Novy 1791 Multizone Black 3x Induction Hob Elements Review, Prices & Score
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🏆 Review & price summary
This Novy 1791 hob is a black glass induction hob with three independently controlled cooking zones. Its two larger zones offer up to 3,100W each with the Power function, while the smaller zone reaches up to 1,770W. Slider touch controls, automatic pan recognition, individual timers and residual heat indication provide practical day-to-day control.
✓ Key strengths
- ✓ Rapid heating
- ✓ Additional output on all three cooking zones
- ✓ Keep-warm and Stop & Go functions add useful everyday flexibility
- ✓ Surface or flush mounting gives more choice during installation
- ✓ Convenient operation
Key Specifications
- Finish
- Black glossy glass with rounded edges
- Controls
- Central slider touch controls with red information display
- Hob type
- Induction
- Total power
- Up to 6,800W
- Installation
- Surface mounted or flush mounted
- Pause function
- Stop & Go, restoring previous power levels and timer settings
- Right zone diameter
- 175mm
- Keep-warm temperature
- 70°C
- Number of cooking zones
- 3
- Left zone Power function
- Up to 3,100W
- Left zone standard power
- 2,300W
- Manufacturer product code
- 1791
- Right zone Power function
- Up to 1,770W
- Right zone standard power
- 1,100W
- Centre zone Power function
- Up to 3,100W
- Centre zone standard power
- 2,300W
- Left and centre zone diameter
- 210mm
- Safety and convenience features
- Automatic pan recognition, residual heat indication, safety time switch-off and individual zone timers
Who Should Buy It?
- ✓ A good fit for households wanting induction cooking in a compact three-zone format.
- ✓ Suitable for cooks who value rapid boiling and responsive touch control.
- ✓ Useful for kitchens where either surface-mounted or flush installation is preferred.
- ✓ A practical option for users who want pause and keep-warm functions for meal timing.
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Heating performance and cooking layout
The three independently controlled induction zones provide a useful balance between compact design and cooking flexibility. The two 210mm zones each have 2,300W of standard output and can rise to 3,100W with Power, while the 175mm zone offers up to 1,770W. This should make the hob well suited to quick boiling, frying and general everyday cooking.
The three-zone arrangement is more compact than a larger full-width hob, so it may work particularly well where worktop space is limited. However, households that commonly use several large pans simultaneously may prefer a hob with more zones or a broader layout.
Controls and useful functions
Central slider touch controls and a red information display are designed to make zone adjustment straightforward. Individual timers, automatic pan recognition and residual heat indication add practical control and safety information during cooking.
The 70°C keep-warm function can help hold prepared food at a steady temperature, while Stop & Go temporarily disables the energy supply and restores the earlier power levels and timer settings when resumed. These functions should be helpful when meal preparation is interrupted.
Installation and design
The black glossy glass surface with rounded edges gives the hob a clean, modern appearance. The option of surface or flush mounting allows it to be matched to different worktop designs.
The available product information confirms a three-zone induction layout and states that flexzone functionality is not applicable. Buyers should therefore check that the zone sizes and fixed layout suit their cookware 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.