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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 cost to energy efficiency. Decide what features are most important.

A basic ceramic electric hob can cost less than PS100. However you'll have to pay more for a model with many features. Gas hobs, also popular and offer great temperature control but are more expensive, are another option.

1. Haier I-Flex Induction Hob

With four cooking zones and three functions called 'Push&Go', this cooker from Haier can assist you in making quick meals. It was also among the fastest tested to boil water, which took just under four minutes. It's child-safe and comes with an pause feature, meaning you can quickly stop the process without having to mess around with the controls.

Its design is sleek and contemporary 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 rest flush on the worktop.

The controls are intuitive to operate and we loved the clear display that informs the current power setting and which of the five zones are active. The 'Boost" feature generates high-powered heat in a short time. It is ideal for stir-frying and rapidly bringing pans to boil. The hob's hot 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 longer to respond when you change the cooking temperature, so you may need to alter settings several times before the pan is at the right temperature.

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

It's fully integrated with the hOn app, and offers hundreds of recipes that include guided cooking and 30 unique programs that are divided into various food categories and types of preparation. It has an intuitive multislider interface and a 'lockable control panel. Additionally, it can automatically detect the type of pan you're using and set up the correct cooking mode. It also works with hOn pans from third-party manufacturers and comes with a variety of security features, including the control panel that can be locked and boil-dry protection.

2. Smeg I-Flex Induction Hob

When you're doing work in your kitchen, or searching for a substitute to gas induction ovens hobs, induction hobs are becoming increasingly popular. Prices have dropped drastically in the last few years. Basic four-zone models can be found at less than PS100. But if you want all the bells and whistles that are included in the induction system, it's worth paying extra to get the latest technology.

This sleek model from Smeg has the latest induction technology that makes cooking more efficient and convenient. The Auto-pot detection system recognizes pots with dimensions of at least 9cm and automatically selects the appropriate zone.

Smeg's main focus is on energy savings however, it doesn't overlook flexibility - this hob can be adjusted to conserve energy based on the maximum temperatures of the zones. Eco-Logic advanced mode enables you to save more energy, reducing the power output to as low as 2.4kW.

The user-friendly interface of this hob was a hit with testers, thanks to its simple sliding controls that follow your pan's contours along the edge of it. The color scheme of the control panel allows you to quickly determine the operating status of each zone, and the 'Flexi Duo' feature allows you to connect two zones together to accommodate larger pans. There are many useful functions, including four automated cooking settings: melting, boiling, slow-cooking, and keeping warm.

Additionally the hob comes with a 'FlameSensor' that warns you if there is any risk of a fire or burnt-on food. There are a variety of safety features, like a residual heat indicator and an automatic shut-off when the surface is too hot.

It also has an anti-corrosive CleanProtect coating to help it resist hard marks and stains from cooking. The hob is simple to install and comes with nine power levels, as well as a handy 'FlexiDuo' feature that allows catering for large pans. There are some additional features, such as lockable controls, and a safety fuse to prevent accidental button pushing.

3. Indesit I-Flex Induction Hob

Induction hobs are powered by electricity, not gas. They make use of copper plates to create an electric force when a pot or pan is placed on them. They heat up quicker than gas hobs, and they also use less energy because the cooking area only gets hot when you turn on your pan. They're generally less expensive to run than gas, and they're easier to clean, which makes them a popular choice.

This induction hob from Indesit is packed with features that allow you to be creative in the kitchen. It has two separate zones that can be combined into a Dual Zone to accommodate larger pans, and an instant booster zone to quickly bring boiling water to. A variety of automated functions such as Push&Go lets you achieve perfectly cooked dishes by pressing the button. The controls are simple to use and allow you to select nine power modes including a P boost setting that provides maximum power to each zone for five minutes.

The controls are also easy to use and have modern, minimalist designs that's perfect for a modern kitchen. In our tests, it boiled pasta water in a flash and quickly heated up after placing an oven hob on the Booster zone. However it took a long time to cool down after we shut off the hob and our testers found it difficult to determine the precise temperature on the control panel.

In addition to the Dual Zone and Push&Go, the Indesit hob has a useful bridge function that lets you connect two cooking zones to accommodate larger pans. It also has a child lock, an overheating block and an automatic shut-off mechanism that prevents the hob from operating when it becomes too hot. Our test subjects were pleased that there weren't any visible flames or flammable substances and the ceramic glass was easy to wipe clean. Ventilated hobs in contrast to traditional extractors draw steam and smoke from the pan and out of the room through a duct located on the surface. The duct on this hob was easy to clean, but it took two people to remove the filter.

4. Induction Hob by GE

Consider how the hob can fit into your kitchen's layout and design as well as what your cooking style. Induction hobs are a good choice if you cook with kids or elderly in mind. They come with safety features such as automatic shut-offs and a cool to touch surface. Alternatively, for those who value efficiency and speed, an electric hob with a wipe-clean ceramic glass fascia is ideal. If you live in areas susceptible to load-shedding, the ability to use gas hobs during power outages may tip the scales in favour of gas models.