Smeg SI2M5643D1 60cm Induction Hob Review, Prices & Score
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🏆 Review & price summary
The Smeg SI2M5643D1 induction hob is a well-equipped 60cm model with four 18cm zones, two MultiZone areas and 17 power levels. It offers strong flexibility for everyday pans and larger griddles, supported by four boosters, automatic pan detection, keep-warm operation, timers and adjustable power limitation. Its main practical drawback is the need for suitable fixed electrical installation, while the complete appliance height is 53mm rather than 1mm.
✓ Key strengths
- ✓ Two MultiZone areas join adjacent zones for larger pans, griddles and roasting dishes
- ✓ All four cooking zones have booster and Double Booster functions, with up to 3.00kW available per individual zone
- ✓ Precise day-to-day control
- ✓ Keep warm for up to 120 minutes, pause, quick start, grill mode and multiple timers
- ✓ A comprehensive safety set
- ✓ Adjustable power limitation from 2, 400W to 7, 400W can help tailor the hob to the available electrical supply
Worth considering
- A 7, 400W, 33A connection rating, so it needs suitable fixed electrical installation rather than simple plug-in use
- All four individual cooking zones are 18cm in diameter; larger cookware must use one of the two MultiZone areas rather than a dedicated larger round zone
- The complete appliance is 53mm high, so the low-profile description should not be mistaken for a 1mm-thick overall hob
Key Specifications
- Width
- 60cm
- Controls
- Front Compact Lite slider
- Hob type
- Induction
- Frequency
- 50/60Hz
- Net weight
- 6.7kg
- Power levels
- 17
- Cooking zones
- 4
- Plug supplied
- No
- Rated current
- 33A
- Grill function
- Yes
- Pause function
- Yes
- Timer functions
- 4 end-of-cooking timers and 1 minute minder
- Voltage options
- 220-240V and 380-415V
- Installation type
- Ultra-low profile or fully flush
- Keep Warm function
- Yes, up to 120 minutes
- Power cable length
- 120cm
- Surface and finish
- Black ceramic glass with straight edge
- Power-limiting mode
- 2,400-7,400W in 100W steps
- Individual zone size
- 18cm diameter
- Individual zone power
- 2.10kW
- Hob energy consumption
- 195Wh/kg
- Automatic pan detection
- Yes, minimum 9cm pan detection
- Child lock/control lock
- Yes
- MultiZone booster power
- 3.70kW
- Residual-heat indicator
- Yes
- Residual-time indicator
- Yes
- Flexible MultiZone areas
- 2
- Nominal electrical power
- 7,400W
- Standard worktop cut-out
- 478-482 x 555-560mm
- Manufacturer product code
- SI2M5643D1
- Product dimensions H x W x D
- 53 x 600 x 510mm
- Double Booster power per zone
- 3.00kW
- Individual zone booster power
- 2.50-3.00kW
- Overheat and overflow shut-off
- Yes
Who Should Buy It?
- ✓ Home cooks wanting a 60cm induction hob with four cooking zones and two flexible MultiZone areas.
- ✓ Users who regularly cook with griddles, roasting dishes or other larger cookware that benefits from joined zones.
- ✓ Kitchens where a black ceramic-glass surface, front slider control and flush-fitting option are desirable.
- ✓ Buyers able to arrange suitable fixed electrical installation for a 7,400W hob.
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The retailer listing describes a 1mm installed profile, but Smeg's official product data lists the appliance height as 53mm and only confirms ultra-low-profile or fully flush installation.
Cooking performance and flexibility
The Smeg SI2M5643D1 induction hob provides four individual cooking zones, each rated at 2.10kW and measuring 18cm in diameter. All four zones have booster functionality, reaching up to 3.00kW with Double Booster selected.
Its two MultiZone areas join adjacent zones into larger cooking surfaces, making the hob more suitable for long pans, griddles and larger cookware than a conventional four-zone layout. MultiZone booster power is rated at 3.70kW.
Seventeen power levels give more adjustment than a basic low-medium-high control system, while automatic pan detection and quick start are intended to reduce the amount of manual setup.
Controls and everyday features
The front Compact Lite slider provides direct control for each cooking zone. The hob also includes four end-of-cooking timers, a separate minute minder, pause, an acoustic end-of-cooking alarm and a residual-time indicator.
Keep Warm operates the selected zone at minimum capacity for up to 120 minutes before switching off automatically. A grill function is also included, alongside automatic pan-size setting and a minimum pan-detection diameter of 9cm.
The black ceramic-glass surface has a straight edge and can be installed either as an ultra-low-profile hob or fully flush with the worktop, giving it a clean built-in appearance.
Safety and energy management
Published safety features include control lock or child safety, residual-heat indication, protection against accidental start-up, overheat shut-off and overflow shut-off. The residual-heat indicator switches off once the relevant area falls below 60°C.
The hob has a published energy consumption figure of 195Wh/kg and includes an adjustable power-limiting mode from 2,400W to 7,400W in 100W steps. This can help match the appliance to the available electrical supply, although it may reduce maximum simultaneous cooking power.
Induction heating works with suitable magnetic cookware and transfers heat directly to the pan base. Buyers moving from gas or conventional electric cooking should check that their existing pans are compatible.
Installation and ownership
This is a built-in electric hob supplied without a plug. Smeg lists a nominal connection rating of 7,400W and 33A, with 220-240V and 380-415V connection options, so installation should be planned around the kitchen's electrical provision.
The required worktop cut-out is 478-482mm by 555-560mm. The appliance dimensions are 53mm high, 600mm wide and 510mm deep, and the installation instructions require suitable ventilation clearances beneath the hob.
The ceramic-glass surface should be cleaned with appropriate non-abrasive products. Smeg's manual warns that unsuitable cookware, abrasive cleaning and dragging pan bases across the surface can mark or damage the glass.
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.