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How to Choose the Best Hob There are a lot of aspects to take into consideration when selecting the best hob, from the price to energy efficiency. Choose the features that are the most important. A basic electric ceramic stove can cost as little as PS100, but you'll need to shell out more for a feature-packed model. Gas hobs are another popular choice, and offer great temperature control, however they are more expensive. 1. Haier I-Flex Induction Hob This Haier hob comes with four cooking zones with 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 just four minutes. It's child lock-compatible and has an option to pause the process, so you can stop the process without having to mess around using controls. Its style is modern and sleek, blending in well with modern kitchens. It's usually made from glass (shatterproof and heatproof) or ceramic, and comes with control buttons that sit flush with the worktop to make it easy to use. The controls were simple to use and we appreciated the display that displays the current power level as well as which zone is in use. The “Boost” feature produces high-powered heat in a brief time. It is perfect to stir fry and speedily bringing pans to boil. Safety features like the hot hob light and automatic shutoff are beneficial. However it's not as responsive to touch as some other hobs tested in this test. We observed that it took nine presses of the control to achieve the highest temperature, as opposed to seven or six on other models. It takes longer to react when you alter the cooking temperature, so you might have to alter settings several times before your pan reaches the right heat. This model is 60cm long and has four cooking zones. One of them is a half-flex zone, where two areas can easily be joined to accommodate larger pans or pots. It features dual-ring design and is able to operate on both normal and boost' power levels. It is perfect for cooking meat, searing it or bringing pans of water to the rapid boiling point. It is fully integrated with the hOn App and has 100's of recipes, guided cooking, and 30 special programs divided into various food categories and types of preparation. It comes with a multislider control panel with a 'lockable interface' that detects the type pan you are using to determine the appropriate cooking mode. It's also compatible with hOn pans from third-party manufacturers and has a range of safety features, like the control panel that can be locked and boil-dry protection. 2. Smeg I-Flex Induction Hob Induction hobs are increasingly popular, whether renovating your kitchen or are looking for a non-gas option. Prices have slashed over the past few years, with basic four-zone models starting at less than PS100. However, if you're looking for all the bells and whistles that include induction it's worth paying more for the most up-to-date technology. This slick-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 9 centimetres and then automatically selects the zone that is appropriate. Smeg's focus on energy saving doesn't overlook flexibility either This hob is designed to reduce power consumption by adjusting the maximum operating temperature of the zones according to your cooking preferences. Eco-Logic advanced mode enables you to reduce energy consumption by reducing power output to as low as 2.4kW. The user-friendly interface of this stove impressed testers, with its intuitive sliding controls that follow your pan along the edges of it. ovens uk -coded layout makes it easy to determine the status of each zone. The “Flexi duo” function allows the connection of two zones to accommodate larger pans. There are a variety of useful features, including four automatic cooking settings: melting, boiling, slow-cooking and keeping warm. The hob also has a FlameSensor that can alert you if there's a danger of a food item being burned or an igniting fire. There are several safety features such as a residual heat sensor as well as an automatic shut-off when the surface is too hot. It also resists tough stains and features an anti-smudge coating called CleanProtect. The hob is simple to set up and features nine power levels and a handy 'FlexiDuo' feature for catering to large pans. There are a few bonus features, such as control locks, as well as a safety fuse to prevent accidental pressing of buttons. 3. Indesit I-Flex Induction Hob Induction hobs are powered by electricity and not gas. They make use of copper plates to create a magnetic force when a pot or pan is placed on them. This means they can heat up faster than gas hobs and also save energy as the cooking area only heats up when you turn on the pan. They're generally less expensive than gas and are easier to clean, which makes them a popular choice. This induction hob from Indesit is packed full of features that make it easy to create your own ideas in the kitchen. It has two separate zones that can be combined to form the Dual Zone to accommodate larger pans, as well as a rapid booster zone to quickly bring the water to a boil. A range of automatic functions such as Push&Go lets you create perfectly cooked meals with the click of a button. And nine power modes including 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 use and the minimalist design is perfect for a modern kitchen. In our tests, it swiftly heated up a pan when we placed it on the Booster Zone and boiled pasta water. It took some time to cool down after turning off the hob, and our testers could not determine the exact temperature on the control panel. This Indesit hob also has a bridge function that allows you to connect 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 subjects were pleased that there were no messy, visible flames and the ceramic glass is easy to clean. Ventilated hobs in contrast to traditional extractors draw smoke and steam from the pan out of the room through a duct located on the surface. Our experts believed that the duct of this hob was simple to clean, even though it took two people to lift the filter out to change it. 4. GE Induction Hob When selecting a hob take a look at how it fits to your kitchen's design and layout, in addition to your cooking style and lifestyle. Induction hobs are a good choice for cooking with kids or elderly in mind. They are equipped with safety features such as automatic shut-offs as well as a cool-to-touch surface. If you prioritize efficiency and speed, an electric hob with a clean ceramic glass facia is ideal. If you live in areas prone to load-shedding, the capability to use gas hobs during power cuts may tilt the balance in favor of a gas model.