Smeg PX364LMB 4 Burner 60cm Gas Hob Review, Prices & Score
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🏆 Review & price summary
The Smeg PX364LMB gas hob is a practical four-burner model for kitchens that favour direct flame control. Its matt-black enamel surface, cast-iron pan supports and front rotary controls give it a conventional, durable layout, while automatic ignition makes daily use more convenient.
✓ Key strengths
- ✓ Four gas burners covering auxiliary, semi-rapid, rapid and ultra-rapid cooking
- ✓ Provide a stable base for cookware
- ✓ Automatic ignition is built into the front controls
- ✓ Gas safety valves shut off the supply if a flame is extinguished
- ✓ G30 LPG nozzles are supplied for alternative gas compatibility
Worth considering
- The strongest burner is rated at 3.50kW, so it is less powerful than the 4kW-plus ultra-rapid burners available on some competing gas hobs
- Two powerful burners
- The hob is supplied without a plug and requires an appropriate single-phase electrical connection during installation
- Is listed as an optional accessory rather than being included with the hob
Key Specifications
- Width
- 60cm
- Voltage
- 220–240V
- Controls
- 4 front rotary knobs
- Hob type
- Gas
- Frequency
- 50/60Hz
- Net weight
- 13.1kg
- Pan supports
- Cast iron
- Cooking zones
- 4
- Plug supplied
- No plug
- Cooking zone 1
- Left ultra-rapid: 3.50kW
- Cooking zone 2
- Rear centre semi-rapid: 1.80kW
- Cooking zone 3
- Front centre auxiliary: 1.10kW
- Cooking zone 4
- Right rapid: 2.60kW
- Gas connection
- Conical
- Surface finish
- Matt black enamel
- Primary gas type
- G20 natural gas
- Gas safety valves
- Yes
- Automatic ignition
- Yes
- Electrical connection
- Single phase, 120cm cable
- Gas connection rating
- 9.0kW
- Standard worktop cut-out
- 478–482 x 555–560mm
- Manufacturer product code
- PX364LMB
- Burner material and coating
- Aluminium with Black Ceram coating
- Installation classification
- Class 3 built-in hob
- Alternative gas compatibility
- G30 LPG nozzles included
- Product dimensions (H x W x D)
- 40 x 600 x 510mm
Who Should Buy It?
- ✓ Cooks who prefer the immediate visual control of a gas flame.
- ✓ Kitchens with a standard 60cm built-in hob space and a compatible 478–482 x 555–560mm cut-out.
- ✓ Households wanting cast-iron pan supports, automatic ignition and flame-failure protection.
- ✓ Users who need G20 natural-gas compatibility, with alternative G30 LPG nozzles supplied.
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the retailer’s supplied information overstates the ultra-rapid burner's output as up to 4kW; Smeg's exact model specification lists it at 3.50kW.
Design and layout
The Smeg PX364LMB gas hob uses a traditional 60cm built-in format with a matt-black enamelled surface, front-mounted matt-black rotary controls and cast-iron pan supports. Its four-burner layout provides a good spread of burner sizes, including auxiliary, semi-rapid, rapid and ultra-rapid positions.
The cast-iron supports should give saucepans and frying pans a stable platform, while the dark finish creates a coordinated look with other black or Classic-style kitchen appliances. The 40mm appliance height is relatively straightforward for standard worktop installation, subject to the specified cut-out dimensions.
Cooking performance
The burner specification is well balanced for everyday cooking. The ultra-rapid burner is rated at 3.50kW for boiling and high-heat cooking, while the 2.60kW rapid burner provides a useful second high-output option. The 1.80kW semi-rapid and 1.10kW auxiliary burners are better suited to simmering, sauces and smaller pans.
The total gas connection rating is 9.0kW. Smeg specifies suitable pan diameters of 12–18cm for the auxiliary burner, 14–24cm for the semi-rapid burner, 20–26cm for the rapid burner and 20–30cm for the ultra-rapid burner.
Controls and safety
Each burner is operated from a front rotary knob, with electronic ignition activated by pressing and turning the control. This avoids the need for a separate lighter, although the knob must be held in briefly after ignition so the thermocouple can heat up.
Gas safety valves are fitted to shut off the gas supply if a flame is accidentally extinguished. The combination of automatic ignition and flame-failure protection gives the hob a useful level of everyday convenience and reassurance.
Installation and ownership
The hob is specified for G20 natural gas and is supplied with alternative G30 LPG nozzles and a conical gas connection. Gas and electrical connections should be completed by authorised personnel, and the manufacturer specifies a single-phase electrical connection rather than a fitted plug.
The required worktop cut-out is 478–482mm by 555–560mm. The hob is therefore a conventional built-in replacement only where the existing aperture is compatible. Smeg lists a wok support as an optional accessory rather than a supplied item.
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.