The Best Induction Hob 2022

The Best Induction Hob

In addition to the 15 power levels offered, we would like to point out the presence of a Keep warm function and a Pause button to temporarily reduce the intensity of the active hotplates, for the duration of a phone call for example, to then resume at initial settings. Each household also has its own timer and a Booster function. Very easy to use, this plate has small aesthetic amenities, such as VirtualFlame technology, which projects virtual flames on the container to better visualize the heat source.

Although a little less precise than other models, this hob still offers a choice of 9 heating intensities, the usefulness of each being detailed in the user manual. Each home has, in addition, a Booster function allowing an even faster rise in temperature. The timer can be used independently, or connected to a fireplace to automatically turn it off once the countdown is over.

Undeniably, this induction hob has risen to the level of professional equipment. The ChefControl function allows you to divide the space into three cooking zones: one for searing, the other for simmering and the last for keeping warm. This plate also has the particularity of offering a culinary assistant, which guides you step by step in the realization of your recipe. All you have to do is select the type of food, its thickness and the cooking method among the 63 options.

This model offers nine power levels, although in use, users notice a small lack of precision in low temperatures, with the lower power level tending to heat up a bit. On the other hand, the temperature is well distributed and the cooking is rather homogeneous. Easy to use, this induction hob is undoubtedly not suitable for top-flight cooks, but nonetheless remains a high-performance model with an attractive price / quality ratio.

It is possible to adapt the power on 17 levels, whose users appreciate the precision by half-level. Each inductor is equipped with its own timer and booster function, and is able to detect the presence of a container. This model also stands out from the competition thanks to its PerfectFry Sensor. This small magnetic ring, adjustable to 4 intensities, is placed on the pan and communicates by infrared with the plate, for a permanent and automatic control of the cooking temperature.

our selection

Our Pick, Best Mid-Range	Best cheap	Best high end	Cheap alternative	High-end alternative
Samsung NZ64N7777GK	Candy CIVS677	Whirlpool W Collection SMP658CNE IXL	Brandt BPI6315B	Bosch PXE651FC1E
This induction hob offers two independent hotplates and a modular zone that can accommodate a large container or two of medium size, the size and shape of which it automatically detects.	This model is equipped with three fireplaces, one of which can be extended from 21 to 28 cm. Easy to use, it has all the basic practical functions, such as the timer specific to each cooking zone.	Instead of the traditional circular hotplates, this hob has a large rectangular area called FlexiFull, made up of eight independent inductors that can be combined as desired.	More basic, the Brandt BPI6315B induction has three cooking zones of different sizes. Each has a timer, which can be programmed from 1 to 99 minutes, and a Booster function.	This model has the particularity of offering a modular zone 40 cm long, in addition to the two hearths located on the right of the plate. This area can accommodate a single large container or split into two fireplaces.
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Honorable mentions

Aigostar Blackfire 30IAV (€ 59.99 at time of publication): This small induction hob offers ten temperature levels, a “keep warm” function, an adjustable timer and a lock function. It is ideal for a student accommodation, a small apartment, a studio or on the go. We did not include this model in our comparison because it is a portable model, but it is a good alternative in its category.

Whirlpool ACM508NE (€ 232.99 at publication): This induction hob features four cooking zones (two 14.5cm , one 21cm and one 18cm ) in an aesthetic tempered glass coating and resistant. You can adjust the cooking to 9 positions and have a Booster on one of the inductors. It is a very good entry-level choice, simple but effective.

Electrolux DIT60336BK (€ 399 at the time of publication): equipped with three hotplates (21 cm, 14.5 cm and one extendable from 18 to 28 cm), this induction hob allows cooking to be specified in 15 positions and is equipped with three independent timers. Easy to use, it is compatible with some hoods of the same brand, with which it connects via Hob2Hood technology. The two devices then act in concert, without having to turn on or adjust the hood.

How to choose your induction hob?

The induction hob works using electromagnets: it is a magnetic field that heats the bottom of the pan, much more evenly than a conventional electric hob. For this reason, it turns off automatically when you remove the pan or pot, and cools quickly when turned off.

Of course, this means that it is essential to have compatible cookware, since only magnetic containers can work with an induction hob. Do not hesitate to consult our selections of pans and saucepans to find the suitable material.

Due to their efficiency, many models are now on the market. To make the choice that best suits your needs, you have to take various factors into account, but it is above all your culinary habits and the variety of your preparations that will be decisive. We have deliberately discarded laptops because we have dedicated a dedicated article to them.

