Kitchen renovation should ideally begin with a selection of household appliances. It is worthwhile at the design stage to decide on the location of the kitchen appliances you need. Today, one of the most popular ways to save space and optimize the workplace in the kitchen is built-in kitchen appliances. The main equipment that no functional kitchen room can do without is the hob. The editors of the website intop.techinfus.com/en/ invites you to get acquainted with the review, which contains the best electric built-in hobs.
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The best inexpensive electric hobs
DARINA (Russia) - household appliances for practical people
The high demand for DARINA hobs is due to the inexpensive cost and good quality of the equipment. The company manufactures built-in electric stoves of various sizes with the number of burners from 1 to 4 pcs. (the power of each burner varies in the range of 1-2 kW).
Following the newfangled design trends, DARINA offers modern hobs in predominantly white, but the company's range also includes options in black and silver.
The most popular are built-in electrical surfaces made of glass ceramics with touch control.
- are produced in compliance with GOST and have all the certificates of conformity required in the industry;
- energy efficiency class "A" and higher;
- users note the ease of use and cleaning of DARINA electrical panels, as well as the high heating rate;
- a large selection of models with a safety shutdown of the burners and a built-in timer.
- the absence in the configuration of some models, declared by the manufacturer, of a jumper for connecting a 3-core wire;
- super sensitive touch buttons.
 Panel material: glass ceramic |  Panel material: glass ceramic |
 Panel material: glass ceramic |  Panel material: glass ceramic |
Hansa (Germany) - advanced technologies in sophisticated design
Hansa hobs have been presented on the Russian market for over 20 years and have established themselves as high-quality and durable equipment.
The range of the company includes models equipped with 2-4 burners with a maximum power of up to 5 kW. The surface material is enamel (for budget options), stainless steel and glass ceramics (for the middle segment).
Some panels are equipped with additional parameters, the most popular of which is the expansion zone, which allows the use of larger diameter cookware for cooking.
- reasonable price for high German quality;
- expansion of the heating zone, as well as models with a non-standard shape of the burners (oval);
- built-in auto-boil function;
- a large selection of electric panels with a safety shutdown of the burners and a built-in timer.
- with intensive use of some surfaces, traces of burnout appear;
- users of models with a metal edging note the rapid heating of the frame and, as a result, the likelihood of getting burned.
 Panel material: glass ceramic |  Panel material: stainless steel |
 Panel material: glass ceramic |  Panel material: stainless steel |
Read also: The best induction hobs of 2020
Candy (Italy) - new control and comfort options
The production of Candy hobs is based on Hi-Light technology - the use of a special tape type heater. With this shape, the hotplate heats up and cools down faster than with the spiral type of heating element.
Candy electrical panels are equipped with a multi-stage safety system that warns against all possible fire events. Among which is an automatic shutdown if the user does not change the power of the burner for a long time. Water on the touch buttons or a wet towel left on one of the hotplates will also turn off and activate the attention-grabbing beep.
- reasonable price and rich functionality;
- residual heat indicator, which will be on until the surface temperature drops below 65 degrees;
- shutdown function in case of activation of the hotplate and subsequent inactivity of the user (within 10 seconds);
- "Rainbow" marks on glass-ceramic surfaces when the panel is operated at a higher temperature.
 Panel material: glass ceramic |  Panel material: glass ceramic |
 Panel material: glass ceramic |  Panel material: glass ceramic |
GEFEST (Belarus) - equipment with high consumer properties
In addition to the usual surfaces made of glass-ceramics, stainless steel and enamelled steel, the joint Russian-Belarusian production also offers built-in tempered glass plates. Another advantageous difference between GEFEST hobs is the original color solutions, so in addition to the classic black and white, the company offers beige, brown and combined colors, as well as the technique of applying a pattern with imitation of wood or marble.
- low price and good quality;
- the best selection of design options;
- wide functionality includes all the main options: auto power off, residual heat indicator and others;
- when operating mechanical switches, users note their inconvenient location (very close to the burners), which makes it difficult to use bulky dishes.
