Creda vs Fisher & Paykel Hobs

Creda makes simple, affordable ceramic hobs, with the C60CTC 60cm four-zone model at £195 and the C70CTC 70cm version at £249. Fisher & Paykel sits higher, with induction hobs such as the CI904CTB1 90cm four-zone model at £721 and the CI905CTB2 90cm smart hob at £745.

Creda's ceramic hobs use front touch controls, nine adjustable heat levels, keep warm and auto heating, plus a child lock. The C70CTC gives more room between pans at 70cm. Creda's hobs work with any flat-bottomed pan, which means existing cookware can stay in use. Fisher & Paykel's induction hobs use touch and slide controls, with a power boost and gentle heat setting on the CI904CTB1, and child and pet safety features. Its zones can be bridged together for larger cookware, and its gas models include flame failure protection. Creda's C60CTC and C70CTC keep the controls simple, which suits anyone who prefers a plain hob with no connected features.

Creda suits budget kitchens and anyone who wants to keep their non-magnetic pans rather than buying induction cookware. Fisher & Paykel suits larger, design-led kitchens where a 90cm induction hob and bridged zones handle big pans, and households with young children that benefit from child and pet safety features. Creda notes that ceramic hobs stay hot after cooking and heat more slowly than induction, so cooks who prioritise speed should weigh that trade-off. Buyers should also confirm that the worktop cut-out matches the 90cm model before ordering, since its size differs from the 60cm and 70cm Creda hobs.

Bottom line: choose Creda if you want a 60cm or 70cm ceramic hob for £195 to £249 that works with any flat-bottomed pan. Choose Fisher & Paykel if you want induction with power boost and child and pet safety, starting with the 90cm CI904CTB1 at £721.