Smeg vs Whirlpool Hobs

Smeg is known for hobs with an Italian finish, and its range here runs from the SI2641DUK four-zone induction hob at £389 and the PX364L 60cm stainless gas hob at £349 up to the SI2741D 75cm induction model at £579. Whirlpool spans a wider spread, from the GOWL 758/NB five-burner gas hob at £519 to the WVH 92 K F KIT/1 venting induction cooktop at £1,929. The SMP778CNEIXL 770mm induction hob at £799 and the WFS1577CPNE 77cm induction hob at £599 fill the middle of the Whirlpool range.

Smeg's induction models stress safety and control. Its guide highlights automatic switch-off, residual heat indicators and compatibility with the SmegConnect app, and the SI2741D adds nine plus boost power levels. Smeg quotes power from 0.5kW to 7.4kW and zones from 14cm to 30cm, which matters when you choose a pan. The PX364L offers four gas burners on a stainless steel surface. Whirlpool's strengths lie in breadth: five gas burners on the GOWL 758/NB, induction with 6th Sense assistance on selected models, and a venting cooktop that combines a four-zone induction hob with built-in extraction.

Smeg suits buyers who want a low-profile hob with a premium look, particularly in 60cm or 75cm induction. Its guide says most Smeg induction hobs need a 32-amp circuit, so check your supply before ordering. Whirlpool suits families who want a wide cooking area or a central five-burner gas hob, and islands where a venting hob removes the need for an overhead extractor. Venting hobs need ducting or recirculation filters, and Whirlpool's 75cm and 77cm hobs need larger cut-outs than the 60cm Smeg models. Gas hobs need a standard 13-amp socket for ignition features.

Bottom line: choose Smeg if you want a slim, premium induction or gas hob with clear controls and a coordinated look, and choose Whirlpool if five-burner gas, a 770mm induction surface or venting over an island matter more than styling.