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How to Choose the Best Hob When deciding on the best hob for your needs there are a lot of aspects to take into consideration. From cost to energy efficiency. Choose the features that are the most important. A basic electric ceramic stove can cost as low as PS100, but you'll need to pay more for a model with a lot of features. Gas hobs, which are also well-known and offer excellent temperature control, but are more expensive, are a different alternative. 1. Haier I-Flex Induction Hob With four cooking zones and three functions called 'Push&Go', this cooker from Haier can help you make quick meals. It was one of the fastest ways to boil water in our tests, taking just four minutes. It comes with a child lock and the ability to pause, which means you can stop the process swiftly without having to fiddle with controls. Its style is sleek and modern and is a great match for contemporary kitchens. It's typically made of glass (shatterproof and heatproof) or ceramic, and has touch controls that sit flush with the worktop for easy use. The controls were easy to use and we loved the display which shows the current power level and which zone is in use. The 'Boost” feature creates high-powered heat in a short time. It is perfect for stir-frying and quickly boiling pans. Safety features such as the light on the hot hob and automatic shutoff are useful. It's not as responsive as other hobs tested in this test. It took nine presses to reach maximum temperature, in comparison to seven or six for other models. It takes a bit longer for the pan to respond to changes in temperature. It is possible to adjust the settings multiple times to get the right heat. This model is 60cm long and has 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. Dual-ring design permits it to be operated at both “normal” and “boost” power levels. The Boost is ideal for cooking meat and searing it, or bring water to a fast boiling. It's fully connected via the hOn app, and offers 100's of recipes with guided cooking and 30 special programmes split into different food categories and preparation types. It has an intuitive multislider interface as well as a lockable control panel. In addition, it can automatically detect the kind of pan you're using and set the right cooking mode. It is also compatible with hOn cookware from third parties and has a number of safety features such as a lockable panel as well as boil-dry prevention. 2. Smeg I-Flex Induction Hob Induction hobs have become increasingly popular, whether renovating your kitchen or searching for a non-gas option. Prices have slashed in the last few years, with basic four-zone models starting at less than PS100. If you want all the bells and whistles that come with induction it's worth the extra cost for the latest innovations. This sleek model from Smeg comes with the most advanced induction technology to make cooking more efficient and convenient. The Auto-pot detection system recognises pots with a diameter of at least 9 centimetres and then automatically will activate the appropriate zone. Smeg's focus is on energy savings, but it doesn't ignore the flexibility of this appliance – it can be adjusted to save energy based on the maximum temperatures that the zones can operate at. 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 2 kW. ovens and hobs were awed by the hob's user-friendly design with easy-to-use controls that slide across the edge of the hob, allowing it to follow your pan. The control panel's color-coded layout allows you to easily identify the status of each zone. The “Flexi duo” function lets you to connect two zones to accommodate larger pans. There are plenty of useful features, including four cooking presets that automatically cook (melting, boiling slow cooking, and keeping warm) and a Power Boost to get results that are quick and efficient. In addition, the hob has a 'FlameSensor' which alerts you when there is a danger of a burning or burning food. There are many safety features such as a residual heat sensor as well as an automatic shut-off if the surface is too hot. It also has a protective CleanProtect coating to help it resist tough marks and stains from cooking. This hob has nine power levels as well as the FlexiDuo feature to accommodate large pans and is easy to put in. There are some additional features, such as control locks, as well as a safety fuse to protect against accidental button pressing. 3. Indesit I-Flex Induction Hob Induction hobs are powered by electricity and not gas. They use copper plates to generate a magnetic force when a pan or pot is placed on them. They heat up faster than gas hobs, and they use less energy since the cooking zone is only hot when you turn on the pan. They're generally cheaper to run than gas, and they're easier to clean and that's why they're a popular option. The induction hob made by Indesit is packed full of features that allow you to create your own ideas in the kitchen. It has two cooking zones that can be combined to create a Dual Zone for larger pans and a rapid Booster zone to bring water to a boil quickly. For instance, the Push&Go allows you to cook with perfection by pressing one button. The controls are simple to operate and allow you to choose nine power modes including the P boost option that gives maximum power for each zone for five minutes. The controls are simple to operate, and the minimalist design is ideal for a modern kitchen. In our tests, it cooked pasta water in a flash and quickly heated up when we put an oven on the Booster zone. However it took an extended time to cool down once we shut off the hob. Our testers were unable to pinpoint the exact temperature on the control panel. This Indesit hob also features the bridge function, which allows the user to combine two cooking zones for larger pans. It has a child lock, an overheating block and an automatic shut-off mechanism that stops the hob from working when it gets too hot. The ceramic glass is simple to clean and has no flames visible. Our testers liked that. In contrast to traditional extractor hoods vented hobs draw heat and smoke away from the pan and out of the room via an air duct that is built into the surface. The vent on this hob was easy to clean, but it required two people to take the filter out. 4. GE Induction Hob When selecting a kitchen appliance think about how it will fit into your kitchen's design and layout, as well as your cooking style and life. Induction hobs are a great choice if you cook with children or older people in mind. They are equipped with safety features like automatic shut-offs as well as a cool-to-touch surface. For those who prefer speed and efficiency, an electric hob with a wipe-clean ceramic glass fascia is ideal. Gas hobs are a good choice for those who live in areas prone to power outages.