Induction Hob Pans: 3 Sets Worth Buying in the UK
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Compare three induction hob pan sets in the UK, with current prices, materials and practical advice on compatibility, bases, coatings and pan sizes.
For most kitchens, a four-burner 60cm gas hob is the straightforward choice. A 60cm gas hob commonly has four burners, making this size a familiar option when replacing an existing appliance. Choose a five-burner gas hob when you regularly cook with several pans and want an additional cooking zone.
Gas hobs remain widely used in UK homes. They provide a visible flame that is easy to control, while black gas-on-glass and stainless-steel models offer different appearances and layouts. The right choice depends on the available space, burner arrangement, pan supports, controls and finish as well as the number of burners.
These named examples cover four-burner 60cm hobs, a wider 70cm option, black gas-on-glass finishes and stainless steel. The table focuses on information given for the models and listings, so it can be used as a starting point for comparing a gas hob at Currys, Wickes or Wren Kitchens.
Prices are retailer listings recorded on the relevant pages and can change. Check the appliance dimensions and the required worktop cut-out in the product information before ordering.
| Model | Size and burners | Finish and features | Listed price and retailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| AEG 3000 Series HGX64200SB | 60cm, four burners | Black gas hob, cast-iron pan supports, automatic ignition and front controls | £199 at Currys, reduced from £249 during a stated promotion |
| Hoover HHW6LPB | Four burners | Stainless steel with side controls | £115 at Wickes |
| Bosch Series 4 PNP6B6K40 | 60cm, four burners | Black gas-on-glass, cast-iron pan supports, automatic ignition and front controls | £299 at Currys |
| Bosch Series 4 gas-on-glass four-burner hob | Approximately 590mm wide by 520mm deep | Black gas-on-glass design with FlameSelect identified by Wren Kitchens | £298 at Wren Kitchens |
| CDA HVG731MB | 70cm | Black gas-on-glass hob | £389 at Wickes |
The Hoover is the lowest-priced named example in the table. The AEG and Bosch PNP6B6K40 are black four-burner models with cast-iron pan supports, automatic ignition and front controls. The Hoover has a stainless-steel finish and side controls. The Bosch PGP6B5K90, described below, provides a stainless-steel Bosch alternative, while the CDA is the wider black gas-on-glass example.
Wren’s comparison for its Bosch four-burner gas-on-glass hob also showed £319 from AO.com, £299 from Appliances Direct, £308.94 from Argos and £319 from Currys, alongside Wren’s £298 listing. The comparison was stated to have been updated on 5 September 2026.
The choice between a gas hob 4 burner and a gas hob 5 burner is mainly a question of layout and cooking habits. Four burners suit a conventional 60cm installation. Five burners add another cooking zone for meals that require several pans, but burner count alone does not determine how practical the hob will be.
A four-burner layout is the usual format for a 60cm gas hob. It provides four cooking zones for a large pan, a saucepan and additional pans, depending on the spacing. It is also a familiar replacement format for a kitchen that already has a four-burner appliance.
The Bosch Series 4 PNP6B6K40 and AEG HGX64200SB are 60cm, four-burner black hobs with cast-iron pan supports, automatic ignition and front-mounted controls. The Hoover HHW6LPB is a four-burner stainless-steel model with side controls. Bosch also offers the stainless-steel PGP6B5K90 in the same broad 60cm, four-burner category.
A five-burner hob can be useful when several pans need to be on the hob at the same time. Look closely at the burner arrangement and the distance between the pan supports, particularly when comparing a gas hob 5 burner 60cm model with a wider appliance. A fifth burner does not automatically mean that every burner can be used comfortably at the same time.
Wren identifies 70cm five-burner gas-on-glass hobs as a separate product category. That gives shoppers looking for a gas hob 5 burner 70cm another format to compare with the standard 60cm four-burner layout. Wider formats are also associated with searches for a gas hob 5 burner 90cm, but the available model information here identifies the 70cm category rather than a particular 90cm product.
Size labels are useful for narrowing a search, but they do not replace the appliance’s stated measurements. A 60cm gas hob commonly has four burners, while Wren’s product information identifies 70cm five-burner gas-on-glass hobs as a separate category.
| Width | Typical format | Example or comparison point |
|---|---|---|
| 60cm | Four burners | Bosch PGP6B5K90, Bosch PNP6B6K40 and AEG HGX64200SB |
| 70cm | Five-burner gas-on-glass category | CDA HVG731MB is a listed 70cm gas-on-glass model |
One listed Bosch Series 4 gas-on-glass four-burner hob measures approximately 590mm wide by 520mm deep. That illustrates why a rounded category such as “60cm” should not be treated as the model’s exact external measurement. The depth and the cut-out are also relevant when replacing a built-in hob.
