Fisher & Paykel vs Smeg Hobs

Fisher & Paykel and Smeg both promote hobs with a design-led finish, and their prices overlap in the induction bracket. Fisher & Paykel's 90cm CI904CTB1 costs £721 and its CI905CTB2 costs £745. Smeg's line starts with the PX364L 60cm stainless gas hob at £349, then the SI2641DUK four-zone induction hob at £389, the 75cm SI2741DUK at £479 and the SI2741D at £579 with nine power levels plus boost.

Smeg hobs feature Digi touch controls, an ultra-low profile and automatic switch-off on the SI2641DUK, and the SI2741D adds residual heat indicators. The brand cites SmegConnect app support and zone sizes from 14cm to 30cm. Fisher & Paykel's induction hobs use TouchandSlide controls, nine power levels and Smart Zone technology, which combines zones for larger pans. Its gas models include flame failure protection, while the CI904CTB1 offers child and pet safety. Fisher & Paykel offers five years of parts and labour cover.

Smeg suits buyers who want a stylish hob that matches other Smeg appliances, and anyone who wants a gas option at a low price, such as the PX364L. Fisher & Paykel suits households that want a 90cm induction hob with a long warranty and bridging zones for large family cooking. Smeg's induction models generally need a 32-amp circuit, so check the supply before ordering, while gas models need only a standard socket for ignition. Smeg's gas hob also suits a kitchen where the hob must sit flush with other design-led appliances, and its induction models keep the worktop clean-lined.

Bottom line: choose Smeg if you want the PX364L gas hob at £349 or a slim SI2641DUK induction hob at £389 with a design-led finish. Choose Fisher & Paykel if warranty length and a 90cm induction surface, starting with the CI904CTB1 at £721, matter more.