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There are many factors to take into consideration when selecting the best hob, from price 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 one with numerous features. Gas hobs, which are also popular and provide excellent temperature control, but are more expensive, are a different alternative.

1. Haier I-Flex Induction Hob

This Haier stove has four cooking zones and three 'Push&Go" functions, and will aid in cooking quick meals. It was also among the most efficient on test to boil water, taking just under four minutes. It's child lock-compatible and features an pause feature, meaning you can stop the process without having to mess around with controls.

Its style is sleek and contemporary, and works well with modern kitchens. It's typically made of glass (shatterproof and heatproof) or ceramic, and comes with controls that are on top of the worktop to allow for ease of use.

The controls are easy to use, and we appreciated the clear display that informs you the current power setting and which of the five zones are in use. The 'Boost" feature generates high-powered heat in a brief time. It's ideal for stir-frying and rapidly heating up pans. Safety features like the light on the hot hob or automatic shut-off are also useful.

It's not as responsive as other hobs tested in this test. We observed that it took nine presses on the control to achieve the highest temperature, compared with seven or six on other models. It also takes longer for the pan to react to changes in temperature. It is possible to adjust the settings a few times to achieve the correct temperature.

This model is 60cm long and has four cooking zones. One of the zones is a half-flex, where two areas can easily be joined to accommodate larger pans or pots. Dual-ring design permits it to operate at both "normal" and "boost" power levels. Boost is ideal for frying and searing meat, or bringing pans of water to the rapid boiling point.

It is fully connected to the hOn App, and offers 100's of recipes, guides for cooking, and 30 different programs that are divided into different food categories and types of preparation. It features a multislider controls panel with a "lockable interface' and can detect the type pan you are using to set the proper cooking mode. It's also compatible with third-party hOn pan sets and has a range of safety features, like an adjustable control panel that locks and boil-dry protection.

2. Smeg I-Flex Induction Hob

If you're working in your kitchen or seeking a better alternative to gas induction hobs, induction hobs are becoming increasingly popular. Prices have dropped drastically in the last few years. The basic four-zone models can be found for less than PS100. But if you want all the bells and whistles that are included in the induction system, it's worth paying extra to get the latest technology.

This sleek model from Smeg features the latest induction technology to make cooking more energy-efficient and convenient. The Auto-pot detection system recognises pots that have an overall diameter of at least 9cm and then automatically selects the appropriate zone.

Smeg's attention to energy savings doesn't overlook flexibility either This hob is designed to save power by altering the maximum operating temperature of the zones according to your cooking preferences. There are also 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 kW.

Testers were awed by this hob's user-friendly interface that has intuitive controls that move along the edge of the hob to follow your pan. The control panel's color-coded layout makes it easy to identify the status of each zone. The 'Flexi Duo" function allows you to connect two zones to accommodate larger pans. There are a variety of useful functions, including four cooking presets for automatic cooking (melting, boiling slow cooking, and keeping warm) and a Power Boost for quick results.

The oven hob also comes with a FlameSensor which will alert you in the event of a burnt-on meal or the possibility of a fire. There are also several safety features, such as a residual heat indicator and an auto shut-off feature if the surface gets too hot.

It's also hard-wearing with an anti-corrosive CleanProtect coating to help it resist hard staining and cooking marks. This hob has nine power levels as well as a 'FlexiDuo feature' to accommodate large pans and is simple to set up. There are a few bonus features, such as locking controls and a safety fuse to prevent accidental pressing of buttons.

3. Indesit I-Flex Induction Hob

They are powered by electricity, not gas, induction hobs use copper plates that create an electromagnetic field when the pan is placed on top. They heat up faster than gas hobs, and they also consume less energy since the cooking zone only gets hot when you turn on your pan. They are generally less expensive to operate than gas, and they are also simpler to clean.

Indesit's induction cooktop is packed of features to help you develop your cooking ideas. It has two separate zones that can be combined to form the Dual Zone to accommodate larger pans, as well as a rapid booster zone to quickly bring water to a boil. For instance, the Push&Go allows you to cook perfectly at the touch a button. And nine power modes, including a 'P boost setting that gives each zone maximum power for five minutes, can be easily set using the controls, which are positioned along the bottom edge of the cooktop to follow your pans.

The controls are simple to use and the minimalist design is perfect for a modern kitchen. In our tests, it was able to boil pasta water in a snap and was quick to heat up after placing an oven in the Booster zone. However it took some time to cool down after we turned off the hob. Additionally, our testers were unable to determine the precise temperature on the control panel.

Alongside a Dual Zone and Push&Go feature, this Indesit hob comes with a bridge function that lets you connect two cooking zones to accommodate larger pans. It has a child lock, an overheating block and an automatic switch-off feature that stops the hob from operating when it becomes too hot. Our test subjects were pleased that there weren't any visible flames that were messy and messy, and the ceramic glass was easy to wipe clean. In contrast to traditional extractor hoods vented hobs and ovens draw heat and smoke away from the pan and out of the room via an air duct on the surface. Our experts thought that the duct of this hob was simple to clean, though it required two people to lift the filter out to change it.

4. GE Induction Hob

When selecting a hob take a look at how it fits to your kitchen's style and layout, and also your cooking style and your lifestyle. Induction hobs are a good 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. Alternatively, for those who prefer efficiency and speed an electric hob that has a clean ceramic glass facia is ideal. Gas hobs are a good option for those who live in areas prone to power outages.