Nuwave Double Pro Cooktop Induction Countertop Burner, Portable, 900/1500/1800W with Dynamic Watt Technology, 50°F to 575°F, 8” Heating Coil, Shatter-Proof Ceramic Glass, Seamless IMD Touch Panel

I have had NuWave induction cooktops since 2014. The first two I purchased were the Titanium 1800 watt models with the soft tactile buttons, which wore out rendering the units worthless. I tried other brands, in the interim, but they did not offer the precision that I get from NuWave, often having a 50F degree difference from the input temperature and the result, which did not bode well for some recipes. When NuWave introduced the Pro series, I bought one to see if it was as good as the original ones I had, and I can say that they are BETTER. IN fact, these have to be the very best induction cooktops out there, surpassing commercial kitchen models, with the exception of the 240 volt commercial models. So, I ordered my fourth NuWave 1800 watt cooktop. I no longer use my gas cooktop anymore, relying solely on induction. I love the precision I get with induction and the way that the kitchen does not heat up while cooking, like I did with the gas cooktop heating the air around the pan, then heating all of the pan, the pan handle, the top of the stove, the wall behind the stove, the hood over the stove, and me. Induction heats the bottom of the pan, and sides, if it is cast iron or steel. The rest of the kitchen stays cool. My only complaint is the touch sensitive controls. Those things are too sensitive. In fact, they are more sensitive than my ex mother-in-law. The slightest awkward glance at the controls will do strange things, like set a temp, turn on the unit, turn off the unit, etc. There is a lock function to lock the temp but it does not lock the unit off. One should unplug the unit if not using it or you might do like I did and heat up a random fork, or knife left on the cooktop...yep, 2nd degree burn when I knew better than to pick up the utensil after turning off the accidentally turned-on hotplate. I know better now. To be fair, the controls are computer controlled and computers follow instructions, not intentions. It thinks I triggered certain buttons, so it is going to follow the instructions and do what that triggered-button called for. It is my fault if I unintentionally triggered it. I cant fault the device. Go ahead. Stop looking. This is the one you need. Make sure you have the power capacity 15A or 20A circuit for it. It is hungry. It does its job well. Ensure you have decent induction-ready cookware. Don't go cheap. Get good cookware or you will regret the results. Invest in proper cookware with high carbon steel or stainless content or enameled cast iron. It will last forever and you will get better results. If someone is complaining about these units, it is because they are using cheap, disposable cookware that should be never have been manufactured. Go big, or go home.

