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Compare 4 induction hobs from Beko, Haier, Hotpoint and Smeg, with prices from £229. Sizes run from slim single modules up to 90cm hobs with flexible cooking areas.
Induction heats the pan rather than the glass, so it's quick, precise and easy to keep clean. Measure the cut-out and confirm your electrical supply before anything else; zones and controls come next. Our guide below the products explains each choice.
The Smeg SI2B22741D 75cm induction hob gives you four 18 cm zones and two Bridge areas on a wide sheet of black Musa glass. It is sized for a standard…
Hotpoint's TQ 1460S CPNE is a 60cm built-in induction hob that uses Boost Power to send a quick burst of extra heat to a pan, so water reaches the boil…
The Haier HAI643CCARUK built-in induction hob brings water to the boil and sears food faster thanks to its Booster function, which raises the first three zones to 2200 W. Being…
The Beko HIIP64430QT 60cm induction hob gives you four built-in cooking zones with nine power levels each and a booster function, and its Plug&Play design lets it run from a…
| Width | Suits | Worth checking |
|---|---|---|
| 60cm | Most kitchens, and replacing an existing 60cm hob. | A few run from a plug, normally at reduced power. |
| 70cm to 80cm | Extra room between pans; often fitted over a 60cm oven. | The cut-out size compared with your worktop. |
| 90cm and wider | Large pans, griddles and cooking for lots of people. | The hood width, and a dedicated circuit. |
Four zones on a 60cm hob handle everyday cooking for most homes. Five or six, usually on wider hobs, let you cook a whole roast dinner without shuffling pans. At the small end, one- and two-zone modules add induction next to a gas burner or fit a compact kitchen.
Touch controls on the glass are the norm. Some hobs give every zone its own slider; others use a single panel for all of them.
Boost sends extra power to one zone for a short spell, bringing a pan of water to the boil very fast. Some hobs let you cap the total power draw, which helps if the hob has to run from a plug socket.
Many hobs connect to a hood made by the same brand, switching its fan and light on and adjusting them as you cook. Some also work with an app. Each product page shows what that hob pairs with.
Some models watch the pan for you, with sensors that notice when it boils. Others offer frying zones held at a chosen temperature, or a low keep-warm setting for sauces. A handful add a teppanyaki plate beside the induction zones for searing straight on the surface.
Black glass is the usual finish, with a few hobs in white, grey or matt. Framed and bevelled hobs rest on the worktop surface, while some frameless ones can be set flush, which needs a stepped cut-out from your worktop fitter.
Our induction hobs come from Beko, Haier, Hotpoint and Smeg. If you want a hob that talks to its hood, choose both from the same brand.
You get the full UK manufacturer's guarantee with every hob. Delivery is free on orders over £600, normally within 3–7 working days. In our installation area we can fit the new hob and recycle your old one; both options are priced in the basket. Vented induction and mixed fuel hobs are different: a qualified installer fits those, with a Gas Safe registered engineer for any gas, and we can recycle the hob they replace. Capping off an old gas supply is a job for a Gas Safe registered engineer, not us.
Seen the same hob cheaper at another UK retailer? Our price match means we'll work to match it. Call 01622 541312 with questions, or visit our showroom in Rochester; please call before you travel to check what's on display.
Anything with a magnetic base. Try a magnet on the underside; a firm grip means it will work. Cast iron, enamelled steel and plenty of stainless steel pans pass.
Some 60cm hobs can, usually with a lower maximum power. Most bigger hobs need a dedicated circuit put in by a qualified electrician.
Two zones that link to act as one bigger area, giving even heat under a griddle, fish kettle or oval casserole.
Less of the glass gets hot than on other electric hobs. Child locks are standard on most models, as are warnings that a zone is still hot. The spot under the pan still gets hot, though.
A faint hum or click is normal, particularly on high power or with lighter pans. The cooling fan and the magnetic field are the cause, and neither is a fault.
Four are enough for most households. Cooking for a crowd, or using griddles and big pans? Then go wider: five or six zones, or flexible areas, give you more space.
