Comparison of gas stoves up to 20,000 rubles - Hephaestus, Darina or Gorenye?

The most technically equipped stove in our comparison is Darina. It has automatic electric ignition and a full-fledged grill with a spit included. If it were not for the too small volume among competitors, we could safely put 5 points. The second place is taken by Gorenje, as the owner of the largest oven - 71 liters. In other models, its volume does not exceed 58 liters. There is also an automatic electric ignition. We put Hephaestus in the third position due to the presence of a grill (without a skewer), mechanical electric ignition and a good configuration - a grate and two baking sheets. Beko is quite standard in terms of functionality - there is no grill, the equipment is the most common (grid and baking sheet). And Hansa is so simple that it does not even have electric ignition.

We analyzed the reviews for each gas stove.First of all, we were interested in the reliability of the design and durability. According to these indicators, Darina's gas stove turned out to be the leader of the comparison. The model uses good materials, a solid cast-iron grate on the hob. Everything would be perfect if there were no instances with careless assembly. But this is not a very common occurrence. Second place is shared by Hephaestus and Hansa. The first brand did not become the best due to the lack of enamel on the back wall and the appearance of rust. The Hans stove has quality enamel and materials in general, but the abundance of grease when the oven is heated gives a terrible smell. It takes more than one month for it to disappear. The Beko stove is well made, but it looks unreliable and comes with uncomfortable gratings. Gorenie let down the thin metal of the case and the weak grates of the steel hob.

In terms of design, the model from Hansa can be called the best. Its appearance is stylish, modern, it will harmoniously fit into any kitchen interior. Snow-white enamel successfully contrasts with the large black glass of the oven without edging. In second place is Gefest with its simple but neat and harmonious design. The rest of the models look good, but very simple.

Once again, the gas stove from Darina is the best, but this time in terms of reliability.Two-year warranty, high-quality manufacturing, correctly functioning functions - all this characterizes it from the best side. And in the user reviews there are no complaints about a quick breakdown. The Hephaestus plate also gives hope for long work, but rust appears on the back without enamel, and the gradual destruction of the metal may lead to the need to replace the equipment. The third place is occupied by Gorenje - a very neat assembly gives the impression of quality and durability. But everything spoils the thin metal of the case. Yes, and a guarantee of only one year is not the best option.

In terms of ease of control, the best model is called Gorenje. It is equipped with automatic electric ignition. This function is also available in other models, but here it works instantly, there are no interruptions. Darina is at about the same level, the electric ignition in her is also automatic, but not so smart. She has an advantage, but it refers rather not to ease of operation, but to functionality - a full-fledged grill with a spit. In third place is Hephaestus. Users also consider this stove quite convenient, despite the mechanical electric ignition.

Darina is the undisputed leader in ease of cleaning.Washing all surfaces is facilitated by a double grate on the hob, good quality enamel and, most importantly, a removable oven door. The painful process of laundering its inner space is greatly facilitated by the fact that you can calmly reach out to the farthest corners. Distinguished in this regard and Beko. She takes second place. The door is not removable here, but there are removable elements that can simply be placed in the dishwasher, and the shape is devoid of unnecessary bends in which grease and dirt accumulate. The Gefest hob is also easy to clean due to the double grate and a small rim between the two halves, but nothing is provided to simplify the cleaning of the oven.

In terms of safety, all compared plates are approximately the same. Each of the models provides gas control, but only ovens. It is not available for burners, so you will have to make sure that the flame does not blow out with a draft or is not flooded with “escaped” liquid.

According to the average customer rating, Darina is considered the best stove.Users give it a maximum score of 4.72, noting good workmanship, reliability, maximum ease of cleaning, ease of operation. In second place, buyers put the Hephaestus stove with a rating of 4.55, in third place - Hans with a score of 4.49. The remaining two models received approximately the same ratings from users with a small margin. Beko - 4.40 and Gorenje - 4.38.

The winner of the comparison of gas stoves up to 20,000 rubles is the Darina 1D1 GM241 022 W model. It wins according to many criteria - workmanship, ease of maintenance, functionality, user ratings. This is the only low cost stove that comes with a full rotisserie grill. Second place goes to Gefest 6100-02 0009. This is quite a decent inexpensive stove from a well-known manufacturer with good customer reviews. The third line is occupied by Gorenje GN 5112 WH - a simple and easy-to-use model.