- the enamel coating requires increased maintenance, and very quickly loses its aesthetic appearance (the enamel around the burners swells).
 Panel material: enamel |  Panel material: enamel |
 Panel material: glass ceramic |  Panel material: glass ceramic |
Gorenje (Slovenia) - "Time-tested quality"
Gorenje electric hobs are renowned for their unique Stop & Go pause option, which, with a single button, allows you to postpone and resume cooking with all previously set settings.
The Gorenje range includes about 30 models of independent electrical panels. It includes both domino-style surfaces equipped with 4 burners, and massive appliances with 5 burners.
Among other useful features, the company offers a safety lock, which provides an increased level of security for the home where young children live.
- rich functionality at an affordable price;
- heating function at an optimal temperature for food up to 70 degrees;
- there is a premium line of electric panels with inlaid Swarovski crystals.
- there are negative customer reviews regarding the plastic frame of some models.
 Panel material: glass ceramic |  Panel material: glass ceramic |
 Panel material: glass ceramic |  Panel material: glass ceramic |
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Weissgauff (Germany) - high-tech design
Most of the Weissgauff electric hob models are produced in the ultra-modern Cross Zone design. Straight symmetrical lines erase the familiar circular shape of the hobs on glass-ceramic surfaces, thereby indicating the absence of boundaries when working with the hobs.
The choice of cookware for Weissgauff panels is limited to a diameter of up to 20 cm, which makes it easy to use even the largest pots.
All models of the company are equipped with a basic set of functions: protective auto-off, residual heat indication, child lock, multifunctional timer.
- durable and reliable technology;
- some models are equipped with feet and can be used as a free-standing electric stove;
- For Weissgauff glass-ceramic surfaces, Vitro Ceramic Glass is used, which is known for its high strength and resistance to mechanical damage.
- user reviews of Weissgauff glass-ceramic panels indicate the appearance of traces of stains, which do not wash off and do not disappear when the surface cools.
 Panel material: glass ceramic |  Panel material: glass ceramic |
 Panel material: glass ceramic |  Panel material: glass ceramic |
Hotpoint-Ariston (Italy) - original design and affordability
In addition to standard electric hobs, Hotpoint-Ariston offers a built-in hob that can serve the customer as a home grill. The model, made of anti-corrosion steel, is designed for grilling dishes.
Another non-standard model Hotpoint-Ariston is a built-in hob with 3 burners and a Boost function for quickly increasing the cooking temperature.
All panels are equipped with locking systems against accidental activation.
- models equipped with a cookware recognition function;
- the ability to adjust or completely disable sound signals;
- availability of universal burners suitable for both round and oval dishes.
- The standard scope of delivery of Hotpoint-Ariston electric hobs usually does not include the plugs and adapters required to connect the equipment. All additional items are purchased separately.
- buyers are advised to pay attention to the place of assembly of electrical panels. Judging by the reviews, the models made in Poland, unlike their Italian counterparts, have a less impressive build quality.
 Panel material: stainless steel |  Panel material: glass ceramic |
 Panel material: glass ceramic |  Panel material: glass ceramic |
Electrolux (Sweden) - reliable and functional equipment
The company offers a large selection of built-in hobs equipped with 2-4 burners. Among the special features that distinguish the company on the market are the EcoTimer triple countdown timer and the 3-stage heating indicator.
Each hotplate is equipped with a CountUp Timer, which is necessary to monitor the operating time. Among other things, some Electrolux hobs are provided with a sound reminder signal (when the hotplates are off) in order to start cooking on time.
- Electrolux equipment is produced mainly in European factories;
- equipped with a safety interlock and a residual heat indicator;
+ three-circuit burners that automatically adjust to the diameter of the pan.
- for glass-ceramic panels, the manufacturer does not recommend using enameled pots, as they can damage the surface of the stove;
 Panel material: glass ceramic |  Panel material: glass ceramic |
 Panel material: glass ceramic |  Panel material: glass ceramic |
Zanussi (Italy) - the presence of both heating and induction models
In fairness, it should be noted that originally the Italian company Zanussi, today belongs to the Electrolux concern, which allows us to speak of the high Swedish quality of the hobs produced by the brand.
