The Duxtop induction cooktop is a top-selling brand on Amazon and elsewhere. Here, we review all the Duxtop induction cooktop models for sale on Amazon.
In this article, you'll learn about the Duxtop brand, Duxtop models, and the important features of portable induction cooktops to look for when buying. Overall, we like the Duxtop induction cooktops and think they are the best choice at an affordable pricepoint.
Duxtop Induction Cooktops at a Glance
This table compares the Duxtop induction cooktop models at a glance:
Model | Power (W)/ Temp Range (F) | |
|---|---|---|
About $110 | 100-1800W/20 settings 100-460F/20 settings black or silver case, otherwise identical |  |
About $75 | 200-1800W/15 settings 140-460F/10 settings |  |
200-1800W/10 settings 140-460F/10 settings |  | |
Recommended! About $50 (may be out of stock) | 200-1800W/10 settings 140-460F/10 settings |  |
Recommended! About $105 | 100-1800W/20 settings 100-460F/20 settings |  |
About $165 | 100-1800W/20 settings 100-460F/20 settings |  |
About $240 | Power sharing (power goes down on one burner when it goes up on the other) 100-1800W/20 settings 100-460F/20 settings |  |
8620BI/BTK35 Double Induction Cooktop About $170 | Power sharing Countertop or built-in Sensor touch LED display 180 minute timer 20 settings for left burner, 100-1800W 10 settings for right burner, 100- 1000W 20 temp settings from 100-460F (both burners) |  |
9720LCBI Double Induction Cooktop About $170 | Power sharing Countertop or built-in Sensor touch LCD display 10 hour timer All glass panel Boil/Keep Warm shortcut buttons 20 settings for left burner, 100-1800W 10 settings for right burner, 100- 1000W 20 temp settings from 100-460F (both burners) |  |
About Duxtop
Duxtop’s parent company is Secura, so you will sometimes see models called “Secura Duxtop” or just “Secura.” Secura is an American appliance manufacturer of primarily residential-grade small appliances like coffee makers, deep fryers, toaster ovens, and more. They're best known for their portable induction burners and induction cookware. Like most induction burners, Duxtop burners are manufactured in China.
These Duxtop induction cooktop models range from around $50 to around $200. They are all good products. In fact, the 9100MC, 9300ST, 9600LS, P961LS, and 9620LS double burner have as many (or more) temperature and power settings as some more expensive brands.
NOTE: For a more detailed discussion on the features and important characteristics of portable induction burners (such as what makes one more expensive than another one), see our article, How to Choose a Portable Induction Cooktop. For cookware advice, see A Guide to the Best Induction Cookware. For a discussion on the safety of induction cooking, see Is Induction Cooking Safe?
How Does a Portable Induction Cooktop Work?
All induction works by magnetism. Placing a magnetic pot on an induction coil completes a magnetic circuit, which generates heat. Here's a short video by Vollrath (their Mirage Pro 59500P is one of our favorite induction cookers and you can read more about it in our detailed Mirage Pro review).
Why Do You Need to Use Special Cookware for Induction?
Induction works by magnetism, so you need magnetic cookware. If you try to use non-magnetic cookware, you will get an error message and the burner won't heat.
All-Clad Tri-Ply (D3) clad stainless is excellent for induction cooking.
Cast iron and carbon steel are also magnetic, as well as most newish clad stainless steel cookware (mid 1990s and newer). If you're not sure whether a pan is induction-compatible or not, place a magnet on its bottom--if the magnet sticks, then the pan will work with an induction cooktop. Note that you want a strong magnetic pull--if a magnet sticks to the cookware, but weakly, keep looking.
For more information on how to select induction cookware (and good cookware in general), see A Guide to the Best Induction Cookware.
Why Buy Duxtop?
