The Samsung NZ64H37070K is our best value induction hob: a proper four-zone 60 cm hob from a major brand, with 15 power levels and a genuinely useful pause function, for noticeably less than the premium models. Here's what you get, and what you give up.
Samsung makes a lot of kitchen appliances, and the NZ64H37070K is the hob that quietly gets the value equation right. It isn't trying to be the most feature-packed hob on the shelf; it's trying to give you the core induction experience, fast, precise, safe, at a price that undercuts the prestige names. That balance is exactly what earns it our best value pick, and what makes it the rational choice for households who want a good branded hob without paying premium money.
| Model | Price | Width | Controls | Boost | Rating | Link | |
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 | ★ Top pick Samsung NZ64H37070K 60cm Induction Hob | £199.00 | 60 cm (4 zones) | Touch controls, 15 power levels | Yes, on selected zones | ★ 4.4 | View → |
£199.00
60 cm (4 zones) · Touch controls, 15 power levels · Yes, on selected zones
The verdict from Freya Lindqvist, kitchen appliance tester
Our best value pick. The Samsung NZ64H37070K gives you a full four-zone 60 cm induction hob with 15 power levels and a genuinely useful pause function for a fair price. It is not the flashiest hob here, but it cooks accurately, the controls are dependable and the glass shrugs off fingerprints. If you want a proper branded induction hob without paying premium money, this is the rational buy.
Reaches a rolling boil quickly and the pause button is a small everyday joy when the doorbell goes.
This hob suits the sensible buyer who wants a full four-zone 60 cm hob from a trusted brand without overspending. You get the standard format that fits most kitchens, 15 power levels for fine control, and a pause function that's more useful than it sounds. For a family kitchen that cooks a normal range of meals, it covers everything you actually need and skips the features you probably wouldn't use. It's the hob to choose when you've decided induction is right for you and you simply want the best version of the basics for your money.
It's less suited to keen cooks who want a bridge zone for long pans, or to anyone who insists on rear-mounted controls. There's no bridge function here, and the controls sit along the front edge, which has a small downside we'll come to. If those matter to you, the AEG IKB64431XB or the Bosch Series 6 are the better fits. For most people, though, the Samsung's blend of price and capability is hard to argue with.
The NZ64H cooks with the speed you expect from induction: water reaches a rolling boil quickly, and heat changes register immediately. Boost on the selected zones gives you a fast push when you want a big pan up to temperature in a hurry. It won't out-sprint the boost-on-every-zone Hisense I6433C when you're getting several pans going at once, but for ordinary cooking it's brisk, responsive and entirely satisfying.
Fifteen power levels give you fine gradations between settings, so holding a gentle simmer or a steady saute is straightforward. The standout everyday feature, though, is the pause function: one press drops every zone to a low keep-warm setting, and another press restores them all to where they were. When the doorbell goes mid-cook, you pause the whole hob in an instant rather than rushing to turn pans down individually. It's a small thing that you come to rely on.
The glass is fingerprint-resistant, which keeps the hob looking tidy with less wiping than some rivals. Safety is well covered with a child lock and residual-heat indicators, and the touch controls are dependable in normal use. It's a clean, unfussy hob that looks at home in most kitchens, and the finish is solid for the price even if it lacks the bevelled flourish of the premium models.
Two things keep the Samsung from being a five-star all-rounder, and both are honest trade-offs for the price. The controls are mounted along the front edge of the glass, which keeps them in easy reach but means a pan boiling over towards the front can spill onto the touch panel, so you wipe spills promptly. And there's no bridge zone, so long griddle plates and fish kettles aren't its strength. Neither is a deal-breaker for everyday cooking, and for most households neither will come up often, which is exactly why this remains our value pick rather than a compromised one.
The pause function instantly drops every zone to a low keep-warm setting at the press of a single button, then returns them all to their previous power when you press it again. It is ideal for answering the door or the phone mid-cook without anything catching or boiling over, and it is one of the nicer everyday touches at this price.
Yes. It is a full four-zone 60 cm induction hob from a major brand with 15 power levels, a pause function and fingerprint-resistant glass, all for noticeably less than the premium hobs. You do without a bridge zone, but for most kitchens that is a feature you will rarely miss, which is exactly why we rate it our best value pick.
They sit along the front edge of the glass. That keeps them within easy reach, but it does mean a pan boiling over towards the front can run onto the touch panel, so you wipe spills promptly. In practice it is a minor trade-off for an otherwise very capable and well-priced hob.
The Samsung NZ64H37070K is our best value pick because it delivers the full four-zone induction experience, with the genuinely handy pause function thrown in, at a price that undercuts the premium hobs. For a normal family kitchen it's all the hob most people need. If you want the crispest controls and the best reliability, the Bosch Series 6 is the step up; if your budget is tighter, the Beko HII64200MT goes lower still. Before you buy, read our buying guide, confirm your pans are compatible, and make sure your kitchen has the dedicated circuit a built-in hob needs.