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Top 15 electric cooktops
Overview of the best popular models of electric cooktops
Author: Oleg Yasinsky
The popularity of embedded technology is growing every day. And one of its most popular varieties is cooking surfaces. Among them there are those that work on gas, and there is a separate type - electrical panels. The first, no matter how wonderful, have limited functionality and are not able to work without fuel. The latter can be used wherever there is a socket, and their possibilities, if not limitless, are satisfied are wide and are constantly being improved. Our today's rating will be dedicated to the best built-in electric hobs - according to experts and according to reviews of ordinary customers.
What are the parameters to choose an electric hob?
Material
The lion's share of all electric hobs is glass-ceramic. Low cost options - stainless or enameled steel with cast iron burners. Few people in our time are eager to “decorate” their home kitchen in the style of old Soviet electric stoves, and therefore the first option is most preferable.
Heating zones
The classic version is round burners of various diameters and capacities. More advanced heating elements have one or several expansion zones of a round or oval shape, and in some cases with the possibility of combining.
Control type
Mechanical or electronic. The first option implies the presence of the rotary switches, the second - the touch buttons, joysticks or sliders. Mechanics have traditionally been notable for their high reliability, touch panels - with wide possibilities and informative.
Additional features
One of the main user-desired features is the timer. When choosing a specific model of electric hob, you need to clarify - whether it will turn off the heat, or just beeps. Other convenient features: heat maintenance, fast heating, automatic cooking, child protection, etc.
The best manufacturers of electric hobs
The elite class includes such brands as Miele, NEFF, Asko, Kuppersbusch (not to be confused with the Russian-Turkish-Chinese Kuppersberg). The average price range is traditionally represented by products of Electrolux, Siemens, Bosch, Gorenje. Inexpensive, but decent quality electric hobs are produced under the brands Hansa and Candy.
The best (in 2018-2019) models of electric cooktops are in our ranking.
| Category | A place | Name | Rating | Price |
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| Best 2-pane embedded electrical panels | 1 | Gorenje ECT 322 ORA-B | 9.7 / 10 | 14 787 |
| 2 | Bosch PKE345CA1 | 9.6 / 10 | 16 990 | |
| 3 | Hansa BHCS31116 | 9.5 / 10 | 9 890 | |
| The best built-in electric hob with 3 burners | 1 | Indesit RI 360 C | 9.6 / 10 | 17 644 |
| 2 | Electrolux EHF 6232 IOK | 9.5 / 10 | 19 490 | |
| 3 | Candy CH 63 CT | 9.3 / 10 | 12 960 | |
| Best 4-ring electric hobs in classic size (60 cm) | 1 | Bosch PKM651FP1 | 9.8 / 10 | 34 990 |
| 2 | Gorenje ECT 648 ORAW | 9.7 / 10 | 23 790 | |
| 3 | Electrolux EHF96547FK | 9.6 / 10 | 20 300 | |
| 4 | Hansa BHCI65123030 | 9.4 / 10 | 11 918 | |
| The best wide 4-ring electric cooktops on glass ceramics | 1 | TEKA WISH Maestro TR 941 HZ | 9.6 / 10 | 44 990 |
| 2 | Hotpoint-Ariston HR 714 / B | 9.5 / 10 | 31 990 | |
| Top 5 Cooking Electric Cooktops | 1 | NEFF T18TS28N0 | 10 / 10 | 68 990 |
| 2 | Smeg P875AO | 9.9 / 10 | 64 290 | |
| 3 | Bosch PKM875DP1D | 9.8 / 10 | 70 990 |
Best 2-pane embedded electrical panels
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14 787
Beautiful and high-quality glass-ceramic electric hob from a well-known Slovenian brand. The Domino format itself (dimensions 30x52 cm) is interesting because the panel can act as the main independent electric stove built into the worktop in conditions of shortage of kitchen space, and can become an element of an extended or even a combined cooking table in rooms of substantial size. The design of the Gorenje ECT 322 ORA-B is outstanding. There is no frame, the color is classic black, but there is a white equivalent marked ORA-W.The borders of the Hi-Light burners, of which there are two (the rear with a diameter of 14.5 cm and the front with a radial expansion zone - 12/18 cm), are marked not with usual circles, but with horizontal stripes-markers of appropriate length. A sort of modern minimalism, as is known, is a clear sign of high style. The control panel is electronic touch. Separate residual heat indicators are provided for each heating zone. A timer is also available with support for a time range of 1-99 minutes. Main advantages:
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 9.7 / 10
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Good socket with great functionality for this size. Especially pleased with the presence of a timer. It looks great, it works (ugh, ugh, ugh) fine. Of course, you have to clean it often, but glass ceramics. What to do?! |
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16 990
This electric hob of the German brand can already be considered a somewhat deserved veteran. However, due to its simplicity and reliability, it is still very relevant. And probably will be popular for quite some time. Bosch PKC345E is a separate module in the design of "Domino" with two burners of rapid heating with a capacity of 1.2 and 1.7 kW. The work surface is glass-ceramic, which positively affects the external data of the device, the convenience of its operation and maintenance. The silver frame and control panel make the design more versatile and allow you to combine the module with other devices in both black and stainless steel. Control is performed using mechanical rotary switches with 9-step adjustment. There is an indication of the inclusion and residual heat. Produced model in Spain. Main advantages:
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 9.6 / 10
