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How to Choose the Best Hob When deciding on the best hob to buy there are a lot of aspects to take into consideration. From price to energy efficiency. Therefore, deciding on the features that are important is essential. A basic electric ceramic stove can cost as little as PS100, but you'll need to shell out more to get a high-end model. Gas hobs are another popular choice, and offer great temperature control, but they're also more expensive. 1. Haier I-Flex Induction Hob This Haier hob has four cooking zones, three “Push&Go” functions, and can assist you in making quick meals. It was also one of the quickest on test to boil water, which took just under four minutes. It comes with an child lock and pause function so you can stop the process in a snap without having to fiddle with controls. Its style is sleek and contemporary, and works well with modern kitchens. It is usually made of glass (shatterproof and heatproof) or ceramic, and comes with touch controls that sit flush with the worktop for ease of use. The controls were easy to operate, and we liked the display that shows the current power level and which zone is in use. The 'Boost' feature produces high-powered heat for just a short duration, and is perfect for stir-frying or bringing pans of water to a boil quickly. Safety features like the hot hob light and automatic shutoff are useful. It's not as responsive as the other hobs in this test. It took nine presses to reach the maximum temperature, as opposed to seven or six for other models. It takes a bit longer for the pan to respond to changes in temperature. You may have to adjust the settings a few times to achieve the correct heat. This 60 cm model comes with four cooking zones including a half-flex area where two zones can be joined to accommodate larger pots and pans. The dual-ring design allows it to operate with both “normal” and “boost” power levels. Boost is perfect for frying meat while searing it or bringing water to a rapid boiling. It is fully connected through the hOn App, and offers 100's of recipes, guides for cooking, and 30 different programmes divided into different food categories and types of cooking. It comes with a multislider control panel that has a lockable interface' that can identify the type pan you are using to set the proper cooking mode. It also works with hOn pans from third-party manufacturers and has a range of security features, including the control panel that can be locked and boil-dry protection. 2. Smeg I-Flex Induction Hob Induction hobs have become increasingly popular, whether you're renovating your kitchen or searching for a gas-free alternative. Prices have dropped in the last few years, with basic four-zone models costing less than PS100. If you are looking for the most modern induction technology, it's worth paying a bit more. This sleek model from Smeg has the latest induction technology to make cooking more efficient and energy efficient. The Auto-pot detection system recognises pots with dimensions of at least 9 cm and automatically selects the appropriate zone. Smeg's primary 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 temperatures of the zones. Eco-Logic advanced mode enables you to conserve more energy by reducing the power output to as low as 2.4kW. Testers were impressed with the user-friendly interface of this hob that has intuitive controls that slide along the edges of the hob to follow the pan. The control panel's color-coded layout allows you to easily identify the state of each zone. The “Flexi Duo” function lets the connection of two zones to accommodate larger pans. There are a variety of useful features, such as four automatic cooking presets (melting boiling slow cooking, keeping warm) and a Power Boost for super-quick results. In addition to this, the hob has a 'FlameSensor' which alerts you if there is any risk of burning or burning food. There are several safety features, including the residual heat sensor, as well as an automatic switch-off when the surface becomes too hot. It also resists hard stains and comes with a protective coating of CleanProtect. This model has nine power levels, a 'FlexiDuo feature' for accommodating large pans and is easy to install. There are a host of additional 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, not gas. They use copper plates to create magnetic force when a pot or pan is placed on them. They are able to heat up quicker than gas hobs, and they also consume less energy since the cooking zone only gets hot when you turn on your pan. hobs and ovens than gas and are easier to clean, which makes them a popular choice. Indesit's induction hob is full of features to help you develop your cooking ideas. It comes with two distinct zones which can be combined into the Dual Zone to accommodate larger pans, as well as a rapid booster zone to quickly bring water to a boil. A range of automatic functions like Push&Go allow you to cook your food perfectly at the touch of a button. The controls are simple to operate and allow you to select nine power options, including a P boost setting which gives the highest power in each zone for five minutes. The controls are simple to use, and the minimalist design is perfect for a modern kitchen. In our tests, it was able to boil pasta water in a snap and quickly heated up when we put an oven in the Booster zone. However it took an extended time to cool down after it was turned off from the hob and our test participants were unable to see the exact temperatures on the control panel. Alongside the Dual Zone and Push&Go, this Indesit hob has a useful bridge function that allows you to combine two cooking zones to accommodate larger pans. It also has an overheating and child lock block and an auto shut-off feature that stops the hob working when it's too hot. Ceramic glass is easy to clean and has no flames visible. Our testers were impressed by the fact that there was no visible flame. In contrast to traditional extractor hoods vented hobs draw heat and smoke out of the pan and out of the room via a duct in the surface. The duct on this hob was easy to clean, but it took two people to take the filter out. 4. Induction Hob from GE When choosing a new hob think about how it will fit to your kitchen's design and layout, in addition to your cooking style and lifestyle. For instance, if you frequently cook with children or elderly people in mind, security features such as an automatic shut-off feature and an icy to the touch surface may make an induction stove a better choice. If you prefer efficiency and speed, an electric hob with a wipe-clean ceramic glass fascia is ideal. For those living in regions that are prone to load-shedding, the capability to use gas hobs in power outages may tip the scales in favour of gas models.