We’ve looked at a number of features to help you with your purchase:

• The number of burners : the most common induction hobs have between two and five hotplates. If you like to cook, it is essential to opt for at least four hotplates, which will allow you to heat different pots simultaneously. Some models offer a modular zone, made up of several inductors, which can then be used to heat a single large dish or several small ones.
• The features : some will make your daily life easier, such as the independent timer on each stove (ideal to avoid letting your preparations burn) and the different power levels (the more power a plate offers, the more you can adjust the cooking temperature. precisely). Some models have different pre-programmed cooking modes (simmer, sear and keep warm) and sometimes allow you to save your own settings.
• The type of controls : these can be sensitive or appear in the form of physical buttons. The controls are either on the front of the plate or on either side. The choice depends above all on what is most comfortable for you.
• Safety options : in terms of safety, the hobs meet strict standards. They have quite similar options such as residual heat indicator, keypad lock, automatic shutdown (in case of prolonged inactivity), detection of containers and small objects, anti-overflow, anti-spillage. -overheating, detection of low current and bad connection.

PS: to suck up all the smells of your meals, it is essential to equip yourself with a good extractor hood. Do not hesitate to consult our dedicated article if you are considering a complete renovation of your kitchen appliances.

Our Pick: Samsung NZ64N7777GK

This induction hob is equipped with two hotplates, one of 22 cm (with a power from 2200 W to 3200 W) and the other of 14.5 cm (from 1200 W to 2000 W), and a rectangular modular zone called FlexZone Plus. The latter can accommodate a large container or two of medium size and automatically detects its shape and size.

The touchscreen control panel is very easy to use. Each fireplace has a digital indicator, a booster function and a timer, which can operate simultaneously and independently. On the other hand, the timer is only displayed in one place, so you will have to select the hotplate concerned first before viewing the remaining time.

A horizontal band allows the cooking level to be selected from among 15 positions, and the plate also offers a rather interesting “Keep warm” function when one of your dishes is cooked before the others, for example.

Note also the presence of a “Pause” button, which allows you to temporarily lower the cooking zones at low power, for the duration of a telephone conversation for example, to then continue the cooking process at the previous settings. This feature does not exempt you from a minimum of surveillance but avoids letting a preparation burn because your attention has been diverted for a few moments.

The hob is also equipped with all the necessary safety devices, such as automatic shutdown in the event of prolonged inactivity, the residual heat indicator, anti-overflow and anti-overheating safety devices, etc.

Samsung has also chosen to embellish it with VirtualFlame technology, which projects virtual flames on the pan to better visualize the heat source.

Finally, note that the plate can be connected to the SmartThings application, via WiFi, allowing you to remotely monitor the power and timer settings. However, the use of a heat source being, in our eyes, inseparable from the presence of someone to monitor it, this functionality does not really seem to us to be a good purchase criterion.

Easy to use but offering a great variety of settings, this induction hob seems to us, ultimately, to be the perfect compromise between practicality and quality.

The best inexpensive induction hob: Candy CIVS677

Renowned for providing appliances at affordable prices, Candy is no exception to the rule with, here, a three-burner induction hob with very distinct uses. The general operation is simple and intuitive.

The smallest fireplace is 14 cm in diameter and offers a power of 1200 to 1500 W, while the medium is 18 cm and goes from 2300 to 2600 W. The third offers a double zone, going from 21 to 28 cm according to your needs. , and above all a power of 3000 to 4000 W, for the rapid rise in temperature of larger volumes.

The sensitive control panel allows you to choose from 9 cooking positions, which is a little less precise than on other mid-range and top-of-the-range models. However, each household has a Booster function, useful for quickly boiling water, for example.

The user manual also details what type of cooking each level corresponds to, which can help you when using the appliance for the first time.

Note that the timer can be used alone, with a beep indicating that the time has elapsed, or connected to one of the hotplates to turn it off automatically once the countdown has been reached. This can be useful for cooking pasta or eggs, in particular, for which one or two minutes too long can completely change the cooking.

The hob has, moreover, all the necessary safety features, namely the locking of the controls (also called child safety), the residual heat indicator lights for each of the cooking zones, the detection of pots and small objects, as well as the safety devices. -overheating and anti-overflow.

Easy to use, this hob has all the essential features for the most basic kitchen needs. If you don’t have great culinary pretensions or cook only occasionally, this is a great choice.

