Compare the Best Electric HobsApril 2021
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 AEG IKB64301XB
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$412.34
mgdomesticonline
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Induction
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4
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Mar 2018
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 Cookology CIP613
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$233.65
eBay
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Induction
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4
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Oct 2016
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AEG HE604060XB |
$446.76
eBay
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Aug 2015
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 Whirlpool AKT8090LX |
$398.59
mgdomesticonline
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Ceramic
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4
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May 2014
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 CDA HC3621FR |
$301.02
solmer_ltd
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Ceramic
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2
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Mar 2021
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Bosch Serie 4 PWP631BF1B
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$522.24
mgdomesticonline
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Oct 2016
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Tefal IH201840 |
$85.12
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Nov 2018
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Gorenje ECD643BSC |
$220.64
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Ceramic
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Jun 2018
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Brentwood TS368 |
$30.98
Target PC Inc 1-888-311-4455
+7 more shops
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(Unknown)
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2
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Aug 2017
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Brentwood TS372 |
$35.98
Target PC Inc 1-888-311-4455
+7 more shops
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Aug 2017
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Brentwood TS337 |
$19.95
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Aug 2017
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Brentwood TS322
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$19.98
Target PC Inc 1-888-311-4455
+3 more shops
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Aug 2017
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Klarstein Captain Cook |
$168.90
eBay
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Ceramic
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Oct 2015
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Electric Hob Buying Guide
A hob is a collection of gas or electric burners arranged together in a single unit with a unified power source. While they are usually included with an oven as part of a cooker set, they can also be bought seperately. We have a large selection of hobs in all different shapes, sizes and colours, allowing you to pick the perfect hob for your needs, as well as one that complements the style of your kitchen.
When choosing a hob, first you must decide whether you want gas or electric burners. Both have advantages and disadvantages - here we will concentrate on electric hobs:
Electric Hobs
Electric hot plates take time to heat up, and tend to have a far more concentrated heat radius, leading to uneven heat distribution with large pans. They are also more expensive to run than gas hobs - however they are easier to clean, and significantly easier to set up and use.
Number Of Burners
Another consideration is the number of cooking zones (burners or hot plates) on the hob. Most hobs have 4 burners spaced evenly across the top of the machine - however some models have as few as 2, or as many as 7. These burners will be of differing sizes and shapes - most 4-burner hobs contain a small, medium, large and extra-large burner, suitable for a range of different pots and pans. While 3-4 burners will be sufficient for the majority of users, people that find themselves cooking a lot of dishes at once may wish to look at extra-large hobs that can fit several different pans at once.
Specialist Burners
It's not only the number of burners that is important - several more advanced hobs also contain specialist burners as well. These can include:
Fish Burner: A long, thin burner, large enough to fit a whole fish on at once.
Wok Hob: An extra-large circular burner, suitable for the large flat bottoms of woks.
Teppanyaki Hob: A large, flat, square burner, suitable for the preparation of teppanyaki - a Japanese form of cooking that involves cooking ingredients at high heat on a metal plate.
Power Level
The power level of the hobs are measured in watts (W). The larger the power level, the quicker and more efficiently food will be cooked. Hobs also have a different amount of power settings - on some more basic models, this can be little more than 'low' or 'high'. However more advanced models feature a large number of power settings, allowing for extreme precision when cooking.