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How to Choose the Best Hob There are lots of factors to consider when choosing the best hob, from the price to energy efficiency. Determine which features are the most important. A basic electric ceramic stove can cost as low as PS100 However, you'll need to spend more for a model with a lot of features. Gas hobs, which are also popular and offer great temperature control but are more expensive, are another alternative. 1. Haier I-Flex Induction Hob With four cooking zones and three 'Push&Go' functions this stove from Haier will allow you to cook quick meals. It was also one of the quickest tested to boil water, taking less than four minutes. It's child lock-compatible and features an option to pause the process, so you can stop the process without having to faff around with the controls. Its style is sleek and modern and blends well with contemporary kitchens. It is usually 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 easy to operate, and we liked the display which shows the current power level and the zone that is currently in use. The 'Boost' feature generates high-powered heat for just a short period of time. It is ideal for stir-frying, or bringing pots of water to a boil fast. Safety features like the hot hob light and automatic shutoff are 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, as opposed to six or seven for other models. It takes a bit longer for the pan to respond when you alter the temperature. You may have to adjust the settings multiple times to get the right 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 a dual-ring design and can function on both 'normal' and 'boost power levels. hobs and ovens is ideal for cooking meat and searing it, or making water come to a quick boiling. It is fully connected to the hOn App and has 100's of recipes, guides for cooking, and 30 special programs divided into various food categories and types of cooking. It has an intuitive multislider interface and a 'lockable' control panel, plus it can automatically detect the type of pan you're using and set up the proper cooking mode. It also works with hOn pans made by third-party manufacturers and comes with various security features, including the ability to lock the 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, they are becoming increasingly popular. Prices have plummeted over the past few years, with the simplest four-zone models costing less than PS100. If you are looking for the most modern induction technology, it is worth the extra cost. This sleek model from Smeg comes with the most advanced induction technology to make cooking more energy-efficient and convenient. The unique Auto-pot detection system automatically detects the location of pots with minimum diameters of 9 cm, allowing you to select the correct zone without needing to select it manually. Smeg's focus is on energy efficiency, but it doesn't ignore the possibility of flexibility. The hob can be adjusted to conserve energy based on the maximum operating temperatures of the zones. There are other 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 kW. The user-friendly interface of this cooker was a hit with testers, thanks to its intuitive sliding controls that follow your pan along the edges of it. The control panel's colour scheme helps you quickly identify the status of each zone, and the 'Flexi Duo' function allows you to connect two zones together to accommodate larger pans. There are many useful functions including four automatic cooking settings: 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 food item being burned or an igniting fire. There are several safety features like the residual heat sensor, as well as an automatic shut-off when the surface gets too hot. It also resists hard stains and comes with a protective coating of CleanProtect. This hob is easy to install and comes with nine power levels, as well as a handy 'FlexiDuo' feature that allows catering for large pans. There are also a number of extra features, including lockable controls and a safety fuse in the event of accidental button-pushing. 3. Indesit I-Flex Induction Hob Induction hobs are powered by electricity and not gas. They make use of copper plates to create an electric force when a pot or pan is placed on them. This means they can reach a temperature more quickly than gas hobs, and also conserve energy since the cooking area only is heated when you turn on a pan. They are generally less expensive to run than gas, and they are also simpler to clean. The induction hob made by Indesit is packed full of features that make it easy to create your own ideas in the kitchen. It comes with two cooking zones that can be combined to create a Dual Zone for larger pans as well as a rapid Booster zone that can bring water to boiling point quickly. Push&Go, for example, allows you to cook with perfection at the touch one button. The controls are simple to operate and allow you to select nine power modes, including a P boost setting that provides maximum power in each zone for five minutes. The controls are simple to use and the minimalist design is ideal for a modern kitchen. In our tests, it cooked pasta water in a flash and quickly heated up after placing an oven in the Booster zone. 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 a Dual Zone and Push&Go, the Indesit hob comes with a bridge function that lets you connect two cooking zones to fit larger pans. It also has a child lock and an overheating block as well as an automatic switch-off feature that prevents the hob from working when it gets too hot. Our test participants were impressed that there weren't any visible flames that were messy and messy, and the ceramic glass is easy to clean. Contrary to traditional extractor hoods 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. The vent on this hob was easy to clean, however it took two people in order to remove the filter. 4. GE Induction Hob When selecting a hob, consider how it fits to your kitchen's design and layout, as well as your cooking style and life. For example, if you often cook with small children or elderly people in mind, security features such as an automatic shut-off or an icy to the touch surface could make an induction stove a better choice. For those who value speed and efficiency, a ceramic glass fascia on an electric hob is the best option. Gas hobs are a great choice for those who live in areas susceptible to power outages.