The best LEX hobs in 2022

The kitchen is where we spend most of our time. For women, this is a universal room in the house: here she both rests and works. The kitchen is a territory for creativity, on which the well-being and happiness of the family depends. That is why it is necessary to provide it with everything necessary in order to want to return there again and again. Comfort and pleasure in the process of cooking is the key to its quality and benefits.

The most important unit in the kitchen was and remains the stove for cooking. But over time and technological progress, it began to change and acquire new forms and functions. A conventional gas or electric stove combined with an oven is a thing of the past. And, although such models are still on sale, users increasingly prefer modern, which means more convenient and functional devices.

The hob or, in other words, the hob is the upper part of the standard kitchen stove, on which the burners are located. Simply put, a stove without an oven.

This economical version is great for smaller kitchens.And not every housewife needs an oven, and if she does, it is better to purchase a separate one with more advanced cooking functions.

What to look for when choosing

Electric or gas

In this case, it is impossible to say which one is better, because it depends on the available power sources of the house in which it will serve. If there is a centralized gas supply, then naturally it would be more expedient to buy a gas stove and not fool yourself. When choosing an electrical appliance, you need to take into account the condition of the electrical wiring in the building: can it “pull” the load. For those who are not completely sure what to stop at, a third option is provided - a combined hob, which has both gas and electric burners. This model is also suitable if there are interruptions with one or the other power source.

Many people are much more accustomed to working on gas burners, because it is easier to regulate the temperature, and the process seems much faster.But if you choose the right electrical appliance, then you can adapt to its temperature control, while saving a lot on the cost of a communal apartment.

Which panel material is better

An important point in choosing a hob is the material from which it is made. The degree of complexity of care, strength and durability of the device depends on this.

The panel can be metal (stainless steel), aluminum, enameled, glass-ceramic or tempered glass.

• stainless steel

A versatile material that is used in the manufacture of many household items, because it is characterized by relatively low cost combined with durability and ease of maintenance. Stainless steel panels are not afraid of shock and heavy weight, temperature changes and other extreme cooking conditions. Here, too, there is a choice: stainless steel can be polished or matte. At the same time, matte is more practical in terms of appearance, water stains and fingerprints are not visible on it. A polished shiny surface requires more thorough wiping and "rubbing" to a shine.

• Aluminum

The price of a kitchen panel for cooking made of aluminum will appeal to everyone who has limited budget options. At the same time, the cost does not mean at all that the quality is lower than, for example, that of a stainless steel panel. There are simply specific conditions of use, under which the unit will serve faithfully for a long time. Outwardly, it can perfectly compete with any other, withstands any temperature conditions well, and is resistant to mechanical loads. But there are some restrictions: you can not make efforts when washing, because you can easily scratch. For care, special products and non-tearing sponges should be used.

• Enamelled surface

Enamel is the most common coating for kitchen products. It is practical to use, has a large color spectrum (for lovers of colored kitchen design), is easy to maintain and has an acceptable cost. In terms of temperature endurance, it is not inferior to uncoated metal surfaces. Its only drawback with careless handling is the ability to chip off upon impact. Later, a rust stain may appear at the sites of such chips. But for this you need to "try very hard" in the sense of the use of force. In general, the material cannot be called fragile, it just requires some care in use.

• glass ceramics

This is the most modern and stylish solution for the hob. If the kitchen is equipped according to the latest “peep” of time, then it is the glass-ceramic panel that will organically fit into the design. Caring for it is extremely simple: since the surface is absolutely flat, an ordinary kitchen sponge and a special scraper, which is usually included with the hob, will be enough. Compared to other types, these devices are much more expensive. There are significant drawbacks: firstly, it is dangerous to drop something heavy on the surface (point strikes are especially dangerous) - it can burst or form a chip; secondly, the reaction to sudden temperature changes (cold water, sugary drinks or sugar).

• Strained glass

For use on gas hobs. Lightweight and stylish solution. The choice is possible: light or dark glass. The elegance of models made of this material is deceptive in appearance: sophistication does not mean fragility. Withstands high temperatures, drops, durable, but is afraid of direct blows to the butt, as it is made of sheet glass.Even if the impossible happens and the panel breaks, its fragments will not be able to cause any harm, because they have blunt edges.

