# Best Induction Hob 2026: Nine Ranked, and Why 2,800W Keeps Appearing Source: https://www.ranked10.co.uk/kitchen/best-induction-hobs Published: 2026-09-18 | Updated: 2026-09-19 | Prices checked on Amazon UK on 2026-09-18 Four of the nine induction hobs here come with a 13 A plug, and all four declare the same ceiling: 2,800 W. That figure sits on the Karinear at £150.99, the Hobsir at £139.99, the NOXTON at £155.99 and the Karinear Flex at £159.99 — even where the listing's own numbers add up to more. The Hobsir advertises four burners at 1800 W, 1400 W, 1800 W and 1400 W, which is 6,400 W if you add them together. A 13 A socket cannot deliver that. Which means the honest question behind any best induction hob shortlist is not how many zones a hob has, but whether the stated wattage is real. The second warning sign is quieter: two different KICHPOWER listings — a two-zone portable at £75.98 and a four-zone built-in at £119.99 — show 4.6 from the same 145 ratings, with an identical star breakdown of 1/3/5/12/79. One rating profile, two products. We ranked nine of the best induction hob listings on Amazon on four things: the wattage the listing actually states, whether it says hard wired or 13 A plug, the price today, and the numbers behind the star rating. No product here is scored on its marketing copy. ## The ranking ### 1. Russell Hobbs RH60IH413B 4 Zone Induction Hob, 59cm - Price: £159.00 | Amazon rating: 4.4 from 58 ratings - Full review: https://www.ranked10.co.uk/kitchen/best-induction-hobs/russell-hobbs-rh60ih413b - Buy on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0DV9W5FPV?tag=ranked10-21 The only hob here listed at 7,400 W and hard wired, so no 13 A plug caps its four zones. The Russell Hobbs sits first because it is the only listing on this page that pairs 7,400 W with hard wired power in the same spec row. That matters because of the pattern running through the rest of this guide: the best induction hob is the one whose wattage is not capped by a 13 A plug. Its four zones run across nine power stages, from 1,400 W to 2,600 W depending on the ring, and a boost function is listed alongside them. In practice, the 59cm-wide, 52cm-deep body drops into a standard cut-out at 8 kg, with the touch panel along the front and centre rather than off to one side. The listing also names a 99-minute timer, a pan sensor, a child lock, a hot surface indicator and an automatic safety switch. The surface is glass ceramic, so a damp cloth does most of the cleaning. The catch is installation. Hard wired means an electrician and a circuit, not a socket you already have. With 58 ratings at 4.4, this is also one of the two thinnest review bases on the page, and six of those entries sit at one star. If you rent, or you cannot alter the wiring, buy a plug-in model instead and accept the 2,800 W ceiling. For anyone with a spare circuit, however, this is the best induction hob here. Pros: 7,400 W total and hard wired — the highest stated wattage on this page; Nine power stages per zone, from 1,400 W up to 2,600 W, plus a boost function; 99-minute timer, child lock, pan sensor and hot surface indicator all listed; £159.00 for a 59cm four-zone hob with a glass ceramic surface; Stated UKCA marking and two years of spare part availability Cons: Hard wired, so it needs an electrician rather than an existing 13 A socket; 58 ratings at 4.4 — one of the two thinnest review bases here; Six one-star ratings in the star breakdown; No flexible zone, unlike the two KICHPOWER 60cm models and the NOXTON ### 2. Karinear Built-in 4 Zone Induction Hob, 60cm - Price: £150.99 | Amazon rating: 4.6 from 442 ratings - Full review: https://www.ranked10.co.uk/kitchen/best-induction-hobs/karinear-4-zone-induction-hob - Buy on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08SLKN8S2?tag=ranked10-21 The strongest review base on the page, 4.6 from 442 ratings, but the plug holds the whole hob to 2,800 W. Second place goes to the biggest review base here: 4.6 from 442 ratings, more than double anything else on this page, plus a stated three-year support window. However, the same bullet that mentions the plug states the limit plainly — total power 2,800 W, whatever the four zones happen to be doing. In practice, each of the four zones is quoted at 1,400–1,800 W with its own touch key, a 1–99 minute countdown timer, a child safety lock and a high-temperature 'H' indicator. The body is 52cm deep, 6.1cm high and 7.54 kg, in black crystal glass. One thing to measure first: the listing names it a 60cm hob, while the width row in the spec table reads 56cm. The catch is simultaneous cooking. Four zones quoted at up to 1,800 W each cannot all run flat out behind a 13 A plug, and this listing is