The choice of the hob should start by its type. Gas, electric, induction, combined. The type of control - mechanical or electronic - affects the features of operation and the price. Based on customer evaluations and experience, a ranking of the best hobs of 2019 has been compiled. Models in the TOP are arranged according to the connection method with increasing cost.
TOP-3 gas hobs
GEFEST СГ СН 1210 К2
The material of the four-burner panel of the device is enamel. For comparison, the surface of MAUNFELD EGHG 64.1CB / G uses tempered glass. Control - rotary switches located in the front. The model additionally has cast iron grates. The design includes an express burner that reduces the cooking time. Mechanical electric ignition stands out among the built-in functionality.
Benefits:
- built-in express burner;
- mechanical control;
- relatively low price.
Disadvantages:
- the electric ignition button is located separately, which causes inconvenience at the first time of use;
- The enamelled surface requires careful maintenance.
Considering the relatively low price (7 thousand rubles) and ease of use, the GEFEST SG CH 1210 K2 hob is in demand among both young people and more mature people. If you want to take a model with built-in gas control, you can advise Hotpoint-Ariston PCN 641 IX.
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Hotpoint-Ariston PCN 641 IX
The stainless steel hob for 12,500 rubles is distinguished by a diamond-shaped arrangement of the burners. For example: in the model of the GEFEST company СГ СН 1210 К2 standard placement is implemented. Construction - 4 gas burners and cast iron grates. Control - mechanical rotary switches. Additional functions include built-in gas control and automatic ignition.
Benefits:
- diamond-shaped arrangement of burners;
- built-in gas control;
- stainless steel surface.
Disadvantages:
- high price;
- poor build quality;
- autoignition requires additional settings.
Evaluating the additional functionality of Hotpoint-Ariston PCN 641 IX, it can be recommended for homes with small children and the elderly. If the surface material is important, the MAUNFELD EGHG 64.1CB / G is available with a tempered glass panel.
MAUNFELD EGHG 64.1CB / G
There are 4 knobs on the tempered glass surface. Like the GEFEST СГ СН 1210 K2 device, an express comfort is implemented, which reduces the cooking time by a third. Controlled by mechanical rotary switches located at the front. The material of the grates is cast iron. Among the possibilities are built-in automatic electric ignition, gas control.
Benefits:
- material - tempered glass;
- built-in gas control;
- ease of care;
- automatic ignition.
Disadvantages:
- high price;
- rotary switches do not always work.
MAUNFELD EGHG 64.1CB / G for 13 thousand rubles is suitable for equipping kitchens in mansions or country houses. As an alternative, you can offer the Hotpoint-Ariston PCN 641 IX model with similar functionality.
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TOP 3 electric hobs
LEX EVH 320 BL
The rated power of the device is 3 kW. For comparison, for the Electrolux EHF 96547 XK model, this figure is 7.1 kW. The ceramic hob has 2 Hi Light burners of different diameters. Touch control affects the ease of use of the device. Functionality: timer, blocking, safety shutdown, residual heat indicator.
Benefits:
- Domino design;
- built-in timer;
- residual heat indicator;
- relatively low price;
- protective shutdown;
- blocking facilitates care and protects from increased children's "attention".
Disadvantages:
- the touch control button of the small burner does not always work;
- users complain about slow warm-up;
- consumer feedback: for a large family, more overall equipment is needed.
Considering the extended functionality and compact size, we can confidently recommend the LEX EVH 320 BL for 8500 rubles to young families with small children. If you are interested in a four-burner model, you can recommend Bosch PKE611D17E, but it is almost twice as expensive.
Bosch PKE611D17E
On the glass-ceramic surface there are 4 Hi Light burners. For comparison: the LEX EVH 320 BL has two of them. Sensory PU is located in front. Among the functions - a residual heat indicator, surface blocking, protective shutdown, built-in timer.
Benefits:
- 4 burners of different diameters;
- blocking;
- residual heat indicator;
- touch control.
Disadvantages:
- high price;
- delays sensor response slightly.
The dimensions and functionality make the Bosch PKE611D17E electric hob for 15,900 rubles a good purchase for a large family. If you need a technique with additional functions, you can recommend the Electrolux EHF 96547 XK. The functionality here is much wider, but the price is almost 5 thousand rubles higher.