What sets Duxtop induction cooktops apart from other low-cost, consumer-grade induction cooktops? Duxtop has a reputation for quality and good customer service. All the Duxtop portable induction cookers get consistently high ratings on Amazon and elsewhere. Each product meets a specific consumer need, from low cost (the 8100MC) to granularity of settings (the 9100MC and 9600LS). Whatever you're looking for in a consumer-grade induction cooker, Duxtop probably has a product to meet your needs. With the addition of the P961LS commercial grade PIC and the 9620LS LCD Double Induction Cooktop, they really have all the bases covered--and at an affordable price.
How Does Duxtop Compare to Other Brands?
Some other brands are more expensive without offering a lot more in quality or temperature control. For example, you can spend twice as much on another brand that has the same or fewer control levels (just look at some other popular brands on Amazon to see how true this is).
Also, many brands exaggerate the number of controls by including presets, shortcut buttons, etc. The truth is that most inexpensive, consumer-grade PICs have, at most, 20 temperature and/or power control levels. And most have only 10 or less. This means that it can be hard to keep a consistent temperature, especially at the low end: instead of a gentle simmer, you may get hard boil-nothing-hard boil-nothing.
Here's why: Temperature control is expensive, and most inexpensive PICs have rudimentary temperature controls. This results in a full boil/off, full boil/off operation. If you read reviews on Amazon, you will see that scorching and inability to regulate low temperatures effectively are common complaints. This is not as much the case for the 9000 Series Duxtop models, which have more sophisticated controls than other PICs in their price range.
For these reasons, we recommend Duxtop induction cooktops over most other popular brands: unless you want to spend upwards of $300 for a commercial-grade PIC with heavy duty internal parts (like this one, which is a fabulous product), Duxtop is one of the few brands where you know you're getting a good product.
What Makes a Good Portable Induction Cooktop?
What are the characteristics of a good induction cooker? Here are the most important ones:
- Number of settings
- Temperature range and control
- Delayed Auto-shutoff.
Here's a brief discussion of each. (For a more detailed discussion, see How to Choose a Portable Induction Burner) Yes, there are more features some people may want--such as presets--but these are the core features that make a PIC great to use.
Number of Settings
Most consumer grade portable induction cookers (like the Duxtops) have a temperature range of 140F-460F and a power range of 200 watts to 1800 watts. Within these ranges, they'll have a fixed number of settings, usually 8 or 10.
Some claim to have more, but when you read the fine print, you'll discover that as far as actual temp or power, they don't. The claims have to do with programmable settings, timed settings, and memory settings, none of which actually increase the granularity of control, which is the important aspect. If you want to change the temp or power setting, you're stuck with 8 or 10 of each.
Here's what this means: Say a unit has 10 temperature settings and 10 power settings (like the Duxtop 8100MC). If the unit's temp range is 140F-460F, this is equivalent to 40-degree jumps in temperature and 160-watt jumps in power. So you can choose, say, 340F or 380F, but you can't choose 350F. Or you can choose 200 watts or 360 watts of power, but nothing in between.
The upshot is that the more actual settings an induction burner has, the more precise the control. Even the cheapest Duxtop has 10 temp settings and 10 power settings. The 9100MC has 15 each, and the newer models, introduced in 2018, have 20 temp and power settings--this includes the the 9600LS, the 8310, the E200A Sensor Touch, the P961LS, and the 9620LS LCD Double Induction Burner.
This kind of granularity is hard to find on induction cookers that cost $100 or less, and it puts Duxtop portable induction cooktops at the head of their class.
Temperature Control
The number of settings doesn't tell the whole story. Precision temperature control is a difficult and expensive thing to do well, so most inexpensive induction cookers have poor low temp control. It's easy to make any induction burner run at full blast, as that's what induction cookers do really well. But it's not so easy to hold a constant temperature without a lot of variation, especially low temps.
