For my rating, I have chosen 4 main categories of hobs. I selected models that are different in functionality, management, safety of use. Described both simple "hackneyed", and modern, with a lot of interesting features. The run-up in prices is from 9650 to 51 thousand rubles. For each model, I offer a replacement option based on user and independent feedback.
TOP 5 tempered glass gas panels
Weissgauff HGG 641 BGH
Model of a German manufacturer, high quality. Price - 11,990 rubles. Classic black tempered glass hob with automatic ignition and 4 hotplates, one of which is WOK.
Pros:
- large non-standard heating zone;
- there is a WOK burner for cooking Pan-Asian dishes;
- gas control as in the Fornelli PGA 45 Fiero. When the flame is extinguished, the gas supply is instantly turned off;
- comfortable large hotplate with three rings. According to reviews, brings a 10-liter pot of water to a boil in 10 minutes;
- the lattices are well fixed. Do not move.
Minuses:
- a small grate above the WOK burner. Dishes with a diameter of more than 26 cm hang down;
- easily soiled surface. Water streaks are visible;
- there is no plug for electric ignition;
- it is very difficult to regulate the flame in a large burner;
- no express burner like the Fornelli PGA 45 Fiero.
A hob for a large family, with gas control, with stable grills on the hob. Easy to maintain. With powerful triple burner. Maintains minimal gas, does not go out. A worthy competitor to expensive models such as the Hotpoint-Ariston TQG 641 (BK).
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Fornelli PGA 45 Fiero
Compact model of the Italian manufacturer for 3 burners with individual cast iron grates. Price - 12,300 rubles.
Pros:
- the set includes a WOK adapter;
- gas control, as in Weissgauff HGG 641 BGH;
- neat and small, narrow - 45 cm;
- powerful turbo burner, as in Hotpoint-Ariston TQG 641 (BK);
- excellent ergonomics of the burner arrangement. Cookware with a wide bottom fits well on 2 burners, does not touch, does not interfere with one another;
- bursting fire.
Minuses:
- flimsy handles and unreliable silicone pads;
- the flame on new appliances is poorly regulated, uneven. The service responds that the surface "must be burnt";
- if you turn off the minimum or medium throttle, an unpleasant whistle appears.
Small hob for a small kitchen with a minimum width of 45 cm and 3 cooking zones. There is a turbo burner. In general, according to reviews, it is fully consistent with the price / quality ratio. For a large family, there are options from both inexpensive models, for example, Weissgauff HGG 641 BGH, and more expensive ones, for example, Electrolux GPE 363 YK.
MAUNFELD EGHG 64.1CB / G
Model of an English manufacturer of household appliances. The brand is popular and in demand in the global economic arena due to its stylish modern design, high quality and innovative technologies. Hob with 4 Turkish burners, frontal control, with automatic electric ignition under each handle.Can be operated from main or bottled gas. Price - 12,990 rubles.
Pros:
- 4 burners - from 2600 to 1000 W;
- heavy all-metal full-bodied control knobs;
- burners of the Italian manufacturer SABAF;
- works from main or cylinder gas;
- instruction in Russian;
- express burner as in Hotpoint-Ariston TQG 641 (BK).
Minuses:
- sometimes the handle for the far burner sticks;
- cast iron grates rust;
- no WOK torch or adapter like the Fornelli PGA 45 Fiero.
An excellent hob in terms of design and quality of elements. Convenient full-bodied control knobs, instantaneous electric ignition, gas control for safe shutdown. Powered by main or bottled gas, can be installed in the country. If the presence of a WOK burner is important, then it is available in the Weissgauff HGG 641 BGH model.
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Hotpoint-Ariston TQG 641 (BK)
Model of a famous Italian brand. Very stylish design. Nice arrangement of the burners. The manufacturer did not line up all the control knobs in one row, but distributed them in pairs, making it easier and easier to choose the right burner. Price - 20390 rubles.
Pros:
- ergonomic organization of space. The burners are not located diagonally, as in MAUNFELD EGHG 64.1CB / G, but with a diamond. You can simultaneously fill all burners with bulky dishes;
- pairwise arrangement of control knobs;
- handles do not heat up during cooking;
- supersensitive gas control. According to reviews, milk escaped, flooded the surface - the burner immediately turned off, although in some places the gas was burning.