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This stove has been serving us for several years without any failures and problems. Really fast heating of the burner, power control options are more than enough. It looks very dignified, cleaned easily and simply. |
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9 890
Compact and cute electrical panel made in Poland. The Domino design allows the device to be installed both separately and combined with other plates of the same or larger size. The working surface is made of high-quality and durable glass-ceramic with a black frame and is equipped with two Hi-Light burners with a total capacity of 3 kW and a diameter of 14.5 and 18 cm. The control is simple mechanical by means of two rotary switches located on the front of the panel. There is a digital indicator of the degree of heating of the burners. For maximum safety and in order to save electricity, a protective shutdown function has been implemented, which will work if there is no user action for a long time. Main advantages:
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 9.5 / 10
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We bought this hob specifically for the garden. Fully justified expectations. Normal and comfortable burners, simple operation - turned on and use. Looks great, easy to clean. |
The best built-in electric hob with 3 burners
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17 644
A practical and relatively inexpensive electric hob from a well-known and popular brand in the vast domestic market. And the product is not a Lipetsk plant, high quality products are not famous, but the very fact that there is a European production. Surface size 58x51 cm, that is quite standard. Rings - fast Hi-Light in the amount of 3 pieces. The configuration and location contribute to the expansion of opportunities to work with dishes of various sizes, including large ones. The standard heating zone has a diameter of 14.5 cm, medium and large with a radial expansion of 180 mm and 280/210 mm, respectively. Touch-type control panel. Power adjustment - 9-level, child lock is supported, timer up to 99 minutes. The total load on the connection - 5.6 kW. Warranty period - 1 year. Main advantages:
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 9.6 / 10
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They took not four, but a three-ring panel, which we definitely do not regret. Very convenient and practical thing. Much better to install 2 or even 3 copies of dishes at once. Heating is simulated by the size of the bottom. |
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19 490
The best representative of this category is a reliable and practical electric hob of classic size (60 cm) from Electrolux. The surface of black glass ceramics looks very aesthetically pleasing on the worktop, is durable and easy to clean. Control - touch with 9 modes of heating. Responsible for safety: the function of protective off and residual heat indicators. 3 powerful Hi-Light burners are distributed as follows:
To clean the surface, it is usually sufficient to wipe it with a sponge or soft cloth, and a special scraper is used to remove heavy dirt. Main advantages:
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 9.5 / 10
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I like the customizable burner, we mainly use it. With management sorted out quickly and without problems. They bought a scraper, but have not yet used it - a simple sponge is enough. A little cheaper, but I do not regret anything. |
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12 960
The simplest in the category, but the most attractive in terms of price electric hob. Standard dimensions - 59x52 cm. Table material - durable and high-quality black glass-ceramics. Each of the 3 available Hi-Light burners has its own size and power: small - 155 mm / 1.2 kW, medium - 190 mm / 1.8 kW, large - 250 mm / 2.5 kW. Traditionally, they have separate indicators of the presence of hazardous heat. The cooking process is controlled by sensors. Heating control - 10 steps. Supported: boiling automatics, universal timer up to 99 minutes (both for switching off with a sound signal, and only for notification). In addition, several types of protection have been implemented: from overheating, shutting down when water is spilled and automatically after very long work, locking buttons for child safety. Main advantages:
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 9.3 / 10
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Inexpensive, high quality, convenient. Everything fits, the dishes are not pushed by the sides. Glass ceramics from one of the leading manufacturers. I was pleased with the presence of a timer with the disconnection of the selected ring in time. |
Best 4-ring electric hobs in classic size (60 cm)
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34 990
Quite successful "cooking" in the model range of the German company, and in the overall standings. I don’t have to go over Bosch with the price (for some reason this tendency prevails in the Russian market), it would be good.However, the panel was made in Germany, the glass ceramics is upscale from SCHOTT CERAN®, and the stores often hold all sorts of promotions in which this nominee’s participation in our rating of the best electric hobs is possible. Design - frameless with beveled edges. Control - electronic touch DirectSelect with 17-step power setting and 7-segment display. Rings 4, but in a sense 4+. The fact is that 3 of them are quite familiar: two 14.5-centimeter 1.2 kW each, one dual-circuit 210/120 mm (2.1 / 0.8 kW). But the fourth (rear left) with a diameter of 18 cm is not only that it has an oval expansion zone, but it is also able to combine with the downstream one large CombiZone for large dishes such as a roasting pan. Main advantages:
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 9.8 / 10
