The best LEX hobs in 2020

The kitchen is where we spend a lot of 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 should be provided with everything necessary in order to want to return there again and again. Comfort and pleasure in the process of cooking is a guarantee of its quality and benefits.

The most important unit of the kitchen was and remains the cooking plate. But with the passage of time and technical progress, it began to change and acquire new forms and functions. An ordinary gas or electric stove combined with an oven is a thing of the past. And, although such models are still on sale, users are increasingly giving preference to modern, and therefore more convenient and functional devices.

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

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

What to focus on 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 it will naturally be more expedient to buy a gas stove and not fool yourself. When choosing an electrical appliance, you need to take into account the state of the electrical wiring in the building: whether it can "pull" the load. For those who are not completely sure where to stop, a third option is provided - a combined hob, which has both gas and electric burners. This model is also suitable if there are interruptions to one or the other power supply.

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 care complexity, strength and durability of the device depends on this.

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

• Stainless steel

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

• Aluminum

The price of an aluminum kitchen hob will appeal to anyone with limited budget options. At the same time, the cost does not mean at all that the quality is lower than, for example, a stainless steel panel. There are simply specific conditions of use, subject to which the unit will serve faithfully for a long time. Outwardly, it can perfectly compete with any other, it can withstand any temperature conditions well, it is hardy to mechanical loads. But there are some limitations: you cannot use effort when washing, because you can easily scratch. For care, use special products and non-scuffing sponges.

• Enamelled surface

Enamel is the most common coating for kitchen products. It is practical to use, has a wide range of colors (for lovers of color kitchen design), is easy to maintain and has an acceptable cost. In terms of temperature resistance, it is not inferior to metal surfaces without coating. Its only drawback, if handled carelessly, is the ability to chip off when struck. Later, a rusting stain may appear on the places of such chips. But for this you need to "try very hard" in the sense of using force. In general, the material cannot be called fragile, it just requires a certain amount of care in its use.

• Glass ceramics

This is the most modern and stylish hob solution. If the kitchen is equipped according to the last "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. In comparison with other types, these devices have a much higher cost. There are significant disadvantages: firstly, it is dangerous to drop something heavy onto the surface (point impacts 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

It is used for gas hobs. Lightweight and stylish solution. There is a choice: light or dark glass. The elegance of models made of this material is deceiving in appearance: refinement does not mean fragility. Withstands high temperatures, drops, durable, but is afraid of direct blows to the end, as it is made of sheet glass. Even if the impossible happens and the panel breaks, its fragments cannot do any harm, because they have blunt edges.

Variety of burners

For gas hobs, in addition to the usual ones familiar to all burners, burners with several fire rows (there can be two or three) have begun to be made on modern stoves. The introduction of such an innovation is justified by the fact that such burners evenly and faster heat the surface of the dishes and what is cooked in it.

The classification of burners on electric stoves is much broader:

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

Important! Often they talk about strict requirements for cookware especially for induction cookers, but this is not entirely true. Any enamel or stainless steel cookware is suitable for cooking on a hob with such burners. Now almost all pans have a special elongated spiral mark, which means compatibility with an induction hob.

Hob control type

There are two types of kitchen surface control for cooking: mechanical and touch. Which one to choose is a matter for everyone individually, because everyone has their own opinion and preferences. The mechanical type is considered more reliable and proven, the sensory type is the spirit 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 equipment. For example, for gas stoves it can be auto-ignition and gas control, child protection, auto-off system, timer.

Gas hobs LEX

Gas panel GVS 644-1 IX

Parameters	Characteristic
Material	Stainless steel
Lattice	Enameled
Burners, pcs	4
general power	7500 Wt
Control type	Manual (mechanics)
Dimensions, mm	95/600/510
Additional functions	Igniting the burners
Colors	Inox
Cost, rub	6500

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

Classic model made of stainless steel with four conventional gas burners with different powers: one with increased power (3000 W), two with quick heating (1750 W), plus one additional burner (1000 W). The lattices are enameled. Mechanical control adds reliability and durability to the panels.

Ignition of burners is available from additional functions.

The signature color scheme Inox gives the model individuality.

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

• Enamelled grates.

Gas panel GVG 432 BL

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

Gas panel 45 cm wide, tempered black glass, with sturdy cast iron grates. Has a stylish look and will take its rightful place in the kitchen with any design solution. Thanks to the material used, the maintenance of the device is minimized: an ordinary sponge can easily deal with any dirt.

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

Of the additional functions, the manufacturer has included auto ignition and gas control. Thanks to the latter, the operational safety of the device increases significantly.

• Different power of the 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 panel GVG 641 WH

Parameters	Characteristic
Material	Strained glass
Lattice	Enameled
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 coating and enameled grilles, which many consider a disadvantage, although in this case everything is individual. There are 4 burners on the hob: two of them are quick heating (1750 W), one with increased power (3000 W), plus an additional one for 1000 W.

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

The color scheme in this model is white, which somewhat complicates its care, since dirt is usually more noticeable on a light surface.