This is why you see a lot of complaints about scorching and being unable to keep liquids at a slow simmer in the Amazon reviews of cheap induction burners. The cooker achieves temperature control by "pulsing." That is, it turns itself on and off, on and off repeatedly to maintain a temperature. Thus, at a setting of, say, 360 watts, the cooker doesn't actually go to 360 watts and stay there. Instead, it pulses on and off to achieve an average power level of 360 watts. When it pulses on, the food scorches or boils; when it pulses off, the food doesn't cook at all.
All induction burners pulse, but the cheaper the heating controls are, the worse the pulsing is. For the price, Duxtop has some remarkably "smart" heating controls, particularly in the 9000 Series models. You will still have some difficulty maintaining low temps, but the 9600LS and the other models with 20 settings all control temperature better than pretty much every other induction burner under $100.
In fact, even the older 9100MC with 15 temp/power settings controls low temperatures better than most other inexpensive PICs on the market.
Additionally, while most PICs have a linear progression of power jumps, the 9000 Series Duxtops have finer control at the low end, where it's needed, and less control at the high end, where it's not needed. (That is, when you just want to boil water, you want the PIC to run full blast, but when you want to cook scrambled eggs or simmer stock, you want the control to be as precise as possible.)
You're still going to get some pulsing, but the controls are better than just about every other brand at this price point.
Delayed Auto-Shutoff
As you probably know, the induction burner itself doesn't get hot, but rather, the pan does, due to the magnetic flow created when you put it on the induction coil. No pan, no heat--so when you remove a pan from the burner, the heating process is interrupted. It can be annoying, to say the least, to have to turn a burner back on and reset it every time you want to shake a pan or add an ingredient off the heat.
All Duxtop induction cooktops have a 60-second delay before the burner turns itself off. This is an excellent feature that most inexpensive induction burners do not have. If you're the type of cook who likes to shake and flip your pans while cooking, this feature alone makes a Duxtop induction cooktop an easy choice.
Which Portable Induction Cooker Is Best?
If you want to spend $100 or less, Duxtop is one of the best induction cookers you can buy for all of the reasons given above. Of the Duxtop models, the 9000 Series are the best options.
In fact, the 9600LS, has an amazing 20 temp and 20 power settings, plus a 10 hour running time, so it's a great inexpensive choice for long simmers and good low temp control. The new offerings--the E200A Sensor Touch, P961LS Professional Grade cooktop, and all three double induction cooktop modelsshare these settings, making all of them a great choice whatever style of PIC you're shopping for.
What Standard Features Do Duxtop Induction Cooktops Have?
The Duxtop induction cooktop models all share these features:
- One year warranty
- Plug in to standard North American 120V outlet (yes, even the P961LS commercial grade model).
- Require induction-compatible cookware (that is, must be magnetic).
- A 6-inch induction coil that can accommodate pans with bottom diameters from 6-11 inches. (NOTE: You may be able to use pans larger or smaller, but you will have best results within this range. The burner may not detect some pans smaller than 6 inches.)
- Automatic pan shutoff with 60-second delay: When you remove a pan from the burner, the unit will automatically turn itself off if a pan is not replaced after 60 seconds. NOTE: The 60-second delay is a great feature, not found on most portable induction burners at an economy price point (most turn off after just a few seconds, which can be annoying).
- Overheat shutoff: The unit will flash an error code if the temp goes above 460F and turn the burner off after 60 seconds.
- Error codes that flash on the digital display. (Error codes are explained in the manual that comes with each model.)
- Voltage detection: If the voltage is too low or too high, the display flashes an error code and shuts the unit down after 60 seconds if the voltage is not corrected.
- Cooling fans which run continuously during operation.
Duxtop 9600LS/9610LS Induction Cooktop
Why people buy the 9600LS or 9610LS: Good low temperature control, a wide temp range (100-460F), and a 10 hour running time, all at a reasonable price.
Duxtop 9600LS.
Duxtop 9610LS.
Duxtop 9600LS Vs. Duxtop 9610LS: What's the Difference?
