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There are a lot of aspects to consider when choosing the best hobs hob, from cost to energy efficiency. Decide what features are most important.

A basic ceramic electric hob costs as little as PS100. However you'll need to pay more for one with many features. Gas hobs, which are popular and provide excellent temperature control, but are more expensive, are another alternative.

1. Haier I-Flex Induction Hob

This Haier stove has four cooking zones, three 'Push&Go" functions, and will aid in cooking quick meals. It was also among the most efficient on test to boil water, which took just under four minutes. It's child lock-compatible and has a pause function, so you can stop the process without having to faff around using controls.

Its design is modern and sleek it blends seamlessly with modern kitchens. It's typically made of glass (shatterproof and heatproof) or ceramic, and comes with touch controls that sit flush with the worktop for easy use.

The controls were easy to operate, and we liked the display that shows the current power level and the zone that is active. The 'Boost" feature creates high-powered heat in a brief time. It is perfect for stir-frying and quickly bringing pans to boil. Safety features like the light on the hot hob and automatic shutoff are beneficial.

However it's not as responsive to touch as some other hobs in this test. We observed that it took nine presses of the control to achieve the highest temperature, compared with seven or six on other models. It also takes longer to respond when you change the temperature of cooking, which means you might have to alter settings several times before the pan is at the right temperature.

This model is 60cm long and includes four cooking zones, including a half-flex zone that two zones can be joined together to accommodate larger pots and pans. It comes with 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 pans of water to a rapid boiling point.

It's fully integrated with the hOn app, and offers 100's of recipes with cooking instructions and 30 different programs divided into different food categories and types of preparation. It comes with a multislider control panel that has a lockable interface' that detects the type of pan you're using to determine the appropriate cooking mode. It also works with third-party hOn sets and has a range of safety features, like a lockable control panel and boil-dry protection.

2. Smeg I-Flex Induction Hob

Whether you're having work done in your kitchen or searching for a substitute to gas induction hobs, they are becoming more popular. Prices have slashed dramatically over the last few years. The basic four-zone models are now available at less than PS100. If you are looking for the most modern induction technology, it is worth the extra cost.

This sleek model from Smeg has the latest induction technology to make cooking more efficient and convenient. The revolutionary Auto-pot detection technology automatically detects the position of pots that have a minimum diameter of 9cm, which allows you to activate the appropriate zone without having to manually select it.

Smeg's primary focus is on energy savings but it doesn't forget the possibility of flexibility. The hob can be adjusted to save energy based on the highest operating temperatures of the zones. There are other options to save even more energy by using the Eco-Logic advance mode, which reduces the power output from 11.1 kW to as little as 2.4 kW.

Testers were awed by this hob's user-friendly interface that has intuitive controls that slide along the edge of the hob, allowing it to follow your pan. The color scheme of the control panel helps you quickly identify the status of each zone, while the 'Flexi Duo' function allows you to connect two zones together to accommodate larger pots. There are numerous useful functions, including four automated cooking presets: melting boiling, slow-cooking and keeping warm.

The hob also comes with a FlameSensor which will alert you when there's a risk of a burnt-on meal or an igniting fire. There are several safety features like the residual heat sensor, as well as an automatic shut-off when the surface is too hot.

It's also hard-wearing with the CleanProtect coating that is designed to help it resist hard marks and stains from cooking. The hob uk is simple to set up and has nine power levels as well as an excellent 'FlexiDuo' feature for catering for large pans. There are a few bonus features like lockable controls, and a safety fuse to protect against accidental button pressing.

3. Indesit I-Flex Induction Hob

Powered by electricity rather than gas, induction hobs make use of copper plates that create an electric field when the pan is placed on the top. They heat up quicker than gas hobs, and they also use less energy because the cooking zone only gets hot when you turn on the pan. They're generally cheaper to run than gas, and they're easier to wipe clean too making them an extremely popular option.

Indesit's induction cooktop is packed of features that will allow you to develop your cooking ideas. It comes with two cooking zones that can be combined to form a Dual Zone for larger pans as well as the Booster Zone is quick to bring water to the boil quickly. Push&Go, for ovens (comofazeronlinea0a9f.zapwp.com) example, allows you to cook with perfection with the click of the button. The controls are easy to operate and let you select nine power modes, including the P boost option that provides maximum power for each zone for five minutes.

The controls are also simple to operate and feature modern, minimalist designs that is perfect for a modern kitchen. In our tests, it quickly heated up a pan after we put it on the Booster Zone, and pasta water that was boiling. However, it took some time to cool down after it was turned off from the hob and our testers found it difficult to see the exact temperatures on the control panel.

As well as having a Dual Zone and Push&Go, the Indesit hob also has a bridge function that lets you connect two cooking zones to suit larger pans. It also has a child lock and overheating block as well as an auto switch-off system that stops the appliance from working when it's too hot. Our test participants were impressed that there were no messy, visible flames and the ceramic glass was easy to clean. Ventilated hobs, unlike traditional extractors, draw smoke and steam from the pan out of the room through an air duct that is located on the surface. Our experts believed 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 by GE

Think about how the hob can fit into the layout and design of your kitchen as well as what your cooking style. Induction hobs are an excellent choice 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. Alternatively, for those who prioritize efficiency and speed, an electric stove with a wipe-clean ceramic glass fascia is the Best place to buy oven and hob choice. For those living in regions susceptible to load-shedding, the capability to use gas hobs in power cuts may make the difference in favor of gas models.