Rating of the best gas hobs in 2020

Every year, gas-fired stoves are becoming less popular among consumers. This is due to the great convenience of cooking dishes in electric ovens. At the same time, gas hobs still retain their popularity at a fairly high level.

And this is caused not so much by convenience as by necessity, because under comparable conditions the size of the electricity bill will be greater than the cost of the gas used. For this reason, we decided to compile a rating of the best gas hobs that can decorate the kitchen space and please with high quality.

The best manufacturers of gas hobs

When thinking about which company to buy a gas hob, buyers want to make a win-win choice. For this reason, we have selected only the most respected manufacturers in the industry for the ranking. The following 3 brands deserve the greatest trust in the opinion of our editorial staff:

• Bosch... The undisputed leader dictating quality standards to the market. The history of this company began back in 1886, and even then the German manufacturer sought to create trends himself, and not follow them. Today, users associate Bosch with reliability and durability, which is already an important argument in favor of buying panels of this brand.
• Gorenje... The popular Slovenian company primarily attracts consumers with the design of its equipment. Classic style, originality and brevity - these are the main features of Gorene hobs. This is complemented by an extensive assortment and quality, which is also important in kitchen appliances.
• GEFEST... The Belarusian brand began its journey just a year later than the Gorenje company - in 1951. In just 10 years, the company known today to many Russians has produced 100 thousand gas stoves. This alone proves the manufacturer's experience and inspires confidence.

Hansa BHGI32100020

Opens the overview panel BHGI32100020 from Hansa. Although this gas surface is budgetary, the quality of its performance is at the highest level. Its dimensions are 30x51 cm, which is ideal for small kitchens. The model under review has two cooking zones, one of which is express. The latter is characterized by increased power, which provides a shorter heating time. The cheap gas hob is made in the Domino design, which allows combining several modules into a single ensemble.

The cover of the gas hob is made of stainless steel, which is characterized by increased reliability and durability. However, in comparison with enamel, it is more easily soiled, and also requires soft cloths for cleaning due to its easy damage by scratches.

Advantages:

• compactness
• electric ignition
• ease of cleaning
• affordable cost
• reliability

Disadvantages:

• not resistant to damage coating

MAUNFELD MGHG 32 15B

Another good two-burner gas hob is presented by the manufacturer MAUNFELD. The popular British brand is celebrating its 20th anniversary in the market this year. For a significant part of this time, the company is officially represented in Russia, which increases customer confidence in this brand.

An equally important advantage of MAUNFELD is the high quality of its products.For example, a gas hob is offered at a recommended price of 10,390 rubles, but for this amount the user gets a compact and stylish device made in the Domino design, in which every detail is brought to perfection.

The appearance of the visible hob will impress even the most demanding customers: a massive cast-iron grill, metal rotary switches with automatic electric ignition, as well as a tempered glass cover. Thanks to the latter, the panel is not afraid of temperature extremes and strong mechanical stress. However, the tempered glass may not survive pinpoint impacts (such as a knife or lid falling). Also, according to customer reviews, the hob made of such material gets very dirty, quickly collecting fingerprints and other dirt.

Advantages:

• excellent style
• design "Domino"
• durable coating
• metal switches
• excellent cast iron grate
• first-class build
• gas control

Disadvantages:

• easily soiled surface

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GEFEST PVH 2002

GEFEST PVG 2002 - a stylish and reliable 2-burner surface with a tempered glass coating. This model has a gas control, automatic ignition and a cast iron grate. At a price of 6,000 rubles, the GEFEST PVG 2002 panel is an excellent choice for a summer residence and a small apartment. However, the style of grids with missing corner membranes is not the most successful, because careless movement of the dishes can lead to their overturning.

Advantages:

• quality manufacturing
• very affordable cost
• compact size 30x53 cm
• electric ignition and gas control
• reliable cast iron grate

Disadvantages:

• not the most comfortable grille

Kuppersberg FQ4TGW

FQ4TGW is an excellent three-burner hob created by the Kuppersberg brand. This company began its work at the beginning of the 2000s, and, despite its German roots, it chose Russia as a priority market for itself. With a depth of 50 cm and a width of 45 cm, the Kuppersberg FQ4TGW hob is also covered with tempered glass. However, its color is not black, but white, which somewhat smooths out the imperfections of the material. Fingerprints and other small dirt on such a surface are less visible, so it can be cleaned less often. But, alas, the white color cannot protect against the danger of pinpoint strikes.

The compact gas hob is equipped with one express burner, automatic electric ignition, a gas control option, and individual cast iron grills for each burner.

Advantages:

• high-quality assembly
• practicality of white glass
• great design
• compact size
• individual burner grids
• metal switches
• express hotplate

Disadvantages:

• distance between cooking zones

GEFEST CH 2120

The central position in the TOP-9 is occupied by another gas hob with 3 burners. However, the panel made by GEFEST, unlike the surface discussed above, is offered in a non-standard design, which distinguishes it from other products in the rating. Instead of the traditional square, the Belarusian brand chose an original shape, a bit reminiscent of a more streamlined triangle. The maximum width and depth of this inexpensive surface are 73.3 and 50 cm, respectively. The CP 2120 coating is made of tempered glass with all its positive and negative qualities.