Minuses:
- handles spoil the appearance, they had to be made in black;
- no triple burner, as in Weissgauff HGG 641 BGH;
- there is no adapter for WOK like in Fornelli PGA 45 Fiero.
A common classic hob for a large family. Users note the quality of the assembly and parts, the convenient arrangement of the burners with a diamond and the pairwise arrangement of the control knobs. But in my opinion, it is expensive for a regular model: for example, the Weissgauff HGG 641 BGH of the same high build quality, but the equipment is much better: a WOK burner and a triple crown.
Electrolux GPE 363 YK
The model of a well-known Italian manufacturer fully corresponds to the price (23,750 rubles) with quality and modern equipment. Special burner Vertical Flame for quick heating of pots. Vertical flame with 20% more energy efficiency than conventional fire.
Pros:
- burner 4K WOK Burner with splitters to increase heating power;
- special surface "Gas on glass", easy to clean. It is enough to wipe with a dry cloth to remove dirt;
- fast and fine flame control. Fast response gas taps;
- automatic protective function of turning off the gas in case of a sudden extinguishment of the flame is 2 times higher in speed than in Hotpoint-Ariston TQG 641 (BK);
- beautiful black stainless steel handles on the rim;
- great depth - 52 cm, width -49 cm, which is more than in MAUNFELD EGHG 64.1CB / G (51.5 cm / 48.5 cm);
- there is a double crown.
Minuses:
- no triple crown, as in Weissgauff HGG 641 BGH;
- no express burner like Hotpoint-Ariston TQG 641 (BK);
- works only from main gas.
A high-quality, beautifully designed hob for a large family. Large distance between burners. Quickly reheat and cook Asian food with 4K WOK Burner with divider. Heating is 20% faster than on conventional models, due to the vertical direction of the flame - dishes are heated, not air. The only negative of Electrolux GPE 363 YK is only for apartments with main gas supply. In summer cottages, in private houses without a gas pipeline, it is not installed, for such cases the MAUNFELD EGHG 64.1CB / G is suitable.
TOP-5 electric glass ceramic hobs
Hansa BHCI65123030
Polish brand with 70 years of experience in the production of household appliances. An inexpensive model for 11,300 rubles with a classic black surface surrounded by a silver frame. Mechanical control by handles located on the right side.
Pros:
- simple control, intuitive;
- ceramic hobs and Hi Light, as in DARINA 4P E323 B;
- SCHOTT Ceran surface material;
- black color of switches;
- stainless steel frame;
- light indication of the start of work;
- 4-segment residual heat indicator.
Minuses:
- not completed with a wire and a plug, you need to buy in addition;
- no panel lock button like in LEX EVH 640 BL;
- there is no hotplate with an oval zone as in the Electrolux EHF96547 XK.
An ordinary surface with a basic heating function, no "bells and whistles" and touch control, therefore cheap. Touch control will cost more - LEX EVH 640 BL - 13690 rubles.
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DARINA 4P E323 B
The model of the Russian enterprise JSC Gazprom household systems. Classic black, no frame, with three burners and one extended burner for large cookware. The cost is 12,670 rubles.
Pros:
- modern touch control, not mechanical, as in Hansa BHCI65123030;
- a burner with an extended circuit for large dishes;
- front control panel, as in Bosch PKE611D17E;
- the panel is locked;
- a timer for cooking zones;
- residual heat indication as in LEX EVH 640 BL.
Minuses:
- no oval zone as in Electrolux EHF96547 XK;
- no three-circuit burner.
A reliable surface for an apartment or a private house. With an area for large dishes, a timer for each burner and protection against accidental start-up, as in the more expensive Bosch PKE611D17E or Electrolux EHF96547 XK models.
LEX EVH 640 BL
Model of an Italian brand. Price - 13690 rubles. Externally similar to Hansa BHCI65123030, only without a metal frame. The same arrangement of burners and the same equipment, only with touch, not mechanical control.
Pros:
- touch sensitive control;
- protection against switching on, when water gets on the sensors, as in the expensive Bosch PKE611D17E or Electrolux EHF96547 XK models;
- light - 8.5 kg;
- heating indication as in LEX EVH 640 BL.
Minuses:
- if water gets on the sensors, the hotplate turns on. It is necessary to turn on the lock when washing the panel;
- heats the water for a long time with 3-4 burners on;
- there is no double-circuit, as in the DARINA 4P E323 B, nor oval, as in the Electrolux EHF96547 XK, burners.
