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How to Choose the Best Hob

There are lots of factors to consider when choosing the best hob, from cost to energy efficiency. Choose the features that are the most important.

A basic ceramic electric hob can cost less than PS100. However you'll need to pay more for one with many features. Gas hobs, also well-known and offer excellent temperature control, but are expensive, are another option.

1. Haier I-Flex Induction Hob

With four cooking zones and three 'Push&Go' functions, this cooker from Haier can assist you in making quick meals. It was one of the fastest to boil water in our tests, taking just four minutes. It comes with a child lock and an pause feature, so you can stop the process quickly without having to fiddle with controls.

Its style is sleek and modern and is a great match for modern kitchens. It's typically made of glass (shatterproof and heatproof) or ceramic, and ovens and Hobs comes with control buttons that sit on top of the worktop to allow for ease of use.

The controls were simple to operate and we appreciated the display which shows the current power level and which zone is in use. The 'Boost' feature creates high-powered heat for just a short duration, and is ideal for stir-frying, or bringing pots of water to the boil quickly. Safety features such as the hot hob light or Oven automatic shut-off are also useful.

However, it's not as responsive to touch as other hobs tested in this test. It took nine presses to reach the maximum temperature, in comparison to seven or six for other models. It also takes longer for the pan to react when you alter the temperature. You may have to adjust the settings several times to achieve the correct temperature.

The model measures 60 cm and comes with four cooking zones. One of them is a half-flex zone which allows two areas to easily be joined to accommodate larger pots or pans. It has dual-ring design and can operate on both 'normal and boost' power levels. The Boost is ideal for cooking meat and searing it, or making water come to a quick boiling.

It's fully integrated with the hOn app and boasts hundreds of recipes that include cooking instructions and 30 different programs divided into different food categories and preparation types. It features a multislider controls panel with a "lockable interface' and can detect the type of pan you're using to set the proper cooking mode. It is also compatible with hOn pans from third party companies ovens and hobs uk has several security features, including the ability to lock the panel and boil-dry prevention.

2. Smeg I-Flex Induction Hob

Induction hobs have become increasingly popular, whether you are renovating your kitchen or are looking for a gas-free alternative. Prices have dropped drastically in the last few years. The basic four-zone models are now sold at less than PS100. If you want the latest induction technology, it is worth paying a little more.

This slick-looking model from Smeg features the latest induction tech to keep your cooking energy efficient and convenient. The revolutionary Auto-pot detection technology automatically detects the position of pots with a minimum diameter of 9cm, allowing you to activate the appropriate zone without having to manually select it.

Smeg's emphasis on energy efficiency doesn't overlook flexibility either - this hob is designed to conserve power by altering the maximum operating temperature of the zones to meet your cooking needs. Eco-Logic advanced mode allows you to reduce energy consumption, reducing the power output to as little as 2.4kW.

Testers were impressed by the user-friendly interface of this hob, with intuitive sliding controls that move across the edge of the hob, allowing it to follow your pan. The control panel's colour-coded scheme allows you to easily identify the state of each zone. The "Flexi Duo" function allows the connection of two zones to accommodate larger pans. There are a variety of useful functions, including four automated cooking presets: melting boiling, slow-cooking, and keeping warm.

The oven also comes with a FlameSensor that can alert you if there's a danger of a meal that's been burned or an igniting fire. There are a variety of safety features like a residual heat sensor and an automatic switch-off when the surface is too hot.

It's also hard-wearing with an anti-corrosive CleanProtect coating to protect it from tough staining and cooking marks. This model has nine power levels and an 'FlexiDuo feature' that is perfect for accommodating large pans and is easy to install. There are some additional features, such as control locks, as well as a safety fuse to prevent accidental pressing of buttons.

3. Indesit I-Flex Induction Hob

Powered by electricity rather than gas, induction stoves utilize copper plates that create an electric field when a pan is placed on the top. This means they can reach temperatures more quickly than gas hobs. They can also reduce energy consumption since the cooking zone only is heated when you turn on the pan. They are generally less expensive to operate than gas, and they are also easier to clean.

Indesit's induction cooktop is packed of features to help you get creative in the cooking. It has two separate zones that can be combined to form a Dual Zone to accommodate larger pans, as well as a rapid booster zone to quickly bring boiling water to. A variety of automated functions such as Push&Go let you cook your food perfectly at the touch of the button. The controls are simple to operate and allow you to select nine power modes including a P boost setting that gives maximum power for each zone for five minutes.

The controls are easy to use and have modern, minimalist designs that's perfect for a modern kitchen. In our tests, it quickly heated up a pan after we put it on the Booster Zone and boiling pasta water. However, it took an extended time to cool off after we shut off the hob. Our testers were unable to determine the precise temperature on the control panel.

Alongside a Dual Zone and Push&Go, this Indesit hob comes with a bridge function that lets you connect two cooking zones to suit larger pans. It also comes with a child lock and an overheating block as well as an auto shut-off feature that stops the hob working when it's too hot. The ceramic glass is easy to clean and has no flames visible. Our test subjects were pleased with that. Unlike a traditional extractor hood vented hobs draw heat and smoke out of the pan and out of the room through an air duct that is built into the surface. Our experts thought that this hob's duct was easy to clean, even though it required two people to lift the filter out to change it.

4. Induction Hob by GE

Consider how the stove will be able to fit into the layout and design of your kitchen and 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. If you're looking for speed and efficiency, a ceramic glass fascia on an electric hob is the best choice. For those who live in areas prone to load-shedding, the capability to use gas hobs in power cuts may tip the scales in favour of a gas model.