I've been using a butane camping stove in my RV, and after it was stolen I decided to try this to see if it is feasible option than having a dangerous gas stove. Before this purchase I tried a Waring Professional two-burner with a 500W small burner and a 1300W large burner. My test with it was that no matter whether I had it turned high or low on the small burner, it still used the full 500W as opposed to less wattage when it was turned down low. For comparison sake, It took 30 minutes with the small burner to get the water simmering. Alternately, this NuWave Pro induction hot plate uses less watts if you turn it down, and more watts if you turn it up. Below are some experiments that I conducted to test how much it would do with how little time or watts. Theoretically the lowest setting is 900W, and I used this lowest setting for all the experiments. Note that this is the Commercial NSF version as compared to the non-commercial home version that has the lowest setting at 500W. So the range of the 900W setting starts with 100W when it is on low (100-F); Medium-low runs at about 650W (175-F); Medium runs at about 1000W (275-F), and I did not test Medium-high, High, nor the Max/sear settings because it accomplished what I needed at these lower settings. I used two cast iron enameled pots -- one about a gallon, and the small one is about 3 cups. Test #1: Large pot, 2 cups of water, Low 900W setting, used about 1000W consumption when set at Medium/ 275 degrees F, 5 minutes. Result - water was simmering. Test #2: Large pot, 2 cups of water, Low 900W setting, used about 650W consumption when set at Medium/low 175 degrees. Result - the water was tepid, hot enough to wash face and hands with. Test #3: Same large pot of 2 cups tepid water, Low 900W setting, turned it down to custom 120 degrees F and added five more minutes. Used about 400W of power bouncing between 50W, 250W, 550W, 700W. Result - water got scalding hot -- too hot to put your hands into, but not quite simmering. Test #4: Large pot with 1 qt (4-cups) of water, Low 900W setting, Medium temp 275-F, three minutes, power consumption rate about 1050W. Result - water very hot, almost simmering, good enough for washing/ rinsing/ sanitizing dishes. Test #5: Small pot with 1-1/2 cups of water, Low 900W setting, Medium temp 275-F, three minutes, power consumption rate about 1030W. Result - water very hot, hot enough to make tea but needs to cool before drinking. /// Although I love this induction cooktop, there are a few oddities worth noting as a matter of fact. - Note that on the bottom of the unit it is rated NSF (for restaurant/ commercial applications), and also even states "COMMERCIAL AND HOUSEHOLD USE" but this is contradicted in the Owner's Manual where it states on page 10, lines 6 & 7 - "This appliance is not intended for commercial use. "This appliance is for houehold use only . . ." Note that the cover of the manual is specific for this professional appliance. - The other odd thing is that I read the entire manual specifically looking to see if it could be used on a plastic picnic table or wood carving block, etc. and it is completely silent on the issue. I know that many hotplates and slow cookers get hot enough on the bottom that they cannot be used on such surfaces without some kind of stone or fireproof trivet. I was a little peeved that they did not address the issue. Then I looked again at the bottom, and it is completely plastic that would melt if heat came out of the bottom, so apparently it is safe on any surface presumably due to the electro-magnetic field directing the heat upward only. It would have been nice for them to say so. In conclusion, I am not going to purchase another butane or LP gas burner unit (well maybe for backup), but I am going to use this exclusively as the primary cooking appliance (and my microwave). My system: I have a 7KwH 24V battery and a 2000W inverter with about 400W of solar power. I use a little more power than those solar panels produce, and run a 2000W gas generator for one to two hours per day to make up the difference. I have to be conservative with my electricity usage (run my frig/ freezer two times a day for 4 hours), but this cooktop will work perfectly in my RV setup. I would suggest this unit over the non-commercial unit for everyone -- for home, RV, and pro.

I bought the double cooktop because my gas burner was too slow. I had previously tried the single NuWave unit and liked it, so I upgraded to the double version. It now sits on top of my gas range, which I disconnected, and has been my primary cooktop for exactly three months of daily use to the day. Pros: - Heats up instantly and is much faster than gas or traditional electric, with precise temperature control for consistent, repeatable results - Great for set-it-and-forget-it cooking, ideal for items that do not require stirring like hard boiled eggs - Built-in timer that automatically shuts off the burner when the time is reached - Quiet operation with a low whirring sound during use - Simple, intuitive touch controls Cons: - Requires induction compatible cookware, pots and pans must be magnetic, aluminum does not work - High power draw, I have had it trip a circuit breaker when running both burners along with another appliance like an electric kettle Overall: This is a great option for anyone who wants fast heat and precise control to get cooking done quicker. It is especially useful if you are looking for a faster alternative to gas or traditional electric cooking. The main drawbacks are the need for compatible cookware and the higher power draw. If your kitchen outlets or circuits cannot handle the load, you may run into issues when using both burners along with other appliances. Once I switched to induction, I never looked back. It is better in every way.

I've been using this for a few months now in my 1950 apartment and I absolutely love it. I cook daily, and have quit using my electric stovetop completely at this point. My favorite feature is that it does not add heat to the room. I really prefer a cool living space, and this cooktop really delivers on that aspect in an open kitchen layout. All the cooking temps are spot on, super easy to keep clean ( I spray it with a dash of Dawn Power foam and wipe it with a sponge) , and minimal noise (less than a microwave). I really appreciate the variable wattage option. No problems at all and I would recommend to anyone considering this item.

