Modern kitchen: TOP 5 induction hobs

Electrolux EHH 6240 ISK black

The hob from one of the most famous manufacturers of home appliances Electrolux stands out among its peers with the best price—quality ratio.

Swedish engineers did not endow the model with a wide variety of functions. Touch controls — and those are made in a minimalistic style, simplifying access to the control of the burners. The power of their heating is regulated using the "+/-" switch in the range of 7 different levels. A separate touch key is provided as a blocker of access to the panel for children.

The surface has 4 standard round burners, which somewhat limits the installation of dishes of atypical shape (elongated or with a wide bottom) on it. The diameter of two burners is 14.5 cm, another one is 18 cm, and the last one is 21 cm. All of them are located at some distance so that the dishes do not touch each other during cooking.

To install the induction panel, you do not need a lot of space — to embed it, it is enough to organize a niche with a size of 56x49x5 cm. It's also easier to take care of the stove: a soft sponge and detergent will cope with all the dirt, especially since there are no protrusions or recesses on the cooking surface body.

The manufacturer paid special attention to the safety system, represented by an automatic switch of the stove in case of overheating detection, as well as an indicator of residual heat. Finally, the strict laconic style of Electrolux EHH 6240 will fit any kitchen.

Gorenje IT 614 CSC black

On the surface of the induction panel from the famous Slovak manufacturer of household appliances Gorenje there are 4 burners with a total capacity of 6.8 kW. Their diameter ranges from 16.5 to 20.5 cm .

The heating control is implemented using a touch panel, which can be found in the central part of the lower face of the surface. Even a small child will master working with it, and in order to protect him from accidental burns, the blocking function will come to the rescue. It is also useful when cleaning the panel, excluding accidental changes in parameters.

The burners of the electric hob are heated up quickly enough, and when the branded "bun" Power Boost is activated, it is almost lightning fast at all — the heating power increases by about 25% when using it.

The indication of residual heat will help to protect from burns and save electricity when heating dishes. And the electronic timer will automatically turn off the cooking surface at the end of the preset cooking time. The model is certainly worth the money, even despite the absence of a burner or a special zone for non-standard dishes.

Hotpoint-Ariston KIO 632 CC black

The model from the "daughter" of the Italian brand Indesit — the company Hotspot-Ariston — is a strong middling in the market of electric cooking surfaces. It has a balanced set of characteristics for solving most tasks in home cooking.

The peculiarity of the Hotspot-Ariston KIO 632 CC is manifested in the presence of a large oval zone for the possibility of installing non-standard form factor dishes on it. It occupies the entire left side of the plate. On the right are two standard round-shaped burners. All of them have an autofocus function, i.e. the heating zone is limited only to the part of the burner that contacts the bottom of the dishes installed on it.

If necessary, quickly boil water, Boost mode will come to the rescue, the speed of which is almost identical to the electric kettle. That's just the noise of the plate increases significantly when it is activated. Also, the noise makes itself felt when several burners are heated at high power at the same time.

The surface of the stove constantly monitors the presence of dishes on itself. In case of its absence, the panel automatically turns off the heating of the corresponding burner. In addition, the safety functions are performed by a child lock (locks the touch control panel) and residual heat indicators. They will tell you when you can touch the surface without the risk of getting burned.

An important moment! The principle of operation of induction cooking surfaces is based on the effect of eddy currents arising from high-frequency magnetic fields. Therefore, these panels are particularly demanding on dishes — the bottom of pots and pans should be made of ferromagnetic material to ensure maximum interaction of the plate with the dishes.

Bosch PIF 651 FB1E black Price from 16 260 up to 30 636 ₴ →

Bosch equipment has always been famous for its excellent performance quality and high reliability. The Bosch PIF 651 FB1E hob is no exception to this rule.

In the arsenal of the model there are 4 burners — from a small round (14.5 cm in diameter) to an elongated 28 cm oval zone, designed for the use of non-standard dishes (for example, goose coops). The total power of the connection is 7.4 kW and it can increase even more when the Power Boost quick heating function is activated. So, the manufacturer's website states that, paired with this technology, a pan with 2 liters of water is brought to a boil 2.5 times faster than usual — in just 3 minutes 39 seconds.

Touch control of the hob operation is called Direct Select. It is worth noting that it is organized in a more convenient way than when using traditional "+/-" switches. The heating power of each burner is regulated in the range from 1 to 9 in 0.5 step increments by means of a special scale applied directly to the lower part of the surface. It is enough to simply select the necessary burner and set its heating level in one movement.

Additional functionality of the model includes child protection of the cooking surface and the presence of a timer with an automatic shutdown function for each burner. Also, there was a two-position indicator of the remaining heat, which is designed to protect users of the induction cooker from accidental burns.

Samsung NZ64H57479K black

The induction hob from Samsung makes you pay attention to yourself thanks to the faces beveled on three sides and a large rectangular area provided for the simultaneous placement of several pots and pans or large dishes (goose coops, etc.). Two round burners are located on the right side of the hob: smaller at the top (14.5 cm in diameter) and larger at the bottom (21 cm in diameter).

The heating power of the burners is regulated in stages by means of a touch slider on the bottom edge. 15 different positions allow you to choose the required heating level according to the needs for cooking a particular dish. Instead of manual adjustment, you can use preset modes. For example, the proprietary Quick Start function provides instant heating of the burner at maximum power, and Ready Pan provides a short—term increase in power to a maximum level of "15" (for 50 seconds) with its subsequent decrease to a moderate value of "9", which is useful if you need to quickly warm up the dishes.

If there are no changes in operation after a long period of time, the stove automatically stops working for safety reasons. The same happens if there are no dishes on the burners.

Another "chip" in the arsenal of functions of the cooking surface is a two-position residual heat indication system. At temperatures above 45°The symbol "h" is displayed near the corresponding burner, and if the temperature value exceeds the 60 °C mark, the letter grows to a large size ("H").

The owners of the plate complain about the tendency of its surface to scratches. But if it is treated carefully during operation and cleaning, it will delight others with its appearance for a long time. It is advisable to clean the surface from dirt using a soft sponge and liquid detergent.