CDA vs Hisense Hobs

CDA and Hisense both aim at budget buyers, with prices that overlap closely. CDA's options include the HPG6200SS stainless steel gas hob at £199, the HG6351SS 580mm gas hob at £209, the HC6621FR ceramic hob at £249 and the HN6013FR plug-and-play induction hob at £279. Hisense offers the HI6401BSC 60cm induction hob at £199, the HI6421BSC 60cm induction hob at £229, the GG773B 75cm five-burner gas hob at £265 and the HI8421BSC 80cm four-zone induction hob at £349.

Hisense is the more feature-rich option for induction. The HI8421BSC has automatic pan recognition, rapid boil and a bridge zone, while the HI6401BSC has a super zone and touch control. The HI6421BSC adds a connect zone and residual heat indicators. CDA's induction model, the HN6013FR, has overflow detection and residual heat indicators, and runs from a standard socket. CDA's gas models have rotary dials and cast iron supports, while the GG773B offers five burners with a wok burner and surface max.

Hisense suits buyers who want an 80cm induction surface or a five-burner gas hob without premium pricing. Its 60cm induction models are among the cheapest ways to switch to induction, although Hisense has a shorter UK track record, so check warranty and service terms before buying. CDA suits homes without a dedicated cooker circuit and anyone replacing an older hob on a tight budget. Hisense's 60cm induction hobs from £199 give a cheap route into induction, while CDA's gas hobs start at £199 for four burners.

Bottom line: choose CDA if a gas hob or a plug-in induction hob at £279 or less fits your kitchen and you do not need an 80cm surface; choose Hisense if you want induction features such as pan recognition and bridge zones at £229 to £349, or a 75cm five-burner gas hob at £265.