HOW TO decide which kitchen hob vs stove to buy | Kitchen appliance Buying Guide

Should you buy a hob or stove/ cooktop? What are the pros and cons of kitchen hob? What size of kitchen hob to buy? How many flames are required in kitchen hob? Should you prefer Indian burner or Italian burner? Should you prefer brass or aluminium burner? What is flame failure detection or flame failure device? What type of ignition should you buy for the kitchen hob? HOW TO decide which hob to buy Kitchen appliance Buying Guide
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⏳⏳ IN THIS VIDEO:
00:00 - Introduction
00:38 - Pros and cons of Hob vs Cooktop
02:01 - What type of burner to buy for kitchen hob / cooktop?
03:10 - Is Brass burner or aluminium burner better?
03:19 - How many burners is best in kitchen hob / cooktop?
03:46 - How to identify the flame size in kitchen hob / cooktop?
04:49 - What size of kitchen hob / cooktop to buy?
05:07 - What size kitchen chimney to buy for 60 cm, 70 cm or 90 cm hob?
05:35 - What type of ignition is best for the kitchen hob / cooktop?
06:09 - Kitchen hob safety - Position of knobs
06:20 - Type of finish (also add the heat aspect)
07:03 - Kitchen hob safety - Flame Failure Detection / Flame failure device
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These days - many people prefer hobs - but there is also the option of the humble counter top stove - which may be the right option for you. You also don’t always need 4 or 5 burners,
First - Hob or cooktop or countertop - which should you go for?
The biggest benefit of the hob is that it gives a seamless look in the kitchen but does require routine cleaning and maintenance. There are a number of reasons to go for a cooktop - the most important one being it is easier to install and easier to clean. You don’t need any masonry work to install. You can always lift the stove and clean below it when there are spillages. The rings and burners can also be removed and cleaned while in the hob not everything can be removed. You also have more flexibility in terms of where to place the cooktop and it is less expensive.
What type of burner to buy? For both hobs and cooktops or counter top models - you get both options of an Indian burner (which comes in aluminum and brass) and an Italian / European burner also called SABAF burners. The Italian /European burner comes with a single flame, have a plate on top and cooking time is longer. Most Indian households prefer the Indian burner in brass.
Brass or aluminium burners? Brass burners have a longer durability and efficiency than aluminium burners.
How many burners do you need? This is a very personal preference - it depends on how good you are at multitasking while cooking :)
Flame size of burners? Not all burners will be of the same size. If you cook smaller quantities often, you need more number of smaller burners than larger ones. And similarly - if you cook larger quantity of food in large thick bottom vessels (like cast iron), then you need more number of larger burners than smaller ones. The output heat can vary from 1 KW for the small burners to 4 KW for the large burners but is not often published by vendors. You can make out the flame size by the diameter as well. Higher the diameter, larger the flame size. Number of flame rings is the other thing to look out for if published. It comes in 1, 2, 3 flame rings - larger ones can have higher flame rings for more heat output.
What size to buy? Cooktops normally come in 60 cms width while hobs are available in 60 cm and 90 cm. You will need to match the kitchen chimney size to this size as well.
What type of ignition? Most cooktops come with battery operated or manual ignition. Most hobs come with battery operated or electrical ignition.
Position of controls? Controls come in the front or side.
Glass or stainless steel finish? if you do decide to buy the tempered glass one - make sure you don’t keep any hot vessels on the glass directly.
Flame Failure Device? Most hobs come with this option - making them safer.

[@pavk387]

Impressive comparison and very useful.Hatsoff to you.

[@surinderdhamrait3099]

Very nicely explained ! Thank u !

[@avijitsaha6048]

Great. Very precised! 👍😊

[@deeek92]

Perfect video!

[@swatichakri]

Thank u so much Saumya most awaited video from you ...

[@TheGrapevineIndia]

Hi Swati! Next week, I'll identify my recommendations for 4 and 3 burner hobs. :)

[@vivianfrancis6263]

Thanks. It was helpful

[@TheGrapevineIndia]

Great! Glad it was useful 😊

[@rahulmraghavan3694]

Nicely presented video.Really helped a lot to fix a model suits my kind

[@TheGrapevineIndia]

Hi Rahul, glad it helped!

[@shokerrocks4028]

Simple and Easy understandable explanation ..thank you 😊 hope to hear more comparison on home related smart devices also

[@TheGrapevineIndia]

Thank you ☺️ @Shoker Rocks! Yeah it’s long pending. Too many things in backlog. I’ll get to it soon 😁

[@shokerrocks4028]

@@TheGrapevineIndia thank you for the immediate reply... Waiting

[@preethikathir4011]

Very clear explanation saumya👍

[@TheGrapevineIndia]

Thanks Preethi!