This model has an express burner, gas control and automatic ignition. In general, for its cost, a gas hob is a good choice, especially if you love original design. However, it was not without its drawbacks, such as the outlet of the pipe for connecting the gas strictly downward, which creates difficulties if it is necessary to install it from the bottom of the oven, and also not the best quality electric ignition.

Advantages:

• unique shape
• quality performance
• affordable cost
• express hotplate
• durable tempered glass
• handle arrangement

Disadvantages:

• connection location
• handles sometimes stick
• easily soiled surface

Hotpoint-Ariston PCN 641 T IX

Elegant design, convenient operation, durable cast iron grates with a thoughtful shape and reasonable cost. All these advantages are combined with a stainless steel hob from the popular Hotpoint-Ariston brand. The PCN 641 T IX model is equipped with 4 cooking zones that are not placed diagonally to the hob, as on most hobs, but parallel. This option may seem rather unusual, but many users like it more in use.

In terms of reliability, this built-in gas hob bypasses traditional enameled models. Very high quality stainless steel is used here, so the surface resists high loads and high temperatures very well, and also well resists corrosion, cracks and other damage. However, such a coating requires especially frequent maintenance, because dirt is absorbed into the stainless steel very easily, which negatively affects its appearance. However, only soft rags should be used for cleaning, since stainless steel is very easily scratched.

In online stores, the Hotpoint-Ariston model in question is sold from 12,500 rubles. As a result, in terms of price-quality ratio, the PCN 641 T IX hob competes perfectly with competitors' products. In addition, there is not only the express burner common in many gas hobs, but also the "Triple Crown". These burners have three rows of flame at once, due to which the uniformity and heating speed are significantly improved.

Advantages:

• gas control function
• automatic electric ignition
• comfortable cast iron grates
• excellent workmanship
• express hotplate
• attractive design
• burner "Triple crown"

Disadvantages:

• stainless steel scratches easily
• plastic switch base

GEFEST CH 2340

Next in line is one of the best Hephaestus gas hobs. The CH 2340 model has 5 burners at once, so it can be purchased for restaurants and large families where food is often prepared. However, before buying, you need to take into account the dimensions of this surface - 80x52.5 cm (64.5x48 for embedding). The popular model of the GEFEST panel has an automatic electric ignition, an automatic gas cut-off function when the flame goes out, as well as a Triple Crown burner and an express burner. The average cost of CH 2340 is extremely democratic and is only 12,500 rubles.

The monitored gas surface is covered with tempered glass, which guarantees not only an excellent appearance, but also high strength. But, as we have already mentioned above, for beauty and reliability you have to pay with high soiling and the need for constant cleaning.

Advantages:

• original appearance
• 5-burner hob
• electric ignition
• durable tempered glass
• burner "Triple crown"
• affordable cost
• quality performance

Disadvantages:

• extremely easily soiled surface

Gorenje G 6N41 ZSB

In terms of reliability and quality of work, Gorenje gas hobs have never been criticized by customers. The G 6N41 ZSB model is no exception to this rule. It has 4 hotplates, one of which corresponds to the express type. The dimensions of the independent gas hob Gorene are 58x51 cm, and for its installation, an opening 56 cm wide and 49 cm deep is required. The G 6N41 ZSB has gas control and electric ignition functions, and its grate is made of cast iron. The average cost of this model is 11,500 rubles, which makes it an excellent purchase option.

Advantages:

• reliability in work
• stylish design
• electric ignition
• cast iron grates
• express hotplate

Disadvantages:

• plastic handles
• easily soiled surface

Bosch PCP611B90E

The German company Bosch is well known all over the world. Excellent quality and first-class design are two key advantages of the famous brand that can be found in all of its products. In this regard, it is not at all surprising that the best 4-burner gas hob in the rating is presented by Bosch. The PCP611B90E model has one express hotplate and convenient rotary switches.

The cast iron grates of a well-assembled Bosch gas hob are robust and robust for ease of maintenance. The burners of the monitored model have gas control, as well as automatic electric ignition. The dimensions of the PCP611B90E for embedding are 56x48 cm, and the total surface dimensions are 58.2x52 cm.

Advantages:

• German quality
• good enamel finish
• reliable cast iron grate
• attractive appearance
• uninterrupted electric ignition
• gas leakage protection

Disadvantages:

• high price

Which gas hob to buy?

Before buying a surface, you first need to decide on the dimensions. Compact gas hobs are suitable for small one-room apartments and studios in which you need to save every square meter. Larger models will fit perfectly into standard sized kitchens and cafes. You should also pay attention to the coating material. So the models included in our review of the best gas panels are offered with tempered glass, enamel and stainless steel work surfaces. Each of these materials has advantages and disadvantages that need to be considered.