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How to Choose the best oven Hob

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

A basic electric ceramic hob could cost as low as PS100 however, you'll have to pay more for a feature-packed model. Gas hobs oven, also well-known and offer excellent 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 hob from Haier can help you make quick meals. It was among the fastest ways to boil water in our tests, taking only four minutes. It has a child lock and the ability to pause, which means you can stop the process quickly without having to fiddle with controls.

Its design is sleek, contemporary, and works well with contemporary kitchens. It is usually made of glass (shatterproof and heatproof) or ceramic, and features control buttons that sit on top of the worktop to allow for ease of use.

The controls were simple to operate and we appreciated the display that displays the current power level and which zone is active. The 'Boost' feature generates high-powered heat for a brief period of time, and is ideal for stir-frying or bringing pans of boiling water to a boil fast. Safety features such as the hot hob light or automatic shutdown are also beneficial.

However, it's not as responsive to touch as other hobs tested in this test. It took nine presses to reach maximum temperature, as opposed to six or seven for other models. It also takes longer to respond when you change the cooking temperature, so you may have to change settings several times before your pan is ready to cook at the proper temperature.

This model is 60cm long and has four cooking zones. One of them is a half-flex zone that allows two zones to easily be joined to accommodate larger pots or pans. It has dual-ring design and can function on both 'normal' and 'boost' power levels. It is perfect for cooking, searing meat or bringing pots of water to a rapid boil.

It is fully connected to the hOn App and has hundreds of recipes, a guide to cooking, and 30 unique programs divided into various food categories and types of preparation. It features a simple multislider interface and a 'lockable' control panel, plus it can automatically detect the type of pan you're using and set up the proper cooking mode. It's also compatible with third-party hOn pan sets and comes with a variety of safety features, like an adjustable control panel that locks and boil-dry protection.

2. Smeg I-Flex Induction Hob

Induction hobs have become increasingly popular, whether you are renovating your kitchen or searching for a gas-free alternative. Prices have plummeted over the past few years, with the simplest four-zone models costing less than PS100. If you're looking for the latest induction technology, it's worth the extra cost.

This slick-looking model from Smeg comes with the most modern induction technology to make your cooking energy-efficient and convenient. The innovative Auto-pot detection system automatically recognises the position of pots that have minimum diameters of 9cm, which allows you to switch on the appropriate zone without having to select it manually.

Smeg's main focus is on energy efficiency, but it doesn't ignore flexibility - this hob can be adjusted to save energy based on the maximum temperatures of the zones. There are also options to save energy with the Eco-Logic advance mode which moderates the power output from 11.1 kW to as low as 2.4 2 kW.

The user-friendly interface of this hob was a hit with testers, thanks to its easy-to-use 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 cater for larger pans. There are many useful functions, including four automated cooking settings: melting, boiling, slow-cooking, and keeping warm.

In addition the hob also has a 'FlameSensor' that warns you when there is a danger of a fire or food that has been burned. There are many safety features like a residual heat sensor and an automatic shut-off if the surface is too hot.

It's also hard-wearing with an anti-corrosive CleanProtect coating to help it resist tough marks and stains from cooking. The hob comes with nine power levels as well as an 'FlexiDuo feature' that is perfect to allow for Hobs (funsilo.date) large pans, and is simple to set up. There are some additional features, such as control locks, as well as an emergency fuse to stop accidental button pressing.

3. Indesit I-Flex Induction Hob

Powered by electricity rather than gas, induction hobs make use of copper plates that create a magnetic field when a pan is placed on the top. They can heat up much quicker than gas hobs, and they use less energy because the cooking zone is only 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.

Indesit's induction stove is packed full of features that will allow you to be creative when cooking. It comes with two 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. The Push&Go feature, for instance, allows you to cook with perfection oven with hob the click of the button. The controls are simple to operate and allow you to choose nine power modes, including a P boost setting which gives the highest power in each zone for five minutes.

The controls are easy to operate, and the minimalist design is perfect for modern kitchens. In our tests, it quickly heated up a pan once we placed it on the Booster Zone, and boiling pasta water. However, it took an extended time to cool down after we turned off the hob. Additionally, our testers were unable to determine the precise temperature on the control panel.

In addition to having a Dual Zone and Push&Go, this Indesit hob has a useful bridge function that lets you connect two cooking zones to suit larger pans. It also comes with a child lock and an overheating block as well as an auto switch-off system that stops the hob working when it's heated to the point of. Our testers appreciated the fact that there weren't any messy, visible flames and the ceramic glass is easy to clean. Ventilated hobs unlike traditional extractors draw steam and smoke from the pan and out of the room by a duct located on the surface. Our experts thought that the duct on this hob was easy to clean, though it took two people to take the filter out to change it.

4. Induction Hob manufactured by GE

Consider how the hob will work with your kitchen's layout and design and the style of cooking you prefer. Induction hobs are a great choice if you cook with kids or elderly in mind. They have safety features like automatic shut-offs as well as a cool-to-touch surface. For those who value speed and efficiency, a ceramic glass fascia on an electric hob is the ideal option. If you live in areas that are prone to load-shedding, having the ability to use gas hobs in power cuts may tilt the balance in favor of gas models.