Smeg SRV575GH5 5 Burner 75cm Gas Hob Review, Prices & Score
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🏆 Review & price summary
The Smeg SRV575GH5 gas hob combines five cooking zones with a particularly strong 5.0kW dual burner, front rotary controls and automatic ignition. Its brushed stainless-steel surface and cast-iron pan supports give it a durable, traditional design suited to busy kitchens.
✓ Key strengths
- ✓ Useful space for cooking several dishes at once
- ✓ Strong high-heat performance
- ✓ Provide a stable platform for cookware
- ✓ Front rotary controls and automatic ignition make operation direct and intuitive
- ✓ Thermocouple safety valves cut the gas supply if a flame is extinguished
Worth considering
- No plug is supplied, so the automatic ignition needs a fixed electrical connection rather than a simple plug-in setup
- Two of the five burners are 1.1kW auxiliary burners, making them better suited to smaller pans than high-heat cooking
- The specified 555–560 x 478–482mm worktop cut-out limits direct replacement flexibility
- The standard setup is G20 natural gas; LPG conversion requires the correct regulated parts and installation procedure
Key Specifications
- Size
- 70/75cm nominal size; 685mm actual width
- Burner 1
- Left: 2UR dual, 5.0kW
- Burner 2
- Rear centre: AUX, 1.1kW
- Burner 3
- Front centre: AUX, 1.1kW
- Burner 4
- Rear right: Rapid, 2.6kW
- Burner 5
- Front right: Semi-rapid, 1.7kW
- Controls
- 6 front-mounted rotary knobs
- Hob type
- Gas
- Ignition
- Automatic electronic ignition
- Net weight
- 12.7kg
- Gas burners
- 5
- Pan supports
- Cast iron
- Worktop cut-out
- 478–482 x 555–560mm
- Surface material
- Brushed stainless steel
- Installation type
- Traditional built-in
- Standard gas type
- G20 natural gas
- Dimensions H x W x D
- 685 x 500 x 32mm
- Electrical connection
- No plug supplied; 120cm power cable
- Gas connection rating
- 10.8kW
- Flame-failure protection
- Thermocouple gas safety valves
- Manufacturer product code
- SRV575GH5
Who Should Buy It?
- ✓ Home cooks who prefer the immediate flame control of gas cooking.
- ✓ Households needing five burners for simultaneous cooking.
- ✓ Buyers with a suitable gas connection and a 555–560 x 478–482 mm worktop cut-out.
- ✓ Those wanting cast-iron pan supports and a brushed stainless-steel finish.
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LPG conversion is supported by the manufacturer’s manual, but the available documentation does not confirm that all conversion nozzles are supplied as standard.
Five-burner cooking layout
The Smeg SRV575GH5 gas hob provides five cooking zones, including a 5.0kW dual ultra-rapid burner on the left. The remaining burners comprise two 1.1kW auxiliaries, one 2.6kW rapid burner and one 1.7kW semi-rapid burner.
That layout gives plenty of flexibility for pans of different sizes. The dual burner is well suited to high-heat cooking, while the auxiliary burners are more appropriate for smaller pans, simmering and gentle heat.
Controls and everyday use
Six front-mounted rotary knobs provide direct control over the five gas burners and the hob uses automatic electronic ignition. Front controls are easy to reach while cooking and give a more immediate feel than touch controls.
The thermocouple safety valves are an important practical feature: the gas supply is designed to shut off if a flame is accidentally extinguished.
Build and cleaning
The brushed stainless-steel surface gives the Smeg SRV575GH5 gas hob a durable, conventional finish, while the heavy cast-iron pan supports provide a stable platform for cookware. The three-grid arrangement also allows the supports to be removed for cleaning.
Cast iron is robust and well suited to high temperatures, although it is heavier to handle than lighter enamel supports. The stainless-steel surface is practical but will need regular wiping to keep cooking marks under control.
Installation requirements
This is a traditional built-in gas hob measuring 685mm wide, 500mm deep and 32mm high. The specified worktop opening is 555–560mm by 478–482mm, so the dimensions should be checked carefully before replacing an existing hob.
The standard gas setting is G20 natural gas. Automatic ignition requires an electrical connection, but no plug is supplied, so installation is not a simple plug-in job. Gas and electrical work should be carried out by suitably qualified personnel, with adequate kitchen ventilation.
Overall assessment
The Smeg SRV575GH5 gas hob is a well-equipped five-burner model for buyers who value strong flame control, a powerful dual burner and solid cast-iron supports. Its front controls, automatic ignition and flame-failure protection make it straightforward to use.
It is less suitable for shoppers seeking a plug-and-play appliance, a 60cm replacement or the flat surface and lower heat transfer associated with induction. Overall, it is a capable and sturdily built gas hob when the installation requirements are met.
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.