Stiftung Warentest: Hob test in practice
Stiftung Warentest subjected hobs (induction and ceramic hobs) to a practical test. 19 models of all price ranges have been tested, but only a few are good. We present the test winners and show you what to look out for.
Stiftung Warentest winner ceramic hobs: Miele and Siemens "good"
Among the ceramic hobs, Miele and Siemens share first place with a grade of 2.4 (rating "good"). One of them is a bargain:
- Miele KM 5812: Miele's own brand creates a balanced heat distribution throughout the pan with its hob. The hob is also solid in handling. Price: approx. 850 euros.
- Siemens ET645HN17: The Siemens model with the same note is not only significantly cheaper at around 300 euros, it also shortens the cooking times. Operation should also be easier. But the plate is more difficult to clean.
Stiftung Warentest winner induction hobs: Siemens and Bosch on par
With a grade of 1.8, Bosch and Siemens share first place in induction hobs:
- Bosch PIB645B17E: Fast induction is typical of induction. Here Bosch cleared away. Installation and daily operation are also flawless. However, you can hear clear cooking noises. Price: approx. 650 euros.
- Siemens EH645BB17: Siemens' cooktop also offers a very fast cooking time and is even easier to use. The noises when cooking are limited here. Price about 650 euros.
- All details about the test can be found at test.de.
Hobs: induction or ceramic?
- Induction cooktops are real show-offs when it comes to cooking time, energy consumption and safety: They heat up pots and pans by building a magnetic field that causes eddy currents and thus heat. This is quick and costs little. It only takes five minutes to boil a liter and a half of water. According to the product test, induction hobs are the best.
- The ceramic hobs - with the exception of the test winners - only achieve a "satisfactory" in the product test. This is mainly due to the mediocre results of the practical cooking exam. They only bring 1.5 liters of water to the boil after at least seven minutes.
- Even if induction hobs consume only a fifth of the energy, the acquisition costs are significantly higher than for ceramic hobs. According to the calculation by Warentest, many induction fields are so expensive that the electricity savings compared to ceramic hobs do not pay off even after ten years of intensive use. In contrast, the "good" test winner is different: Bosch combines a low purchase price and low power consumption.
- We compared all advantages and disadvantages in the CHIP guide. There you can also read what else is important when buying a stove.
- The current trend is pyrolysis in ovens, i.e. self-cleaning. If necessary, you can also clean the oven with household remedies.
Read also how to remove food smell from the apartment. Here we show you how to clean your stainless steel pots so that you can use them for a long time.