Indesit vs Neff Hobs

Indesit and Neff overlap on gas, with Indesit pitched at budget buyers and Neff at mid-to-premium. Indesit's ING 72T/BK five-zone gas hob with a wok burner costs £299, while Neff's T26PIP4S0 N70 60cm four-burner gas hob is £309, a gap of just £10. Indesit's IB 21B77 NE built-in induction hob is £329, and Neff's T56FHS1L0 N70 smart induction hob is £549. Neff's T26CB49S0 N50 gas hob, at £419, sits above both Indesit gas options.

The technology difference is clearest in the features. Indesit's ING 72T/BK adds a wok burner, flame control and a flame failure device, while its IB 21B77 NE brings touch controls, dual zones and push and go. Neff's N70 gas hobs use FlameSelect and a metallic sword dial, and the T56FHS1L0 adds combi zone and Multitouch+ controls. Neff's features include FlexInduction, which lets pans sit anywhere in the marked zones, PowerBoost for faster heating, and 17 power levels. Neff is backed by a two-year warranty, and Indesit's own range is noted for basic controls and fewer smart features.

Indesit suits budget buyers, first-time homeowners and cooks who need a wok burner or a 75cm gas hob. Neff suits cooks who want precise flame control and a more refined surface, and households who want smart induction with combi zones. Indesit's wider gas hobs give extra space for large pans, while Neff's induction models need magnetic cookware. Either way, gas hobs need a Gas Safe engineer for installation, and induction needs a suitable electrical circuit. A small price gap between the two gas options means the choice is about features rather than cost.

Bottom line: choose Indesit if a wok burner, a fifth gas burner or a budget induction hob is what you need; choose Neff if FlameSelect, FlexInduction or smart combi-zone induction is worth an extra £10 on gas or £220 on induction.