Variety of burners

For gas panels, in addition to the usual burners familiar to all, modern stoves began to make burners with several fire rows (there may be two or three). The introduction of such an innovation is justified by the fact that such burners evenly and quickly heat the surface of the dishes and what is being cooked in it.

The classification of burners on electric stoves is much wider:

• Classic cast iron burners with spiral heating are durable, resistant to temperature conditions and easy to clean. They heat up for a long time and keep the temperature for a long time after turning off. Cast iron is more commonly used with metal surfaces.
• A tape heating element (hi-light) is more often used for glass ceramics. Fast heating and cooling, resistance to differences in electrical networks.
• The induction method is deservedly considered the most economical in terms of the amount of electricity used. This is achieved due to the peculiarity: a special spiral inside the burner heats only the bottom of the pan, without wasting energy on the environment (only the pan will be hot and nothing near or under it).

Important! It is often said that there are strict requirements for cookware specifically for induction cookers, but this is not entirely true. For cooking on a hob with such burners, any enameled utensils or stainless steel utensils are suitable. Now almost all pans have a special marking in the form of an elongated spiral, which means compatibility with an induction cooker.

Type of hob control

There are two types of kitchen surface control for cooking food: mechanical and touch. Which one to choose is up to each individual, because everyone has their own opinion and preferences. The mechanical type is considered more reliable and proven, the touch type is the trend of the new time and is more suitable for those who appreciate modern design solutions in everything that surrounds it.

Modern hobs are no longer just stoves for cooking, they are devices with additional functions that you should not forget about when choosing appliances. For example, for gas stoves, this can be auto-ignition and gas control, child protection, auto-off system, timer.

LEX gas hobs

Gas hob GVS 644-1 IX

Options	Characteristic
Material	stainless steel
Lattices	enamelled
Burners, pcs	4
general power	7500 W
Control type	Manual (mechanics)
Dimensions, mm	95/600/510
Additional functions	Electric ignition of burners
Colors	Inox
Cost, rub	6500

Gas hob budget series. For all its low cost, it has everything you need for a modern kitchen appliance. Comfortable dimensions of the panel (95/600/510 mm) and its width (about 40 mm) make it easy to integrate it into the kitchen table.

Classic stainless steel model with four conventional gas burners with different power levels: one high power (3000W), two fast heat (1750W) plus one additional burner (1000W). Lattices are enamelled. Mechanical control adds reliability and durability to the panels.

Of the additional functions, ignition of the burners is available.

Inox's signature color scheme adds personality to the model.

• Coating material - stainless steel - an indisputable advantage, indicating durability and ease of maintenance;
• Burners of different power;
• Manual control;
• Electric ignition;
• Comfortable price.

• Enamelled grids.

Gas hob GVG 432 BL

Options	Characteristic
Base material	Strained glass
Lattices	Cast iron
Burners, pcs	3
general power	5750 W
Control type	Mechanics
Dimensions, mm	40/450/510
Additional functions	Electric ignition of burners, gas control
Colors	Black
Cost, rub	8600

45 cm wide tempered black glass gas hob with durable cast iron grates. It has a stylish look and will take its rightful place in the kitchen with any design solution. Thanks to the material used, maintenance of the device is reduced to a minimum: a regular sponge can easily cope with any dirt.

Three burners: two fast heating (3000 W and 1750 W) and additional (1000 W).

Of the additional features, the manufacturer included auto-ignition and gas control. Thanks to the latter, the safety of operation of the device increases significantly.

• Different power burners;
• Tempered glass as panel material;
• Availability of additional functions (automatic ignition of burners and gas control);
• Ease of care.

• Heavy in weight (weighs 10 kg without packaging).

Gas hob GVG 641 WH

Options	Characteristic
Material	Strained glass
Lattices	enamelled
Number of burners	3
Control type	mechanical
Dimensions, mm	95/600/510
Additional functions	Electric ignition
Colors	White
Cost, rub	10200

Gas surface of the middle segment of the cost.It has a tempered glass cover and enamelled grilles, which many consider to be a drawback, although in this case everything is individual. There are 4 burners on the hob: two of them are fast heating (1750 W), one is with increased power (3000 W), plus an additional 1000 W.

