Газ, Hi-Light, индукция. ТОП-3 варочных панелей Haier | Что взять домой?

Overview

The video reviews three Haier cooktops: gas-on-glass, Hi-Light glass-ceramic, and induction. The presenter places them above the budget tier. He describes the gas and Hi-Light models as comfort-oriented, while presenting induction as a more premium, “business-class” option. No formal ratings or scores are given.

Gas-on-glass cooktop

Features and positives

• The black tempered-glass surface has a modern appearance and is easier to clean when spills are wiped promptly. The presenter contrasts it with enamel, which can chip, and stainless steel, which can scratch.
• A front-left three-row WOK burner, rated up to 4 kW, is intended for fast heating, boiling, and high-heat cooking. Its forward position leaves room for larger cookware.
• The other burners are designed for everyday cooking. The burner caps have brass-colored detailing.
• EasyStart ignition lights the burner when the control is pressed and turned, without needing to hold it down. The presenter finds it more convenient and reliable than the older gas hob he uses at home.
• Flame adjustment has nine levels.
• Gas control cuts the supply if a flame goes out.
• Removable cast-iron grates are sturdy and help keep cookware from sliding. The presenter prefers them to thin enamelled grates.

Choosing a gas cooktop

• Match the width and number of burners to your kitchen and cookware. The video mentions formats from 30 cm with two burners to 90 cm with five burners, as well as 45 cm three-burner and 60 cm four-burner options.
• Look for a mix of burner sizes, including a powerful burner of at least 3.5 kW and a small burner.
• Check that your pots sit securely without interfering with one another, and consider the spacing between burners.
• The glass surface still needs care, especially after spills. The presenter notes that it could be scratched deliberately.

Hi-Light glass-ceramic cooktop

Features and positives

• A beveled edge and the lack of a metal surround give the cooktop a clean appearance. The presenter notes that metal surrounds can collect crumbs, grease, and dirt.
• A triple expansion zone offers small, medium, and large heating areas.
• An oval expansion zone can accommodate an oval or rectangular pan, a grill pan, or two small saucepans.
• Slider controls provide nine heat levels.
• Overflow protection switches the cooktop off if liquid reaches the controls.
• Residual-heat indicators show which zones remain hot. Residual heat can also be used to keep food warm or finish cooking.

Choosing a Hi-Light cooktop

• Choose the size and number of zones to suit your needs. The presenter gives a typical range of 30, 45, 60, and 90 cm, with two to five zones.
• Expansion zones offer more flexibility than fixed, round heating areas.
• Hi-Light retains substantial heat after switch-off, so cooking may continue. The presenter recommends watching the residual-heat indicator.
• A cooktop of this type may require about 7 kW at maximum. It needs an appropriate dedicated electrical line, breaker, and cable. The reviewed model’s included cable is only one metre long and may not reach the connection point.

Induction cooktop

Features and positives

• Electromagnetic induction heats the cookware directly, leaving the glass comparatively cool and easier to clean than a surface heated directly by the cooking process.
• The presenter estimates induction efficiency at about 90%, compared with 60–70% for Hi-Light, and says induction uses less electricity.
• Inverter Pro is presented as the main feature. It provides smooth, continuous heating at low settings rather than repeatedly switching between full power and off. The presenter says this helps prevent milk from boiling over and sauces from burning.
• 15 power levels allow finer adjustment than the nine levels he says are typical. He demonstrates low-heat uses such as simmering risotto and melting chocolate without a water bath.
• The cooktop operates quietly at low power, which the presenter treats as evidence of a genuine inverter.
• Control-panel hints suggest suitable settings for different tasks, and each zone has its own touch slider.
• Flexzone combines two zones into one larger area for a grill plate, a large pan, or several pans.
• Boost gives one zone maximum power for five minutes to speed up boiling or frying.
• A pause function temporarily stops heating and resumes the previous setting.
• The cooktop can be installed slightly above the countertop or flush for a seamless look.
• Unlike Hi-Light, it retains little cooking heat once switched off.

Choosing an induction cooktop

• Verify that cookware is induction-compatible by checking its markings or using a magnet on the base. The presenter also advises checking that the base is flat and undamaged.
• Four-zone models may draw 7–7.5 kW, so plan for a suitable, secure electrical connection.
• When comparing models, check the number of power levels. The presenter offers 15–17 levels as a sign of more precise low-power control than a basic nine-level model. He warns that some products labelled “inverter” may still cycle on and off at low settings.
• A timer that switches heating off is highlighted as a useful feature.
• The video mentions induction models with built-in hoods, typically in 60 or 90 cm widths.

Overall verdict

The presenter recommends all three cooktops and considers their prices reasonable for their materials, ergonomics, and features, though none is positioned as a budget purchase. The gas model’s EasyStart ignition and cast-iron grates are practical upgrades; the Hi-Light model’s expandable zones add cookware flexibility; and the induction model is the most advanced, with its 15-level inverter control, Flexzone, and premium installation options. The video also notes an extended five-year warranty for these and other models.

Speaker perspective

The video features one speaker, presenter Danil Glavin. He draws on his experience with an older gas hob at home and compares the reviewed gas cooktop with a German-brand model he previously knew. His comments on comfort, performance, and value are personal assessments; no other speakers offer separate views.