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Cool stove with convenient optimization of heaters for dishes. German production, of course, pleases, but I had to put a good stabilizer on 3 sockets, because the “gentle” German electronics is hardly designed for the shoals of Chubais followers. |
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23 790
Cool and in terms of design from the Ora Ito, and the characteristics of the electrical panel with a white glass-ceramic hob. At such a much less noticeable small pollution, stains from spilled liquid, traces of drops, scratches. In other words, it looks beautiful and very practical. Well, for lovers of the classics there is a black equivalent - ECT 648 ORAB. 4 fast Hi-Light burners act as heating zones. Two of them are exactly the same - 14.5 cm / 1.2 kW, one - 21 cm in diameter with a power of 2.1 / 3 kW, another one with an oval extension - 17x26.5 cm (1.5 / 2.4 kW). So you won't have to take the utyatnitsa far into the pantry, and cooking fish as a whole will not cause problems. The control unit is responsible for managing. Power adjustment involves 9 steps. There is a timer of 1-99 minutes, which can be activated in two modes: warning with a sound signal, disabling the selected zone, all with the same with audio. The presence of residual heat after switching off is indicated by special indicators. Main advantages:
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 9.7 / 10
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Looks "cooking" just awesome. It is easy and pleasant to cook on it - it quickly heats up and cools down, the settings are clear and convenient, there are protective functions. The connection power is quite large - 6.9 kW, because the installation was entrusted to specialists from the SC. |
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20 300
Functional, stylish, reliable and relatively inexpensive electric hob classic size (60 cm). The black glass-ceramic surface has no frames, and for a more aesthetic look and a better fit to the table top, bevelled edges are made. Of the four burners, two single-contour 14.5 cm each, one with an oval expansion zone and one three-contour - 12, 17.5, 21 cm. And this suggests that there are no problems with the choice of dishes. The system of fast automatic heating is provided. In this model, the technology of touch control with Direct Access slider is implemented. In addition to power control, the following current functions are available:
There is also a backlight control panel and an indication of residual heat. Main advantages:
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 9.6 / 10
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Excellent powerful panel with convenient control and shutdown timer. A good feature is automatic rapid heating, when the burner first starts for a while at the maximum for accelerated exit to mode. |
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11 918
Popular electrical panel, the main advantage of which is a very small price with decent quality workmanship. Of course, one cannot wait for supernormal abilities, but everything connected with standard functions for quick and comfortable cooking is very well implemented. The working surface is made of excellent German glass-ceramic and framed around the perimeter with a protective metal frame. The width of the classic - 60 cm. Standard single-circuit heating zones - two 18-cm and two 14.5 cm each - with a total power of 6 kW. The panel is controlled by rotary knobs. For convenience and safety, the device is equipped with a 4-segment residual heat indicator. Hansa BHCI65123030 is manufactured at its “native” plant in Poland, warranty - 1 year. Main advantages:
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 9.4 / 10
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The best budget electric hob from the “inexpensive but angry” series. Everything is simple, understandable and quite convenient. The surface itself is solid, it has already dropped the saucepan once - survived. Easy to clean. In general, with such a price tag there is absolutely nothing to complain about. |
The best wide 4-ring electric cooktops on glass ceramics
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44 990
An interesting independent electric hob with a width of 90 and a depth of 40 cm continues our rating. This format is convenient for placing several items of dishes at once, but we must understand that the hood, and the kitchen itself, must be appropriately sized. Desktop design: black glass ceramics without frames with beveled edges. Four Hi-Light burners are located in the horizontal plane. In the center of a pair of 145-millimeter, on the right hand the average dual circuit 120/180 mm, on the left a large one with three circuits 120/180/210 mm. Of course, for each there is a corresponding indicator warning of the danger of burn. Power consumption (maximum) - 6.4 kW. Control system - electronic sensory. The cooking time for individual heating zones can be programmed from 1 to 99 minutes. There is a pause function, when activated, the timer automatically pauses. The panel is made in Turkey, warranty obligations are maintained by the manufacturer for 2 years. Main advantages:
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 9.6 / 10
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We immediately liked this plate externally. This size and design is immediately visually perceived as premium. Cooking is convenient, cleaning without any problems. In principle, everything is quite normal, but very aesthetic. |
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31 990