The mechanical control has an auto-ignition button. There is no gas supply control.

The color scheme in this model is white, which makes it somewhat more difficult to care for, since dirt is usually more visible on a light surface.

• Reliable tempered glass coating that can withstand high temperatures;
• Different power for burners;
• Mechanical control combined with automatic burner ignition.

• Enamelled grids;
• Lack of control over the gas supply.

Cooktop (gas) GVG 431C IV

Options	Characteristic
Surface material	Strained glass
Lattices	Cast iron
Number of burners	3
general power	6250 W
Control type	Mechanics
Dimensions, mm	95/450/ 510
Additional options	Electric ignition, gas control
Colors	Ivory
Cost, rub	14900

The special features of this model are given by its coloring with the name, which is inherent only to the surfaces of the company LEX. All the same tempered glass, reliable and practical, cast-iron gratings, which are considered super strong and reliable.

This hob is equipped with the main safety feature - gas control, so boiling over will no longer cause leakage, which is so dangerous to the life and health of users. A set of standard burners with different power - 3000 W / 1750 W / 1000 W.

• Cast iron grates;
• Panel material - tempered glass;
• Compact built-in dimensions;
• The presence of gas control.

• Heavy (about 10 kg).

Cooktop GVE 750C IV

Options	Characteristic
The foundation	enameled
Lattices	Cast iron
Burners, pcs	5
general power	11000 W
Control type	Mechanics
Dimensions, mm	95/700/510
Additional options	Electric ignition, gas control, wok burner
Colors	Ivory
Cost, rub	18000

The model belongs to the category of expensive. An unexpected decision of the manufacturer with the surface material - enamel. It is equipped with 5 burners, one of which is triple (wok) with a power of 3500 W, the rest are a standard set: one with increased power (3000 W), two with quick heating (1750 W) and an additional one (1000 W).

Among the additional functionality are gas control, electric ignition, a wok burner for lovers of cooking oriental cuisine.

Given the presence of another burner, the dimensions are also larger (95/700/510).

• Five burners;
• Cast iron grates;
• There is a gas control;
• The presence of a burner for cooking dishes of oriental cuisine.

Not detected.

LEX electric hobs

Electric hob EVH 320 BL

Options	Characteristic
Surface material	glass ceramics
Hotplate heating	hi-light
Burners, pcs	2
general power	3000 W
Control type	Sensor
Dimensions, mm	95/700/510
Additional options	Timer, child lock, boil-over and overheat control
Colors	Black
Cost, rub	8090

Stylish glass-ceramic surface with two hi-light burners. The burners are different in size and power: the smaller one is 165 mm in diameter and 1200 W, the larger one is 200 mm and 1800 W. Compact dimensions (44 * 288 * 520 mm) are perfect for a small kitchen.

Of the modernized features, there is a touch type of control and additional options, including child lock, automatic shutdown when the liquid boils away, suspension of work in case of overheating, and an indicator that signals residual heat. There is a timer.

• Glass-ceramic coating;
• Ease of maintenance;
• Touch control;
• Availability of additional functions;
• Timer.

• No border frame.

Electric surface LEX EVH 430 BL

Options	Characteristic
Panel	glass ceramics
heating system	hi-light
Burners, pcs	3
Power	4800 W
Control type	Sensory
Dimensions, mm	44*450*510
Additional options	Timer, child lock, boil-dry or overheat shutdown
Color	Black
Price, rub	11900

The elegant black glass ceramic cooking hob will perfectly fit into the design of any kitchen. Compact dimensions and independence in installation will facilitate the placement work. Three burners are equipped with a hi-light system. They have different power: the smaller one is 150 mm in diameter with a heating power of 1200 W, the other two are 185 mm in diameter and 1800 W.

Additional options will protect in dangerous situations of boil-over and overheating. For those who have children in the house, the manufacturer has added a safety lock. The timer will notify you of the control time during the cooking process, and the indicator light will inform you about the degree of cooling of the panel.

• Compact size;
• Stylish design;
• Easy to install;
• Additional functions;

• Not identified.

