The Hisense I6433C is our pick for fast cooking: a 60 cm induction hob with power boost on all four zones and easy per-zone timers, at a price that undercuts the big names. If you cook several pans at once against the clock, this is the hob to look at. Here's why, and what to watch.
Hisense is a large global manufacturer that's become a familiar value name in UK kitchens and living rooms. The I6433C is its case for the induction hob shopper: it takes the standard four-zone format and adds boost on every zone plus per-zone timers, all at a keen price. That combination, speed and convenience for less, is what earns it our fast-cooking pick, and makes it a smart shout for busy households who don't want to pay premium money.
| Model | Price | Width | Controls | Boost | Rating | Link | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | ★ Top pick Hisense I6433C 60cm Induction Hob | £289.00 | 60 cm (4 zones) | Slide touch controls | Power boost on all four zones | ★ 4.3 | View → |
£289.00
60 cm (4 zones) · Slide touch controls · Power boost on all four zones
The verdict from Freya Lindqvist, kitchen appliance tester
The pick for fast cooking. The Hisense I6433C puts power boost on all four zones, so you can get several pans up to temperature at once, which is genuinely useful when you are cooking a full meal under time pressure. The per-zone timers are simple to use and the slide controls feel modern. Hisense is less of a household name than Bosch, but on speed-per-pound this hob punches above its price.
Brings a big pan of water to the boil startlingly fast, and the timers quietly take over the watching.
This hob is for the cook who often has several pans on the go at once and wants them all up to heat quickly. The defining feature is boost on all four zones, not just one or two, so when you're cooking a full meal under time pressure you can push every zone hard at the same time. Add the per-zone timers, which quietly take over the watching, and you have a hob that genuinely helps when the kitchen is busy. For families cooking from scratch on weeknights, that's a practical, everyday advantage.
It's less suited to buyers who place a prestige brand or the last word in build above features and value. Hisense is less established in UK kitchens than Bosch or AEG, and the slide controls have a small quirk we'll come to. If a long reliability pedigree is your top priority, the Bosch Series 6 is the safer choice. But if you want speed and timers for the money, the Hisense punches well above its price.
This is the hob's headline strength. Boost temporarily channels extra power into a zone for very fast boiling, and because it's available on all four zones you aren't forced to choose which pan gets the priority. A big pan of water comes to the boil startlingly fast, and getting two or three pans going simultaneously is quick rather than a queue. For anyone who's been frustrated by a hob where only one zone really has the muscle, this is a noticeable upgrade.
The per-zone timers are simple to set and genuinely useful. Give each zone its own countdown and the hob switches that zone off when the time's up, so you can set the rice, the eggs and the veg and trust the hob to mind them while you get on with the rest of the meal. It's the kind of convenience that sounds minor on paper and becomes one of the features you use most once you have it.
The slide touch controls feel modern: glide a finger along the bar to set the power level, rather than tapping repeatedly. It's quick and intuitive in the dry, and the overall package is sharply priced for what you get. The hob looks clean and contemporary, and on speed-per-pound it's one of the strongest in this comparison, which is exactly the appeal for a value-focused buyer who still wants real performance.
The Hisense has two honest caveats. The slide controls, quick and modern in normal use, can be a little sensitive to wet or greasy fingers, so it pays to keep your hands and the glass dry, as you would with any touch hob. And Hisense is a less established name in UK kitchens than Bosch or AEG, so if a long-standing reliability reputation is what reassures you, that's worth weighing. Neither point undermines the hob's core appeal, which is speed and features for the money, but both are fair to know before you buy. If you'd prefer a more established badge, the value Samsung NZ64H is the alternative.
Because it offers a power boost on all four zones rather than just one or two. Boost temporarily channels extra power into a zone for very fast boiling, and having it on every ring means you can bring several pans up to heat at once. When you are cooking a full meal against the clock, that is a real practical advantage.
Mostly, yes. Sliding a finger along the touch bar to set a power level feels quick and modern, and the per-zone timers are simple. The one quirk is that the slider can be a little sensitive to wet or greasy fingers, so it pays to keep your hands and the glass dry, as you would with any touch hob.
Hisense is a large global manufacturer and a less established name in UK kitchens than Bosch or AEG, but its appliances are widely sold and generally well regarded for the price. On this hob you are paying mainly for speed and features rather than a prestige badge, which is exactly why it represents strong value for keen cooks.
The Hisense I6433C is our fast-cooking pick because boost on all four zones plus per-zone timers make it genuinely helpful when the kitchen is busy, and it's keenly priced for the spec. If you regularly cook several pans at once, it's an easy hob to recommend. If you'd rather have the most established brand and the crispest controls, the Bosch Series 6 is the step up, and the Beko HII64200MT goes lower on price. Before ordering, read our buying guide, confirm your pans are induction-compatible, and check your kitchen has the dedicated circuit a built-in hob needs.