Elica NT-FIT-XL-ADV Fit Advance XL 80cm Vented Induction Hob Review, Prices & Score
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🏆 Review & price summary
The Elica NikolaTesla Fit XL Advance BL/A/83 induction hob combines four induction zones with two bridge functions and an integrated extractor in a wide black-glass surface. Duct-out extraction reaches 620m³/h on boost and is rated at up to 61dB(A), while recirculation is available with ceramic odour filtration.
✓ Key strengths
- ✓ Combines an induction hob and extractor in one 83cm appliance
- ✓ Long pans and griddles
- ✓ Duct-out boost airflow reaches 620m³/h
- ✓ Nine cooking levels plus an intensive setting
- ✓ Automatic extraction, pause, timer, child lock and power limitation add useful everyday control
Worth considering
- A 7.4kW maximum connection load can require more substantial electrical provision than a standard lower-load induction hob
- Recirculation is rated up to 68dB(A), louder than the maximum 61dB(A) quoted for duct-out operation
- Less simultaneous cooking capacity than five-zone alternatives
Key Specifications
- Width
- 83cm
- Finish
- Black glass
- Weight
- 19.2kg
- Filtration
- Ceramic odour filtration available for recirculation
- Bridge zones
- 2
- Energy class
- A
- Product type
- Induction hob with integrated extraction
- Cooking zones
- 4
- Suction speed
- 5.1m/s
- Hob technology
- Induction
- Voltage options
- 220–240V / 380–415V 2N / 380–415V 3N
- Worktop cut-out
- 75 x 49cm
- Cooking controls
- Touch-slider control with 9 cooking levels plus intensive setting
- Cooking functions
- Timer, pause, child lock, automatic heat-up, recall and power limitation
- Extraction options
- Duct-out or recirculation
- Overall dimensions
- 83 x 51.5 x 25cm
- Extraction controls
- Touch-slider control with 4 speeds plus boost
- Duct-out noise level
- 43–61dB(A)
- Total connection load
- 7.4kW
- Duct-out boost airflow
- 620m³/h
- Maximum duct-out airflow
- 500m³/h
- Minimum duct-out airflow
- 220m³/h
- Manufacturer product code
- PRF0201567
- Recirculation noise level
- 44–68dB(A)
- Recirculation boost airflow
- 520m³/h
- Selectable power limitation
- 3.1kW, 4.5kW or 7.4kW
- Maximum recirculation airflow
- 420m³/h
- Minimum recirculation airflow
- 135m³/h
Who Should Buy It?
- ✓ Open-plan kitchens where integrated extraction avoids the need for a separate hood.
- ✓ Cooks who use griddles, roasting dishes or other long cookware and can use two bridge zones.
- ✓ Households able to accommodate a high-load hard-wired appliance with a 7.4kW maximum connection load.
- ✓ Buyers wanting a choice between duct-out and recirculating extraction.
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The official specification identifies the appliance as an 83cm model with touch-slider controls; the retailer’s supplied information uses inconsistent 80cm/83cm wording and also mentions rotary-dial controls.
Integrated induction and extraction
The Elica NikolaTesla Fit XL Advance BL/A/83 induction hob combines a four-zone induction surface with a centrally integrated extractor, giving an uncluttered alternative to a separate overhead hood. Its 83cm width provides a generous working area while retaining a relatively straightforward 75 x 49cm worktop cut-out.
Extraction can be configured for duct-out or recirculating use. Recirculation requires the appropriate ceramic odour-filter arrangement, so installation planning is important before fitting the hob.
Cooking flexibility
The Elica NikolaTesla Fit XL Advance BL/A/83 hob has four induction zones and two bridge functions, allowing paired zones to accommodate longer pans or griddles. Each cooking zone is controlled through a touch slider with nine cooking levels plus an intensive setting.
Useful cooking controls include a timer, pause function, child lock, automatic heat-up, recall and power limitation. These features make the hob flexible for everyday cooking, although it remains a four-zone design rather than a five-zone layout.
Extraction performance and noise
In duct-out mode, the Elica NikolaTesla Fit XL Advance BL/A/83 hob is rated for airflow from 220m³/h to 500m³/h, rising to 620m³/h on boost. The stated suction speed is 5.1m/s, which should be well suited to capturing steam and cooking odours close to the pan.
Noise is quoted at 43–61dB(A) in duct-out mode. Recirculation is less quiet at up to 68dB(A), with lower maximum airflow than duct-out operation, so the installation method has a meaningful effect on performance and sound levels.
Installation and maintenance
The 83 x 51.5 x 25cm appliance needs a 75 x 49cm cut-out and has a total connection load of 7.4kW, with selectable power limits of 3.1kW, 4.5kW or 7.4kW. This makes professional electrical and kitchen installation planning essential.
The smooth black-glass surface is relatively easy to wipe clean, while the manual documents a removable grease filter, ceramic odour filtration for recirculation and a drainage arrangement for liquid spills. Filter maintenance remains part of owning an integrated extractor hob.
Verdict
The Elica NikolaTesla Fit XL Advance BL/A/83 induction hob is a strong all-in-one option for buyers who want four induction zones, bridge cooking and a capable built-in extractor without installing a separate hood. Its best performance comes in duct-out mode, where the extraction is quieter and more powerful than in recirculation mode.
The main trade-offs are the high electrical load, the substantial 25cm appliance depth and the fact that recirculation is noisier and less powerful. For a suitably planned open-plan kitchen, however, the combination of cooking flexibility and integrated extraction is compelling.
Research note: this BestBuysUK assessment is based on the manufacturer's published specifications and other reputable technical sources. Specifications and retailer availability can change, so verify critical details before purchase.