• Durable tempered glass coating that can withstand high temperatures;
• Different power for the burners;
• Mechanical control combined with automatic ignition of the cooking zones.

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

Hob (gas) GVG 431C IV

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

The peculiarities of this model are given by its color with a name that is inherent only to the surfaces of the LEX company. 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 function - gas control, so boiling will no longer cause a leak, which is so dangerous for 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;
• Compactness of built-in dimensions;
• Gas control.

• Heavy (about 10 kg).

Hob GVE 750C IV

Parameters	Characteristic
The basis	Enameled
Lattice	Cast iron
Burners, pcs	5
general power	11000 watts
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. Equipped with 5 burners, one of which is triple (wok) with a power of 3500 W, the others are a standard set: one with increased power (3000 W), two - fast heating (1750 W) and an additional one (1000 W).

Additional functionalities include gas control, electric ignition, and a wok burner for lovers of oriental cuisine.

Given the presence of one more burner, the dimensions are correspondingly larger (95/700/510).

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

Not detected.

Electric hobs LEX

Electric hob EVH 320 BL

Parameters	Characteristic
Surface material	Glass ceramics
Heating the hotplate	hi-light
Burners, pcs	2
general power	3000 watts
Control type	Sensor
Dimensions, mm	95/700/510
Additional options	Timer, child block, boil-off and overheating control
Colors	The black
Cost, rub	8090

Stylish glass-ceramic hob 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.

Modernized features include a touch control type and additional options, including a child lock, automatic shutdown when the liquid is boiled out, a suspension of work when overheating, and an indicator that signals residual heat. There is a timer.

• Glass-ceramic coating;
• Easy to maintain;
• Touch control;
• Availability of additional functions;
• Timer.

• Lack of a side frame.

Electric top LEX EVH 430 BL

Parameters	Characteristic
Panel	Glass ceramics
Heating system	hi-light
Burners, pcs	3
Power	4800 Wt
Control type	Sensory
Dimensions, mm	44*450*510
Additional options	Timer, child lock, boil off or overheat shutdown
Colour	The black
Price, rub	11900

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

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

• Compactness of dimensions;
• Stylish design;
• Easy to install;
• Additional functions;

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Electric panel EVH 641 BL

Parameters	Characteristic
Panel material	Glass ceramics
Hotplate heating element	hi-light
Burners, pcs	4
general power	6400 Wt
Control type	Sensor
Case in thickness, mm	40
Dimensions, mm	44*590*520
Additional options	Timer, child protection, safety net in case of boil over or overheating
Colour	The black
Price, rub	13700

The four-burner hob will become an indispensable cooking aid for a large family. The glass ceramic coating will facilitate maintenance and add sophistication to the overall look of the kitchen. The hi-light system will ensure fast cooking with energy-efficient 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 boiling, as well as a cooling indicator).

• Easy to care for;
• Four burners with different sizes and powers;
• The presence of a double-circuit burner;
• Protective options;
• Affordable price based on general functionality.

• Not identified.

LEX induction hobs

Kitchen panel EVI 320 BL

Parameters	Characteristic
Material	Glass ceramics
Heating system	Induction
Control	Sensor
Unit power	3500 Wt
Burners, pcs	2
Time control	Timer
Case, mm	40
Additional options	Recognition of cookware on the hotplate, control of residual heat, child protection, auto-off during boiling-over and overheating, Boost-mode (power increase)
Colour	The black
Cost, rub	10800

Induction electric hob models are the most modern and economical kitchen units of their kind. The speed of heating is aimed directly at the cookware, without wasting energy on everything around. This saves a large amount of electricity consumption. The induction mechanism heats up what is in the pan, leaving even the hotplate 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 decorates the kitchen at the same time.

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

The arsenal of this panel has 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 cookware on a switched on burner. If the stove is turned on, but you forgot to put the pan, then the heating element does not work. Boiling and overheating will no longer be a problem for the hostess, because the smart hob is able to control these processes.

• Economy in energy consumption;
• The ability to identify dishes on a hotplate;
• Heating power amplification mode;
• Boil-off control during cooking;
• Ease of service.

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

 

Kitchen hob EVI 640-1 BL

Parameters	Characteristic
Material	Glass ceramics
Heating system	Induction
Control	Sensor
Unit power	7000 Wt
Burners, pcs	4
Time control	Timer
Case, mm	40
Additional functionality	Cookware recognition, residual heat control, child block, shutdown during boiling and overheating, Boost mode (power boost) on two burners
Colour	The 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 apartment due to its economical energy consumption. Although the cost of induction hobs is higher than hi-light, it will pay off with interest over time.

• Glass-ceramic surface with minimal maintenance costs;
• Saving electricity due to induction heating;
• Boost mode;
• 4 burners.

• Noise during operation;
• 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, 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. Moreover, 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 manufacturer's slogan speaks loudly about this:

“Briefly about each model we can say - Qualitatively, Profitable, Convenient.”