[@rahuljalan5333]

Hi, My mom through out her life largely used indian burner and she has been very happy. Over the last 5 years we have been using italiam burner and she is tired of slow cooking. I shortlisted a model Vidiem 4 burner hob 2 in 1 which comes with hexa burner. Unable to decide is this can be defined as indina burner or italiam burner ?

[@Ganesharjun93]

very useful information.

[@TheGrapevineIndia]

Thank you Ganesh!

[@kavitabogam8681]

Please share dedicated video for cooktop....plz

[@drawingforkidsbysk1079]

Very useful video

[@TheGrapevineIndia]

Thank you! Glad you found it useful!

[@RVS14]

What is your opinion about Crompton ones. I am looking for 4 burner cooktop . The see Crompton ones have timer and stuff can you please guide. I am moving into a new home from abroad and your channel is my manual to buy all appliances for my house.

[@udaypremji]

Thank you very much for your vlog, I have a 60 cm chimney and looking for a hobtop 60 cms with 3 burner, 1 large, 1 medium and I small, could you please suggest one from my mentioned requirements please

[@bramu7341]

Very good information

[@TheGrapevineIndia]

Thank you, Ramu! Glad you found it useful!

[@shikhamahajan229]

Mam kindly suggest something for hybrid. I am planning to buy 4 ( 2 induction + 2 gas hob) by Glen.

[@vijayasrihena5029]

Good explanation

[@TheGrapevineIndia]

Thank you, Vijayasri!

[@shilpak9188]

Hi Saumya, love your videos. I like the way it is so simple and clean. Easy to understand and navigate. Just would like to understand and know why haven't you included any ELICA models in your hob/ stovetop videos. What is your review. Looking at a 4 burner (Indian brass). Also could you share your experience with a hob interns of maintenance compared to cooktop. Thanks 🙏 Great work 👍

[@TheGrapevineIndia]

Hi Shilpa, I think I responded to you on Instagram :)

[@gomathishankar7475]

Hi. Mam. I have a plan to buy Faber magic lift HT 804 3 burner. There is no review about this. Can you give your opinion.

[@ayishashaniba6172]

Which brand hob is used for regular indian cooking

[@nishakaushik1518]

Hi, Sumaya . This video is beneficial for me to decide what kind of hob I should go for. If there is any such video on the chimney kindly send the link.

[@TheGrapevineIndia]

Hi Nisha, you can consider this one kzbin.info/www/bejne/bIS4nn2ZaZWNn5o

[@olifern]

mam please do a video on how to wash the burners. I got the crompton optime 4 burner and at the time of installation, the service guy said that they can be washed under water

[@veshallytrisal7485]

Thanks Saumya for good info. I have a 4 burner faber hob.Its very slow and takes really long to even make a tea.Please suggest how can I fasten the cooking process .In case there are some tips.And if not then which one should I replace it with.It is 90 cm hob

[@TheGrapevineIndia]

Hi Veshally, it’s likely you have an Italian burner, which is good for slow cooking only. You can consider this option for 90cm amzn.to/3Lnc3mW

[@pavani7208]

Hi sowmya. Big fan of ur videos. Can u pls suggest a sleek cook top (indian, brass 4 burner) for my modular kitchen.

[@TheGrapevineIndia]

Hi Dr. Pavani, you can consider one of these amzn.to/3XAeDfe or amzn.to/3WnzwIY

[@pranjalapareek]

OMG.. I wish I had this knowledge 4 years back.. Stuck with 2 hobs, not at all compatible with Indian cooking or curved bottom utensils.

[@TheGrapevineIndia]

Hi Pranjala! Glad you found it useful :) Now can use it for next purchase.

[@HarmonicaShala]

I bought a hobtop ( it can work both as a cooktop and in sunk position) by Prestige some 4 years back. And it is a a pain to maintain it. Cleaning is really difficult and has made the life so much more complicated. It looks stylish though. But you end up looking shabby after cleaning it 😜

[@TheGrapevineIndia]

Hi CK! haha you are truly funny! But why is it a pain? Is it cos it does not have a gap between countertop and the hobtop? The one I had from Faber was a cooktop - so was quite easy to maintain. The one I got now from Kaff - it's good but heating is so fast I have to keep a close eye on it. More often than not, I spill stuff :D

[@HarmonicaShala]

