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What is the difference between Ceramic Hob and Induction Hob?

With the diversification of today's kitchen appliances, there are many cooking tools with electric power to generate firepower on the market. Induction hob and ceramic hob are the most common two. What is the difference between them? Let hermitlux share with you. 

1.The heating method is different.

Induction hobs makes the boiler self-heat, but does not generate heat, and therefore high heat efficiency and conversion efficiency.

Energy-saving induction hob

Induction Hob

The ceramic hob itself generates heat and then transfers the heat to the pot. Due to the conduction process, the heat efficiency is relatively lower. From a saving point of view, induction hobs are more energy-efficient.

Ceramic Hob

2.The pot used is different. 

Only iron pots with good magnetic permeability can be used on the induction cooker, and the pots of other materials will not be heated.

Induction Hob

However, any pot that can be used on the firepower hob is also suitable for use on the ceramic hob. From a practical point of view, ceramic hob are more advantageous that every pots can be used, and can also be used as barbecues.

Ceramic Hob

In summary, ceramic hob and induction hob have their own advantages and disadvantages. If we are pursuing diversified functions, we can choose ceramic hobs. If we are pursuing energy saving, we can choose induction hobs. Of course, this is not absolute. Now, many families have both ceramic hob and induction hob to meet different cooking needs.