The Smeg Victoria SR964NGH is a 60cm built-in gas hob with four burners, finished in a traditional black enamel that matches the brand’s popular Victoria range. It’s aimed at cooks who prefer the responsiveness of gas but still want a stylish centrepiece on the worktop.
With sturdy cast iron pan supports, automatic ignition and a powerful wok burner, it offers more than just the basics. Priced at the premium end for a 60cm gas hob, it leans heavily on build quality and design rather than flashy extras.
Owners rate it highly, with an excellent average score and a solid number of reviews, suggesting that day-to-day performance and reliability live up to Smeg’s reputation.
The Smeg Victoria SR964NGH suits anyone who wants a traditional-looking gas hob that still feels solid and dependable under heavy use. If you enjoy cooking from scratch most days and like the visual heft of cast iron pan supports, this will fit your kitchen and your habits nicely.
It’s especially good for households that cook varied meals and need flexibility. With four burners, three different burner sizes and a dedicated ultra-rapid wok burner, it handles everything from a quick midweek pasta to a full Sunday roast prep without feeling cramped.
Given the price, it’s better suited to mid-range to premium budgets, or to those refurbishing a kitchen and matching it with other Smeg Victoria appliances. First-time buyers on a tight budget will find cheaper options, but keen home cooks and style-conscious renovators will appreciate the upgrade.
It’s also a strong option if you’re in an area without mains gas, as it’s LPG compatible and comes with a conversion kit, making it practical for rural homes and holiday properties.
The standout feature is the ultra-rapid wok burner, which delivers quick, intense heat up to 3.3 kW – ideal for stir-fries, searing meat or bringing large pans of water to the boil faster.
Cast iron pan supports give the hob a premium, professional feel. They’re sturdy, stable and cope well with heavy cookware, reducing the chance of pans wobbling when you’re cooking on multiple burners.
Controls are simple front-mounted rotary dials with automatic ignition, so you can turn and light in one smooth movement. There’s no fiddling with separate igniters or touch controls, which many people find less intuitive.
Safety is well covered for a gas hob, with flame failure devices and automatic safety shut-off to cut the gas if a flame goes out, offering peace of mind in busy family kitchens.
The hob is also LPG convertible out of the box, with the kit included, saving you the extra cost and hassle if you’re using bottled gas.
Although the enamel surface is durable, it can be more time-consuming to keep looking pristine than some modern glass or stainless alternatives, especially around the burner caps.
There’s no built-in timer or control panel lock. While not essential for cooking performance, these are handy extras some rivals offer, particularly if you like precise timings or have curious children in the house.
At 60cm with four burners, capacity is perfectly adequate for most homes but not generous. Serious entertainers or large families who often run multiple big pans at once might prefer a wider hob.
The requirement for both a Gas Safe engineer and an electrician to connect the ignition (as it needs a plug or cable attaching) adds a little to installation cost, which is worth factoring into your budget.
Day to day, the Smeg Victoria SR964NGH feels reassuringly solid. The cast iron pan supports span the hob, so you can slide pans between burners rather than lifting them, which is useful when juggling a few dishes at once.
Automatic ignition on each burner means lighting is quick: you simply press and turn the dial and the flame appears. The front-mounted controls are easy to see and reach, so you’re not reaching over hot pans to adjust the heat.
Heat distribution across the burner sizes is well judged. The smaller burners give you gentle heat for simmering sauces and soups, while the larger zones and wok burner deliver a strong flame for frying and boiling. The published power range from 1.05 to 3.3 kW covers most everyday cooking tasks comfortably.
Cleaning is a little more involved than on some glass hobs. You’ll need to lift off the heavy pan supports and wipe around the enamel surface and burner caps. However, the flat layout and relatively compact dimensions (59.5cm wide, 50cm deep) mean it’s still manageable as part of a weekly clean.
Once installed, there’s little else to think about. There are no complex menus or electronics to reset, so anyone in the house can use it confidently after a quick explanation of the controls.
In terms of core performance, this is a straightforward but capable gas hob. Four burners with three different sizes give you flexibility: a small burner for gentle simmering, medium burners for everyday pans, and the ultra-rapid wok burner for high-heat cooking. The 1.05–3.3 kW output range is more than enough for typical family meals.
The wok burner is the hero feature. Positioned to give you plenty of space around it, it produces a strong, focused flame that’s ideal for carbon-steel woks, large frying pans or stockpots. If you do a lot of Asian-style cooking or like a good sear on steaks and vegetables, this is a real advantage over basic four-burner hobs.
Safety features are solid for this category. Flame failure devices monitor each burner and shut off the gas if the flame is extinguished, for example by a spill or draught. The automatic safety shut-off adds an extra layer of protection, which is reassuring in busy households.
Build-wise, the enamel surface provides a classic look that ties in with Smeg’s Victoria ovens and cookers, while the cast iron supports reflect the brand’s premium positioning. This isn’t a feature-packed smart hob, but where Smeg has chosen to invest – in materials and core gas performance – it does well.
It’s also practical from an installation point of view. Being LPG compatible and supplied with a conversion kit, it works equally well on mains or bottled gas, which broadens its appeal to a range of properties including countryside homes, annexes and holiday lets.
At its current price, the Smeg Victoria SR964NGH sits towards the premium end of 60cm gas hobs. You can certainly find cheaper four-burner models, but they usually compromise on build quality, burner performance or aesthetics.
Here, you’re paying for the Smeg name, the cohesive Victoria styling, robust cast iron supports and a powerful wok burner, as well as decent safety features. For buyers who care about how their kitchen looks as much as how it cooks, that added cost is easier to justify.
The strong owner rating suggests most people feel they’ve had fair value from their purchase. If you’re working to a strict budget and just want a basic gas hob, there are better-value options. If you’re investing in a longer-term kitchen upgrade, the combination of design, performance and brand reputation makes the price reasonable.
The Smeg Victoria SR964NGH is a well-built, good-looking 60cm gas hob that does the fundamentals very well. Its mix of four burners, including a powerful wok burner, sturdy cast iron supports and simple, dependable controls will suit keen home cooks who want reliable performance without overcomplicated tech.
It’s not the most feature-laden hob on the market. You don’t get timers, child locks or touch controls, and cleaning the enamel surface takes a bit of effort. But the strong focus on materials, safety and heat output means it performs exactly as a quality gas hob should.
If you’re renovating a kitchen, like the Smeg Victoria aesthetic and want a hob that feels solid under heavy use, this model is an excellent fit. Budget-conscious buyers or those needing more cooking space might want to look at cheaper or wider alternatives, but for many households this will be a stylish and satisfying upgrade.