@@TheGrapevineIndia We have placed it on the kitchen counter itself. The problem is that since its body is sealed, the liquid spillage finds it way inside. If you do not clean it very regularly, it sticks on the metal parts inside and cleaning it can be a tough task. Inner mechanism is sophisticated and you are scared to mess with it. Although the Prestige support team is nearby and they attend whenever called, but replacement parts are expensive. They also offer a cleaning service for thorough inner cleaning and chemical treatment for which they charge 1100/- . With that pricing, I can buy a two burner budget stove every year and throw it off if it gets clogged !! You may get an idea if you look for the images of this product. The problem is - what happens above the burner is what my wife handles. Below the burner, I am put on the duty. Needless to explain why I end up looking shabby ( bit of exaggeration though !! ) 🤣🤣🤣

[@vigneshwaranseenivasan3258]

@@HarmonicaShala Haha stain and pain duties are always welcomed to husbands :P

[@keerthiallani5202]

​ 1:06 😊😊😊😊

[@PoonamGupta-eq1dp]

​@@TheGrapevineIndiawhich model of kaff, you HV bought

[@balachandarkrishnamurthy2633]

Vat about the weight factor, lighter one ideal, for easy clean, wash

[@anuinam]

What are your thoughts about cooking range? Could you make a video on that too? I am thinking a range is a better alternative for someone who would like a full sized oven too.

[@TheGrapevineIndia]

Hi Anuradha, I have to research that yet, but I think it would be a good option if you are into baking. I think many of them also have an option of using gas for the oven, which can be quite useful! .

[@anuinam]

@@TheGrapevineIndia yes exactly, it comes with gas and electric cooktop options, a full sized oven with multi functions and some even have a food drawer. All in one place.

[@zamzamzaheer7900]

Hi..Could you please recommend a good 3 burner cooktop?

[@TheGrapevineIndia]

Hi! This one for a black glass top amzn.to/33T8kfx. The Faber ones also are ideal to use as both a Hob and cooktop. This one -> amzn.to/3zWOb2O.

[@zamzamzaheer7900]

@@TheGrapevineIndia thank you😍

[@saujanyasreepada9790]

My cooktop (Elica) can be placed as hob too as I have plans to change my home during upcoming years hence for now did not opt for hob

[@TheGrapevineIndia]

Hi Saujanya, that makes sense

[@naveengk5419]

Hi, can i know the difference between o hobtop and a cooktop and which products do you suggest for both the case.

[@TheGrapevineIndia]

Hobtop can be used as either a hob or a stove. Cooktop in general is a stove. You can watch my latest video on hob/hobtop 😊 to get latest recommendations. Here is one of then amzn.to/3Gmj1X8

[@himajasagar3892]

Mam really like your videos. Could you please help us finalise our kitchen stove? Below are our requirements 1. Built-in 2. 4 burner 3. Stainless steel 4. Brass burner ( basically any advanced Indian burners also will do ). Not at all interested in Italian burners.

[@himajasagar3892]

Mam preferably in Kaff

[@TheGrapevineIndia]

Hi Himaja, I use this one amzn.to/3jaLWlL in a 3 burner and highly recommend. The burner is quite effective, they call it Tornado burner). Their stainless steel burners (like this amzn.to/3a2ABjK) are italian burners. I don't recommend Italian burners, unless you want to slow cook. They do have a few stainless steel models with brass burners, but have been out of stock for a while. In general - I find fewer options for stainless steel hobs these days.

[@himajach2260]

@@TheGrapevineIndia Thank you so much mam. Any other brand which is satisfying our requirement?

[@TheGrapevineIndia]

Hi Himaja, from what I’ve seen, most stainless steel hobs are Italian burners- across brands like bosch, faber, kaff

[@himajasagar3892]

@@TheGrapevineIndia Okay mam. Thank you very much for your inputs.

[@connectwithuniverse01]

Mam this video is very helpful bt Please provide a list of stainless steel inbuilt hob 🙏🙏 That will be Helpful Saumya Mam

[@TheGrapevineIndia]

Hi Prabhujit, thank you. I will cover stainless steel hobs soon.

[@connectwithuniverse01]

@@TheGrapevineIndia Thanks mam for replying Thank u very much

[@sunithavarghese2903]

Is it possible to use hood and hob of different brands. Like kutchina hood and faber hob. Does it work?

[@TheGrapevineIndia]

Yes no problem. I’m using a Kaff hob and Elica hood.

[@PR-ww8ox]

Wow that nautical light is so kool … where did u get that from

[@TheGrapevineIndia]

Hi @P R - Bought that for Urban Ladder ages ago :). Here it is www.urbanladder.com/products/endeavour-tripod-floor-lamp

[@PR-ww8ox]

@@TheGrapevineIndia thank u ☺️

[@krisskross4418]

When you are doing the next video on MC Turing A3 Tarr Robotic Vacuum? Please reply💟

[@TheGrapevineIndia]

Hi Kriss, coming up this weekend!