honest enough to say so. If you need every ring at full heat at the same time, an induction hob with plug is the wrong buy; look at a built in induction hob 60cm on fixed wiring instead. Pros: 4.6 from 442 ratings — the largest review base on this page; 13 A plug, so no wiring is needed according to the listing; Four zones with independent touch keys and a 1–99 minute timer; Child safety lock, overheating protection and an 'H' residual heat indicator; Stated three-year support window from the brand Cons: Total power limited to 2,800 W by the plug, stated in the listing; Zones quoted at 1,400–1,800 W each, which cannot all run at full output; Called a 60cm hob, but the width row reads 56cm; No flexible zone or boost function listed ### 3. KICHPOWER 60cm Induction Hob with Flex Zone, 6000W - Price: £119.99 | Amazon rating: 4.6 from 145 ratings - Full review: https://www.ranked10.co.uk/kitchen/best-induction-hobs/kichpower-6000w-induction-hob-60cm - Buy on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0F4X9T4VF?tag=ranked10-21 6,000 W and a flexible zone for £119.99, though its 4.6 from 145 ratings is the same profile shown on a KICHPOWER portable. This one states 6,000 W and no 13 A plug, which puts it alongside the Russell Hobbs and the cheaper KICHPOWER as hardwired-only. At £119.99 it is the lowest-priced 60cm built-in model here, and it is the only hob under £130 that lists a flexible zone. In practice, that flexible zone merges two adjacent rings into one wide cooking area, which suits a griddle or a large pan. Nine power levels per zone, a 1–99 minute timer, a child lock, an overheat fan and an 'H' residual heat marker are all listed. It is 52cm deep, 59cm wide, 6cm high and 10.1 kg. Worth noting: that 4.6 from 145 ratings carries a breakdown of 1/3/5/12/79 — and that is exactly the same profile, from the same 145 ratings, shown on the KICHPOWER two-zone portable further down this list. Either the two listings share a rating pool or one of the two figures is wrong. Buy it for the 6,000 W and the flex zone; read the reviews yourself before trusting the star count. Pros: 6,000 W and no 13 A plug, so the full figure is available; Flexible zone merges two rings into one wide cooking area; £119.99 — the lowest price among the 60cm built-in models here; Nine power levels, 1–99 minute timer, child lock and overheat fan; 4.6 stars, though see the caveat about where those ratings come from Cons: The 4.6 from 145 ratings is identical to the KICHPOWER two-zone portable's; No plug supplied — fixed wiring only; 10.1 kg is the heaviest hob on this page; No warranty period stated in the listing ### 4. Aobosi Double Portable Induction Hob, 2800W - Price: £88.37 | Amazon rating: 4.5 from 341 ratings - Full review: https://www.ranked10.co.uk/kitchen/best-induction-hobs/aobosi-double-induction-hob - Buy on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0B8N2XR2S?tag=ranked10-21 A two-zone freestanding unit at £88.37 with 341 ratings — the cheapest way here to run two pans on induction. The Aobosi is the cheapest route here to two pans on induction at once: £88.37 for a freestanding unit rated 2,800 W, with 341 ratings at 4.5 behind it. It is also one of only two hobs on this page that you never have to wire in. In practice, the two rings are independently controlled between 50°C and 240°C across 20 temperature levels. The left ring has 18 power levels and the right has 10, plus a one-click maximum and minimum control. It measures 58cm deep, 35cm wide and 5.5cm high, weighs 4.99 kg, and carries a four-hour timer and a safety lock. The catch is what a portable induction hob cannot do. Pans must measure 12–26cm and be magnetic, and the 2,800 W is shared between the two rings, so this will not replace a family-sized hob. Buy it if you have no spare circuit and want two extra rings. Pros: £88.37 for two independent induction cooking zones; 341 ratings at 4.5 — the third-largest review base here; Temperature control from 50°C to 240°C across 20 levels; Left ring has 18 power levels and the right 10, plus one-click max and min; Four-hour timer, safety lock and a 4.99 kg freestanding body Cons: Freestanding, so it needs worktop space rather than a cut-out; Pans must be 12–26cm and magnetic; 2,800 W is shared between the two rings; Warranty field reads '1', with no period actually named ### 5. Hobsir Built-in Plug in Induction Hob, 4 Burners - Price: £139.99 | Amazon rating: 4.4 from 293 ratings - Full review: https://www.ranked10.co.uk/kitchen/best-induction-hobs/hobsir-induction-hob-60cm - Buy on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0D2H9QV26?tag=ranked10-21 Its four burners add up to 6,400 W on paper; the 13 A plug caps the hob at 2,800 W. The Hobsir is