This review is really about trying to dispel some of the negative reviews that seem to be written by people expecting something unrealistically miraculous from a countertop appliance. I ended up returning the item because we decided to approach cooking in our new to us RV differently, however, if we revisit our cooking needs, this unit will be our first choice. I tested it with a flat-bottomed spun-steel wok and it worked great on the flat bottom, but the induction power dropped off quickly as the "sides" of the wok sloped up and away from the cooktop, which is to be expected from this kind of device. There was conduction of heat throughout the wok after it had been heating for a while, but it was not as effective as using a wok on a big gas burner, and a bit less effective than an electric burner, however the bottom heated evenly and got extremely hot. A gas burner is my first choice for woks, but this would be second. Temperature control: Well, the numeric readout was a bit hit and miss, which seems to depend on the volume of the contents being heated. Smaller quantities were trickier than larger quantities. As for trying to rely on the numeric readout, I wasn't fazed by it because I cook on gas by visually assessing my pan; generally, I boil, simmer, and fry and make adjustments to achieve those results. Speed: It is fast, period. 5 quarts of water took about 16 minutes to boil, 2 quarts took about 5.5 minutes. Temperature adjustments are instantaneous to the pan. The unit cools off remarkably fast, as in the glass cools down to the touch within just a few minutes. Because all the power goes into directly heating the pan and nothing is lost to heating the air, this device is quite power efficient and therefore cost-effective. Pans: I really don't understand all the whining on this. The standard steel wok worked like a champ. Generic clad (sandwich bottoms) stainless pans worked perfectly. Heating area: Again, more useless whining. I put a 12" generic clad stainless kettle on to test the 5-quart boil and the obvious ring of boiling bubbles was between about 3" out to about 10". In short, the 12" kettle had nearly full coverage and boiled the water quickly and effectively, so this would be ideal for making soups or pasta. For things like sauces, I didn't test, but it seems like it would work, but would likely need to be monitored more closely as the quantities get smaller. I didn't have an opportunity to test the low settings. The fan noise: OMG, this is such a bogus gripe! The unit is about 1/3 or 1/2 as loud as our 1000W microwave. In short, people need to have realistic expectations: This is not some perfect device created in heaven, it will not work with every single pan in the universe, it will not boil a gallon of water instantly, its controls might be coarser than the $1,400 Control Freak or a full-sized range, and it is not perfectly silent, BUT it is a very good, reasonable countertop appliance.

I purchased this to learn about induction cooking. So far I love it! It's easy to use, heats your pan & food quickly, and does a great job. Make sure you use the right cookware and you'll love it. It's portable enough to travel with, if you like. Plus, if you sometimes run out of burners on your stove, you'll have an extra.

I wanted to test conduction cooking with a quality stand-alone single burner to determine how I might like it before committing to a full cooktop upgrade. I also wanted a nice looking single burner I could use as an extra cooking surface somewhere if needed - for example as a "hotplate" to keep food warm on a buffet. I really like the look of this cooktop, it is smooth and very easy to clean. Best of all, if something does spill on the surface, it doesn't "burn on" like a glass element cooktop would. This also stays cooler and not as scorching as a ceraminc hotplate - so I feel more confident using it outside of the kitchen doesn't present a huge fire hazard. I used this on a large pan to boil water for corn-on-the-cob. I also tried it outside to fry some fish I didn't want smelling up the house. I was very impressed by the rapid heating and wide range of temperatures this achieved. It far exceeded my expectations and went so far beyond the capabilities of the "stupid" side-burner on my outdoor gas grill. One thing i did learn from this, is that ANY TIME the induction cookplate is ON, there is also a FAN that runs. The noise is not that loud but it is noticeable if you listen for it, in some ways it is kind of nice to "hear" when it is ON or when it is OFF when you aren't standing directly over the hotplate. If I was using this outside on a picnic table or outside kitchen, I don't think I would even hear it.

UPDATE: I reached out to Nuwave through the link Amazon provided. They responded immediately. Perla S. corresponded with me with suggestions to try and when none of them worked she sent me a new version on the cooktop. I've just unboxed it and plugged it in. Will update review again once we see if this version of the cooktop works as advertised or if it has the same issues as our last cooktop. Kudos and 5 stars for Nuwave customer service and Perla S! READ 1 STAR REVIEWS. DO NOT BUY. Does not register at requested temperature. Gets way to high randomly. Turns off randomly but looks like it is at temperature. You do not realize until you notice your food not cooking. Center of pan is too hot, but edges of the pan aren't hot at all. Very frustrated that I cannot trust the majority of reviews on Amazon and know that this is not a reliable product prior to wasting good money. 30 days is not long enough to experience all the issues and return it. Wish I had never bought this cooktop.