we appreciated the clear display that informs the current power setting and which of the five zones are in use. The 'Boost' feature produces high-powered heat for a brief period of time, and is ideal for stir-frying or bringing pans of boiling water to a boil fast. The hob's hot light and automatic shutdown are useful safety features, too. However, it's not as responsive to touch as some other hobs in this test. We found it took nine presses on the control to achieve the highest temperature, as opposed to six or seven on other models. It takes a bit longer for the pan to react when you change the temperature. You may need to adjust the settings a few times to achieve the correct heat. This 60 cm model includes four cooking zones, including a half-flex area where two areas can be joined to accommodate larger pots and pans. Dual-ring design permits it to operate at both “normal” and “boost” power levels. Boost is ideal for frying, searing meat or bringing pots of water to the rapid boil. It is fully integrated with the hOn app and includes 100's of recipes, guides for cooking, and 30 special programs that are divided into different food categories and types of cooking. It comes with a user-friendly multislider interface as well as a lockable' control panel, plus it can automatically detect the type of pan you're using and set up the correct cooking mode. It also works with third-party hOn pan sets and has a range of safety features, like a lockable control panel and boil-dry protection. 2. Smeg I-Flex Induction Hob When you're doing work in your kitchen or searching for a substitute to gas induction hobs, induction hobs 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're looking for the latest induction technology, it is worth paying a bit more. This slick-looking model from Smeg boasts the latest induction technology to make your cooking energy-efficient and convenient. The Auto-pot detection system recognizes pots that have a diameter of at least 9 centimetres and automatically selects the appropriate zone. Smeg's focus on energy saving does not leave out flexibility too This hob is designed to conserve power by adjusting the maximum operating temperature of the zones to meet your cooking requirements. There are other options to save even more energy by using the Eco-Logic advance mode that reduces the power output from 11.1 kW to as low as 2.4 4 kW. The user-friendly interface of this stove impressed testers, with its intuitive sliding controls that follow your pan's contours along the edge of it. The control panel's color-coded design makes it easy to identify the state of each zone. The 'Flexi Duo” feature lets you to connect two zones to accommodate larger pans. There are many useful features, including four automatic cooking presets (melting, boiling slow cooking, and keeping warm) and a Power Boost for quick results. The hob also has a FlameSensor which will alert you in the event of a burnt-on meal or the possibility of a fire. There are other safety features, such as a residual heat indicator and an auto switch-off if the surface gets too hot. It also resists hard stains and comes with a protective coating of CleanProtect. The hob comes with nine power levels, an 'FlexiDuo feature' that is perfect to allow for large pans, and is easy to put in. There are a few bonus features, such as lockable controls, and an emergency fuse to stop accidental button pressing. 3. Indesit I-Flex Induction Hob They are powered by electricity, not gas, induction hobs make use of copper plates that create a magnetic field when the pan is placed on top. They can heat up much quicker than gas hobs, and they also consume less energy since the cooking zone is only hot when you turn on your pan. They are generally less expensive to run than gas, and they are also less difficult to clean. Indesit's induction hob is full of features to help you get creative in the cooking. It comes with two cooking zones that can be combined to create an Integrated Zone for larger pans and the Booster Zone is quick to bring water to the boil quickly. A variety of automated functions such as Push&Go let you create perfectly cooked meals with the click of the button. There are nine power modes, including a 'P boost setting that grants each zone maximum power for five minutes, are easily selected with the controls, which are positioned along the bottom edge of the cooktop to follow the pans. The controls are also simple to use and have modern, minimalist designs that is perfect for a modern kitchen. In our tests, it swiftly heated up a pan after we placed it on the Booster Zone and pasta water that was boiling. It took a while for it to cool down after we turned off the hob, and the testers were unable to determine the exact temperature on the control panel. Alongside the Dual Zone and Push&Go, the Indesit hob comes with a bridge function that lets you connect two cooking zones to accommodate larger pans. It also has an overheating and child lock block and an auto switch-off system that stops the hob working when it's overheated. The ceramic glass is simple to clean and there are no flames visible. Our testers liked the fact that it's. Unlike a traditional extractor hood vented hobs draw heat and smoke away from the pan and out of the room through an air duct that is built into the surface. Our experts thought that the duct on this hob was easy to clean, even though it required two people to take the filter to change it. 4. GE Induction Hob When selecting a hob think about how it will fit into your kitchen's design and layout, in addition to your cooking style and your lifestyle. For instance, if you frequently cook with children or elderly people in mind, security features such as automatic shut-off and cool to the touch surface may make an induction hob an ideal option. If you're looking for speed and efficiency, a ceramic glass front on an electric hob is the best choice. If you live in areas prone to load-shedding, the ability to use gas hobs during power outages could make the difference in favor of gas models.