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How to Choose the best ovens and hobs Hob

There are lots of factors to consider when choosing the best hob, from the price to energy efficiency. Choose the features that are the most important.

A basic electric ceramic hob can cost as low as PS100 however, you'll have to spend more for a feature-packed model. Gas hobs, also popular and offer great temperature control, but are more expensive, are another alternative.

1. Haier I-Flex Induction Hob

With four cooking zones and three 'Push&Go' functions, this cooker from Haier will allow you to cook quick meals. It was also one of the quickest on test to boil water, taking just under four minutes. It's child lock-compatible and features a pause function, so you can stop the process without having to mess around with the controls.

Its design is sleek, modern and is a great match for modern kitchens. It is typically made from glass (which is shatterproof and heatproof) or ceramic. The controls are touch-sensitive, and they sit directly on the worktop.

The controls are intuitive to use, and we appreciated the clear display that tells you the current power settings, and which of the five zones are active. The 'Boost' feature generates high-powered heat for a brief period of time, and is perfect for stir-frying or bringing pans of water to a boil fast. Safety features like the light on the hot hob and automatic shutoff are useful.

However, it's not as responsive to touch as some other hobs tested 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 need to adjust the settings several times before you get the proper heat.

This model is 60cm long and has four cooking zones. One of them is a half-flex zone which allows two areas to easily be joined to accommodate larger pans or pots. Dual-ring design permits it to be operated at both "normal" and "boost" power levels. Boost is ideal for frying and searing meat, or bringing water pans to the rapid boil.

It is fully connected through the hOn app and includes 100's of recipes, guides for cooking, and 30 special programs that are divided into different food categories and types of preparation. It has a multislider control panel with a 'lockable interface' and can detect the type of pan you're using to set the correct cooking mode. It also works with third-party hOn sets and comes with a variety of security features, including an adjustable control panel that locks and boil-dry protection.

2. Smeg I-Flex Induction Hob

Induction hobs are increasingly popular, whether renovating your kitchen or looking for a gas-free alternative. Prices have plummeted in the last few years, with the simplest four-zone models starting at 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 sleek model from Smeg has the latest induction technology to make cooking more energy-efficient and convenient. The Auto-pot detection system detects pots that have 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 The hob is built to reduce power consumption by adjusting the maximum operating temperature of the zones to suit your cooking requirements. Eco-Logic advanced mode allows you to conserve more energy, reducing the power output to as little as 2.4kW.

The user-friendly interface of this hob impressed testers, with its intuitive sliding controls that follow your pan's contours along the edge of it. The control panel's colour-coded scheme makes it easy to determine the state of each zone. The "Flexi duo" function allows the connection of two zones to accommodate larger pans. There are a variety of useful functions including four automatic cooking presets: melting, boiling, slow-cooking, and keeping warm.

In addition to this the hob comes with an 'FlameSensor' feature that alerts you of any risk of a fire or burnt-on food. There are a variety of safety features, like a residual heat indicator and an auto shut-off feature if the surface becomes too hot.

It also has a protective CleanProtect coating to help it resist hard marks and stains from cooking. The hob comes with nine power levels as well as the FlexiDuo feature for accommodating large pans and is easy to install. There are a few bonus features, such as control locks, as well as an emergency fuse to stop accidental button pushing.

3. Indesit I-Flex Induction Hob

Powered by electricity rather than gas, induction stoves utilize copper plates that create a magnetic field when the pan is set on top. They can heat up much faster than gas hobs, and they also consume less energy because the cooking area only gets hot when you turn on your pan. They're generally cheaper to run than gas and are simpler to wipe clean too, which makes them an extremely popular option.

This induction hob from Indesit is packed with features that make it easy to be creative in the kitchen. It has two separate cooking zones that can be combined to form a Dual Zone for larger pans and the Booster Zone is quick to bring water to the boiling point quickly. For instance, the Push&Go allows you to cook with perfection with the click of one button. The controls are easy to use and allow you to choose nine power modes including a P boost setting that gives maximum power for each zone for five minutes.

The controls are also simple to operate and feature an elegant, minimalist design that's perfect for a modern kitchen. In our tests, it was able to boil pasta water in a snap and was quick to heat up after placing an oven on the Booster zone. It took some time to cool down after we turned off the hob, and our testers were unable to determine the exact temperature on the control panel.

In addition to the Dual Zone and Push&Go, the Indesit hob also has 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 shut-off mechanism that prevents the oven and hob from operating when it becomes too hot. Our test participants were impressed that there weren't any visible flames that were messy and messy, and the ceramic glass was easy to clean. Contrary to traditional extractor hoods vented hobs draw steam and smoke away from the pan and out of the room via a duct in the surface. Our experts thought this hob's duct was easy to clean, even though it took two people to lift the filter out and change it.

4. Induction Hob manufactured by General Electric

When selecting a kitchen appliance 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 great option if you cook with children or older people in mind. They have safety features such as automatic shut-offs and a cool-to-touch surface. If you're looking for speed best ovens and hobs efficiency using a ceramic glass facia on an electric hob is the ideal alternative. Gas hobs are a great alternative for those living in areas that are susceptible to power outages.