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How to Choose the Best Hob There are lots of factors to consider when choosing the ideal hob, ranging from price to energy efficiency. Choose the features that are the most important. A basic ceramic electric hob costs as little as PS100. However, you will need to pay more for one with many features. Gas hobs are also a popular choice, and offer great temperature control, but they're more expensive. 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 one of the fastest boiling water hobs in our tests, taking just four minutes. It comes with an child lock and an pause feature, so you can stop the process in a snap without having to mess with controls. Its style is sleek and modern and is a great match for contemporary kitchens. oven and hob 's typically made of glass (shatterproof and heatproof) or ceramic, and comes with controls that are on top of the worktop to allow for easy use. The controls were easy to use and we appreciated the display that shows the current power level and the zone that is active. The “Boost” feature produces high-powered heat in a brief time. It is perfect for stir-frying and quickly heating up pans. The hot hob light and automatic shutdown are useful safety features, too. It's not as responsive as the other hobs in this test. It took nine presses to reach maximum temperature, as opposed to six or seven for other models. It takes a bit longer for the pan to respond to changes in temperature. You may need to adjust the settings a few times to achieve the correct temperature. This model is 60cm long and includes four cooking zones, including a half-flex zone that two zones can be joined to accommodate larger pots and pans. The dual-ring design allows it to be operated with both “normal” and “boost” power levels. It is great for cooking meat while searing it or bringing water to a rapid boiling. It's fully connected via the hOn app and boasts 100's of recipes, with guided cooking and 30 unique programs divided into different food categories and preparation styles. It comes with a user-friendly multislider interface, as well as a lockable control panel. In addition, it is able to automatically detect the type of pan you're using and set the proper cooking mode. It also works with hOn pans from third-party manufacturers and comes with a number of safety features like the ability to lock the panel and boil-dry prevention. 2. Smeg I-Flex Induction Hob When you're doing work in your kitchen, or seeking a better alternative to gas induction hobs, they are becoming increasingly popular. Prices have dropped over the past few years, with basic four-zone models starting at less than PS100. If you are looking for the most modern induction technology, it is worth paying a bit more. This sleek-looking model from Smeg features the latest induction technology to make your cooking efficient and easy. The innovative Auto-pot detection system automatically recognises the position of pots with minimum diameters of 9cm, allowing you to activate the appropriate zone without needing to select it manually. Smeg's main focus is on energy savings, 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. Eco-Logic advanced mode allows you to save more energy by reducing power output to as little as 2.4kW. Testers were impressed with 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 color scheme of the control panel allows you to quickly determine the operational status of each zone, and the 'Flexi Duo' feature allows you to connect two zones to accommodate larger pans. There are plenty of useful features, such as four cooking presets for automatic cooking (melting boiling, melting slow cooking, and keeping warm) and a Power Boost for quick results. The oven also comes with a FlameSensor that can alert you if there's a danger of a burnt-on meal or a fire. There are many safety features such as a residual heat sensor and an automatic shut-off when the surface gets too hot. It's also hard-wearing with the CleanProtect coating that is designed to help it resist tough marks and stains from cooking. The hob is simple to install and has nine power levels as well as an excellent 'FlexiDuo' feature that allows catering for large pans. There are a few bonus features, such as locking controls and an emergency fuse to stop accidental pressing of buttons. 3. Indesit I-Flex Induction Hob They are powered by electricity, not gas, induction stoves utilize copper plates that create an electric field when the pan is set on top. oven hob means that they can heat up faster than gas hobs. They can also reduce energy consumption since the cooking zone only heats up when you turn on the pan. They're generally less expensive than gas and are easier to clean making them a popular choice. Indesit's induction hob is full of features that will allow you to get creative in the cooking. It has two separate zones which can be combined into a Dual Zone to accommodate larger pans, as well as an instant booster zone to quickly bring the water to a boil. A variety of automated functions such as Push&Go let you achieve perfectly cooked dishes with the click of one button. The controls are simple to use and let you select nine power modes including a P boost setting which gives the highest power in each zone for five minutes. The controls are easy to use, and the minimalist design is ideal for modern kitchens. In our tests, it cooked pasta water in a snap and was quick to heat up after placing an oven in the Booster zone. It took a while to cool down after turning off the hob, and our testers could not determine the exact temperature on the control panel. This Indesit hob also comes with a bridge function, which allows you to connect two cooking zones for larger pans. It has a child lock, an overheating block and an automatic shut-off mechanism that prevents the oven from working when it gets too hot. Ceramic glass is easy to clean and there are no visible flames. 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 through an air duct that is built into the surface. The duct on this hob is easy to clean, but it took two people in order to remove the filter. 4. GE Induction Hob Consider how the hob will be able to fit into your kitchen's layout and design, as well as what your cooking style is. For instance, if you often cook with small children or elderly people in mind, security features such as automatic shut-off and a cool to the touch surface could make an induction cooker the best choice. For those who value speed and efficiency, a ceramic glass front on an electric hob is the ideal option. Gas hobs are an excellent alternative for those living in areas susceptible to power outages.