Whirlpool GOWL 758/NB W Collection 75cm 5 Burners Hob - Black vs W Collection SMP778CNEIXL 770mm Induction Hob — Comparison

GOWL 758/NB is the Whirlpool GOWL 758/NB W Collection 75cm 5 Burners Hob in black at £519, a wide gas-on-glass option within the W Collection. SMP778CNEIXL is the Whirlpool W Collection SMP778CNEIXL 770mm Induction Hob at £799, sitting above it as a wider induction model with more flexible zone capacity and automated cooking support.

The GOWL 758/NB gives you five gas burners, front dial controls, a PowerFlame burner, gas-on-glass design and full-width grids. It is aimed at cooks who want flame control and sturdy support across the hob surface. The SMP778CNEIXL uses induction instead, has a 700mm listed width, eight zones, 6th Sense Technology and a black finish. Compared with the gas model, it trades physical burners and dials for more zones, electronic control and induction efficiency.

The GOWL 758/NB suits homes with a gas supply, traditional pan habits and cooks who like a PowerFlame burner for fast, visible heat. At £519, it is £280 cheaper and still feels substantial thanks to five burners. The SMP778CNEIXL suits buyers ready for induction, especially those who value eight cooking zones and 6th Sense Technology for guided heat management. It needs compatible pans, but offers a sleeker and more responsive cooking surface.

Bottom line: choose GOWL 758/NB if you want a 75cm gas-on-glass hob with five burners and PowerFlame / opt for SMP778CNEIXL if you want a wider induction hob with eight zones and 6th Sense Technology.