the clearest example of the arithmetic problem on this page. Its bullet lists four burners at 1800 W, 1400 W, 1800 W and 1400 W — 6,400 W if you add them together. The wattage row says 2,800 W, and the plug is a standard 13 A. Both numbers sit in the same listing. In practice, you get four zones with independent touch control, nine power levels, a child lock, overheat protection, auto shut-off, an 'H' residual heat warning and detection of small articles. The body is 8 kg with a glass ceramic surface, and the listing describes a space-saving built-in fit for smaller kitchens. So who should buy it? Anyone who wants a four-zone induction hob on a plug and accepts that 2,800 W is the real total. Crucially, no plug-in model in this best induction hob list will deliver the 6,400 W those burner figures imply — that needs fixed wiring. Meanwhile, the dimension row reads 59cm before 52cm, so check which figure is the depth before cutting a worktop. Pros: Four zones on a 13 A plug, with no electrician needed; 8 kg body with a 5.6cm-high glass ceramic surface; Nine power levels, child lock, overheat protection and auto shut-off; Small-article detection and an 'H' residual heat warning listed; £139.99 — the cheapest of the four 13 A four-zone hobs here Cons: Stated total power of 2,800 W against burners listed as 1800+1400+1800+1400 W; The 13 A plug cannot deliver the 6,400 W the burner figures imply; 4.4 stars with four one-star and four two-star entries; Dimension row lists 59cm before 52cm, so check depth against width ### 6. KICHPOWER 60cm 4 Zone Built-in Induction Hob, No Plug - Price: £99.99 | Amazon rating: 4.4 from 131 ratings - Full review: https://www.ranked10.co.uk/kitchen/best-induction-hobs/kichpower-4-zone-induction-hob - Buy on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0DJNMHY35?tag=ranked10-21 6,000 W for £99.99 with zone figures that actually add up — but there is no plug in the box. Here the numbers agree with each other, which is rarer on this page than it should be. The zones are 1400 W, 1400 W, 1600 W and 1600 W, and the maximum rated power is 6,000 W — the sum works. By contrast, the Hobsir's four burner figures add up to more than twice its stated total. There is no plug here, so this is a hardwired fit. In practice, two zones boost to 2,000 W and the other two to 1,600 W. Nine power levels, a 1–99 minute timer, a child lock, an overheat fan and a residual heat indicator are listed, on a 52cm-deep, 59cm-wide body weighing 9 kg. The catch is the true cost. £99.99 buys the hob, but the electrician is extra, and the listing says nothing about a plug. With 131 ratings at 4.4 — six at one star and five at two — the review base is modest. If you cannot wire it, skip it. For a hardwired kitchen, though, it is the cheapest entry on this best induction hob list. Pros: 6,000 W rated, with zone figures that sum to the stated total; £99.99 — the cheapest built-in four-zone hob on this page; Two zones boost to 2,000 W and two to 1,600 W; Nine power levels, 1–99 minute timer, child lock and overheat fan; Two-year manufacturer warranty stated Cons: No plug in the box: hardwired installation only; 131 ratings at 4.4, with six one-star and five two-star entries; 9 kg and a 6cm-high body to cut into a worktop; No flexible zone ### 7. NOXTON 60cm Plug in Induction Hob with Flex Zone - Price: £155.99 | Amazon rating: 4.3 from 250 ratings - Full review: https://www.ranked10.co.uk/kitchen/best-induction-hobs/noxton-plug-in-induction-hob-60cm - Buy on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0DGTHF4F1?tag=ranked10-21 A flex zone on a 13 A plug at £155.99, with ten one-star ratings in the breakdown. The NOXTON is the most expensive 13 A hob here at £155.99, and the first to combine a plug with a flexible cooking area that expands to 39 x 21cm for a griddle or a barbecue tray. It needs no wiring according to the listing, which states the 2,800 W limit outright. In practice, control is a sliding touch strip rather than separate keys, with a 99-minute timer, a pause button, a safety lock, auto shut-off and a high-temperature residual heat reminder. It weighs 8.57 kg and arrives with a squeegee for stubborn marks on the glass. The surface is designed to be wiped with a damp cloth. Two honest cautions. That said, the dimension row reads 65 x 11.5 x 59cm, which cannot describe a 60cm hob, so measure before you commit to a cut-out. And 4.3 stars from 250 ratings carries ten one-star entries — the highest share of one-star reviews near the top of this page. Pros: 13 A plug with a stated 2,800 W limit, so no wiring is needed; Flex zone expands the cooking area to 39 x 21cm; Slide touch control, 99-minute timer, pause button and safety lock; Auto shut-off and