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How to Choose the Best Hob When deciding on the best hob there are a variety of factors to take into consideration. From cost to energy efficiency. Choose the features that are the most important. A basic electric ceramic hob can cost as little as PS100 however, you'll have to shell out more for a feature-packed model. Gas hobs, which are popular and offer great temperature control, but are more expensive, are another option. 1. Haier I-Flex Induction Hob This Haier hob comes with four cooking zones with three “Push&Go” functions, and will assist you in making quick meals. It was also one of the fastest tested to boil water, which took just under four minutes. It comes with a child lock and an pause feature, so you can stop the process quickly without having to mess with controls. Its design is sleek, contemporary, and works well with contemporary kitchens. It is usually made of glass (which is heatproof and shatterproof) or ceramic. The controls are touch-sensitive and sit flush on the worktop. best oven were simple to operate and we loved the display which shows the current power level and the zone that is in use. The 'Boost” feature produces high-powered heat in a brief time. It is ideal for stir-frying and rapidly heating up pans. The hob's hot light and the automatic shutoff are helpful safety features, too. However it's not as responsive to touch as some other hobs tested in this test. We found it took nine presses on the control to attain the highest temperature as opposed to seven or six on other models. It takes longer to react when you alter the temperature of cooking, which means you might have to alter settings multiple times before your pan is at the right temperature. 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 pots or pans. It features a dual-ring design that can operate on both 'normal' and 'boost' power levels. Boost is perfect for frying meat while searing it or making water come to a quick boiling. It's fully integrated with the hOn app, and offers 100's of recipes, with cooking instructions and 30 different programmes split into different food categories and preparation types. It comes with a user-friendly multislider interface and a 'lockable control panel. Additionally, it will automatically recognize the kind of pan you're using and set the right cooking mode. It also works with third-party hOn sets and has a range of safety features, such as a lockable control panel and boil-dry protection. 2. Smeg I-Flex Induction Hob Induction hobs are becoming increasingly popular, whether you're renovating your kitchen or searching for a gas-free alternative. Prices have dropped dramatically in the past few years. The basic four-zone models can be found at less than PS100. If you are looking for the most modern induction technology, it is worth paying a little more. This sleek model from Smeg has the latest induction technology to make cooking more efficient and convenient. The revolutionary Auto-pot detection technology automatically detects the position of pots that have a minimum diameter of 9 cm, allowing you to switch on the appropriate zone without having to manually select it. Smeg's emphasis on energy efficiency does not leave out flexibility too This hob is designed to conserve power by adjusting the maximum operating temperature of the zones to suit your cooking requirements. There are other options to save even more energy using the Eco-Logic advance mode which moderates the power output from 11.1 kW to as low as 2.4 2 kW. The user-friendly interface of this stove impressed testers, with its simple sliding controls that follow your pan's contours along the edges of it. The control panel's color-coded layout allows you to easily identify the state of each zone. The 'Flexi Duo” function allows you to connect two zones to accommodate larger pans. There are a variety of useful features, including four automatic cooking presets: melting boiling, slow-cooking, and keeping warm. The hob also has a FlameSensor that can alert you when there's a risk of a burnt-on meal or the possibility of a fire. There are a variety of safety features such as the residual heat sensor, as well as an automatic shut-off when the surface is too hot. It is also resistant to tough stains and features an anti-smudge coating called CleanProtect. This hob has nine power levels, a 'FlexiDuo feature' to allow for large pans, and is simple to set up. There are a host of bonus features, such as control locks and a safety fuse in case of accidental button pushing. 3. Indesit I-Flex Induction Hob Induction hobs are powered by electricity, not gas. They use copper plates to generate an electric force when a pot or pan is placed on them. They can heat up much quicker than gas hobs, and they also consume less energy since the cooking zone is only hot when you turn on the pan. They are generally less expensive to operate than gas and they are also easier to clean. 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 create an Integrated Zone for larger pans as well as an accelerated Booster zone to bring water to the boil quickly. A variety of automated functions such as Push&Go lets you create perfectly cooked meals by pressing one button. There are nine power modes including a 'P-boost setting that gives each zone maximum power for five minutes, can be easily set using the controls, which move along the bottom edge of the hob to track the pans. The controls are simple to operate, and the minimalist design is perfect for modern kitchens. In our tests, it swiftly heated up a pan once we placed it on the Booster Zone, and boiling pasta water. However, it took some time to cool off after we shut off the hob. Additionally, our testers were unable to see the exact temperatures on the control panel. Alongside the Dual Zone and Push&Go, the Indesit hob comes with a bridge function that allows you to combine two cooking zones to suit larger pans. It also has a child lock and an overheating block as well as an automatic shut-off mechanism that stops the hob from operating when it becomes too hot. Ceramic glass is easy to clean and there are no flames visible. Our testers liked that. Ventilated hobs, unlike traditional extractors, draw smoke and steam from the pan out of the room through a duct located on the surface. Our experts thought the duct on this hob was easy to keep clean, although it took two people to take the filter out and change it. 4. GE Induction Hob Think about how the hob can fit into your kitchen's layout and design, as well as the style of cooking you prefer. For example, if you often cook with small children or elderly people in mind, safety features like an automatic shut-off feature and a cool to the touch surface can make an induction stove an ideal option. For those who value speed and efficiency, a ceramic glass front on an electric hob is the best choice. If you live in areas prone to load-shedding, having the ability to use gas hobs in power outages may tilt the balance in favor of gas models.