Creda vs Hisense Hobs

Creda keeps its range simple, with the C60CTC 60cm four-zone ceramic hob at £195 and the C70CTC 70cm version at £249. Hisense offers induction and gas hobs at lower prices, with the HI6401BSC 60cm induction hob at £199, the HI6421BSC 60cm induction model at £229, the GG773B 75cm five-burner gas hob at £265 and the HI8421BSC 80cm four-zone induction hob at £349. The difference between Creda's C60CTC and Hisense's HI6401BSC is £4.

Hisense's induction models include a Super Zone on the HI6401BSC, a Connect Zone on the HI6421BSC, and automatic pan recognition, a rapid boil function and a bridge zone on the HI8421BSC. The GG773B gives five burners and a wok burner across 75cm. Creda's ceramic hobs run nine heat levels with keep warm and auto heating, and they work with any flat-bottomed pan. The trade-off is speed, since ceramic heats more slowly than induction and the surface stays hot after cooking. Creda's controls are simpler, and the C60CTC suits a standard socket and a plain kitchen layout.

Creda suits buyers who want a simple ceramic hob without buying magnetic pans, and anyone who wants a 70cm option at £249. Hisense suits cooks who want faster induction heating from £199, an 80cm induction hob at £349 for large pans, or a five-burner gas hob with a wok burner for stir-frying. Hisense's brand has a shorter UK track record, and cut-out sizes vary by model, so measure the worktop before ordering. Households that cook mostly with flat pans will find Creda's ceramic hobs more practical than buying new induction cookware.

Bottom line: choose Creda if you want a simple ceramic hob for £195 to £249 that works with any flat-bottomed pan. Choose Hisense if you want induction from £199, the 80cm HI8421BSC at £349, or the GG773B five-burner gas hob with a wok burner at £265.