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How to Choose the best ovens and hobs Hob

There are many factors to take into consideration when selecting the ideal hob, oven ranging from price to energy efficiency. Therefore, deciding on the features that are important is crucial.

A basic electric ceramic hob can cost as low as PS100 however, you'll have to pay more for a feature-packed model. Gas hobs are a popular choice and provide great temperature control, but they're more expensive.

1. Haier I-Flex Induction Hob

This Haier hob comes with four cooking zones and three 'Push&Go" functions, and will aid in cooking quick meals. It was also among the quickest tested to boil water, taking just under four minutes. It has a child lock and pause function so you can stop the process swiftly without having to mess with controls.

Its style is sleek ovens and hobs modern it blends seamlessly with modern kitchens. It is usually made of glass (shatterproof and heatproof) or ceramic, and comes with controls that are flush with the worktop for ease of use.

The controls were simple to operate, and we liked the display which shows the current power level and which zone is currently in use. The 'Boost' feature creates high-powered heat for a brief period of time, and is ideal for stir-frying, or bringing pots of water to a boil fast. Safety features like the light on the hot hob or automatic shut-off are also beneficial.

It's not as responsive as the other hobs in this test. It took nine presses to reach the maximum temperature, as opposed to six or seven for other models. It also takes longer to react when you alter the temperature of cooking, which means you might have to alter settings multiple times before your pan reaches the right heat.

The model in 60 cm includes four cooking zones, including a half-flex area where two zones can be joined to accommodate larger pots and pans. It comes with a dual-ring design that is able to operate on both normal as well as 'boost' power levels. Boost is ideal for frying, searing meat or bringing pans of water to a rapid boiling point.

It is fully integrated with 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 comes with a user-friendly multislider interface and a 'lockable control panel. Additionally, it is able to automatically detect the type of pan you're using and set up the correct cooking mode. It also works with third-party hOn pan sets 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 are becoming increasingly popular, whether renovating your kitchen or are looking for a gas-free option. Prices have slashed over the past few years, with the simplest four-zone models available for less than PS100. If you're looking for the latest induction technology, it's worth the extra cost.

This sleek model from Smeg has the latest induction technology to make cooking more efficient and energy efficient. The Auto-pot detection system detects pots that have an overall diameter of at least 9cm and automatically will activate the zone that is appropriate.

Smeg's emphasis on energy efficiency doesn't overlook flexibility either This hob is designed to conserve power by adjusting the maximum operating temperature of the zones to meet your cooking preferences. Eco-Logic advanced mode enables you to save more energy by reducing power output to as little as 2.4kW.

Testers were awed by the hob's user-friendly design that has intuitive controls that move along the edge of the hob in order to follow your pan. The control panel's color scheme allows you to quickly determine the operating status of each zone, and the 'Flexi Duo' function allows you to connect two zones together to accommodate larger pans. There are numerous useful functions including four automatic cooking settings: melting, boiling, slow-cooking, and keeping warm.

The oven also comes with a FlameSensor which will alert you in the event of a food item being burned or an igniting fire. There are many safety features, including a residual heat sensor as well as an automatic switch-off when the surface becomes too hot.

It also has an anti-corrosive CleanProtect coating to protect it from tough stains and cooking marks. The stove is simple to install and features nine power levels as well as an excellent 'FlexiDuo' feature for catering to large pans. There are also a number of additional features, such as control locks and an emergency fuse in the event of accidental button-pushing.

3. Indesit I-Flex Induction Hob

Powered by electricity rather than gas, induction hobs use copper plates that create an electric field when a pan is placed on the top. They heat up quicker than gas hobs, and they also use less energy since the cooking zone is only hot when you turn on your pan. They're generally cheaper to run than gas and are easier to wipe clean too and that's why they're an extremely popular choice.

This induction hob by Indesit is packed full of features that make it easy to get creative in the kitchen. It has two separate cooking zones that can be combined to create an Integrated Zone for larger pots and an accelerated Booster zone that can bring water to boiling point quickly. A range of automatic functions such as Push&Go let you create perfectly cooked meals with the click of one button. The controls are easy to use and let you select nine power options, including the P boost option which gives the highest power for each zone for five minutes.

The controls are easy to use, and the minimalist design is ideal for a modern kitchen. In our tests, it cooked pasta water in a snap and was quick to heat up after placing an oven hob - view Omoimot - on the Booster zone. It took a while for it to cool down after we turned off the hob, and our test subjects were unable to determine the exact temperature on the control panel.

This Indesit hob also features a bridge function that allows the user to combine two cooking zones for larger pans. It has a child lock, an overheating block and an automatic switch-off system which prevents the oven hob from working if it gets too hot. Our test subjects were pleased that there weren't any messy, visible flames and the glass was easy to wipe clean. Unlike a traditional extractor hood vented hobs draw steam and smoke away from the pan and out of the room via an air duct that is built into the surface. Our experts thought the duct of this hob was simple to clean, though it took two people to lift the filter out and change it.

4. GE Induction Hob

Think about how the hob can be able to fit into your kitchen's layout and design and what your cooking style is. For example, if you often cook with small children or elderly people in mind, security features like an automatic shut-off feature and cool to the touch surface may make an induction cooker a better choice. If you prioritize efficiency and speed, an electric hob with a glass face that is wipe-clean is the best choice. Gas hobs are an excellent alternative for those living in areas susceptible to power outages.