The Smeg Victoria SR964NGH is a 60cm built-in gas hob in black, designed to blend traditional styling with modern safety and convenience. With four burners, sturdy cast iron pan supports and a dedicated wok burner, it’s aimed at cooks who like the responsiveness of gas and want something smarter than a basic stainless-steel hob.
Smeg sits firmly in the premium bracket, and this hob is priced accordingly. You’re paying for design, build quality and a recognisable name, rather than a long list of gimmicks. User feedback is very strong, with an average 4.8 out of 5 rating from owners, suggesting it not only looks the part but performs well day to day.
If you’re upgrading an older gas hob and want something that feels solid, safe and easy to live with without going into overly high-tech territory, this model is a very solid contender.
The Smeg Victoria SR964NGH is ideal for households that cook most days and want the precision and immediacy of gas. The four-burner layout with a powerful wok burner suits family kitchens where you’ll often have several pans on the go at once.
It’s a strong fit if you’re working with a standard 60cm cut-out and want to smarten up a fitted kitchen without changing the layout. The low 3cm profile helps it sit neatly into most worktops, while the black enamel surface and cast iron pan supports give a more traditional, range-style feel that will appeal to those who prefer a classic look over glossy glass.
Budget-wise, this is a premium gas hob rather than an entry-level buy. It’s best suited to buyers willing to pay a bit more for design, a reputable brand and a solid, weighty feel under the pans.
It’s also a good option for confident home cooks who’ll appreciate the ultra-rapid burner for woks and large pots, but still want a simple, no-nonsense control layout with rotary dials rather than touch sliders.
The standout feature is the ultra-rapid wok burner, which delivers quick, intense heat – ideal for stir-fries, searing meat or bringing large pans of water to the boil much faster than a standard burner.
Cast iron pan supports are a key plus. They’re heavy, stable and give the hob a high-end, professional feel. Pans sit securely with far less risk of wobbling, which is especially reassuring when you’re using larger cookware.
Automatic ignition built into the rotary dials makes lighting each burner quick and simple – just turn and press, with no need to juggle a separate ignition button or matches.
Safety is well covered with flame failure devices and automatic safety shut-off, cutting the gas if a flame goes out. For a busy household, that combination of performance and built-in safety is very welcome.
Finally, the hob is LPG compatible and convertible, with a kit included. That makes it suitable for homes without mains gas, such as rural properties using bottled gas or tanks.
For the price, the feature set is relatively straightforward. There’s no timer, no control panel lock and no smart functionality, so if you’re looking for advanced extras you may find this a little basic.
The enamel surface, while attractive and traditional, can show marks more readily than some glass tops and may need a bit more care to keep looking pristine, especially around the burners.
The two-year warranty is decent but not exceptional at this price point; some competing premium brands occasionally offer longer cover on built-in appliances.
Front-mounted controls are convenient but can make the hob slightly easier for children to reach, and with no control lock you’ll need to rely on supervision and the flame failure safety system.
Day to day, the Smeg Victoria SR964NGH is designed to be straightforward and familiar. The four rotary dials are clearly laid out along the front edge, so you can see at a glance which burner you’re adjusting and make quick, fine changes to the flame.
Automatic ignition means each burner lights with a single twist, which makes it much easier to get going when you’re juggling pans. The range of burner power from 1.05 kW up to a punchy 3.3 kW gives you good control – from gentle simmering for sauces to intense heat for frying or wok cooking.
The cast iron pan supports span the hob, so moving pans from one burner to another feels smooth and secure. Their weight adds a sturdy, premium feel, though they are heavier to lift off for cleaning. The enamel surface should wipe clean reasonably easily if you keep on top of spills, though baked-on food will still need some elbow grease.
Installation will need both an electrician to connect the ignition and a Gas Safe engineer for the gas connection, which is normal for a built-in gas hob. Once fitted, it’s very much a case of set-and-forget – there are no complex settings to learn, just simple, responsive gas cooking.
Performance on this hob centres on the mix of burner sizes and the inclusion of an ultra-rapid wok burner. With a stated burner power range of 1.05 to 3.3 kW, it covers everything from low, steady simmering on the smaller zones through to high-output cooking on the largest burner. That balance is ideal for everyday family meals where you may be simmering a sauce while boiling pasta and searing meat at the same time.
The wok burner is a real asset if you cook a lot of stir-fries or like to use larger pans. It delivers a focused, intense flame that heats quickly and evenly, helping ingredients stay crisp rather than stewing. It also doubles up nicely for big stockpots and casserole dishes when you want a rolling boil.
From a feature perspective, the hob keeps things deliberately simple. The rotary controls are intuitive, and automatic ignition is integrated so you don’t need a separate spark button. There’s no touch control, no display and no timer to complicate things – just four burners that respond instantly to your adjustments.
Safety is well addressed with both a flame failure safety device and automatic safety shut off. If a gust of air, a spill or a pan boiling over extinguishes the flame, the gas supply is cut, reducing the risk of leaks. For households with children or for open-plan spaces, that’s an important reassurance.
The enamel surface and cast iron supports are designed for durability. While some high-end hobs lean towards glass, the more traditional enamel and iron combination suits the Victoria range’s retro styling and should stand up well to years of heavy use, provided it’s cleaned with suitable products. LPG compatibility with an included conversion kit is a welcome practical extra for off-grid homes.
This Smeg hob sits at the higher end of the price range for a four-burner gas model, and it doesn’t try to justify that purely through a long checklist of advanced features. Instead, the value comes from its build quality, styling and user-friendly design.
If you’re comparing it with bare-bones budget hobs, you will pay a noticeable premium. However, you’re getting heavier, more durable pan supports, a powerful wok burner, comprehensive gas safety features and the reassurance of an established Italian brand.
The strong owner rating of 4.8 out of 5, drawn from multiple reviews, suggests that most buyers feel they’ve had their money’s worth. If you simply want the cheapest way to get four burners, this won’t be the best value choice. But if you’re investing in a kitchen that you expect to live with for several years, and you like the traditional Victoria styling, the price is easier to justify.
The Smeg Victoria SR964NGH is a well-judged blend of classic looks and modern gas performance. It doesn’t drown you in tech, but it gets the fundamentals right: a strong wok burner, stable cast iron pan supports, straightforward rotary controls and robust safety features.
It’s best suited to style-conscious households upgrading a standard 60cm hob who cook regularly and want something solid and dependable under their pans. The premium price and relatively simple feature set mean it won’t appeal to everyone, particularly if you’re on a tight budget or chasing the latest smart features.
If what you want is a traditional-looking, premium-feeling gas hob that’s easy to use, flexible enough for everyday family cooking and backed by very positive owner feedback, the Victoria SR964NGH is a highly appealing choice.