Electrical panel EVH 641 BL

Options	Characteristic
Panel material	glass ceramics
Heating element in the burner	hi-light
Burners, pcs	4
general power	6400 W
Control type	Sensor
Case in thickness, mm	40
Dimensions, mm	44*590*520
Additional options	Timer, child protection, safety net in case of boiling or overheating
Color	Black
Price, rub	13700

A four-burner hob will become an indispensable assistant in cooking for a large family. Glass-ceramic coating will facilitate maintenance and add sophistication to the overall look of the kitchen. The hi-light system will provide fast cooking with economical energy consumption.

Of the four burners, three are single-circuit (2 of them are 165 mm in diameter and 1200 W) and one is double-circuit with a diameter of 200 mm and 1800 W.

The kitchen panel is equipped with touch controls and additional options (child lock, protection during overheating and boil-over, as well as a cooling indicator).

• Ease of care;
• Four burners with different sizes and power;
• The presence of a double-circuit burner;
• Protective options;
• Affordable price, taking into account the overall functionality.

• Not identified.

LEX induction hobs

Kitchen panel EVI 320 BL

Options	Characteristic
Material	glass ceramics
heating system	induction
Control	Sensor
Unit power	3500 W
Burners, pcs	2
Time control	Timer
Case, mm	40
Additional options	Recognition of dishes on the burner, residual heat control, child protection, auto-off during boiling and overheating, Boost mode (power boost)
Color	Black
Cost, rub	10800

Induction models of electric hobs are the most modern and economical kitchen units of their kind. The speed of heating is directed directly to the dishes, without wasting energy on everything that is around. This saves a lot of electricity consumption.The induction mechanism heats what is in the pan, leaving even the burner itself cold. When using stoves with this heating element, the ignition of foreign objects near the switched on burner is in principle impossible.

The stylish appearance of the surface is the advantage of the glass-ceramic coating, which serves as a durable material for the hob and decoration of the kitchen at the same time.

This model has two burners with different indicators: one is 180 mm in diameter with a power of 1500 W, the second (210 mm in diameter) has two operating modes with different characteristics. Normal mode - 2000 W and enhanced mode (Boost) 2300 W.

In the arsenal of this panel there are a large number of protective and auxiliary functions. For example, child protection, timer, Boost function. Convenient additions include the ability to recognize the presence of dishes on the included burner. If the stove is turned on, but the pan is forgotten, the heating element does not work. Boiling over and overheating will no longer be a problem for the hostess, because the smart hob is able to control these processes.

• Economy in electricity consumption;
• The ability to determine the dishes on the burner;
• Heating power amplification mode;
• Boil-off control during cooking;
• Ease of maintenance.

• Little noise during operation;
• High cost compared to other types of panels.

 

Kitchen hob EVI 640-1 BL

Options	Characteristic
Material	glass ceramics
heating system	induction
Control	Sensor
Unit power	7000 W
Burners, pcs	4
Time control	Timer
Case, mm	40
Additional functionality	Pan detection, residual heat control, child lock, boil-dry and overheating shutdown, Boost mode (increased power) on two burners
Color	Black
Cost, rub	18490

This hob has all the advantages of the previous two-burner, but here plus 2 burners with the Boost function.

This panel will be the property of a kitchen in a large family and will save a decent amount of a communal due to its economical energy consumption. Let the cost of induction cookers be higher than hi-light, but it will more than pay off over time.

• Glass-ceramic surface with minimal maintenance costs;
• Saving electricity, thanks to the induction type of heating;
• Boost mode;
• 4 burners.

• Noise during work;
• High price.

Summarizing

LEX has taken care of creating a wide range of hobs with different price levels. Among all types (gas, electric and induction) there are budget models, the middle link and expensive surfaces. The manufacturer works to ensure that the product is available to everyone. Any hostess will be able to choose an assistant according to her abilities. At the same time, if the price is lower, it does not mean at all that the quality is worse. The work of the company is aimed at creating affordable high quality equipment. The slogan of the manufacturer speaks loudly about this:

"Briefly about each model, we can say - Qualitatively, Profitably, Conveniently."