Its users find it overpriced and recommend another model with the same specifications - Hansa BHCI65123030. It is cheaper, better in workmanship, despite outdated handle controls. Or the domestic DARINA 4P E323 B, which has an extended zone, touch control, and it heats the water faster (according to reviews).
Bosch PKE611D17E
The German manufacturer of household appliances deservedly received the image of a super-reliable brand. Low price for high-quality assembly and components - 15,990 rubles. Serie 4 hob with independent touch control and glass-ceramic hob with straight sanded edge.
Pros:
- nine power levels. Choice for 5 types of cooking;
- ultra-responsive touch panel, one-touch response;
- in addition to the timer and child lock, there is a temporary lock for washing the surface;
- automatic shutdown of burners at the end of cooking;
- optimal distance between the burners, large width - 59.2 cm, depth - 52.2 cm;
- high - 4 cm, does not heat up when cooking;
- set of burners similar to LEX EVH 640 BL - Hi Light and ceramic;
- residual heat indicator as in all rating models.
Minuses:
- no oval zone as in Electrolux EHF96547 XK;
- the touch buttons are very hot;
- sharp beep.
A simple and reliable hob for an average family of 3-4 people. High degree of security, protection against accidental activation, supersensitive sensors, temporary blocking for maintenance. Quickly brings water to a boil; according to reviews, a 3-liter saucepan boils in 3-4 minutes. Nine power levels, you can set the minimum cooking temperature. Timer with automatic shutdown. Economical, it turns off when the dishes are removed from the burner. If extended burners are important, then you can take the Hansa BHCI65123030, DARINA 4P E323 B or Electrolux EHF96547 XK.
Electrolux EHF 96547 XK
Model series 300 Radiant Hob, powerful - 7.1 kW. With an excellent set of burners for any shape of the bottom of the dishes, slide control. With a metal frame around the edge, as in Hansa BHCI65123030. Price - 20,490 rubles.
Pros:
- DirectAccess control, shifted by touching the scale to the desired mark;
- CountUp timer;
- EcoTimer;
- CleverHeat function;
- triple and oval zones, which are not even in the Bosch PKE611D17E;
- automatic boiling function;
- short pause.
Minuses:
- you need to get used to the slider controls;
- one hotplate very close to the touch panel;
- I would like a longer power cord.
Great stove for the money (from reviews). The power and speed of heating balance the high energy consumption and, in general, the Electrolux EHF96547 XK is energy efficient. Laconic design, the frame along the edge prevents escaped products from pouring over the countertop. Functionally good: auto shut-off, blocking and residual heat indication, boiling mode. There are burners for any dish bottom. What can stop you from buying is the price. What to replace, so as not to lose much in quality, most likely, only Bosch PKE611D17E.
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DARINAPEI523 B
2-burner model. Powerful - 3500 W, quickly heats containers with a bottom width of up to 120 mm. The cost is 9650 rubles.
Pros:
- compact, with a width of 28.8 cm;
- modern touch control, as in the Hotpoint-Ariston IKIA 640 C;
- there is a panel lock and a sound timer.
Minuses:
- does not recognize the presence of dishes, like Bosch PIE631FB1E;
- there is no residual heat indication as in Hotpoint-Ariston IKIA 640 C.
Compact cooker for a family of 1-2 people. Performs basic heating or cooking functions. Warms up quickly and brings to a boil. There are basic protection functions, but there is no indication of residual heat, models for 4 burners come with this function - Hotpoint-Ariston IKIA 640 C or Bosch PIE631FB1E.
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Hotpoint-Ariston IKIA 640 C
Laconic design combined with functionality is the hallmark of the Italian brand. Full surface for 4 burners, without expansion zones, with residual heat indicator and childproof lock. Price - 17,990 rubles.
Pros:
- Residual Heat indicator lights up when there is residual heating of the burner even when the control is off;
- smooth touch control;
- Booster function;
- timer with switching off the burners;
- induction and electric burners;
- recognizes the presence of cookware, like Bosch PIE631FB1E.
Minuses:
- no oval zone, as in Electrolux IPE 6453 KF;
- there is no short-term pause function like in Bosch PIE631FB1E.
