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How to Choose the Best Hob

There are many factors to take into consideration when selecting the best hob, from cost to energy efficiency. So deciding what features are important is crucial.

A basic electric ceramic hob could cost as low as PS100, but you'll need to shell out more to get a high-end model. Gas hobs, also popular and provide excellent temperature control, but are expensive, are a different option.

1. Haier I-Flex Induction Hob

This Haier stove has four cooking zones and three "Push&Go" functions, and can help you prepare quick meals. It was one of the fastest ways to boil water in our tests, taking only four minutes. It's child lock-compatible and has an option to pause the process, so you can stop the process without having to faff around with the controls.

Its design is sleek, contemporary, and works well with modern kitchens. It is usually made of glass (shatterproof and heatproof) or ceramic, and comes with touch controls that sit flush with the worktop for ease of use.

The controls are intuitive to operate and we loved the clear display that tells the current power setting and which of the five zones are in use. The 'Boost' feature generates high-powered heat for a brief period of time. It is ideal for stir-frying or bringing pots of water to the boil quickly. The hob's light that is hot and the automatic shutoff are helpful safety features, too.

It's not as responsive as other hobs tested in this test. We found it took nine presses of the control to attain the highest temperature as opposed to seven or six on other models. It takes a bit longer for the pan to react when you alter the temperature. It is possible to adjust the settings a few times to get the right heat.

This 60 cm model features four cooking zones. One of the zones is a half-flex which allows two areas to easily be joined to accommodate larger pans or pots. It has a dual-ring design and can operate on both 'normal and boost' power levels. The Boost is ideal for cooking meat while searing it or bring water to a fast boil.

It is fully integrated with the hOn App and has hundreds of recipes, a guide to cooking, and 30 unique programmes divided into different food categories and types of preparation. It has an intuitive multislider interface, as well as a lockable control panel. Additionally, it is able to automatically detect the kind of pan you're using and set the right cooking mode. It's also compatible with hOn cookware from third-party manufacturers and comes with various safety features like a lockable panel and boil-dry prevention.

2. Smeg I-Flex Induction Hob

Whether you're having work done on your kitchen or simply searching for a substitute to gas induction hobs, induction hobs are becoming more popular. Prices have dropped over the past few years, with basic four-zone models available for less than PS100. If you're looking for the latest induction technology, it is worth the extra cost.

This slick-looking model from Smeg comes with the most modern induction technology that makes your cooking efficient and easy. The revolutionary Auto-pot detection technology automatically detects the location of pots with a minimum diameter of 9cm, which allows you to switch on the appropriate zone without having to select it manually.

Smeg's focus on energy saving does not mean that they don't offer flexibility This hob is designed to conserve power by adjusting the maximum operating temperature of the zones to suit your cooking preferences. Eco-Logic advanced mode lets you to reduce energy consumption by reducing power output to as low as 2.4kW.

Testers were impressed by this hob's user-friendly interface with easy-to-use controls that move across the edge of the hob, allowing it to follow your pan. The control panel's colour scheme lets you quickly see the operating status of each zone, while the Flexi Duo function allows you to connect two zones together to accommodate larger pots. There are many useful functions, including four automated cooking presets: melting boiling, slow-cooking, and keeping warm.

The hob also has a FlameSensor that can alert you if there's a danger of a burnt-on meal or a fire. There are a variety of safety features, like a residual heat indicator as well as an automatic shut-off when the surface becomes too hot.

It also has the CleanProtect coating that is designed to help it resist hard staining and cooking marks. This model has nine power levels and a 'FlexiDuo feature' to allow for large pans, best hobs and is easy to install. There are several bonus features, such as control locks, as well as an emergency fuse to stop accidental button pressing.

3. Indesit I-Flex Induction Hob

Induction hobs are powered by electricity, not gas. They make use of copper plates to generate an electric force when a pot or pan is placed on them. They can heat up much faster than gas hobs, and they use less energy because the cooking zone only gets hot when you turn on your pan. They are generally cheaper to operate than gas, and they are also less difficult to clean.

Indesit's induction cooktop is packed of features that will allow you to develop your cooking ideas. It comes with two distinct zones that can be combined into the Dual Zone to accommodate larger pans, as well as a speedy booster zone that can quickly bring water to a boil. Push&Go, for example, allows you to cook perfectly with the click of the button. Nine power modes, including a 'P boost setting that grants each zone maximum power for 5 minutes, can be easily selected with the controls, which move across the bottom of the hob to track your pans.

The controls are also easy to use and have a modern, minimalist design that's ideal for a contemporary kitchen. In our tests, it cooked pasta water in a flash and quickly heated up when we put an oven and hob in the Booster zone. However, it took a long time to cool down once we turned off the hob and our test participants 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 also has a child lock and an overheating block as well as an auto switch-off system that stops the hob working when it's too hot. The ceramic glass is simple to clean and there are no visible flames. Our testers liked that. In contrast to traditional extractor hoods vented hobs draw steam and smoke out of the pan and out of the room through a duct in 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 out to change it.

4. Induction Hob from GE

Think about how the hob can be able to fit into the layout and design of your kitchen and what your cooking style. Induction hobs are an excellent choice for cooking with children or the elderly in mind. They are equipped with safety features such as automatic shut-offs and a cool-to-touch surface. Alternatively, for those who prefer speed and efficiency, an electric hob with a clean ceramic glass facia is a great choice. For those who live in areas that are prone to load-shedding, the capability to use gas hobs during power outages could tilt the balance in favor of a gas model.