The Duxtop 9600LS came out in mid-2016. Since then it has racked up an impressive number of ratings on Amazon with an average rating of 4.5 stars.
The 9610LS is a newer version of the 9600LS, released late in 2018. It has the same settings, power, and temperature range, but with an updated look (see above).
The 9600LS and 9610LS induction cooktops have 20 temperature settings and 20 power settings, more than any other unit around $100 that we know of (this means real temperature and power settings, not programmable and memory features which some other brands count as settings).
The 9600LS and 9610LS also has a wider temperature range than most units, as well, from 100F-460F: the 9600LS is one of the few inexpensive induction cookers that goes lower than 140F. It also has really excellent control at low temps compared to other models. While you're not going to get the excellent control you'd get from a commercial grade induction burner, it's better than anything else you'll find for $100 or less.
One more really cool feature: the 9600LS has a 10 hour timer. Combined with the good low temp capability, this means that you can do long simmers, as for stocks, stews, and soups. Many inexpensive PICs will shut themselves off after a few hours.
Like other inexpensive units, it's still going to have a mostly plastic housing and a fairly loud fan, and it may "squeal" with some cookware (although that's usually caused by the cookware, not the PIC). But overall, it's really the best option if you want to spend around $100.
If you want an inexpensive portable induction cooker capable of decent low temp cooking for long simmers as well as enough power to boil water lightning fast, look no further: the 9600LS is the one to buy.
Features
- Standard features like auto safety shutoff for overheating, high/low voltage warning, and error code message system, plus a Child Safety Lock
- 60 second-delayed shutoff when pan is removed--very nice feature not available on most models in this price range
- 20 temp settings from 100-460F
- 20 power settings from 100-1800W
- 10 hour timer, settable in 1-minute increments (will run for 10 consecutive hours)
- One-touch Boil and Keep Warm shortcut buttons.
Specifications
1800 Watts/15 amps (standard for all US households)
Plugs into standard 120V outlet
Dimensions (in.): 16.9 x 13.8 x 4.1
Approximately 5" heating ring on burner
Weight: 7.5 pounds
20 temp levels between 100F-460F
20 power levels from 100W-1800W
10 hour timer settable in 1 minute increments
10 hour max running time
Angled control panel
Child safety lock
Voltage warning system
Error codes for diagnosing problems
5 ft. power cord
ETL approved
1 year limited warranty.
Controls
The 9600LS and 9610LS are easy to use. They have a touchpad screen with a digital display, an On/Off button, a Lock button for safety, and Plus/Minus keys to scroll through settings (Power, Temp, or Timer, which you select with the Menu key). They also have one-touch settings for Boil and Keep Warm.
The Plus/Minus keys have a press-and-hold feature so you don’t have to press continually to get the desired setting. The screen is angled away from the surface area, which is a safety feature as well as making the screen easy to read.
Duxtop 9600LS Controls.
Daily Use
If you want to boil or simmer, you can use the one-touch features. (Note: The Boil shortcut button shuts the unit off after 10 minutes, so you may prefer just using a high heat setting if you want to boil for longer than that.)
To select a setting, choose Temp or Power with the Menu button, then scroll to the desired setting. (We recommend using the Power setting for most cooking.)
The display makes it easy to set and shows you all the information you need at a glance:
Duxtop 9600LS and 9610LS Temperature Control
Here's a table (from the manual) showing how temperature control is achieved:
The power and temperature values given here aren't quite this straightforward. For example, to achieve 100 watts at Power Level 0.5, the cooker will pulse on-off in 3 second-to-11 second intervals, with the 3 second "On" time amounting to about 460 watts. Which, when averaged with the 11 second "Off" time roughly equals about 100 watts. This means that you may still scorch food at low settings during the "on" pulsing.
Cooking by temperature can have even more fluctuation because the temperature probe is beneath the surface of the burner, so it can take awhile for the actual temperature to reach the probe.
