Smeg SIM3964MWH 6 Zone 90cm Induction Hob Review, Prices & Score
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🏆 Review & price summary
The Smeg SIM3964MWH induction hob is a large, feature-rich built-in model with six induction zones, three flexible Multizone areas and nine power levels. Its 90cm layout suits busy kitchens and large cookware, while booster settings, grill, keep-warm, timers, pan detection and extensive safety controls add versatility. The main drawbacks are the substantial worktop cut-out, 11.1kW electrical load, lack of a plug and requirement for magnetic cookware.
✓ Key strengths
- ✓ Six induction zones across a wide 90cm cooking surface
- ✓ Three Multizone areas for larger pans and griddle-style cookware
- ✓ Nine power levels with booster and Multizone booster settings
- ✓ Useful cooking functions including grill, keep warm, pause, quick start and multiple timers
- ✓ Automatic pan detection, residual-heat indication and overheat and overflow shut-off
- ✓ Bluetooth Auto-Vent 2.0 connection for compatible Smeg hoods
Worth considering
- The 90cm width and 490 x 860mm cut-out require a large, purpose-designed worktop opening
- The 11, 100W, 49A electrical rating and lack of a plug make installation more involved than a lower-powered plug-in hob
- The six cooking zones are arranged as three Multizone pairs, rather than six independently flexible areas
- It requires suitable magnetic cookware, so some existing pans may not be usable
Key Specifications
- Width
- 90cm
- Colour
- Matte white
- Hob type
- Induction
- Frequency
- 50/60Hz
- Glass type
- Eclipse ceramic glass
- Net weight
- 13.4kg
- Control type
- EVO Slider touch controls
- Power levels
- 9
- Cooking zones
- 6
- Nominal power
- 11,100W
- Plug supplied
- No
- Rated current
- 49A
- Grill function
- Yes
- Pause function
- Yes
- Bridge function
- Yes
- Timer functions
- Automatic switch-off, six end-of-cooking timers and one minute minder
- Voltage options
- 220-240V and 380-415V
- Worktop cut-out
- 490 x 860mm
- Installation type
- Ultra-low profile or fully flushed
- Keep-warm function
- Yes
- Power cable length
- 120cm
- Pan detection limit
- 9cm minimum detected pan diameter
- Standard zone power
- 2.10kW
- Multizone dimensions
- 38.5 x 23cm
- Quick-start function
- Yes
- Hob energy consumption
- 192Wh/kg
- Automatic pan detection
- Yes
- Multizone booster power
- 3.70kW
- Residual-heat indicator
- Yes
- Flexible Multizone areas
- 3
- Standard zone dimensions
- 22 x 18cm
- Manufacturer product code
- SIM3964MWH
- Standard zone booster power
- 2.50kW
- Product dimensions H x W x D
- 53 x 900 x 510mm
- Control lock and child safety
- Yes
- Overheat and overflow shut-off
- Yes
- Auto-Vent 2.0 hob-to-hood connection
- Yes
Who Should Buy It?
- ✓ Cooks wanting a wide 90cm induction surface with six cooking zones.
- ✓ Households that regularly use several pans or large cookware and can benefit from three flexible Multizone areas.
- ✓ Kitchens designed for ultra-low-profile or fully flushed hob installation.
- ✓ Owners planning to pair the hob with a compatible Smeg hood using the Bluetooth Auto-Vent function.
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The manufacturer's published product height is 53mm; the retailer’s supplied information's 1mm installed-height wording is not used in this review.
Layout and installation
The Smeg SIM3964MWH induction hob provides six cooking zones across a 90cm-wide surface, with three paired Multizone areas for larger cookware. Each standard zone measures 22 x 18cm, while each Multizone area measures 38.5 x 23cm.
Installation planning is important. The published product dimensions are 53 x 900 x 510mm, with a 490 x 860mm worktop cut-out. It is supplied without a plug and has an 11,100W nominal rating at 49A, so the electrical connection should be planned with a qualified installer.
Cooking performance and flexibility
All six zones are induction zones with nine power levels, a standard rating of 2.10kW and a 2.50kW booster. The Multizone areas offer up to 3.70kW of booster power, giving the hob strong capacity for rapid heating and large pans.
The feature set goes beyond basic temperature control. Quick start, rapid level selection, bridge operation, a grill function and an automatic keep-warm mode cover a broad range of everyday cooking tasks. Keep-warm operates at a low setting for up to 120 minutes before switching off automatically.
Controls and convenience
The front-mounted EVO Slider touch controls are backlit and provide direct control of each cooking zone. The hob has six end-of-cooking timers, a separate minute minder, pause, automatic switch-off and an acoustic end-of-cooking alert.
Automatic pan detection works with cookware from a minimum detected diameter of 9cm. Auto-Vent 2.0 provides Bluetooth communication with a compatible hood; it is a hob-to-hood control feature rather than an extractor built into the hob.
Safety and cleaning
Safety features include residual-heat indicators, control locking, protection against accidental start-up, automatic shut-off for overheating and automatic shut-off in the event of an overflow. Induction also heats the pan directly rather than using exposed heating elements.
The Eclipse ceramic-glass surface has a straight edge and is compatible with flush installation. As with other glass induction hobs, the manual requires suitable magnetic cookware and advises lifting pans rather than sliding them across the surface.
Who should buy it
This is a strong choice for a large kitchen where six zones, flexible cooking areas and extensive controls are more important than compact dimensions or simple plug-in installation.
Its main trade-offs are the wide cabinet opening, high electrical load and need for induction-compatible cookware. Buyers should also note that the six zones are arranged as three Multizone pairs rather than six individually flexible areas.
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.