Great value, great features!
5/5
I've been using this hob for a couple of weeks now, and so far it has been great. It's my first time using induction, so I can't speak to it versus other models, but compared to my old solid plate hob, it is amazing. If you can't have gas, it's a great alternative (though I had to invest in some induction converters for my non-magnetic cookware). Don't be put off by the reasonable price. While the controls are easy to use, it comes with lots of features usually associated with higher priced models, and they work very well. For example, the left and right sides can be easily bridged for larger pans (I had no problem with pan detection even with only the edge of a single pan sitting over the centre point of each burner). When the hob is turned off a red H is illuminated in any zones that are still hot. While it doesn't have true sensing when something comes to a boil, automatically reducing to a simmer, it does have something called automatic rapid heating. You choose the power level you want, and by holding the level down for a few seconds it will start on the highest setting for a set amount of time (there is a table in the manual that tells you how long) and then automatically reduces the heat, keeping it from boiling over. With a bit of experimentation I had this working very well. Lots of other features if you want them, but those were the ones important to me. Also, so easy to clean! I bought an induction hob protector to keep it from scratching and it works great with that too. So far, I would definitely recommend this hob.
Holly E