Novy Induction Hobs

Novy induction hobs come in two lines, Comfort and Power. They share a black glass finish, red displays and nine power levels. There's a 65 cm width for a standard-sized hob space and an 80 cm width that gives you more room for pans. None of them connect to the internet, so they suit cooks who want responsive induction without an app.

The Comfort hobs use round zones. At 65 cm you can have three or four zones with simple touch controls. The 80 cm Comfort hobs have four zones and slider touch controls, where you run a finger along a scale to set the heat instead of tapping up and down. The Power hobs, also 80 cm, mix round zones with two flexible zones and a bridging function, which joins zones into one larger area for a griddle, fish kettle or roasting tin. One 80 cm Comfort hob has InTouch, which Novy says lets you control a compatible Novy cooker hood from the hob, so you can adjust the extraction without reaching up.

Start with the width of your worktop cut-out. Then think about your pans. If you mostly use round saucepans and frying pans, Comfort covers that well. Choose Power if you cook in oblong or oversized pans and want zones you can link together. If you already have or plan to buy a Novy hood, the InTouch model makes them easier to use together. To compare other hob types, see all Novy hobs. For extraction built into the hob itself, see Novy venting hobs.