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There are lots of factors to take into consideration when selecting the best hob, from price to energy efficiency. Therefore, deciding on the features that are important is essential.

A basic electric ceramic stove could cost as low as PS100 however, you'll have to shell out 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, three 'Push&Go" functions and can help you prepare quick meals. It was also among the fastest tests to boil water, which took just under four minutes. It's child lock-compatible and features an pause feature, meaning you can stop the process without having to faff around using controls.

Its design is sleek, contemporary and blends well with contemporary kitchens. It's usually made from glass (shatterproof and heatproof) or ceramic, and has touch controls that sit in the same place as the worktop for easy use.

The controls were easy to use, and we liked the display which shows the current power level and which zone is in use. The "Boost" feature creates powerful heat in a short time. It is ideal for stir-frying and rapidly bringing pans to boil. Safety features such as the hob light that is hot or automatic shut-off are also beneficial.

However, it's not as responsive to touch as other hobs we tested. We found that it took nine presses of the control to achieve the highest temperature, as opposed to six or seven on other models. It also takes longer for the pan to respond when you alter the temperature. You may need to adjust the settings several times to get the right temperature.

This model is 60cm long and has four cooking zones. One of the zones is a half-flex that allows two zones to easily be joined to accommodate larger pots or pans. It has a dual-ring design and is able to operate on both normal as well as 'boost' power levels. Boost is perfect for frying meat, searing it or quickly making water come to a quick boiling.

It is fully connected through the hOn App and has hundreds of recipes, a guide to cooking, and 30 different programmes divided into different food categories and types of cooking. It has a multislider control panel that has a lockable interface' and can detect the type of pan you're using to set the proper cooking mode. It also works with third-party hOn sets and has a range of security features, including a lockable control panel and boil-dry protection.

2. Smeg I-Flex Induction Hob

If you're working on your kitchen or simply looking for an alternative to gas induction hobs, they are becoming more popular. Prices have slashed dramatically over the last few years. The basic four-zone models can be found for less than PS100. If you want all the bells and whistles that come with induction, it's worth paying extra for the most up-to-date technology.

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

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

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

The oven uk also comes with a FlameSensor which will alert you when there's a risk of a food item being burned or a fire. There are a variety of safety features, including an indicator of residual heat and an auto switch-off if the surface gets too hot.

It's also hard-wearing with a protective CleanProtect coating to help it resist hard stains and cooking marks. This hob has nine power levels, an 'FlexiDuo feature' that is perfect to accommodate large pans and is easy to install. There are also a variety of bonus features, including locking controls and an emergency fuse in the event of accidental button pushing.

3. Indesit I-Flex Induction Hob

Induction hobs are powered by electricity, not gas. They make use of copper plates to create an electric force when a pot or pan is placed on them. This means they can heat up faster than gas hobs and also conserve energy since the cooking area only gets hot when you turn on the pan. They are generally cheaper to operate than gas and they are also less difficult to clean.

Indesit's induction stove is packed full of features that will allow you to get creative in the cooking. It has two separate zones that can be combined into the Dual Zone to accommodate larger pans, and an instant booster zone to quickly bring boiling water to. A variety of automated functions such as Push&Go let you cook your food perfectly at the touch of one button. The controls are simple to operate and allow you to choose nine power options, including the P boost option which gives the highest power to each zone for five minutes.

The controls are also easy to operate and feature an elegant, minimalist design that's ideal for a contemporary kitchen. In our tests, it swiftly heated up a pan once we put it on the Booster Zone, and pasta water that was boiling. It took a while for it to cool down after we turned off the hob, and the testers could not determine the exact temperature on the control panel.

This Indesit hob also features the bridge function, which allows you to combine two cooking zones for 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 heated to the point of. Ceramic glass is easy to clean and has no flames visible. Our testers were impressed by that. In contrast to traditional extractor hoods vented hobs draw steam and smoke out of the pan and out of the room via a duct in the surface. Our experts believed that this hob's duct was easy to keep clean, although it took two people to lift the filter out to change it.

4. GE Induction Hob

Consider how the stove will be able to fit into your kitchen's layout and design and what your cooking style is. Induction hobs oven are a great option if you cook with children or the elderly in mind. They come with safety features such as automatic shut-offs and a cool to touch surface. For those who are looking for speed and efficiency using a ceramic glass facia on an electric oven hob is the best ovens and hobs alternative. If you live in areas prone to load-shedding, having the ability to use gas hobs during power outages may tilt the balance in favor of a gas model.