Big family cook-ups get easier on this Smeg induction hob, which spreads six zones across a 90cm glass top. The electromagnets heat your pan directly instead of the whole surface, so less heat drifts off into the kitchen while you grill peppers or hold a curry at a steady simmer. Three of the zones can be paired up for a long griddle pan or a fish kettle, with up to 3700 Watts on tap when you want things moving quickly, as long as the pan suits that level of heat. AutoVent 2.0 links the hob to a matching Smeg hood over Bluetooth, so extraction steps up on its own as things get smoky. Pretty clever.

To get the most out of this hob, please check compatibility before buying. Connecting hob and hood technology only works with compatible appliances from the same manufacturer.