The Smeg Victoria SR964NGH is a 60cm built-in gas hob in black, designed to bring classic styling and solid performance to a modern kitchen. With four burners, cast iron pan supports and a powerful wok burner, it aims to cover everything from weekday pasta to quick stir-fries.
Smeg is a firmly premium brand, and this hob is priced towards the upper end of the typical 60cm gas hob market. In return you’re getting Italian-made build quality and a more considered design than many plain stainless models.
Owners rate it highly, with an impressive 4.8 out of 5 from user reviews, suggesting that the combination of looks, ease of use and performance genuinely delivers in real kitchens.
This hob is ideal for style-conscious homeowners who want a traditional-looking, black enamel gas hob that complements a classic or shaker-style kitchen, without sacrificing modern safety and convenience.
With four burners and a dedicated ultra-rapid wok burner, it suits small to medium households that cook most days and want enough flexibility for frying, boiling and wok cooking at the same time. It’s a good fit if you regularly cook from scratch but don’t need a huge 5- or 6-burner layout.
Given its premium price for a 60cm model, it’s best suited to buyers with a mid-range to higher budget who value build quality, design and brand reputation over bare-bones functionality. If you’re replacing a basic builder-grade hob and want a noticeable upgrade in both feel and appearance, this will appeal.
It’s also a sensible choice for those who prefer simple, tactile rotary dials over touch controls. If you’re not interested in smart features and just want straightforward, reliable gas control with modern safety shut-off and flame failure protection, this hob is right in the sweet spot.
The standout feature is the ultra-rapid wok burner, which provides quick, intense heat for stir-fries, searing and fast boiling. It gives you restaurant-style heat where you need it, something many cheaper 60cm hobs lack.
Sturdy cast iron pan supports cover the hob and offer excellent stability for heavier pans and large pots. They give the surface a premium, professional look and make it easier to slide pans between burners.
Automatic ignition on the rotary controls makes lighting the burners simple and fast – no need for separate ignition buttons or matches. The front-mounted dials are easy to reach and intuitive, which is especially helpful if you cook often.
Safety is well catered for with a flame failure safety device and automatic safety shut off. If a flame goes out, the gas supply is cut, giving peace of mind in busy family kitchens.
The hob is LPG compatible and comes with a conversion kit included, which is a real plus if you’re on bottled gas or planning a move where mains gas isn’t guaranteed.
For a 60cm, four-burner hob, the price is on the higher side, largely due to the Smeg badge and styling. If you’re on a tight budget and simply need basic gas cooking, there are cheaper options with similar burner layouts.
The enamel surface, while in keeping with the classic look, can be a little more prone to showing scratches and marks than some high-end stainless or glass alternatives if not treated carefully.
There’s no timer or control panel lock, which some families with young children or those who like timed cooking may miss. Many modern hobs now offer at least a basic timer function.
The two-year warranty is decent but not exceptional in this price bracket, where a few rivals offer longer cover on parts or labour.
Day to day, the Smeg Victoria SR964NGH is very straightforward to live with. The automatic ignition fires the burners up quickly with a twist of the front-mounted dials, and the flame is easy to see and adjust for simmering or full-on boiling.
The layout of four burners, including the powerful wok burner, makes it practical for typical family meals – for example, you can have a large pan boiling on the wok burner while you gently simmer a sauce and keep vegetables going on the smaller zones. The 60cm width fits standard cut-outs, so it’s ideal for most UK kitchens without needing worktop changes.
Cast iron supports create a continuous cooking surface, so you can slide heavy pans from one burner to another without lifting. They’re weighty and feel secure, which adds confidence when using large pots.
Cleaning is typical for a gas hob: the pan supports lift off and the enamel surface can be wiped with a soft cloth and suitable cleaner. The lack of fiddly touch panels means there are fewer smudges to worry about, but like all enamel tops it pays to clean spills promptly to keep it looking its best.
Performance centres on four gas burners with a power range from 1.05 kW up to 3.3 kW. The smaller burners are suited to gentle simmering and delicate sauces, while the ultra-rapid burner delivers the high heat you need for flash frying and fast boiling.
The hob’s configuration includes three different burner sizes, so you can match pan sizes to burners more effectively. This helps avoid wasted energy and makes it easier to get stable, even heat whether you’re using a small milk pan or a wide frying pan.
Cast iron pan supports are a genuine upgrade over the thin enamelled trivets seen on cheaper models. They distribute weight well, cope better with everyday knocks and add a professional feel to the cooking surface.
On the safety side, the combination of a flame failure device and automatic safety shut off brings the hob in line with modern expectations. If the flame is accidentally extinguished – by a spill or a draft – the gas supply is automatically stopped, reducing the risk of gas build-up.
Installation-wise, the hob requires connection by a Gas Safe registered engineer, and the power supply needs a plug or cable fitted by an electrician. LPG compatibility with a supplied conversion kit is a strong feature for homes off the mains gas grid, making this a flexible long-term choice.
As a Smeg product, the Victoria SR964NGH carries a premium over basic 60cm gas hobs. You’re paying not just for four burners, but for the design, cast iron supports, Italian build and the powerful wok burner.
If you simply want the lowest-cost hob to boil pasta and heat soup, this will feel expensive for the core spec. However, if styling, brand reputation and a more solid feel are important, the price becomes easier to justify.
The strong user rating of 4.8 out of 5, backed by a solid number of reviews, suggests that most buyers feel they’ve had good value from the combination of looks, performance and reliability. It’s best viewed as a mid-to-high tier option that rewards you with a better daily experience rather than headline-grabbing features.
The Smeg Victoria SR964NGH is a stylish, well-built 60cm gas hob that delivers reliable performance and a genuine upgrade in look and feel over entry-level models. The powerful wok burner, robust cast iron supports and straightforward controls make it a pleasure to cook on for everyday meals and more ambitious dishes alike.
Its main compromises are the premium price and a relatively simple feature set – there’s no timer or child lock, and the enamel surface needs a bit of care. If you’re looking for touch controls, timers and lots of advanced functions, a more feature-packed model might suit you better.
If, however, you want a classic black gas hob that feels solid, looks smart in a traditional-style kitchen and is backed by strong owner reviews, the Smeg Victoria SR964NGH is an excellent choice and a very satisfying long-term upgrade.
