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How to Choose the Best Hob There are lots of factors to consider when choosing the ideal hob, ranging from cost to energy efficiency. Determine which features are the most important. A basic electric ceramic stove can cost as little as PS100 However, you'll need to spend more for a model with a lot of features. Gas hobs, which are well-known and offer excellent temperature control, but are expensive, are another option. 1. Haier I-Flex Induction Hob This Haier hob comes with four cooking zones and three “Push&Go” functions, and will help you prepare quick meals. It was one of the fastest boiling water hobs in our tests, taking only four minutes. It's child-safe and comes with an pause feature, meaning you can stop the process without having to mess around with the controls. Its design is sleek and modern it blends seamlessly with contemporary kitchens. It is typically made of glass (which is shatterproof and heatproof) or ceramic. The controls are touch-sensitive, and they sit flush on the worktop. The controls were simple to operate and we loved the display which shows the current power level and which zone is in use. hobs and ovens produces high-powered heat in a brief time. It's ideal to stir fry and speedily boiling pans. The hot hob light and automatic shutdown are useful safety features, too. However it's not as sensitive to touch as other hobs in this test. It took nine presses to reach the maximum temperature, as opposed to six or seven for other models. It also takes longer to respond when you change the cooking temperature, meaning you may need to alter settings several times before the pan is at the right temperature. The model measures 60 cm and comes with four cooking zones. One of them is a half-flex zone that allows two zones to easily be joined to accommodate larger pots or pans. Dual-ring design permits it to be operated at both “normal” and “boost” power levels. It is perfect for cooking, searing meat or bringing pans of water to the rapid boiling point. It's fully connected via the hOn app and boasts 100's of recipes, with guided cooking and 30 unique programs that are divided into various food categories and types of preparation. It has a multislider control panel with a 'lockable interface' and can detect the type of pan you're using to set the correct cooking mode. It's also compatible with hOn pans from third party companies and has several safety features such as a lockable panel as well as boil-dry prevention. 2. Smeg I-Flex Induction Hob If you're working on your kitchen or simply seeking a better alternative to gas induction hobs, induction hobs are becoming more popular. Prices have slashed over the past few years, with the simplest four-zone models available for less than PS100. If you're looking for the latest induction technology, it's worth paying a little more. This sleek-looking model from Smeg features the latest induction technology to make your cooking energy-efficient and convenient. The Auto-pot detection system recognizes pots with an overall diameter of at least 9cm and then automatically will activate the zone that is appropriate. Smeg's attention to energy savings does not leave out flexibility too This hob is designed to reduce power consumption by setting the maximum operating temperature of the zones to suit your cooking preferences. There are also options to save even more energy with the Eco-Logic advance mode which moderates the power output from 11.1 kW to as low as 2.4 2 kW. Testers were impressed by the hob's user-friendly design, with intuitive sliding controls that slide along the edges of the hob in order to follow your pan. The control panel's color scheme allows you to quickly determine the status of each zone, while the 'Flexi Duo' feature allows you to connect two zones to cater for larger pans. There are many useful functions, including four cooking presets for automatic cooking (melting, boiling slow cooking, keeping warm) and a Power Boost for quick results. In addition the hob also has an 'FlameSensor' feature that alerts you if there is any risk of burning or burning food. There are also several safety features, like an indicator of residual heat and an auto switch-off if the surface becomes too hot. It's also hard-wearing with a protective CleanProtect coating to help it resist hard marks and stains from cooking. hob and oven has nine power levels and the FlexiDuo feature for accommodating large pans and is easy to put in. There are several bonus features like locking controls and a safety fuse to prevent 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. This means that they can heat up more quickly than gas hobs and can also reduce energy consumption since the cooking area only heats up when you turn on the pan. They're generally cheaper to run than gas and are easier to wipe clean too and that's why they're a popular choice. Indesit's induction hob is full of features to help you get creative in the cooking. It has two cooking zones that can be combined to form an Integrated Zone for larger pots and an accelerated Booster zone to bring water to the boil quickly. For instance, the Push&Go lets you cook flawlessly with the click of one button. There are nine power modes that include a 'P boost setting that gives each zone maximum power for 5 minutes, can be easily selected with the controls, which move along the bottom edge of the cooktop to follow your pans. The controls are easy to operate and feature an elegant, minimalist design that's ideal for a contemporary kitchen. In our tests, it cooked pasta water in a flash and quickly heated up after placing an oven in the Booster zone. However it took an extended time to cool off after we shut off the hob and our testers were unable to pinpoint the exact temperature on the control panel. This Indesit hob also features the bridge function, which allows you to combine two cooking zones to make larger pans. It has a child lock, an overheating block and an automatic switch-off feature that stops the hob from working when it gets too hot. The ceramic glass is simple to clean and there are no flames visible. hob and oven were pleased with the fact that it's. In contrast to traditional extractor hoods vented hobs draw heat and smoke out of the pan and out of the room via an air duct on the surface. Our experts thought that the duct of this hob was simple to clean, even though it took two people to take the filter out and change it. 4. GE Induction Hob When choosing a new hob take a look at how it fits to your kitchen's design and layout, and also your cooking style and your lifestyle. Induction hobs are an excellent choice for cooking with kids or elderly in mind. They have safety features like automatic shut-offs and a cool-to-touch surface. If you prioritize efficiency and speed, an electric stove with a clean ceramic glass facia is ideal. For those living in regions that are prone to load-shedding, the ability to use gas hobs during power outages may make the difference in favor of gas models.