Miele hobs cover induction, ceramic, gas and venting models in widths from 60 cm to over 93 cm. That means there's a Miele hob for a standard 60 cm worktop space and for a wide island. Most of the electric hobs are frameless black glass, and some come in a matt black finish.

Induction makes up most of the Miele electric hobs range, in widths of about 62 cm, 80 cm and 92 to 94 cm. Many have flexible zones or bridging zones, which join two zones into one larger area for a griddle or a long casserole dish. The PowerFlex hob adds TwinBooster. This lets you spread the power across zones or put it into one, with a boost of up to 7.4 kW for fast boiling. All have touch controls, some have slider controls, and most can connect to the internet. If you prefer ceramic, there's a ceramic hob with a Vario zone that adjusts to the size of the pan, plus a timer and automatic shutdown.

Miele gas hobs come in black gas-on-glass or stainless steel, from 60 cm up to 942 mm wide. They have cast iron pot rests and electronic ignition you can work with one hand. Several have a dual wok burner for high-heat stir-frying, and most list GasStop, which cuts the gas off if the flame goes out. On some models the pot rests are ComfortClean, so you can lift them off and wash them in the dishwasher. To add a single high-output burner next to another hob, the Miele domino hobs page has a flush-fit SmartLine gas domino with a dual wok burner.

Miele venting hobs combine an 80 cm hob and an extractor that pulls steam down through the hob. You don't need a cooker hood, which suits islands and open-plan rooms. All of them work in recirculation mode, and one can also be ducted outside with separately bought ducting. To narrow your choice, decide on gas or electric first. Then match the width to your worktop and decide whether you want flexible zones, a wok burner or built-in extraction. For ovens to go with your hob, see the wider Miele cooking range.