a residual heat reminder listed; Squeegee included for the glass surface Cons: £155.99 — the most expensive 13 A hob here; 4.3 stars from 250 ratings, with ten one-star entries; Dimension row reads 65 x 11.5 x 59cm, which does not describe a 60cm hob; Same 2,800 W total cap as the cheaper plug-in models ### 8. KICHPOWER Double Portable Induction Hob, 2800W - Price: £75.98 | Amazon rating: 4.6 from 145 ratings - Full review: https://www.ranked10.co.uk/kitchen/best-induction-hobs/kichpower-double-induction-hob - Buy on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0F7JTG8TF?tag=ranked10-21 The cheapest hob here at £75.98, and the twin of the KICHPOWER built-in's rating profile. At £75.98 this is the cheapest item on the page, and the smallest: two burners, 35cm deep, 5.08 kg, with a plug. The listing rates the burners at 2,000 W and 1,500 W — 3,500 W together — against a stated 2,800 W total, which is the same kind of gap the Hobsir shows in a different form. In practice, the left ring has 10 power levels and the right has 8, both with 10 temperature levels and a timer that runs to 180 minutes, longer than most hobs here. Child lock, overheat protection and the 'H' residual heat marker are all listed. Note the paperwork: the title calls it a 30cm hob while the width row says 56cm. The catch is the review data, again. This listing shows 4.6 from 145 ratings with a 1/3/5/12/79 breakdown — identical, figure for figure, to the KICHPOWER built-in 60cm above. That kind of coincidence is why it pays to read the numbers twice on any cheap hob. Pros: £75.98 — the lowest price on this page; Two burners with a plug, 35cm deep and 5.08 kg; 10 power levels on the left ring, 8 on the right; Timer runs to 180 minutes, longer than most here; Child lock, overheat protection and an 'H' residual heat marker Cons: Burners rated 2,000 W and 1,500 W against a stated 2,800 W total; 4.6 from 145 ratings with the same breakdown as the KICHPOWER built-in; Title says 30cm, width row says 56cm; Freestanding only, with no cut-out installation ### 9. Karinear Flex 4 Zone Induction Hob with 13A Plug - Price: £159.99 | Amazon rating: 4.1 from 41 ratings - Full review: https://www.ranked10.co.uk/kitchen/best-induction-hobs/karinear-flex-13a-induction-hob - Buy on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CS6D2QY3?tag=ranked10-21 The most expensive plug in induction hob here at £159.99, with the smallest review base: 4.1 from 41 ratings. Last on the list, and the most expensive plug in induction hob here at £159.99: a stated 2,800 W total, a 1.25m cable and a boost function that adds five minutes of higher power. It also has the weakest review base on the page — 4.1 from 41 ratings, with 15 per cent of the breakdown sitting at one star. In practice, the flex zone opens to 39 x 21cm for a griddle or tray, and the control is a slide touch strip with child lock, pause, a 99-minute timer, a residual heat reminder and auto shut-off. The body weighs 10 kg in glass ceramic. Check the listing carefully, though: the title says 30cm, the size row says 60cm, and the installation type reads freestanding on a hob named as built-in. Even so, if a flex zone on a plug is what you want, this is one of only two options here. As a result of having just 41 ratings, there is not enough history to judge reliability, and £159.99 is the highest price of the four plug-in models. Pros: 13 A plug with a 1.25m cable and a stated 2,800 W limit; Flex zone opens to 39 x 21cm for a griddle or tray; Boost function adds five minutes of higher power; Child lock, pause, 99-minute timer and auto shut-off listed; 10 kg glass ceramic body with slide touch control Cons: £159.99 — the highest price of the plug-in models here; 4.1 stars from only 41 ratings, the smallest base on this page; 15 per cent of the star breakdown sits at one star; Title says 30cm, size row says 60cm, installation type says freestanding ## Verdict For most homes, the Russell Hobbs at £159 is the pick at the top of this list: 7,400 W, hard wired, nine power stages up to 2,600 W and no 13 A ceiling to work around — as long as you can give it a dedicated circuit. If you rent, or you cannot touch the wiring, the Karinear at £150.99 is the best induction hob with a plug that also has 442 ratings behind it; just accept 2,800 W in total. If you want the cheapest way to try induction, the Aobosi at £88.37 is a portable induction hob you can stand on a worktop, and the KICHPOWER two-zone at £75.98 costs less again, though its rating history is the one duplicated elsewhere on this page. Either way, none of the best induction hobs here beats the Russell Hobbs on stated wattage. In short: choose the best induction hob by the fuse, not by the zone count.