The fact that Duxtop provides this info is impressive--and in comparison to other inexpensive PICs, the 9600LS and 9610LS are at the front of the pack. (No PIC holds a steady wattage; they all pulse. The Duxtops do it better than most.)
Timer
These models have a 10 hour timer which you can set in 1-minute increments. When you use the timer, the unit shuts itself off when the time has elapsed.
If you don't use the timer, the unit will run for 10 continuous hours (which makes it great for long simmers; some portables only run for an hour or two before shutting down).
Pros and Cons
Pros: More settings and better low temperature control than other models at this price, 10 hour max run time, angled panel for safety and easier use.
Cons: The fan is a little loud (only during running).
Recommendation
Both the Duxtop 9600LS and 9610LS are excellent choices in the $100 or-so price range, and probably the best under $300. They have the same problems as all inexpensive portable induction burners, such as plastic housings, loud fans. and some undesirable pulsing (i.e., scorching). But they are the best choice on the market if you don’t want to spend a lot of money.
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buy the Duxtop 9600LS Induction Burner:
Duxtop 9100MC/9120MC Induction Cooktop
About $85
Why people buy the 9100MC/9120MC: It's cheaper than the 9600LS but still has some features that put it ahead of other PICs in its price range.
At this price point (around $85), there are going to be a number of limitations with a portable induction cooktop. They’re going to have loud fans, and probably be made mostly of plastic (meaning it may not withstand the weight of heavy pots). Most people know this going in and are happy with any unit that gets hot fast and lives on past its warranty date.
The Secura Duxtop 1800-watt portable induction cooktop model 9100MC, however, is different. With more than 8000 reviews on Amazon and an average rating of 4.5, the 9100MC is one of the best sellers on the market and one of the best choices you can make as a consumer.
For starters, this Duxtop induction cooktop has 15 power settings and 15 temperature settings. This is almost unheard of for any portable burner less than $100.
It pulses heat better than most induction cookers in its class. Instead of the all-on/all-off pulsing of most other induction burners, the 9100MC has some smart features that enable it to pulse at lower than 1800 watts. This translates into more precise temperature control, especially at low temperatures.
The 9100MC Duxtop induction cooktop has a plastic control panel with push-button operation. The panel is angled down from the cooking surface, which makes it safer and easier to use--less possibility of hot pans melting the panel, and easy to operate even with a pan on it. Like all Duxtop induction cooktop models, it has an intuitive interface that's easy to use.
The Duxtop 9100MC is a little bigger and heavier than other Duxtop induction cooktop models, but being bigger equals better performance. It has all the standard Duxtop features such as pan sensor, error codes, 170-minute timer, and that awesome 60-second shut-off delay when you remove a pan.
9100MC Vs. 9120MC: What's the Difference?
The 9120MC is the same as the 9100MC but with gold lettering. Both are available on Amazon now.
Features
- 15 power settings (200-1800W)
- 15 temp settings (140-460F)
- 170 minute timer settable in 1 minute increments
- Auto shutoff after 170 minutes
- Voltage warning system
- Error codes
- Child safety lock
- 1 year warranty.
Controls
As with all Duxtop induction cooktops, the controls on the 9100MC and 9120MC are simple to use. You turn the unit on, select a mode by pressing Heating, Temp, or Timer, and use the Plus/Minus keys to scroll to the desired setting. The large LED display is easy to read and shows you everything you need to know at a glance.
Because the control panel is angled, you can read it easily from across the room. This is a big advantage over tablet-style--flat top--cookers (like the 8100MC).
9100MC controls--easy to use and see.
