Fisher & Paykel vs Hoover Hobs

Fisher & Paykel and Hoover serve very different budgets. Fisher & Paykel's CI904CTB1 90cm Series 5 4 Zone Induction Hob is £721, and its CI905CTB2 Series 5 90cm Smart 5 Burner Induction Hob is £745. Hoover's H-Hob 300 Gas HHW6LK3X 4 Gas Burner Hob in stainless steel is £169, the HHG6BRMX Built-In Gas Hob with four burners is also £169, and the HHW6LK3X 60cm model is £139. Hoover's models in this comparison are all 60cm, while Fisher & Paykel's 90cm hob is much wider.

Fisher & Paykel's induction hobs use touch and slide controls, power boost with gentle heat, and an easy-clean surface. Its gas hobs have ergonomic dials and flame failure protection. Hoover's hobs are plain four-burner gas models with side dial controls, and the HHG6BRMX has dial controls and an inox plate. The H-Hob 300 is a standard 595mm width. Fisher & Paykel's induction brings speed and smooth cleaning, but every Hoover model here is gas. The CI905CTB2 at £745 is £24 more than the 90cm Series 5 induction hob.

Fisher & Paykel suits a planned, premium kitchen where pan compatibility and a 32-amp supply can be arranged, and cooks who want a smart induction setting. Hoover suits gas cooks replacing a worn-out hob on a tight budget, landlords, and anyone who wants a standard 60cm model that fits an existing cut-out. Gas installation must be carried out by a Gas Safe engineer. The price gap between the CI904CTB1 and the HHG6BRMX is £552, which makes Hoover the better fit for a tight budget.

Bottom line: choose Fisher & Paykel if you want premium Series 5 induction and can plan for installation, such as the CI904CTB1 at £721, and choose Hoover if you want the cheapest gas route, such as the HHW6LK3X at £139.