A rather big, but quite affordable hob from a well-known brand in the post-Soviet space. The width is 77, the traditional depth for most embedded surfaces is 51 cm. The material of the table is high-quality black glass ceramics. Declared country of origin - Italy. The heating zones are presented in the following composition: two single-circuit of different diameter (145 and 180 mm), one double-circuit (210 mm) and one with an oval-shaped expansion zone (145x250). Since the dimensions allow, the arrangement of the burners is very convenient for smooth installation of dishes. And the distance to the touch control is sufficient.Power control is available at 9 levels, there is a timer function, protection from children. Main advantages:
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 9.5 / 10
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For our kitchen, the size of the panel is quite optimal. In the sense that there is enough space for installation, and the width allows to put not the smallest pans and pots so that they do not interfere with each other. |
Top 5 Cooking Electric Cooktops
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68 990
High-quality and high-tech glass-ceramic panel with a width of 80 cm. The black surface is perfectly smooth and durable with the Comfort frame in stainless steel. Management is responsible for the unique TwistPad®Fire switch with a red backlight ring, allowing you to select the hotplates and adjust the power with just one touch of a finger. Of the five heating elements, HighSpeed has two with a round and one combined with an oval expansion zone. The two right burners can be combined into a large CombiZone. 17-speed power adjustment with digital display, there is a function to maintain heat, Cleaning-pause, the main switch, timer. The front left area is equipped with a FryingSensor frying sensor with 5 temperature settings. Safety is ensured thanks to on-off indicators of residual heat for each burner, safety lock for children, automatic shutdown. Present on the panel and a special display of the display of energy consumption. Main advantages:
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 10 / 10
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The surface, if not the reference, then is close to this even more than some models with an exorbitant price of under 100 thousand and above. The panel looks great, it works even better. There are no problems with cleaning. The presence of the frying sensor was pleasantly surprised. |
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64 290
Elegant electric hob Coloniale series from one of the best Italian brands. It combines well with the ovens and hoods of the Retro design and fits perfectly into the classic-style kitchen. Width - 72 cm. Under the glass-ceramic surface there are 5 powerful Hi-Light burners - 3 single-circuit, one with a round and one with an oval expansion zone. For each of them, an indication of power level and residual heat is provided. Not all users like the touch control, the elements of which are also often heated in the process. In this case, the adjustment is carried out clear and convenient rotary switches. In a set brass and gilded accessories. The total power is 8.6 kW, there is overheating protection. This black model has an analogue with a control panel and a cream-colored frame - P875P. Main advantages:
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 9.9 / 10
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Maybe in this panel there are no “bells and whistles”, like sensory ones, but the quality of performance and appearance are just a sight for sore eyes. This is a real classic Italian design. Spent money is not a pity. |
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70 990
High-end electric cooktop with a wide range of options. The surface material is high-quality and durable German glass-ceramic SCHOTT CERAN® with a beveled front edge and a metal profile on the sides. Cooking is available on 5 burners of ultrafast heating:
DirectSelect Premium touch control provides an easy selection of the desired functions and parameters:
Additionally, it is worth noting the presence of the ReStart function, which allows returning the previous settings for the panel within 4 seconds after disconnecting. Main advantages:
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 9.8 / 10
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We have a large kitchen and an extract of 80 cm. Therefore, we chose a panel of the appropriate size. They saw this Bosch at 81.6 cm, they read that he knows how and went to the cashier. It looks very cool, for this size and functionality the price is quite adequate. |
Which electric hob is better to choose?
Compact Domino Design Models with two heating zones most often decorate small kitchens and villas. However, they can still be successfully complemented by other panels, creating a variety of combinations - with gas burners, induction, electric, differing in type and configuration.
3-burner surfaces well suited to those who use large diameter dishes, and there is a catastrophic lack of space for a wide hob. Standard burners of such models, as a rule, are complemented by one larger one.
4 burners - the classic version for the vast majority of kitchens. Heating zones can be of different sizes, with and without expansion, combined. Just need to remember what types of dishes you use in your kitchen and on the basis of this select the panel.
5 - hotplates - This is a stylish attribute for large kitchens. Suitable for almost any dish. They can be relatively simple in functional terms, but at the same time play a crucial role in interior design, and can be high-tech devices with a large number of settings and additional functions.
Finally
Creating this rating, we tried to choose the really best models of embedded electric cooktops. And if this helped you to make a correct and balanced decision, it means that our efforts were not in vain.
Enjoy the shopping!
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Updated: 03.02.2019
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