Creda vs Indesit Hobs

Creda and Indesit both target value buyers. Creda's C70CTC 70cm 4 Zone Ceramic Hob costs £249 and the C60CTC 60cm 4 Zone Ceramic Hob costs £195. Indesit's IB 21B77 NE Built-In Induction Hob is £329, its RI860C 580mm Built-In 4 Zone Ceramic Hob is £149, the ING 72T/BK 5 Zones Gas Hob with Wok Burner is £299 and the THP751PIXI 750mm Built-In 5 Burner Gas Hob is £239.

Creda keeps to ceramic cooking, with nine heat levels, keep warm and auto heating on the C70CTC, and a surface that works with any flat-bottomed pan. Indesit covers three fuels. The IB 21B77 NE brings induction with Push & Go and dual zones, while the ING 72T/BK adds a wok burner for high-heat cooking and a flame failure device. The THP751PIXI adds flame supervision and dial controls on a 75cm gas hob. Indesit has basic controls and fewer smart features, but its range covers more cooking methods.

Creda suits people who want one straightforward ceramic hob with a 70cm surface and no need for induction pans. Indesit suits shoppers comparing induction with gas, or gas cooks who stir-fry often and want a wok burner. A 75cm Indesit gas hob gives more room for large pans, but it needs Gas Safe installation, whereas Creda's ceramic hobs only need an electrical connection. If you already own induction pans, Indesit's IB 21B77 NE at £329 costs £80 more than the C70CTC and gives faster boiling than ceramic.

Bottom line: choose Creda if you want a simple electric ceramic hob with a 70cm surface at £249, and choose Indesit if you want induction or a wok burner, such as the ING 72T/BK at £299, within a similar budget.