[@albyantony1853]

Has anyone used a cooking range? Is it a good option? Any information on this will be helpfuk

[@TheGrapevineIndia]

Hi Alby, it's not used very often here and there are a few handful of manufacturers who sell that here and feedback on that isn't so great.

[@allthingsme9992]

Have you posted a video on 2023 Hobs ? If yes pls give me the link

[@TheGrapevineIndia]

Yes I have, here you go kzbin.info/www/bejne/mnKcno2reJ56hMU

[@aratiblore]

Hey i have been following your reviews before I buy home appliances or gadgets...but just wanted to ask, I was over at the kaff showroom yesterday and all hobs now come with legs so no need to cut slab and has better features than cooktop, especially from a cleaning perspective...now am confused...loved the hob, priced in the 30 k range ...cooktop looked so sad in comparison

[@TheGrapevineIndia]

Hi Arati, those are cooktops cum hobs. Hobs give a good finish to the kitchen compared to cooktop.

[@pavk387]

Hi, Also how to find out which one is the Indian burner and which one is the Italian ?

[@TheGrapevineIndia]

Hi Pavithra, this is an Indian burner amzn.to/3Tzk4db (you can see the flame spread is higher and you can see multiple holes in the burner for gas disbursal). This is an Italian burner amzn.to/3Ft3wxD.

[@pavk387]

@@TheGrapevineIndia thank you

[@farindas3348]

Thanks Saumya... Wanted this kind information ... I want a slim cooktop... Can you refer???

[@TheGrapevineIndia]

Hi Yatin, not yet as I stay in an apartment. But I have been eyeing a video door bell for my parents This one -> amzn.to/3dU6Tir

[@yomma4619]

@@TheGrapevineIndia ???

[@poojamitra88]

Can u suggest a good cooktop?

[@TheGrapevineIndia]

Hi Pooja, Faber models can be used as both cooktop and hob. Here is my recommendation for 3 burner amzn.to/37bT243 and 4 burner amzn.to/3jaLWlL

[@sharmisthameher6636]

why have u linked hob ? she asked foe cooktop

[@kamleshpatel1086]

Hi, I want buy cook top in my new home so pls guide me which company buy cook top. So pls safe and buiteful

[@TheGrapevineIndia]

Hi Kamlesh - you can consider this amzn.to/3z32vcs. But remember the precautions to use for glass tops - check this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/pqK1i41_rM6bftU.

[@smilingface2314]

Flame failure protection addon is very much needed in todays multitasking lifestyle

[@TheGrapevineIndia]

Yeah! Just this morning I kept eggs for boiling and forgot about it🤢🤢Luckily nothing spilt over as I don't have FFD in mine. Very risky.

[@smilingface2314]

@@TheGrapevineIndia it is one of most forgettable thing to attend eggs on time, there will be always overcooked eggs for overworking person😁 Hope u had something else for breakfast today

[@monicakumari4685]

If u are preffering cook top then why u shift from cook top to hob.... Double standereds

[@TheGrapevineIndia]

Huh?!

[@monicakumari4685]

@@TheGrapevineIndiaI am observing that maximum u tubers dealing with cooktop and hob are preffering cook top but personally they are using hob..... What u want to show

[@arnavanuj]

Cooktop anyday

[@pulkitbirman5876]

can you send row clip for edit

[@TheGrapevineIndia]

Hi Pulkit, as explained already - I have engaged another person for the job.

[@pulkitbirman5876]

@@TheGrapevineIndia ok

[@ce_1]

I so regret buying a hob, after watching the video but have not used it yet hopefully the shop can refund me

[@VikramSingh-je4go]

Which kitchen hob do u use now ?

[@TheGrapevineIndia]

Hi Vikram, I use the Kaff hob. You can briefly see it here kzbin.info/www/bejne/aXrRkKBqjMp6rc0

[@nehal0073]

I'm using a 4burner faber hob. With tempered glass. It has Italian burner. I'm highly disappointed. The cooking time is verrry slow. Previously I used a normal 2 burner stove and it was way more efficient than my hob. If I tried to clean the hob thoroughly, then the next whole week auto ignition stops working. I regret wasting 16k on this

[@TheGrapevineIndia]

Hi Ruthvik, yeah Italian burners can be very slow compared to Indian burners. I used the Italian burner previously from faber only. I was OK with it, my mom complained all the time :) When I bought that 10+ years ago, I did not know the diff and hence went for whichever one looked good. I recently moved to an Indian style Tornado burner. Cooking time is so much better.