Model with uniform heating of dishes, gradual decrease in temperature, with recognition of the presence of dishes and a switch-off timer. Inexpensive for a functional surface, according to user reviews. If you need additional functions and extended cooking zones, then the Electrolux IPE 6453 KF or Bosch PIE631FB1E is better.
Bosch PIE631FB1E
Model for 4 zones, with an intelligent function for determining the size of the dishes and adjusting the heating zone. Price - 37,900 rubles.
Pros:
- recognizes the presence of dishes, like Electrolux IPE 6453 KF;
- DirectSelect control;
- beveled edge of the front panel;
- power consumption indicator on the display;
- timer of 2 types. Simple signal without switching off the burners and with switching off for each;
- 17 power steps;
- 4 unique functional modes: PotBoost, QuickStart, Restart, PowerManagement;
- automatic protective shutdown, lock button;
- 2-position indicator of residual heat for each zone;
- Cleaning pause.
Minuses:
- I would like to have a different arrangement for the placement of the burners - place a large one behind, not in front;
- not all dishes are suitable;
- slight hum in Boost mode.
Complete high-quality surface with two control boards, 2 burners each. Boils water quickly, constant heating without duty cycle, flexible scale - from 1 to 9, there is a choice - 0.5 each. Convenient panel and ergonomic organization. The energy tracking indicator adjusts quickly according to the instructions. There is no oval zone, as in the Electrolux IPE 6453 KF, but there is one large - 210 cm.
Electrolux IPE 6453 KF
Model with 700 Flex Bridge SlimFit hob for preparing large amounts of food, with simultaneous control of two zones for long dishes. Price - 51,900 rubles.
Pros:
- automatic adjustment of the Infinite hob for dishes;
- function of recognizing the shape and size of dishes, as in Bosch PIE631FB1E;
- Hob2Hood “smart home” technology - automatic switching on and adjustment of the hood power;
- slider control type;
- there is an oval zone;
- EcoTimer with heating shutdown for a certain period of time and the use of residual heat for cooking.
Minuses:
- there is no short pause for cleaning;
- there is no timer for each zone, as in the Bosch PIE631FB1E.
Full size heavy duty model.Boil 3 liters of water in 2-3 seconds. There is an oval zone for long dishes, an eco-timer function to save energy. According to user reviews, Electrolux IPE 6453 KF is the best offer on the market at an affordable price for a modern device. And even the absence of a timer, as in Bosch PIE631FB1E, does not create problems during operation, all in the reviews agree that the eco-timer is much "cooler" and more necessary.
The best combined glass ceramic hob
Gorenje KC621USC
Model with 2 gas and 2 ceramic burners. Gas are connected to both the main and the liquefied source. Glass-ceramic panel. Price - 30,190 rubles.
Pros:
- two independent energy sources in one model;
- the ceramic burner has a HiLight zone;
- side control panel, switches are conventional mechanical handles;
- auto ignition for gas burners. And gas control, as in conventional models, for example, Electrolux GPE 363 YK;
- for ceramic burners, a residual heat indicator as in Bosch PKE611D17E.
Minuses:
- according to independent reviews, the main disadvantage of the stove was revealed - the inconvenient placement of a large ceramic burner. It is shifted slightly to the side. According to the manufacturer, dishes with a bottom of up to 260 mm should fit on it. But in reality it does not fit, the cast-iron grate interferes. You have to clean it every time;
- it is in this model that control knobs often melt.
A model for private houses or apartments where there are frequent interruptions in the supply of one of the main sources - gas / electricity. Designed for use in an average family of 2-3 people. Modern, with functions of electric ignition, gas control, residual heat indication. The inconvenient arrangement of the burners creates difficulties when using dishes with a wide bottom, the same pans. The reviews suggest buying two separate small stoves - a gas Fornelli PGA 45 Fiero for 3 burners (12,300 rubles) and a Hansa BHCI65123030 electric stove for 4 full-fledged heating zones (11300 rubles), and if there is not enough space, take an induction for 2 heating zones DARINA P EI523 B (9650 rub.).
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Conclusion
When choosing a hob, you should pay attention to many parameters: the type of burners and their power, surface options, functionality, protection system, etc. But first of all, you should proceed from your own preferences and financial capabilities. We hope our ranking of the best glass ceramic hobs with different types of heating will allow you to make the right choice. And beautiful and high-quality appliances will settle in your kitchen for a long time.
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