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Hobs
The heating type shapes how you cook. Induction responds quickly, is easy to clean and uses little energy, but needs suitable pans and a sufficient electrical connection. Ceramic hobs heat up and cool down more slowly; gas remains popular for the visual control of the flame. Width, burner layout and flexible zones matter more than the number of power levels, which are rarely all used.
Rated on these criteria
- Cooking zones
- Power
- Main zone
- Price
- Second zone
Choose by use
The right product depends on the situation. Each page below takes the category’s criteria and changes their weight for one specific need.
Best hob for a studio or small kitchen
In a studio flat or small kitchenette, space and budget both matter. Here is how to pick a compact hob without giving up cooking comfort.
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Best hob for a large family kitchen
In a large family, cooking several dishes at once and running back to back meals calls for a well sized hob. Here is how to choose wisely.
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Best hob for wok style high heat cooking
For frequent wok cooking or quick high heat stir fries, the main zone’s power matters more than the total number of cooking zones available.
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What we rate in this category
Every product in the category is rated from 0 to 100 on these criteria : the same for all of them, whichever merchant sells it.
- Cooking zones
- This criterion measures the number of cooking zones on the hob: the more there are, the longer the bar.
- Power
- This criterion measures the total connected power of the hob: the higher it is, the longer the bar.
- Main zone
- This criterion measures the power of the largest cooking zone: the stronger it heats, the longer the bar.
- Price
- This criterion compares the price of the hob with other models on the market.
- Second zone
- This criterion measures the power of the second cooking zone: the stronger it heats, the longer the bar.
Price brackets by tier
Orders of magnitude, not displayed prices: a price only appears on Kalyneo once it has been collected from a merchant, with its collection date.
Under €250
Basic ceramic hob with fixed zones, limited intermediate settings and slower heating, suited to simple everyday cooking.
€250 to €600
Induction appears with more responsive, sometimes flexible zones and easier cleaning, for better controlled energy use.
Over €600
Wider hob with flexible or zoneless induction, pan detection and advanced features, for precise, quiet cooking.
Hobs Bosch
Serie 2 Gas hob Stainless steel PBP6B5K80
Hobs Bosch