The minimum number of burners in Zanussi hobs is 2. The company offers devices equipped with a residual heat indicator, an automatic surface shutdown function, child protection and a timer. However, the brand's key models are electric combined surfaces, equipped with both Hi-Light and induction hobs. Hybrid models of this type facilitate the selection of dishes and significantly reduce energy consumption.
- the function of blocking the selected mode, which does not allow other people to interfere with the cooking process;
- timer sound signal;
- a large selection of combined models.
- users note the inconvenience of using models equipped with one residual heat indicator for all burners, since they have to remember which heating zone you used last.
 Panel material: glass ceramic |  Panel material: glass ceramic |
 Panel material: stainless steel |  Panel material: glass ceramic |
The best premium hobs
Kuppersberg (Germany) - quality in every detail
The company is one of the leaders in the segment and offers a number of useful innovative functions for hobs. The vast majority of Kuppersberg built-in electrical surfaces have an independent connection method.
All Kuppersberg electric hobs (except for the cast iron model) have a glass-ceramic surface and HiLight heating elements.
The most high-tech model of the company includes all types of burners at once: universal (for oval and round dishes) and a double-circuit burner (adjusts to the size of the dishes).
In addition to the standard functions, this device is equipped with automatic heating zone selection and automatic heating.
- long service life;
- stylish laconic design of glass-ceramic surface;
- advanced functionality.
- users note an increased energy consumption when operating Kuppersberg multi-burner models.
 Panel material: glass ceramic |  Panel material: glass ceramic |
 Panel material: glass ceramic |  Panel material: glass ceramic |
Siemens (Germany) - the most functional models
The range of Siemens electric built-in hobs is divided into two main groups: traditional size (60 cm), and more overall options (from 80 cm).
The basic set of functions of the most budgetary version of Siemens built-in electric stove includes: timer, digital display with various indication indicators, child protection, residual heat indicators. The models are equipped with touchControl and glass-ceramic surface. To switch modes in more expensive panels, the touchSlider slider is used instead of standard touch panels.
An interesting and useful feature of premium models from the Siemens brand is wiping protection. The function is activated for 30 seconds, but does not apply to the central switch.
- premium panels are endowed with the function of the bratSensor frying sensor, which regulates the heating of the pan on its own;
- a full package of protective options;
- a large selection of panoramic built-in devices (all burners are located in a row).
- the price is from 20-30 thousand rubles.
 Panel material: glass ceramic |  Panel material: glass ceramic |
 Panel material: glass ceramic |  Panel material: glass ceramic |
Bosch (Germany) - German quality, reliability and durability
The Germans have firmly established themselves in the leading positions in the production of electric hobs. The undoubted leader and oldest conglomerate Bosch offers built-in tiles of the highest German quality. The range of the company offers a wide functionality, in addition to the basic options, including: the TouchControl sensor system, with individual settings for each hotplate and the function of selecting the desired heating zone and power with one touch.
More expensive devices are equipped with a frying sensor, which includes 5 temperature operating modes and a Boost function (transfer of increased power to the desired burner).
- advanced functionality;
- ease of switching the slider control system;
- there are repeated reviews (most likely indicating a manufacturing defect) of users dissatisfied with the touch control of the same device.
 Panel material: glass ceramic |  Panel material: glass ceramic |
 Panel material: glass ceramic |  Panel material: glass ceramic |
Which hob should you buy?
When choosing a built-in hob, you should pay attention to the following factors:
- power a cooking electric panel (the best option is 6.5 kW.);
- surface material (glass ceramics, enameled steel, stainless steel, tempered glass);
- control method: mechanical or touch;
- heating zones (universal, two- or three-stage heating system);
- functional.
If you are looking for a good inexpensive option for an electric built-in hob, we suggest taking a closer look at the equipment from the manufacturers DARINA, Candy, Hansa. These companies offer electrical devices with a basic set of options that will fully satisfy the ordinary user needs. For more sophisticated buyers, we recommend models from the Bosch and Siemens brands equipped with the latest innovative features.
