Hisense vs Whirlpool Hobs

Hisense and Whirlpool both offer five-burner gas and four-zone induction hobs, but at different prices. Hisense's GG773B 75cm five-burner gas hob sits at £265, while Whirlpool's GOWL 758/NB W Collection 75cm five-burner model costs £519, a £254 difference. On induction, Hisense's HI6421BSC 60cm model costs £229 and its 80cm HI8421BSC is £349, against Whirlpool's WFS1577CPNE 77cm four-zone induction hob at £599 and its SMP778CNEIXL 770mm eight-zone model at £799. Whirlpool's most expensive model, the WVH 92 K F KIT/1 venting induction hob, is priced at £1,929.

The key technical contrast is between Hisense's straightforward controls and Whirlpool's wider feature set. Hisense highlights automatic pan recognition, rapid boil and bridge zones on its 80cm model. Whirlpool's features include front dial controls and PowerFlame burners on the gas W Collection, FlexiSide zones and Chef Control on the 77cm induction hob, and 6th Sense technology on the 770mm eight-zone model. The WVH 92 K F KIT/1 combines induction with a built-in extractor, which is the clearest technical difference between the two brands. Whirlpool's range is positioned as premium, while Hisense offers fewer premium features.

Hisense suits value-focused buyers who want a reliable induction or gas hob without paying for extra features, including renters and anyone replacing a worn-out hob. Whirlpool suits premium, open-plan kitchens, especially islands where the venting hob removes the need for an overhead hood. The 77cm induction hobs and the 90cm gas options need wider cut-outs, so measure before buying. Venting hobs need ducting or recirculation filters, which adds an installation step. If you cook daily and want more room between pans, the 77cm Whirlpool induction hobs give more space than Hisense's 60cm models.

Bottom line: choose Hisense if price is the priority and a 60cm, 75cm or 80cm hob with basic controls is enough; choose Whirlpool if a venting island hob, a 77cm induction surface or the premium W Collection design justifies spending from £519 upwards.