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How to Choose the Best Hob

When choosing the best hob, there are many factors to take into account. From price to energy efficiency. Decide what features are most important.

A basic ceramic electric hob can cost as little as PS100. However you'll need to pay more for a model that comes with many features. Gas hobs are another popular choice and provide great temperature control, but they're more expensive.

1. Haier I-Flex Induction Hob

With four cooking zones and three 'Push&Go' functions, this hob from Haier can assist you in making quick meals. It was among the fastest boiling water hobs in our tests, taking just four minutes. It comes with the child lock as well as a the ability to pause, which means you can stop the process swiftly without having to fiddle with controls.

Its style is sleek and contemporary and blends well with contemporary kitchens. It is typically made of glass (which is shatterproof and heatproof) or ceramic. The controls are touch-sensitive, and they sit directly on the worktop.

The controls were easy to use and we appreciated the display that shows the current power level and which zone is currently in use. The 'Boost' feature generates high-powered heat for a short duration, and is ideal for stir-frying, or bringing pots of water to the boil quickly. Safety features such as the hot hob light or automatic shutdown are also beneficial.

However it's not as sensitive to touch as other hobs in this test. We observed that it took nine presses on the control to reach the highest temperature, as opposed to six or seven on other models. It takes a bit longer for the pan to respond when you change the temperature. You may have to adjust the settings several times to achieve the correct heat.

This model is 60cm long and has four cooking zones. One of the zones is a half-flex, where two areas can easily be joined to accommodate larger pots or pans. It features a dual-ring design and is able to operate on both normal as well as 'boost' power levels. It is great for cooking meat and searing it, or bring water to a fast boiling.

It is fully connected to the hOn App and has hundreds of recipes, a guide to cooking, and 30 unique programmes divided into different food categories and types of cooking. It has an intuitive multislider interface as well as a lockable' control panel, plus it can automatically detect the kind of pan you're using and set the right cooking mode. It's also compatible with third-party hOn sets and has a range of safety features, like 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 hobs are becoming more popular. Prices have plummeted in the last few years, with basic four-zone models costing less than PS100. But if you want all the bells and whistles that include induction, it's worth paying extra to get the latest technology.

This slick-looking model from Smeg boasts the latest induction technology to make your cooking energy efficient and convenient. The Auto-pot detection system detects pots that have dimensions of at least 9 cm and then automatically selects the zone that is appropriate.

Smeg's focus is on energy efficiency, but it doesn't ignore the possibility of flexibility. The hob can be adjusted to conserve power based on the maximum 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 awed by this hob's user-friendly interface, with intuitive sliding controls that move along the edge of the hob to follow your pan. The color scheme of the control panel allows you to quickly determine the status of each zone, and the Flexi Duo function allows you to connect two zones to accommodate larger pots. There are a variety of useful functions including four automatic cooking settings: melting, boiling, slow-cooking and keeping warm.

The oven hob also comes with a FlameSensor that can alert you when there's a risk of a food item being burned or an igniting fire. There are a variety of safety features, including an indicator of residual heat and an auto shut-off feature if the surface gets too hot.

It is also resistant to tough stains and features an anti-smudge coating called CleanProtect. 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 a few bonus features, such as lockable controls, and a safety fuse to protect against accidental button pressing.

3. Indesit I-Flex Induction Hob

Electricity is the primary source of power, rather than gas, induction hobs oven use copper plates that create an electric field when a pan is placed on the top. This means they can reach temperatures more quickly than gas hobs, and also conserve energy since the cooking area only heats up when you turn on a pan. They're generally cheaper to run than gas and are easier to clean making them an extremely popular option.

Indesit's induction stove is packed full of features to allow you to be creative when cooking. It comes with two cooking zones that can be combined to create an Integrated Zone for larger pans as well as a rapid Booster zone to bring water to the boiling point quickly. A range of functions that are automatic such as Push&Go lets you cook your food perfectly at the touch of the button. The controls are simple to use and let you select nine power options, including a P boost setting that provides maximum power to each zone for five minutes.

The controls are simple to operate and the minimalist design is perfect for modern kitchens. In our tests, it quickly heated up a pan after we placed it on the Booster Zone and pasta water that was boiling. It took some time to cool down after turning off the hob, and the testers could not determine the exact temperature on the control panel.

In addition to the Dual Zone and Push&Go feature, this Indesit hob comes with a bridge function that lets you combine two cooking zones to fit larger pans. It also has a child lock, an overheating block and an automatic switch-off system which prevents the hob from working if it gets too hot. The ceramic glass is simple to clean and has no flames visible. Our test subjects were pleased with that. Contrary to traditional extractor hoods, vented hobs draw steam and smoke out of the pan and out of the room through an air duct on the surface. The duct on this hob is easy to clean, however it took two people in order to take the filter out.

4. GE Induction Hob

When selecting a hob think about how it will fit to your kitchen's style and layout, as well as your cooking style and life. Induction hobs are a good choice if you cook with children or older people in mind. They are equipped with safety features such as automatic shut-offs and a cool-to-touch surface. Alternatively, for those who value speed and efficiency, an electric hob with a wipe-clean ceramic glass fascia is the best choice. For hobs those who live in areas susceptible to load-shedding, the capability to use gas hobs in power outages could tip the scales in favour of a gas model.