Vango Sizzle single induction hob review

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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

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.