Hotpoint vs Indesit Hobs

Hotpoint and Indesit compete closely at the budget end, with each brand offering gas and induction. Hotpoint's TQ1460SNE 590mm induction hob costs £239, while its PPH60PFIXUK 60cm silver gas hob is £142. Indesit offers the IB 21B77 NE built-in induction hob at £329, the RI860C 580mm ceramic hob at £149, the ING 72T/BK five-zone gas hob with a wok burner at £299 and the THP751PIXI 750mm five-burner gas hob at £239. Hotpoint's FTGHG641DHBK built-in gas hob costs £385, which is £86 more than the Indesit ING 72T/BK.

Hotpoint's strongest technical feature is its control set. The brand highlights nine power levels, Flexi Zone technology that handles pans from 10cm to 40cm, and direct access controls for each zone. Its PPH60GDFIX adds cast iron pan supports and a rapid burner, and its induction TQ1460SNE has front touch controls with a 590mm width. Indesit's technology is simpler, with flame control and a flame failure device on the ING 72T/BK, a fifth burner for wok cooking, and push and go on the IB 21B77 NE. Indesit's range is affordable, but its own features are basic, with fewer smart options and build quality that varies by price.

Hotpoint suits households that want a clear choice between gas and induction from one brand, and buyers who value a 10-year parts warranty and a range of control options. Indesit suits buyers who need a wok burner, a 75cm gas hob or a basic induction hob at a lower price. Hotpoint's gas models suit a like-for-like replacement, while Indesit's five-burner models suit cooks who want extra space for large pans. Gas hobs need a Gas Safe engineer, and induction hobs need magnetic pans and a suitable circuit, whichever brand you pick.

Bottom line: choose Hotpoint if you want a longer parts warranty, nine power levels and Flexi Zone cooking zones; choose Indesit if a wok burner, a fifth gas burner or the cheapest induction option matters most.