Hoover vs Neff Hobs

Hoover and Neff split the hob market between budget gas and mid-to-premium gas and induction. Hoover's HHG6BRMX built-in four-burner gas hob costs £169, and its H-Hob 300 HHW6LK3X 60cm model is in the same budget band. Neff starts with the T26PIP4S0 N70 60cm four-burner gas hob at £309, followed by the stainless steel T26CIP8N0 at £349, the T26CB49S0 N50 gas hob at £419 and the T56FHS1L0 N70 smart induction hob at £549. The Neff T26PIP4S0 costs £140 more than the Hoover HHG6BRMX.

The technology gap is wide. Hoover's H-Hob 300 is a basic gas hob with side dial controls and a 595mm width. Neff's N70 gas hobs use FlameSelect and a metallic sword dial, and the T26PIP4S0 has tempered glass. The T56FHS1L0 adds a combi zone and Multitouch+ controls, so it covers smart induction rather than gas. Neff's features include FlexInduction, which lets pans sit anywhere within the marked zones, PowerBoost that raises output by up to 50 per cent, and a TwistPad Fire Control dial that can be removed for cleaning. The company offers a two-year warranty and rates its hobs A++ for efficiency.

Hoover suits gas cooks on a tight budget, landlords and anyone replacing a worn gas hob with a simple model of the same size. Neff suits cooks who want precise flame control, a sleeker glass surface and, with the T56FHS1L0, smart induction. Neff's induction model needs magnetic cookware, and both brands need professional installation for gas. A gas hob fitted by a Gas Safe engineer will last longer and run more safely, so factor the fitting cost into your budget before choosing.

Bottom line: choose Hoover if you want the cheapest reliable gas hob and do not need precise control; choose Neff if N70 gas with FlameSelect or smart induction is worth an extra £140 or more for your kitchen.