Deciding on whether to buy a product like BELLING GHU70GC Gas Hob or perhaps CANDY CTP643C Electric Induction Hob? You’re in the right place as we’ll take you through all of the specs, features and look at the quality, pricing and reviews of both to help you make the decision on which one to go for.

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BELLING GHU70GC Gas Hob vs CANDY CTP643C Electric Induction Hob

BELLING GHU70GC Gas Hob specs

BELLING GHU70GC Gas Hob
CANDY CTP643C Electric Induction Hob specs

CANDY CTP643C Electric Induction Hob
Type: Built-in gas hob

Type: Built-in electric induction hob

Fuel type: Gas

Fuel type: Electric

Colour: Black

Colour: Black

LPG option: Yes, kit available

CONTROLS

Electrical installation: This product requires hardwiring to a 30 Amp fuse and should be installed by a qualified installer, such as one of our Team Knowhow experts

Control type: Dials

Power supply: 32 Amp (Requires hardwiring to a dedicated cooker circuit)

Control location: Front

Electrical power rating: 6.5 kW

HOB

Minimum distance required / Minimum clearance above hob: 700 mm

CONTROLS

Number of burners: 5

Wok burner: Yes

Programmable: Yes

Pan supports: Cast iron

Countdown timer: Yes

Ignition system: Automatic

Display type: LED

Flame Supervision Device (FSD): Yes

Control type: Touch

Other features: Removable control knobs

Control location: Front

GENERAL

HOB

Gas installation: Please note this product requires installation by a qualified Gas Safe engineer, such as one of our Team Knowhow installers.

Number of zones: 4

Electrical installation: This product requires hardwiring to a 13 Amp fuse and should be installed by a qualified installer, such as one of our Team Knowhow experts.

Hob power: – Front right: 1.55 kW
– Front left: 1.55 kW
– Back right: 1.65 kW
– Back left: 1.55 kW

Power supply: 13 Amp (Requires hardwiring to a fused spur)

Power levels: 9

Electrical power rating: 1 kW

Flexi-induction zone: Yes

Minimum distance required / Minimum clearance above hob: 750 mm

Elements: Induction

Box contents: Belling GHU70GC Gas Hob

Safety features: – Hot hob indicators
– Child safety lock
– Automatic cut out

Dimensions: 35 x 680 x 500 mm (W x D)

GENERAL

Weight: 12 kg

Manufacturer’s guarantee: 1 year

Box contents: – Candy CTP643C Electric Induction Hob
– Fixing kit
– Instruction manual

Dimensions: 60 x 590 x 520 mm (H x W x D)

Recess dimensions: 560 x 490 mm (W x D)

Boxed dimensions: 150 x 630 x 580 mm (H x W x D)

Weight: 11 kg

Boxed weight: 12 kg

Manufacturer’s guarantee: – 1 year labour
– 10 years parts (2nd years onwards by registration)

Price: £199

Price: £299

Number of Reviews: 16

Number of Reviews:

Review Score: 9.8 / 10

Review Score: 8.8 / 10


When deciding on whether to buy BELLING GHU70GC Gas Hob or CANDY CTP643C Electric Induction Hob, a very important consideration is the price. So we’re going to spend a bit of time looking at the price of both.

To start with, we looked at the price of the 307 products in the same category as BELLING GHU70GC Gas Hob, which is the Hobs category. Of these 307 products the average price was £366.87, the most expensive was £1564 and the cheapest was just £77. We then looked at the price of the 307 in the same as the CANDY CTP643C Electric Induction Hob, which of course the average was £366.87, top price was £1564 and cheapest £77.

We then looked specifically at the average price of products from Belling and Candy, the average was £488.20 for Belling, £222.65 for Candy. The max for each was £1299/£1264 and minimum was £109/£59.99

Price analysis of BELLING GHU70GC Gas Hob

Price analysis of CANDY CTP643C Electric Induction Hob

  • BELLING GHU70GC Gas Hob
  • 3.5 x 68 x 50 cm (H x W x D)
  • 5 burners including wok burner
  • Cast-iron pan supports
  • Automatic ignition
  • Top features: – Five burners offer plenty of space – Great control over your cooking – Safety in the kitchen with flame failure devices Five burnersThe GHU70GC Gas Hob from Belling brings together five burners offering a variety of power settings. The wok burner is great for a powerful boost of heat when cooking stir-fries, while its simmer burner is ideal for heating through soups and simmering stews for hours.Great controlWith removable control dials at the front of the hob coupled with an automatic ignition system, the GHU70GC provides an easily controllable flame for the perfect heat. When it comes to cleaning time, just pull off the dials and wipe the surface.Safety in the kitchenFor complete peace of mind, flame failure safety devices (FSD) are fitted to each individual burner to cut off the gas supply in case a flame is extinguished.______________________________________GAS INSTALLATION: This product requires installation by a qualified gas safe engineer, such as one of our Team Knowhow experts.ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION: This product requires professional installation to a 13 Amp fused spur by a qualified installer, such as one of our Team Knowhow experts.
  • Product codes: 5034700495052
  • CANDY CTP643C Electric Induction Hob
  • 6 x 59 x 52 cm (H x W x D)
  • 4 zones
  • Flexible cooking zones
  • Touch controls
  • Timer
  • Hate waiting for hobs to get to the required temperature? The CTP643C Electric Induction Hob rapidly heats up in just 3 seconds, so you can get on with cooking.Get creative! With four cooking zones, the CTP643C can fit your largest pots and pans for cooking or heating. Each cooking zone can be individually programmed, so you can really put your cooking skills to the test. The flexible cooking zone makes it easy to use larger pots and pans, so you can create larger dishes for the whole family.Made a mess? The ultra-smooth surface can easily be wiped clean with just a swipe of a cloth.Heat indicators show that the hob is still warm, and the child lock will protect your little ones from switching it on accidentally.________________________________________________ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION: This product requires professional installation to a dedicated cooker circuit (identified by a big red cooker switch) by a qualified installer, such as one of our Team Knowhow experts.
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What’s better BELLING GHU70GC Gas Hob or CANDY CTP643C Electric Induction Hob?

There are obviously a number of differences between BELLING GHU70GC Gas Hob and CANDY CTP643C Electric Induction Hob, but there are several things that you can use when comparing the two. The first of these, which we’ve already covered, is price. Make sure you spend a bit of time deciding how much you are willing and able to spend on your product to really get a good idea if the £199 cost of BELLING GHU70GC Gas Hob is closer to the expectation you had than the £299 pricep point of CANDY CTP643C Electric Induction Hob.

Once you’ve nailed down everything there is to know on the price of both, the next step is to really study the reviews. Taking the time to read reviews of both will really help you to decide which is a better product between BELLING GHU70GC Gas Hob and CANDY CTP643C Electric Induction Hob. We looked at the reviews over at Currys PC World for both products and found that BELLING GHU70GC Gas Hob scores 8.9 out of 10 from 16 reviews. Whereas CANDY CTP643C Electric Induction Hob scores out of 10 from reviews.

It’s also really worthwhile spending the time to look at the key differences between the two products. For that you can use our comparison table about which looks at the main features of both products to give you a clear idea of where one product perhaps benefits over another. When comparing the two it’s a really good idea to have an idea in your mind of the key features that you need from your Hobs as this will help you to narrow down the products that do or don’t meet your criteria.



BELLING GHU70GC Gas Hob



Rating:
9.17 out of
10