Hoover vs Indesit Hobs

Hoover and Indesit both sit at the affordable end of the hob market, though Indesit covers more cooking types. Hoover's HHG6BRMX built-in four-burner gas hob costs £169, and its H-Hob 300 HHW6LK3X 60cm stainless steel model is in the same range. Indesit offers the THP751PIXI 750mm built-in five-burner gas hob at £239, the ING 72T/BK five-zone gas hob with a wok burner at £299, the IB 21B77 NE built-in induction hob at £329 and the RI860C 580mm ceramic hob at £149.

The technology difference is mainly about burner count and cooking method. Hoover's H-Hob 300 models have four burners of different sizes, side dial controls and a 595mm width, while the HHG6BRMX adds dial controls on an inox plate. Indesit's gas hobs add a fifth burner, and the ING 72T/BK includes a wok burner and flame control for high-heat cooking. The THP751PIXI includes a flame supervision device, and the IB 21B77 NE brings induction with touch controls, dual zones and a push and go function. Indesit's features are basic overall, with fewer smart options and build quality that varies by price.

Hoover suits gas cooks on a tight budget, landlords and anyone replacing a worn-out four-burner hob with the same size and layout. Indesit suits households who want a fifth burner or a wok burner for stir-fries, or who want to try induction or ceramic from one brand. Either way, a gas hob needs a Gas Safe registered engineer for installation, and induction needs magnetic pans and a suitable circuit. Measure the cut-out before buying, because a 750mm Indesit gas hob will not fit a 595mm space.

Bottom line: choose Hoover if you want a simple four-burner gas hob for the lowest outlay and a like-for-like replacement; choose Indesit if a fifth burner, a wok burner or an induction option matters more than the £70 difference from the THP751PIXI.