Creda vs Whirlpool Hobs

Creda and Whirlpool cover different ground, from simple ceramic to wide gas and induction. Creda's C70CTC 70cm 4 Zone Ceramic Hob costs £249 and the C60CTC 60cm model costs £195. Whirlpool's GOWL 758/NB W Collection 75cm 5 Burners Hob is £519, the WFS1577CPNE 77cm 4 Zone Induction Hob is £599, the W Collection SMP778CNEIXL 770mm Induction Hob is £799, and the WVH 92 K F KIT/1 4 Zone Induction Glass Hob with Venting Cooktop is £1,929. The gap between the C60CTC at £195 and the GOWL 758/NB at £519 is £324, which shows how far the two ranges differ.

Whirlpool's induction hobs bring FlexiSide and Chef Control on the WFS1577CPNE, and 6th Sense technology on the SMP778CNEIXL, which has eight zones across a 700mm width. The venting cooktop builds extraction into the hob, removing the need for an overhead hood on an island. The GOWL 758/NB adds five gas burners, including a PowerFlame burner for high heat. Creda's ceramic hobs work with any flat-bottomed pan and offer nine heat levels and keep warm, but none of these extra features.

Creda suits buyers who want a simple electric hob at a modest price in a standard kitchen. Whirlpool suits open-plan homes and island kitchens where a venting hob solves the extraction problem, or families who want a wide 75cm or 77cm surface. Venting hobs need ducting or recirculation filters, and wider cut-outs must match the worktop, so plan the installation carefully. Whirlpool's 77cm WFS1577CPNE at £599 gives a wider induction surface than either Creda hob, at £350 more than the C70CTC.

Bottom line: choose Creda if you want an uncomplicated 70cm ceramic hob for £249, and choose Whirlpool if you need a wide gas or induction surface, such as the 75cm five-burner GOWL 758/NB at £519, or a venting hob for an island.