Smeg SIM3964D 90cm Induction Hob Review, Prices & Score
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🏆 Review & price summary
The Smeg SIM3964D induction hob is a feature-rich 90cm model designed for cooks who want plenty of usable space and flexible pan positioning. Its six zones can be grouped into three large MultiZone areas, and every zone has booster capability. The EVO Slider controls, automatic pan detection, timers, pause, keep-warm and child lock make it well equipped for demanding everyday cooking.
✓ Key strengths
- ✓ Generous cooking capacity across a wide surface
- ✓ Three 38.5 x 23cm MultiZone areas accommodate large or unusual cookware
- ✓ Booster capability for faster heating
- ✓ Auto-Vent 2.0 can automatically coordinate a compatible Smeg hood via Bluetooth
- ✓ EVO Slider operation, six cooking timers, pause, quick start and keep-warm
- ✓ Pan detection, residual-heat indication, child lock, overheat protection and overflow shut-off are all specified
Worth considering
- At 11.1kW and 49A, it needs a suitable fixed electrical connection rather than a standard plug
- The 900mm width and 490 x 860mm cut-out limit it to larger kitchen layouts and are not a direct replacement for a standard 600mm hob
- A compatible Smeg Auto-Vent 2.0 hood is needed to make use of the automatic ventilation-control feature
- Its glass surface and flush-fit installation require careful worktop preparation and appropriate cabinet ventilation
Key Specifications
- Width
- 90cm
- Hob type
- Induction
- Frequency
- 50/60Hz
- Glass edge
- Straight edge
- Net weight
- 13.4kg
- Quick start
- Yes
- Control type
- EVO Slider
- Power levels
- 9
- Auto-Vent 2.0
- Yes
- Cooking zones
- 6
- Minute minder
- 1
- Nominal power
- 11.1kW
- Plug supplied
- No
- Rated current
- 49A
- Pause function
- Yes
- Surface finish
- Black Eclipse ceramic glass
- Bridge function
- Yes
- Voltage options
- 220-240V and 380-415V
- Standard cut-out
- 490 x 860mm
- Child safety lock
- Yes
- Overflow shut-off
- Yes
- Overheat shut-off
- Yes
- Installation style
- Ultra-low profile or fully flushed
- Keep-warm function
- Yes
- Power cable length
- 120cm
- Zones with booster
- 6 zones
- Connected ventilation
- Bluetooth connection to compatible hood
- End-of-cooking timers
- 6
- Individual zone power
- 2.10kW
- Hob energy consumption
- 194.2Wh/kg
- Power limitation range
- 2.4kW to 11.1kW in 100W steps
- Automatic pan detection
- Yes, minimum 9cm pan diameter
- MultiZone booster power
- 3.70kW
- Residual-heat indicator
- Yes
- Each MultiZone dimension
- 38.5 x 23cm
- Flexible MultiZone areas
- 3
- Manufacturer product code
- SIM3964D
- Individual zone dimensions
- 24 x 18cm
- Product dimensions H x W x D
- 53 x 900 x 510mm
- Individual zone booster power
- 2.50kW
- Individual zone double-booster power
- 3.00kW
Who Should Buy It?
- ✓ Cooks frequently with several pans and wants six induction zones across a wide 90cm surface.
- ✓ Uses large or unusually shaped cookware and would benefit from three MultiZone areas measuring 38.5 x 23cm.
- ✓ Has, or is planning, a compatible Smeg Auto-Vent 2.0 hood for automatic ventilation control.
- ✓ Is undertaking a full kitchen installation where a large integrated hob and suitable electrical connection can be accommodated.
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the retailer’s supplied information describes a 1mm installed height, whereas Smeg publishes a 53mm product height alongside ultra-low-profile and fully flushed installation options. Smeg's own dimensions should be used for installation planning.
Flexible cooking layout
The Smeg SIM3964D induction hob provides six cooking zones, all using induction MultiZone technology. Each individual zone measures 24 x 18cm, while the left, centre and right MultiZone areas can each combine zones into a 38.5 x 23cm cooking area.
That arrangement is particularly useful for large pans, griddles and cookware that does not sit neatly on a conventional circular zone. All six zones have a booster function, with a stated 2.5kW booster output and 3kW double-booster output for rapid heating.
Controls and connected ventilation
The front-mounted EVO Slider gives each zone a dedicated touch-control adjustment, with nine power levels, rapid level selection, quick start, pause and automatic keep-warm functions. Six end-of-cooking timers and a separate minute minder add useful control when several dishes are cooking at once.
Auto-Vent 2.0 connects the hob to a compatible Smeg hood using Bluetooth. The hood can then adjust its fan speed according to the hob's selected power and cooking activity, although this feature depends on having compatible ventilation equipment.
Installation and everyday operation
Smeg specifies a 900mm-wide built-in appliance with a 490 x 860mm standard cut-out. It can be installed as an ultra-low-profile or fully flushed hob, with a straight glass edge and Eclipse ceramic glass surface.
Automatic pan detection, residual-heat indication, child safety locking, overheat protection and overflow shut-off provide a strong set of practical safety features. The hob also detects pans from a minimum diameter of 9cm, helping smaller cookware activate the appropriate control area.
Electrical requirements
The Smeg SIM3964D induction hob has a substantial 11.1kW nominal power rating and a stated 49A current. It is supplied without a plug and requires an appropriate fixed electrical connection, with power limitation available from 2.4kW to 11.1kW in 100W steps.
This gives installation flexibility, but the electrical supply and cabinet ventilation need to be planned before fitting. The supplied 120cm cable and multi-phase connection options are useful for a properly prepared kitchen 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.