Creda vs Smeg Hobs

Creda and Smeg differ in price and finish. Creda's C70CTC 70cm 4 Zone Ceramic Hob is £249, and its C60CTC 60cm model is £195. Smeg's SI2641DUK 4-Zone Induction Hob with Touch Controls is £389, the PX364L Classic 60cm Gas Hob in stainless steel is £349, the SI2741DUK 75cm Induction Hob is £479 and the SI2741D 75cm Induction Hob is £579. Smeg's SI2741DUK 75cm induction hob is £230 more than the C70CTC, for a wider 75cm surface.

Smeg's induction hobs have automatic switch-off, an ultra-low profile and digital touch controls. The 75cm SI2741D adds 9 power levels plus a boost setting and a residual heat indicator. The PX364L gives four burners in a classic stainless steel finish. Creda's ceramic hobs offer keep warm, auto heating and nine heat levels, and they work with any flat pan. Smeg's induction heats faster but needs magnetic pans, while Creda's model is simpler and cheaper to run in a basic kitchen. Creda's keep warm function is a useful extra for families who serve meals in stages.

Creda suits practical buyers who want a plain 60cm or 70cm electric hob and no need for magnetic cookware. Smeg suits design-led kitchens where a stainless steel gas hob or a black induction surface is the centrepiece. The 75cm Smeg models suit families cooking for several people. Check your worktop depth and electrical supply before choosing one. A 75cm Smeg hob gives five centimetres more width than the C70CTC. Smeg's gas and induction options give buyers a choice of fuel that Creda's electric range does not offer.

Bottom line: choose Creda if you want an affordable electric hob, such as the C70CTC at £249, and choose Smeg if a design-led induction or gas hob matters more, such as the 75cm SI2741DUK at £479.