Specifications
1800 Watts
Plugs into standard 120V outlet
Weight: 7.3 pounds
Dimensions (in.): 16.4 x 12.8 x 3.8
Approximately 5" heating ring on burner
6 ft. power cord
Push-button control on angled panel (plastic)
15 temp levels between 140F-460F (140F, 160F, 180F, 200F, 220F, 240F, 260F, 280F, 300F, 320F, 340F, 370F, 400F, 430F, 460F)
15 power levels from 200W-1800W (200W, 300W, 400W, 500W, 600W, 700W, 800W, 900W, 1000W, 1100W, 1200W, 1300W, 1500W, 1600W, 1800W)
170 minute timer settable in 1-minute increments
170 minute max running time
60 second delayed auto shutoff when pan is removed
ETL approved
1 year warranty.
Safety Features
The 9100MC and 9120MC Duxtop induction cooktops have an automatic pan sensor, high heat shutoff, 170-minute timer with automatic shutoff, auto shutoff after 60 seconds if pan is removed, high/low voltage sensor with shutoff, error code display, child safety (function) lock. ETL approved.
Pros and Cons
Pros: 15 power/temp levels, good low temp control, 60 second delay shut off.
Cons: Fewer power and temp levels than the 9600LS, loud fan, plastic housing, 170 minute max run time, no shortcut keys.
Recommendation
The 9100MC and 9120MC Duxtop portable induction cooktops are good for the price. But if you can afford to spend about $25-$30 more, the 9600LS and 9620LS have a wider temperature range and finer granularity for temperature and power.
buy THE DUXTOP 9100MC or 9120MC INDUCTION COOKER:
Duxtop 8100MC/8120MC Portable Induction Cooktop
See the 8100MC with 5.7 quart stock pot
About $65/$90 with stock pot
One of Amazon’s best sellers, the Secura Duxtop 1800-watt portable induction cooktop model 8100MC has more than 4,000 reviews with an average rating of 4.1 stars. With 1800 watts of power and 10 temperature and power settings, this unit has above-average performance versus many other models in its price range (although not compared to other Duxtop models 9100MC and 9600LS reviewed below). This Duxtop induction cooktop also has all the standard shutoff and safety features of other portable induction cookers.
This popular Duxtop 1800-watt portable induction cooktop is best known for its distinctive gold-lettered control panel. This control panel is unique among portable induction cookers and may be one reason it is such a popular model. As far as we know, no other brand sells an induction burner with gold lettering.
However, because the cooker is flat and the control panel is plastic, there is always the danger of damaging or melting it with a hot pan. In our opinion, this is a fairly serious design flaw. It also lacks the good control of the Duxtop 9000 Series models, which is reflected in its lower price.
Remember: all the Duxtop induction cooktop models have one really cool feature that most burners in this price range do not: the auto-pan detection has a 60 second delay before shutting off the burner. This means that if you’re the type of cook who likes to shake or flip the pan instead of stirring, you can do so without worrying about the burner shutting off. (But watch out for those plastic controls.)
8100MC Vs. 8120MC: What's the Difference?
The 8120MC is an updated model of the 8100MC. The only difference is that the 8120MC has white lettering rather than the gold lettering.
You can buy the 8100MC with a stainless steel stockpot for almost double the price. The stockpot is on the small side at 5.7 quarts and has disc-cladding (i.e., has aluminum only on the bottom, with one layer stainless steel sides).
Features
- 10 power settings from 200-1800W
- 10 temp settings from 140-460F
- 170 minute timer with auto shutoff
- 60 second delayed shutoff when a pan is removed
- LED display panel
- Voltage warning system
- Error codes
- Child safety lock
- 1 year warranty
- ETL approved.
Controls
All the Duxtop induction cooktops have slightly different control panels. This one is one of the more complicated panels, but it is still easy to use. You turn it on, select a mode (Heating [W], Temp [F], or Timer, on the right side of the panel), then use the Plus/Minus keys to scroll to the desired setting. To change modes (for example, set the timer after setting the power level), press the desired mode and scroll to the desired setting.
The large LED display is easy to read, and the indicator lights tell you instantly what mode you're in.