Electrolux EHF 96547 XK
The material is glass-ceramic, like the Bosch PKE611D17E model. In the four-burner model for 20,500 rubles, a three-circuit, with an oval heating zone and ceramic (Hi Light) are implemented. Sliding touch surface located at the front. Functionality - built-in sound timer with shutdown, boiling function, residual heat indicator, protective shutdown, short pause and blocking. During operation, it consumes 7.1 kW of energy.
Benefits:
- different types of burners;
- automatic boiling function;
- sound timer with shutdown;
- blocking;
- protective shutdown.
Disadvantages:
- high price;
- short power cord;
- high power consumption;
- no mounting plates included.
The design features and the availability of additional functions explain the high price of the Electrolux EHF 96547 XK. If you are interested in budget equipment with a standard set of functions, you can recommend the LEX EVH 320 BL.
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TOP-3 induction hobs
Hotpoint-Ariston IKIA 640 C
An independent four-burner glass-ceramic surface for 18 thousand rubles is controlled by touch buttons located in the front. The control principle is similar to the Bosch PIE631FB1E. Among the main functionality is a timer, a function for recognizing dishes, the ability to block, an indicator of residual heat, a safety shutdown. 10 years - this is the service life declared by the manufacturer.
Advantage:
- touch control;
- cookware recognition function;
- residual heat indicator;
- built-in timer.
Disadvantages:
- expensive;
- As with all induction cookers, it is important to choose the right cookware;
- black color - according to the housewives, very easily soiled.
Considering the built-in functionality, Hotpoint-Ariston IKIA 640 C is appreciated by buyers as an excellent technique. If you are interested in a model with burners of varying degrees of power, you can recommend Bosch PIE631FB1E, but it is 20 thousand rubles more expensive.
Electrolux IPE 6453 KF
On a four-burner glass-ceramic surface, one burner - with an oval heating zone. For comparison: in Bosch PIE631FB1E - all with varying degrees of power. Controlled by a touch slider located in the front.The main features are a timer with an audible signal, blocking, safety shutdown, cookware recognition function, heat indicator.
Benefits:
- on the hob - a burner with an oval heating zone;
- timer with sound signal;
- residual heat indicator;
- there is a lock.
Disadvantages:
- high price;
- the sensor response is a little "late";
- the function of working together with the hood is useless, since the price of such a hood is prohibitively high.
Electrolux IPE 6453 KF for 34,900 rubles, given its design features and variety of possibilities, is suitable for constant use at home. If you need a budget induction hob with standard options, we recommend the Hotpoint-Ariston IKIA 640 C.
Bosch PIE631FB1E
There are 4 burners on an independent glass-ceramic hob - 2 standard, economical and PowerBoost (increased heating). For example, in the Hotpoint-Ariston IKIA 640 C model they are of standard power. Management - touch buttons located in front. Functionality - a safety shutdown option, a timer for each hotplate with a sound signal, functions for recognizing dishes, blocking, residual heat indicator. The device consumes 7.4 kW of energy during operation.
Benefits:
- 4 burners with different power;
- built-in timer for each of them - with a sound signal (the volume can be adjusted);
- PowerBoost - speeds up cooking;
- control of touch buttons;
- you can customize the power consumption indicator;
- blocking.
Disadvantages:
- expensive;
- Does not “see” all types of dishes. User tip: buy a disc for induction cookers.
The implementation of burners of different powers on the hob affects the cost - 37,900 rubles. If such a variety is not essential, we can recommend the Electrolux IPE 6453 KF model (one with an oval heating zone), it is cheaper.
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The best combination hob
Gorenje KC621USC
The glass-ceramic work surface is decorated in a classic style. On the hob - 4 burners: 2 gas, 2 Hi Light. Small power - 1.2 kW, large - 1.8. Control - rotary switches, they are located on the side. Rated power - 3 kW. Among the functional are automatic ignition, gas control, residual heat indicator. The set includes nozzles for bottled gas. Price - 24,500 rubles.
Benefits:
- the possibility of a balloon connection or to a gas main;
- electric burners of varying degrees of power;
- electric ignition;
- gas control.
Disadvantage:
- expensive.
Gorenje KC621USC, given its design and performance, deserves attention from young people and older people. The manufacturer of Gorenje equipment always justifies the trust of customers.
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