Hisense vs Hoover Hobs

Hisense and Hoover both sit at the budget end, but they offer different fuels. Hisense's HI6401BSC 60cm 4 Burner Induction Hob is £199, its HI6421BSC 60cm 4 Burner Induction Hob is £229, the GG773B 75cm 5 Burner Gas Hob is £265 and the HI8421BSC 80cm 4 Zone Induction Hob is £349. Hoover's H-Hob 300 Gas HHW6LK3X 4 Gas Burner Hob is priced from £139 to £169, while the HHG6BRMX Built-In Gas Hob with four burners is £169.

Hisense's induction hobs add Connect Zone on the HI6421BSC and Super Zone on the HI6401BSC. The 80cm HI8421BSC adds automatic pan recognition, rapid boil and a bridge zone. Its GG773B gives five burners across 75cm, including a wok burner. Hoover's hobs are four-burner gas models with side dial controls and a stainless steel finish, and the HHG6BRMX has dial controls and an inox plate. Hoover offers visible flame control and simple operation, but it has no induction option and a smaller burner layout.

Hisense suits households moving from basic electric plates, or anyone wanting induction without a premium price tag. Its induction models make the clearest running-cost case. Hoover suits gas cooks replacing a worn-out hob on a tight budget, landlords and anyone who wants a standard 60cm model. Gas hobs need a Gas Safe engineer and an existing gas supply, so check the connection before choosing Hoover. Hoover's HHW6LK3X at £139 is £30 cheaper than the HHG6BRMX at £169.

Bottom line: choose Hisense if you want affordable induction from £199 or a five-burner gas hob with a wok burner, such as the GG773B at £265, and choose Hoover if you already have gas and want a simple four-burner hob, such as the HHW6LK3X from £139.