Specifications
1800 Watts
Plugs into standard 120V outlet
Dimensions (in.): 16.5 x 12.8 x 3.6
Approximately 5" heating ring on burner
6.5 lbs
Push button control on flat panel
10 temp levels from 140F - 460F
10 power levels from 200W - 1800W
170 minute timer with auto shutoff, settable in 1-minute increments
170 max run time
6 ft. power cord
1 year warranty
ETL approved.
Safety Features
This Duxtop 8100MC and 8120MC induction cooktops have automatic pan sensor, high heat shutoff, timed shutoff up to 170 minutes in one-minute increments, automatic shutoff after 60 seconds if the pan is removed, high-and-low voltage sensor, error code display. ETL approved.
Pros and Cons
Pros: Easy, intuitive controls.
Cons: Tablet design (no angled panel) can result in melted controls if you're not careful (the control panel is plastic);10 temp/power levels; plastic housing; no shortcut keys.
Recommendation
Buy the 8100MC or 8120MC if you like the look and low price. Buy the 9100MC or 9600LS if you can spend a little more and want better performance with more temp and power settings (9600LS is best).
BUY THE DUXTOP 8100MC or 8120MC INDUCTION COOKER:
Duxtop 8310 Portable Induction Burner
About $100
The 8310 is the updated version of the 8300ST, which seems to be discontinued. It has sensor touch controls and all the power of the new Duxtop models (e.g., 20 power levels instead of 10 or 15, and a wider temperature range of 100 - 460F instead of 140 - 460F). The Duxtop 8310 has been available on Amazon since just August 2018. (The 8300ST had fewer power levels and a smaller temperature range.)
Other than design, the only difference between this model and the 9600LS is run time: this model runs for a max of 170 minutes, while the 9600LS has a max 10 hour run time.
The 8310 has the sensor touch controls: they're underneath the glass, so will never wear out or melt from heat. If you're going to buy a tablet-style PIC--with the controls on the same plane as the burner--sensor touch is the way to go.
Features
- Sensor touch controls
- 20 temperature levels from 100F-460F
- 20 power levels from 100W-1800W
- 170 minute timer with auto shutoff
- 60 second delayed shutoff when a pan is removed
- LED display panel
- Voltage warning system
- Error codes
- Child safety lock
- 1 year warranty
- ETL approved.
Controls
This diagram from the Duxtop website shows the controls of the 8310:
From these callouts, you can see how the cooktop functions, as well as pan placement and fan intake and output (be sure you have plenty of room for the fans to work properly or the unit could overheat).
read reviews of the 8310 on amazon now
Specifications
1800 Watts/15 amps (standard for all US households)
All glass, single surface with sensor touch controls
Plugs into standard 120V outlet
Dimensions (LxWxH, in.): 14 x 11.4 x 2.1
Approximately 5" heating ring on burner
Weight: 7.45 pounds
20 temp levels between 100F-460F
20 power levels from 100W-1800W
170 minute timer settable in 1 minute increments
Child safety lock
Voltage warning system
Error codes for diagnosing problems
5 ft. power cord
ETL approved
1 year limited warranty.
Safety Features
Child safety lock, voltage warning system, diagnostic error codes, auto shutoff after 170 minutes or when temp goes above 460F.
Pros and Cons
Pros: Sleek design (just 2" height), all glass surface (easy to clean), sensor touch controls won't break or wear out with use, 20 temp/power levels.
Cons: 170 minute run time, Lacks Boil/Keep Warm shortcut keys.
Recommendation
If you like the sensor touch controls and tablet style and don't mind the 170 minute run time, the 8310 is a good economical choice with the same power levels and temperature range as more expensive models. If you want a PIC you can do long simmers on, spend a little more and get the 9600LS.
buy the duxtop 8310 induction cooker on amazon:
Duxtop E200A Sensor Touch Portable Induction Burner
About $105
Why people buy the E200A: 9600LS temp and power control in a sleek tablet design.
