Elica NT-FIT-XL-RAW NikolaTesla Raw Fit XL 83cm Vented Induction Hob in Matt Black Glass Review, Prices & Score
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🏆 Review & price summary
The Elica NIKOLATESLA FIT XL RAW BR/A/83 hob is a wide, feature-rich induction model with four cooking zones, two bridge areas and an integrated extractor. It offers strong rear-zone power, 620m³/h duct-out boost airflow, automatic extraction adjustment and a useful set of cooking and maintenance functions. The main trade-offs are its substantial electrical requirement, audible high-power extraction and D-rated grease-filter efficiency.
✓ Key strengths
- ✓ Four induction zones with two bridge functions for larger or elongated cookware
- ✓ Duct-out extraction reaches 620m³/h on boost
- ✓ Autocapture automatically adjusts extraction to cooking activity
- ✓ Wide 83cm layout gives more working space than a standard 60cm hob
- ✓ Useful timer, warming, Stop & Go, child-lock and maintenance features
Worth considering
- The extractor reaches 61dB(A) at maximum normal duct-out speed, so high-power extraction will be clearly audible
- Grease-filter efficiency is rated D, below the highest available efficiency classes
- The 7.4kW total electrical load requires careful circuit and installation planning rather than a simple plug-in replacement
- Paired flexible areas, but this is not a full-surface cooking hob
Key Specifications
- Type
- Induction hob with integrated extractor
- Finish
- Matt black glass
- Weight
- 18.8 kg
- Bridge zones
- 2
- Hob controls
- 9P+B slider touch control
- Suction speed
- 5.1m/s
- Main functions
- Timer, residual-heat indicator, safety lock, child lock, warming mode, Stop & Go, delay switch-off and maintenance alarm
- Rear-zone power
- 2.1kW / 3kW boost
- Duct-out airflow
- 220-500m³/h
- Extraction modes
- Duct-out or recirculation
- Front-zone power
- 1.65kW / 1.85kW boost
- Required cut-out
- 75 x 49 cm
- Cooking-zone size
- 21 x 19.1 cm each
- Filtering airflow
- 135-420m³/h
- Extractor controls
- 4S+B slider touch control
- Product dimensions
- 83 x 51.5 x 25 cm
- Duct-out noise range
- 43-61dB(A)
- Total hob absorption
- 7.4kW
- Filtering noise range
- 44-68dB(A)
- Duct-out boost airflow
- 620m³/h
- Filtering boost airflow
- 520m³/h
- Induction cooking zones
- 4
- Electrical configuration
- 220-240V, 380-415V 2N or 380-415V 3N
- Manufacturer product code
- PRF0202499
- Power-limitation settings
- 3.1kW or 4.5kW
- Automatic extraction control
- Autocapture
- Fluid-dynamic efficiency class
- A
- Grease-filter efficiency class
- D
- Annual extractor energy consumption
- 34.1kWh/year
Who Should Buy It?
- ✓ Best suited to large modern kitchens that want induction cooking and extraction in one appliance.
- ✓ A strong fit for cooks who regularly use elongated or oversized cookware and will benefit from two bridge zones.
- ✓ Suitable for installations where a separate overhead extractor is undesirable or impractical.
- ✓ Good for buyers who value automatic extraction control, wide cooking space and a matt-black finish.
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Integrated cooking and extraction
The Elica NIKOLATESLA FIT XL RAW BR/A/83 hob combines a four-zone induction surface with a central extractor, avoiding the need for a separate overhead hood. Its 83cm width gives more room than a conventional 60cm hob, while the flush-style layout keeps the cooking area visually clean when extraction is not in use.
The extractor can be installed for duct-out or recirculation operation, although the appropriate installation kit is required for the chosen configuration. This makes it versatile, but installation planning is more involved than with a standard induction hob.
Flexible four-zone cooking
All four cooking zones use the same 21 x 19.1cm OCTA format. Two bridge zones combine adjacent areas, giving the Elica NIKOLATESLA FIT XL RAW BR/A/83 hob useful flexibility for griddles, roasting dishes and other elongated cookware.
The front zones are rated at 1.65kW, rising to 1.85kW on boost, while the rear zones are rated at 2.1kW and rise to 3kW. That gives the rear positions the strongest headline power for rapid heating, with the total hob absorption rated at 7.4kW.
Extraction performance
In duct-out operation, airflow is rated from 220m³/h to 500m³/h, with a 620m³/h boost setting for heavier cooking. The 5.1m/s suction speed and source-level extraction design are intended to capture vapour and odours close to the pan rather than relying on a distant ceiling or wall-mounted hood.
Autocapture can adjust extraction according to cooking activity, reducing the need for constant manual changes. The extractor has an A fluid-dynamic efficiency rating, although its grease-filter efficiency is rated D and maximum normal duct-out operation reaches 61dB(A).
Controls and everyday features
The hob uses 9P+B slider touch controls, with separate 4S+B slider controls for extraction. Useful cooking functions include a timer, residual-heat indication, warming mode, Stop & Go, child lock and a safety lock.
Extraction-focused features include delay switch-off, a maintenance alarm and a dedicated drain valve for accidental spills. These details make the combined appliance easier to manage day to day, particularly where the extractor is used frequently.
Installation and ownership
The Elica NIKOLATESLA FIT XL RAW BR/A/83 hob measures 83 x 51.5 x 25cm and requires a 75 x 49cm cut-out. Its 7.4kW total electrical load means the kitchen wiring and power-limitation setting need to be considered before installation; available limitation settings are 3.1kW and 4.5kW.
The matt black glass gives the appliance a restrained contemporary appearance, while removable extractor components and the maintenance reminder support routine cleaning. It is best regarded as a complete cooking-and-ventilation installation rather than a straightforward like-for-like hob replacement.
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.