The best high-end induction hob: Whirlpool W Collection SMP658CNE IXL

Instead of the traditional circular hotplates, this hob has a large rectangular area called FlexiFull, made up of eight independent inductors that can be combined as desired. Very flexible, you can have several small or medium saucepans, or one or two large dishes, depending on your needs.

Each of the hotplates measures 20 cm by 13 cm, displays a maximum power of 1800 to 2200 W (in Booster mode) and has its small control screen with the bottom left of the plate. Another screen on the right provides access to the various settings, written in full.

The ChefControl function allows you to turn your hob into real big cock chef’s equipment, dividing the space into three cooking zones: one for searing, the other for simmering and the last for keeping warm .

This plate has, in addition, the particularity of proposing a culinary assistant, operating thanks to SmartCook technology. All you have to do is select the type of food, its thickness (whole, sliced, etc.) and the cooking method (boiling, grilling, etc.) among the 63 options, and the appliance guides you step by step through the realization of your recipe.

Of course, you can always use it in parallel manually. The control panel allows you to adjust the power on 18 levels, with direct access to the “Soft”, “Live Cooking” and “Maxi” functions, as well as to the “Keep warm” mode.

Very intuitive in its operation, this induction hob also has all the essential safety features, namely automatic shutdown, residual heat indicators, child safety devices, anti-overheating, anti-overflow, etc. It also automatically detects the containers placed on it.

Ultimately, although it seems to be intended primarily for kitchen professionals, this device is nonetheless accessible to apprentice cooks. It is in any case unanimous with everyone who has a taste for good little prepared meals. We appreciate, for our part, its incredible modularity.

A cheap alternative: Brandt BPI6315B

The Brandt BPI6315B induction has three cooking zones: the first is 16 cm (power 2000 W), the second 18 cm (2800 W) and the third 28 cm (3600 W). Each has a timer, which can be programmed from 1 to 99 minutes, and a Booster function, which allows, for example, to quickly heat the water for pasta.

This model offers nine power levels, but in use, users notice a small lack of precision in low temperatures, with the lower power level tending to heat up a bit. It is also not possible to use the Booster function on all three lights at the same time. On the other hand, the temperature is well distributed and the cooking of your preparations is rather homogeneous.

While digital control is pretty basic overall, it could have been a bit more intuitive. Indeed, it is not easy to identify to which household the activated timer relates, which only has a single display and a small light diode per household.

This model is equipped with almost complete security: residual heat indicator, keypad lock, auto-stop, detection of containers and small objects, anti-overflow, anti-overheating, detection of low intensity and bad connection.

Finally, the Brandt BOI6315B has one last small flaw: it is slightly noisy at full power, since it then tends to emit vibrations.

In conclusion, with only three cooking zones and the lack of modularity, it is undoubtedly not suitable for high-flying cooks, but nonetheless remains a powerful model. It is easy to use (and maintain) and represents good value for money. It is therefore a good alternative for small budgets.

A high-end alternative: Bosch PXE651FC1E

Marketed by Bosch, the PXE651FC1E has the particularity of offering a modular area of ​​24 cm by 40 cm, in addition to the two hearths located on the right of the plate (21 cm and 14.5 cm). This area can accommodate a single large container or split into two 24cm by 20cm fireplaces, although its deceptive design might suggest that it splits into quarters.

The power can go up to 2200 W on the smallest household and up to 3700 W on the other three. On the other hand, it would seem that the cooking is more homogeneous on the flexible zone than on the individual inductors.

It is possible to adapt the power on 17 levels, whose users appreciate the precision by half-level. Each inductor is equipped with its own timer and a Booster function, and is able to detect the presence of a container (QuickStart function). In the event of a sudden stop, the ReStart feature stores the last setting for 4 seconds.

This model also stands out from the competition thanks to its PerfectFry Sensor. This small magnetic ring is placed on the pan and communicates by infrared with the cooking plate, for a permanent and automatic control of the cooking temperature. It can be adjusted to no less than four different intensities.

Finally, this induction hob has, once again, all the basic safety features (anti-overheating, anti-overflow, automatic shutdown, etc.) but we particularly appreciate among these the possibility of locking the keypad during cleaning, which prevents unwanted beeps because the latter detects excess humidity.

Finally, it is a high-performance model, the efficiency of which some users compare to that of a gas hob, and whose intuitive operation and modularity are appreciated. It is only the small inequalities in heating between the Flex zone and the individual hotplates that make it fall to second place.

Sources

1. The Numerics, Which induction hob to choose? , June 15, 2020
2. Que Choosing, Induction hobs - Choosing the right induction hob , June 15, 2020