Neff T68FHV4L0 80cm Induction Hob in Black Glass Review, Prices & Score
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🏆 Review & price summary
The Neff T68FHV4L0 induction hob is a high-specification built-in model for kitchens with room for an 80cm appliance. Its five-zone layout includes a 40cm Flex Induction area, automatic cookware detection, Power Boost and an Extended Frying Sensor that regulates temperature for assisted frying.
✓ Key strengths
- ✓ Five cooking positions in an 80cm layout
- ✓ 40cm Flex Induction area adapts to larger or unusually shaped cookware
- ✓ Power Boost is available across all cooking zones
- ✓ Automatic temperature regulation for assisted frying
- ✓ Remote monitoring, cooking guidance and compatible extractor control
- ✓ Residual-heat indicators, control lock, pause and automatic cut-out
Worth considering
- Power-management settings for lower-rated connections
- The near-level finish of a flush-fit hob
Key Specifications
- Width
- 80cm appliance width; 802mm overall width
- Timers
- Switch-off timer and separate countdown timer
- Voltage
- 220-240V
- Controls
- Twist Touch control with 17 power levels per zone
- Hob type
- Induction
- Frequency
- 50/60Hz
- Net weight
- 15.2kg
- Power Boost
- Available on all cooking zones
- Installation
- Built-in
- Cooking zones
- 5
- PowerTransfer
- PowerTransfer for moving settings between cooking zones
- Connected load
- 7.4kW
- Safety features
- Control-panel lock, pause function, main switch and safety cut-out
- Frying assistance
- Extended Frying Sensor with automatic temperature regulation
- Cookware detection
- Automatic cookware detection, QuickStart and automatic zone selection
- Smart connectivity
- Home Connect with remote monitoring and app-based cooking guidance
- Middle cooking zone
- 240mm, 2.5kW; maximum 3.7kW
- Mounting and finish
- Surface-mounted, without frame, with bevelled front edge
- Flexible cooking zone
- 40cm-long Flex Induction cooking area
- Extractor connectivity
- Hob Hood Control and Smart Hood Automatic with compatible connected extractor
- Rear-left cooking zone
- 145mm, 1.6kW; maximum 2.2kW
- Front-left cooking zone
- 180mm, 2kW; maximum 3.1kW
- Rear-right cooking zone
- 200/210mm, 2.2kW; maximum 3.7kW
- Front-right cooking zone
- 200/210mm, 2.2kW; maximum 3.7kW
- Power-management options
- 4.6kW at 20A, with 16A, 13A and 10A power-management options
- Residual-heat indicators
- Two-stage residual-heat indicators
- Manufacturer product code
- T68FHV4L0
- Minimum worktop thickness
- 16mm minimum
- Surface material and colour
- Black ceramic cooking surface
- Product dimensions (H x W x D)
- 51 x 802 x 522mm
- Declared hob energy consumption
- 177.5Wh/kg
- Required installation niche (H x W x D)
- 51 x 750 x 490-500mm
Who Should Buy It?
- ✓ Cooks who regularly use several pans and want five cooking positions on an 80cm hob.
- ✓ Households that will benefit from a flexible 40cm induction area for griddles, large pans or differently sized cookware.
- ✓ Smart-kitchen users who want Home Connect monitoring and compatible extractor-hood control.
- ✓ Kitchen refurbishments with a suitable 750mm-wide built-in hob cut-out and appropriate electrical provision.
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Neff's UK product page and technical specification list five cooking zones. Its separate EU energy datasheet counts four cooking zones or areas because the flexible cooking area is treated differently for energy-labelling purposes.
Cooking flexibility
The Neff T68FHV4L0 induction hob provides five cooking positions, including a 40cm-long Flex Induction area. The flexible section can automatically join or separate cooking zones according to the size and position of the cookware, making it more adaptable than a conventional fixed-zone layout.
The cooking areas include a 180mm zone, a 145mm zone, a 240mm zone and two right-hand zones designed around 200mm and 210mm cookware diameters. Power Boost is available across all zones for faster heating.
Controls and cooking assistance
Twist Touch control gives each zone 17 power levels, including nine main settings and eight intermediate levels. The hob also includes automatic cookware detection, QuickStart, automatic zone selection and PowerTransfer for moving settings to another zone.
The Extended Frying Sensor regulates temperature to help prevent overcooking. Switch-off timers, a separate countdown timer, a keep-warm function through Home Connect and a configurable Favourite Button add useful day-to-day control.
Smart features and safety
Home Connect enables remote monitoring, appliance-status checks and access to additional cooking guidance through the app. When paired with a compatible connected extractor, Hob Hood Control and Smart Hood Automatic can activate the hood and adjust its fan speed according to cooking activity.
Safety equipment includes two-stage residual-heat indicators, a control-panel lock, pause mode, a main switch and automatic safety cut-out. These features make the hob easier to manage in a busy kitchen, although the connected functions depend on a suitable Home Connect account and compatible equipment.
Installation and ownership
This is a built-in, surface-mounted hob with a bevelled front edge and no surrounding frame. Its 802mm appliance width requires a 750mm-wide installation niche, with a recommended 490-500mm niche depth and a minimum 16mm worktop thickness.
The connected load is 7.4kW, although Neff provides power-management options for 20A, 16A, 13A and 10A installations. Buyers should therefore confirm the available electrical supply before installation.
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.