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How to Choose the Best Hob

There are many factors to take into consideration when selecting the Best place to buy oven and hob hob, from the price to energy efficiency. Decide what features are most important.

A basic ceramic electric hob costs just PS100. However you'll have to pay more for one with numerous features. Gas hobs, which are popular and offer great 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 stove from Haier can assist you in making quick meals. It was one of the fastest to boil water in our tests, taking just four minutes. It's child lock-compatible and has a pause function, so you can stop the process without having to fiddle around using controls.

Its design is sleek and modern and blends well with contemporary kitchens. It is typically made from glass (which is heatproof and shatterproof) or ceramic. The controls are touch-sensitive, and they sit in a flush position on the countertop.

The controls were simple to use, and we liked the display that displays the current power level and the zone that is in use. The 'Boost' feature produces high-powered heat for just a short duration, and is ideal for stir-frying, or bringing pans of boiling 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 some other hobs uk in this test. We found it took nine presses of the control to reach the highest temperature, compared with six or seven on other models. It takes longer to react when you alter the cooking temperature, so you may have to change settings multiple times before your pan reaches the right heat.

The model measures 60 cm and comes with four cooking zones. One of it is a half-flex zone that allows two zones to easily be joined to accommodate larger pots or pans. It comes with a dual-ring design and is able to operate on both normal and boost' power levels. It is perfect for cooking and searing meat, or bringing pots of water to a rapid boiling point.

It is fully connected through the hOn app and includes hundreds of recipes, a guide to cooking, and 30 unique programs that are divided into different food categories and types of preparation. It has a multislider control panel with a "lockable interface' that detects the type pan you are using to set the correct cooking mode. It also works with third-party hOn sets and comes with a variety of safety features, such as an adjustable control panel that locks and boil-dry protection.

2. Smeg I-Flex Induction Hob

Whether you're having work done in your kitchen, or searching for a substitute to gas, induction hobs are becoming more popular. Prices have slashed dramatically over the last few years. Basic four-zone models are now sold for less than PS100. If you want all the bells and whistles that come with induction it's worth paying more for the most up-to-date technology.

This sleek model from Smeg boasts the latest induction technology that makes your cooking energy efficient and convenient. The Auto-pot detection system recognizes pots with a diameter of at least 9 centimetres and then automatically will activate the zone that is appropriate.

Smeg's attention to energy savings does not mean that they don't offer flexibility - this hob is designed to reduce power consumption by setting the maximum operating temperature of the zones to suit your cooking requirements. There are options to save even more energy by using the Eco-Logic advance mode that reduces the power output from 11.1 kW to as low as 2.4 2 kW.

Testers were impressed by this hob's user-friendly interface, with intuitive sliding controls that move across the edge of the hob to follow the pan. The control panel's color-coded design makes it easy to identify the state of each zone. The 'Flexi Duo" function lets the connection of two zones to accommodate larger pans. There are numerous useful functions, including four automated cooking settings: melting, boiling, slow-cooking, and keeping warm.

In addition the hob comes with a 'FlameSensor' that warns you if there is any risk of a fire or burnt-on food. There are also several safety features, such as a residual heat indicator and an auto shut-off feature if the surface is too hot.

It is also resistant to hard stains and comes with a CleanProtect protective coating. The hob is simple to set up and has nine power levels, as well as an excellent 'FlexiDuo' feature that allows catering for large pans. There are some additional features like control locks, as well as a safety fuse to protect against accidental pressing of buttons.

3. Indesit I-Flex Induction Hob

They are powered by electricity, not gas, induction hobs use copper plates that create a magnetic field when the pan is set on top. They are able to heat up quicker than gas hobs, and they also use less energy since the cooking zone only gets hot when you turn on the pan. They're generally less expensive than gas, and they're easier to wipe clean too and that's why they're a popular choice.

This induction hob by Indesit is packed full of features that allow you to be creative in the kitchen. It has two separate zones which can be combined into the Dual Zone to accommodate larger pans, as well as a speedy booster zone that can quickly bring the water to a boil. Push&Go, for example, allows you to cook perfectly by pressing the button. The controls are easy to use and allow you to choose nine power modes including the P boost option that gives maximum power in each zone for five minutes.

The controls are simple to use, and the minimalist design is ideal for modern kitchens. In our tests, it cooked pasta water in a snap and quickly heated up when we put an oven in the Booster zone. However, it took some time to cool down after it was turned off from the hob and our testers were unable to determine the precise temperature on the control panel.

This Indesit hob also comes with a bridge function, which allows the user to combine two cooking zones for larger pans. It has a child lock as well as an overheating block. It also has an automatic switch-off system which prevents the hob from operating when it becomes too hot. Our test subjects were pleased that there were no messy, visible flames and the ceramic glass was easy to clean. Ventilated hobs, unlike traditional extractors, draw smoke and steam from the pan and out of the room by a duct located on the surface. Our experts thought the duct on this hob was easy to clean, though it required two people to lift the filter to change it.

4. GE Induction Hob

Think about how the hob can be able to fit into your kitchen's layout and design, as well as what your cooking style. For example, if you often cook with small children or elderly people in mind, security features such as an automatic shut-off feature and cool to the touch surface may make an induction cooker a better choice. For those who are looking for speed and efficiency using a ceramic glass facia on an electric hob is the best hobs option. For those living in regions prone to load-shedding, the capability to use gas hobs during power cuts may tip the scales in favour of gas models.