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How to Choose the best oven uk Hob

There are lots of factors to take into consideration when selecting the best hob, from cost 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 with many features. Gas hobs are also a popular choice, and offer great temperature control, but they're more expensive.

1. Haier I-Flex Induction Hob

With four cooking zones and three functions called 'Push&Go', this hob from Haier will allow you to cook quick meals. It was also one of the most efficient on test to boil water, taking less than 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 design is sleek, contemporary, and works well with contemporary kitchens. It is typically made from glass (which is shatterproof and heatproof) or ceramic. The controls are touch-sensitive and sit in a flush position on the countertop.

The controls were easy to operate, and we liked the display which shows the current power level and which zone is active. The 'Boost" feature creates high-powered heat in a brief time. It's ideal for stir-frying and quickly heating up pans. The hob's hot light and the automatic shutoff are helpful security features, too.

It's not as responsive as other hobs tested in this test. We observed that it took nine presses on the control to reach the highest temperature, in contrast to seven or six on other models. It also takes longer for the pan to respond when you change the temperature. It is possible to adjust the settings multiple times to get the right heat.

This model is 60cm long and comes with four cooking zones including a half-flex zone where two zones can be joined to accommodate larger pans and pots. Dual-ring design permits it to operate with both "normal" and "boost" power levels. It is great for cooking meat, searing it or quickly making water come to a quick boil.

It's fully connected through the hOn app and comes with 100's of recipes with guided cooking and 30 special programs divided into different food categories and preparation styles. It comes with a multislider control panel with a 'lockable interface' and can detect the type pan you are using to set the correct cooking mode. It's also compatible with hOn pans from third-party manufacturers and comes with a variety of safety features, like the control panel that can be locked and boil-dry protection.

2. Smeg I-Flex Induction Hob

Induction hobs have become increasingly popular, whether you are renovating your kitchen or looking for a gas-free option. Prices have dropped in the last few years, with the simplest four-zone models available for less than PS100. If you want all the bells and whistles that come with induction, it's worth paying extra for the latest innovations.

This sleek model from Smeg has the latest induction technology to make cooking more efficient ovens and hobs convenient. The innovative Auto-pot detection system automatically detects the location of pots that have minimum diameters of 9 cm, allowing you to switch on the appropriate zone without having to manually select it.

Smeg's attention to energy savings does not leave out flexibility too - this hob is designed to reduce power consumption by adjusting the maximum operating temperature of the zones to meet your cooking preferences. There are also options to save even more energy using the Eco-Logic advance mode that reduces the power output from 11.1 kW to as low as 2.4 kW.

The user-friendly interface of this cooker was a hit with testers, thanks to its easy-to-use sliding controls that follow your pan along the edges of it. The control panel's colour scheme helps you quickly identify the operating status of each zone, while the 'Flexi Duo' function allows you to connect two zones together to accommodate larger pans. There are numerous useful functions, including four automated cooking settings: melting, boiling, slow-cooking, and keeping warm.

The oven and hob also comes with a FlameSensor which will alert you if there's a danger of a burnt-on meal or an igniting fire. There are also several safety features, including a residual heat indicator as well as an auto shut-off feature if the surface gets too hot.

It also has a protective CleanProtect coating to protect it from tough staining and cooking marks. The hob comes with nine power levels, an 'FlexiDuo feature' that is perfect to accommodate large pans and is easy to put in. There are also a number of bonus features, like control locks and an emergency fuse in the event of accidental button pushing.

3. Indesit I-Flex Induction Hob

Induction hobs are powered by electricity and not gas. They use copper plates to generate magnetic force when a pot or pan is placed on them. This means that they can reach a temperature more quickly than gas hobs. They can also reduce energy consumption since the cooking zone only gets hot when you turn on the pan. They're generally less expensive than gas and are easier to clean making them an extremely popular option.

This induction hob by Indesit is packed with features that make it easy to be creative in the kitchen. It has two separate zones which can be combined into a Dual Zone to accommodate larger pans, and a rapid booster zone to quickly bring boiling water to. A range of automatic functions such as Push&Go lets you cook your food perfectly with the click of one button. The controls are easy to operate and allow you to choose nine power modes, including the P boost option that gives maximum power for each zone for five minutes.

The controls are easy to operate and feature an elegant, minimalist design that's perfect for a modern kitchen. In our tests, it quickly heated up a pan once we placed it on the Booster Zone, and boiled pasta water. It took some time to cool down after turning off the hob, and our testers had difficulty seeing the exact temperature on the control panel.

This Indesit hob also features a bridge function, which allows the user to combine two cooking zones for larger pans. It has a child lock as well as an overheating block. It also has an automatic switch-off system which prevents the hob from working if it gets too hot. Our testers appreciated the fact that there weren't any visible flames or flammable substances and the ceramic glass is easy to clean. Contrary to traditional extractor hoods vented hobs draw steam and smoke out of the pan and out of the room via an air duct on the surface. Our experts thought that the duct on this hob was easy to clean, even though it required two people to lift the filter out and change it.

4. GE Induction Hob

When selecting a hob, consider how it fits into your kitchen's design and layout, in addition to your cooking style and lifestyle. Induction hobs are a good choice if you cook with children or older people in mind. They have safety features like automatic shut-offs and a cool-to-touch surface. For those who are looking for speed and efficiency, a ceramic glass fascia on an electric hob is the best oven uk choice. For those living in regions prone to load-shedding, the capability to use gas hobs in power outages may tilt the balance in favor of gas models.