Smeg HOBD472D2 70cm Vented Induction Hob Review, Prices & Score
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🏆 Review & price summary
The Smeg HOBD472D2 hob is a 70cm induction model with four cooking zones, two flexible Multizone areas and an extractor built into the centre of the ceramic-glass surface. Its 3.00kW individual boosters, 3.70kW Multizone boosters and automatic pan detection give it strong cooking flexibility, while the Evo Slider controls keep the layout relatively clean.
✓ Key strengths
- ✓ Four induction zones with two flexible Multizone cooking areas
- ✓ 3.00kW booster on every individual zone and 3.70kW boost on each Multizone area
- ✓ A comprehensive feature set
- ✓ A+ hood energy class with a regenerable charcoal filter supplied
Worth considering
- The 73dBA noise rating on the strongest intensive extraction setting means it is not especially quiet when maximum ventilation is required
- There is no supplied plug and the appliance is rated at 33A, so it needs suitable fixed electrical installation by an authorised installer
- There are four cooking zones rather than the greater zone count available on some wider hobs, so very large multi-pan cooking may feel restricted
Key Specifications
- Hob type
- Induction hob with integrated hood
- Frequency
- 50/60 Hz
- Hood speeds
- 8 speeds plus 2 intensive settings
- Width class
- 70 cm
- Hob controls
- Evo Slider touch control
- Power levels
- 9
- Cooking zones
- 4
- Grease filter
- Stainless-steel grease filter
- Nominal power
- 7,620 W
- Pan detection
- Automatic pan detection from 9 cm
- Rated current
- 33 A
- Supplied plug
- No
- Pause function
- Yes
- Odour filtration
- Regenerable charcoal filter included
- Child safety lock
- Yes
- Overflow shut-off
- Yes
- Installation style
- Ultra-low profile or fully flush
- Keep-warm function
- Yes
- Zones with booster
- 4
- Automatic switch-off
- Yes
- Individual zone power
- 2.10 kW
- Supply voltage options
- 220-240 V and 380-415 V
- Multizone booster power
- 3.70 kW
- Residual-heat indicator
- Yes
- Each Multizone dimension
- 39.5 x 22 cm
- Flexible Multizone areas
- 2
- Standard worktop cut-out
- 490 x 560 mm
- Manufacturer product code
- HOBD472D2
- Power limitation settings
- 2.8, 3.5, 4.5 or 7.4 kW
- Individual zone dimensions
- 21 x 19 cm
- Grease-filtering efficiency
- 85.1%
- Automatic extraction control
- Auto-Vent
- Hood energy-efficiency class
- A+
- Product dimensions H x W x D
- 230 x 700 x 520 mm
- Individual zone booster power
- 3.00 kW
- Fluid-dynamic-efficiency class
- A
- Maximum standard extraction rate
- 500 m³/h
- Grease-filtering efficiency class
- B
- Maximum intensive extraction rate
- 630 m³/h
- Noise at minimum extraction speed
- 49 dBA
- Standard extraction configuration
- Expulsion
- Noise at strongest intensive speed
- 73 dBA
- Noise at maximum standard extraction speed
- 68 dBA
Who Should Buy It?
- ✓ Cooks wanting four-zone induction and an integrated extractor in one 70cm worktop appliance.
- ✓ Open-plan kitchens where removing the need for a separate overhead hood is useful.
- ✓ Households that regularly use large pans and would benefit from two flexible Multizone areas.
- ✓ Buyers able to arrange professional electrical and ventilation installation.
Hobs to compare with the Smeg HOBD472D2 hob
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the retailer’s supplied information contains an inconsistent energy claim, mentioning both A+ and A++. Smeg's official documentation specifies A+, which is the rating used here.
Flexible induction cooking
The Smeg HOBD472D2 hob provides four induction cooking zones, each measuring 21 x 19cm, with two flexible Multizone areas measuring 39.5 x 22cm. This gives more freedom when using larger pans or cookware with less conventional bases.
Each zone has nine power levels and a 3.00kW booster, while either Multizone area can reach 3.70kW on boost. Automatic pan detection, pan-size adjustment, a keep-warm function, pause control and four cooking timers add useful day-to-day flexibility.
Integrated extraction
The integrated hood offers eight extraction speeds plus two intensive settings. It is rated at up to 500m³/h at its highest standard speed and 630m³/h on the second intensive setting.
Auto-Vent can adjust extraction automatically during cooking, and the hood includes a delay function, filter-saturation indicators and a regenerable charcoal filter. The manufacturer's standard configuration is expulsion, so ducting needs to be planned as part of the installation.
Installation and controls
The Smeg HOBD472D2 hob has a black ceramic-glass surface with a front Evo Slider touch control. It can be installed with an ultra-low profile or fully flush finish, and the standard cut-out is 490 x 560mm.
Its 230mm product height, 33A electrical rating and lack of a supplied plug make this a proper built-in installation rather than a simple replacement for a plug-in hob. Power limitation can be set to 2.8, 3.5, 4.5 or 7.4kW to suit the available domestic supply.
Efficiency and everyday ownership
The integrated hood has an A+ energy-efficiency class, an A fluid-dynamic-efficiency class and an 85.1% grease-filtering efficiency. The supplied charcoal filter is regenerable, while the grease filter can be cleaned in a dishwasher according to the manual.
The ceramic surface benefits from residual-heat indication, overflow shut-off, child safety and automatic pan detection. Extraction noise is 49dBA at the lowest setting, 68dBA at maximum standard speed and 73dBA on the strongest intensive setting.
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.