Black gas-on-glass and stainless-steel hobs are both represented in the listed models. Compare the surface finish together with the pan supports, controls and burner arrangement rather than treating the colour as the only difference.
Gas-on-glass retains burner components and pan supports that need to be removed and cleaned. Flat induction and ceramic surfaces are easier to clean than gas hobs because they do not have burner grates and raised burners, according to Which?’s hob buying advice.
For shoppers searching for a gas hob Bosch model, the available examples provide a direct finish and price comparison. The Bosch Series 4 PNP6B6K40 is a 60cm black gas-on-glass four-burner hob with cast-iron pan supports, automatic ignition and front controls. Its listed Currys price was £299.
The Bosch Series 4 PGP6B5K90 is a 60cm stainless-steel four-burner gas hob. It was listed at £289 by both Wickes and Currys. The two Bosch examples therefore differ in finish and listed price: the black gas-on-glass model was listed at £299, while the stainless-steel model was listed at £289.
A separate Bosch Series 4 gas-on-glass four-burner listing at Wren measures approximately 590mm by 520mm and was listed at £298. Its price comparison included AO.com, Appliances Direct, Argos and Currys. This is useful for a buyer searching for a Bosch gas hob at Currys or an Argos gas hob listing, because the same named product appeared in several retailer comparisons.
The named examples range from £115 to £389. Hoover HHW6LPB was listed at £115 at Wickes, AEG HGX64200SB at £199 at Currys during a stated promotion, Bosch four-burner models at £289, £298 and £299 depending on the model and retailer, and CDA HVG731MB at £389 at Wickes.
Retailer category pages can be used to filter gas hobs by burner count, finish and width. Screwfix lists gas hobs by burner count, including four-burner and five-burner models. Currys and Wickes also list the Bosch, AEG, Hoover and CDA examples included above.
When comparing a gas hob at Screwfix, Wickes, Currys or another retailer, burner count and width are useful first filters. The product details then distinguish a 60cm four-burner appliance from a 70cm gas-on-glass model, and a stainless-steel surface from black glass. The listed Bosch comparisons also show why the retailer and model number matter: prices differ between products and sellers.
Gas hob installation or reinstallation in the UK must be completed by a Gas Safe registered engineer. A non-registered person cannot install the gas appliance and then ask an engineer simply to certify or sign off the completed work afterwards. The registered engineer must fit and check the appliance.
The Health and Safety Executive’s domestic gas guidance identifies the requirement for gas appliance installation and reinstallation work to be carried out by a Gas Safe registered engineer. The HSE guidance on who can carry out gas work also explains why a later sign-off is not a substitute for installation by a registered professional.
UK gas hobs have been required to include a flame-failure safety device since 2010. This device cuts off the gas if the flame goes out or becomes unstable. Gas combustion can contribute to indoor air pollution, so ventilation is important when using a gas hob.
The choice depends on which features matter most. Gas provides a visible heat source that is easy to control. Induction is the most energy-efficient of the main hob technologies and has a flat surface without burner grates or raised burners.
| Priority | More suitable choice | Supported comparison |
|---|---|---|
| Visible flame | Gas | The flame is visible and the heat source is easy to control |
| Energy efficiency | Induction | Which? identifies induction as the most energy-efficient main hob type |
| Easy cleaning | Induction | The flat surface has no burner grates or raised burners |
| Existing cookware | Gas | Induction requires pans containing enough iron to work |
Induction may require some existing pans to be replaced because the pans must contain enough iron to work. Gas remains a familiar cooking technology: around half of UK homes use gas hobs for cooking, although induction is increasingly challenging their popularity.
Gas hobs themselves are not currently being phased out in the UK. The government’s 2035 policy concerns the installation of new natural-gas boilers in homes, not a ban on gas hobs. Gas hobs are nevertheless facing greater competition from induction because induction is more energy-efficient, while gas combustion can contribute to indoor air pollution.
There is no single best gas hob for every kitchen. For a typical 60cm installation, start with a four-burner model and compare the layout, controls, pan supports, finish and listed price. The Bosch PNP6B6K40, AEG HGX64200SB, Bosch PGP6B5K90 and Hoover HHW6LPB are specified examples in black gas-on-glass or stainless steel. A five-burner or 70cm model is the alternative when you want another cooking zone and are comparing a wider format.
Which? covers expert-tested gas-hob recommendations, including gas-on-glass hobs, five-burner models and different price categories. Its advice can supplement the model and retailer comparison above when deciding what matters most in a gas hob purchase.
No. Gas hob installation or reinstallation must be completed by a Gas Safe registered engineer. A non-registered person cannot install the appliance and arrange a simple sign-off afterwards.
Gas suits cooks who want a visible, controllable flame. Induction is more energy-efficient and easier to clean, but it requires pans containing enough iron to work. Choose between them according to your preferred heat source, cookware and cleaning priorities.
