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Vango Sizzle single induction hob review
Published: January 31, 2023 at 2:05 PM
4.5
A star rating of 4.5 out of 5.
GBP £75 RRP
Try the Good Food app - subscribe todayIdeal for smaller households, this compact Vango induction hob comes with intuitive controls and a handy storage bag, and it reacted quickly to temperature changes.
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Pros
- Cheap to run, easy to store (comes with a bag), looks attractive, reacts well to temperature changes, lightweight, beeps if the pan is incompatible, intuitive controls
Cons
- Not good for larger pans, quite noisy, takes a long time to boil
Vango Sizzle single induction hob summary
Featuring a compact and lightweight body, this Vango portable hob is ideal for travelling, camping, or packing your kids off to uni with. It even comes with a handy storage bag, so you can protect it from scratches or scuffs while you're on the go.
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It has an attractive, sleek design, and at just 31 x 23cm its footprint is minimal, though it still feels chunky as it has legs to keep it raised off the work surface. We can see it being useful for households where countertop space is limited, particularly as it comes with a lengthy 2.5 metre cord.
That said, its small size does mean it's not suitable for cooking big portions with larger pans, as there's not much room on either side of the hob ring. Because of this, we recommend only using a 20cm pan or smaller.
- Read our full guide to the best induction hobs
How easy is the Vango Sizzle single induction hob to use?
You can hear the Vango induction hob get to work from the moment you switch it on – there's a noticeable buzzing sound, and the fan is quite noisy too.
The touchscreen is intuitive and reacts quickly, using a straightforward one-to-five scale for heat levels. The hob also beeps loudly if you place a pan on top that's incompatible, which is a real time saver.
The controls and body of the hob remain cool during cooking, and the fan gets lukewarm at the most. The surface of the hob, however, does get very hot and takes roughly five minutes to cool after being switched off.
Results
When we tested how quickly this hob could boil a pan of water, it was the slowest on the list, taking 7 minutes and 30 seconds. That said, it did respond quickly to changes in temperature and saved a pan of milk from boiling over just in time.
The surface of the hob ring does get very hot, so burn marks were a little stubborn to lift, though did eventually come off with some scrubbing. The hob also gave us an even heat throughout with no inconsistent hot spots, particularly when making caramel.
How sustainable is the Vango induction hob?
This hob has a two-year guarantee and costs 4.42p to run when boiling water for 10 minutes (based on a variable tariff of 34p/kWh), which is very reasonable for a 800W appliance. The packaging is also, for the most part, recyclable apart from some protective plastic wrapping and polystyrene.
Conclusion
This induction hob's small footprint makes it a real winner for smaller households, particularly student lodgings where countertop space is often minimal. The controls are intuitive and easy to use, and we liked its smooth, lightweight design.
Despite taking a little longer to boil water than others we tested, it's certainly an efficient gadget to run and reacted well to temperature changes. Because it only really works with smaller pans, it offers less in the way of versatility but still delivers impressive results.
Vango Sizzle single induction hob specifications
Wattage: 800W
Dimensions (cm): 31.2 x 9.7 x 23.4
Sizes available: single and double ring
Materials: stainless steel
Made in: China
Guarantee: Two years
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All costs-to-run calculations were done against the variable tariff at the time of testing (34p/kWh), which may have since changed – read more on the current energy price guarantee rates.
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