The Duxtop E200A has been available on Amazon since just September 2018, making it one of their newest models. They seem to be phasing out their other sensor touch models (which we discuss briefly below in the "Other Duxtop PIC Models" section).
The E200A has is an all glass, tablet-type model (i.e., has one flat surface--no angled controls). Unlike the 8100MC (above), however, the controls are under glass, so there is no danger of melting buttons and destroying the device if you accidentally place a hot pan over the controls. For this reason, this is one tablet PIC that we actually like a lot: the design is really sleek and modern, and the single glass surface is easy to clean. Both of these are excellent features.
The E200A has the same controls as the 9600LS, meaning it has one of the widest temperature ranges and largest number of temp and power settings in its class.
Features
- Single, all glass surface (easy to clean)
- Stainless housing
- Sensor touch controls assure they will never wear out or be damaged by heat
- 20 temperature levels from 100F-460F
- 20 power levels from 100W-1800W
- 170 minute timer with auto shutoff
- 60 second delayed shutoff when a pan is removed
- LED display panel
- Voltage warning system
- Error codes
- Child safety lock
- 1 year warranty
- ETL approved.
Controls
The E200A control panel is simple:
This PIC has controls similar to the other 9000 Series Duxtop PICs, just in a different package.
The main differences are that it lacks the Boil and Keep Warm shortcut keys.
It also has only a 170 minute run time, like the older Duxtop models (rather than the 10 hour run time of the 9600LS/P961LS).
Otherwise, it has the same power levels as the 9600LS and P961L (from the manual):
See duxtop e200a reviews on amazo
Specifications
1800 Watts/15 amps (standard for all US households)
All glass, single surface with sensor touch controls
Plugs into standard 120V outlet
Dimensions (LxWxH, in.): 19.7 x 13 x 3.3
Approximately 5" heating ring on burner
Weight: 9.4 pounds
20 temp levels between 100F-460F
20 power levels from 100W-1800W
170 minute timer settable in 1 minute increments (shuts itself off after 170 minutes)
Child safety lock
Voltage warning system
Error codes for diagnosing problems
5 ft. power cord
ETL approved
1 year limited warranty.
Safety Features
Child safety lock, voltage warning system, diagnostic error codes, auto shutoff after 170 minutes or when temp goes above 460F.
Pros and Cons
Pros: All-glass surface (easy to clean), sensor touch controls won't break or wear out with use, 20 temp/power levels.
Cons: 170 minute run time, lacks Boil/Keep Warm shortcut keys.
Recommendations
The E200A is a pretty, modern-looking tablet PIC with controls similar to the 9600LS. However, it has a much shorter max run time (170 minutes vs. the 10 hrs of the 9600LS). If you love the design and don't care about doing long cooks (like stocks and bone broth), this is a nice unit with a sturdy stainless steel housing. But for about $10 more, the 9600LS has a longer run time.
buy the Duxtop e200a:
Duxtop P961LS Professional Portable Induction Burner
About $170
The P961LS is Duxtop's is their first commercial grade offering and has a durable stainless case (no more worries about heavy pots) and better temperature controls than some of their consumer grade models. These upgrades are reflected in the higher price, but at about $160, this PIC is less than most other commercial grade PICs, with similar desirable features.
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Features
The P961LS seems identical to the 9600LS, with the added durability of a steel housing.
- Durable stainless housing with 11x11 in. cooking surface and approximately 8in. diameter burner area
- Standard Duxtop features including auto safety shutoff for overheating (above 460F), high/low voltage warning, and error code message system, plus a Child Safety Lock
- 60 second-delayed shutoff when pan is removed
- 20 temp settings from 100-460F
- 20 power settings from 100-1800W
- 10 hour timer, settable in 1-minute increments (will run for 10 consecutive hours)
- One-touch Boil and Keep Warm shortcut buttons.
Controls
The Duxtop P961LS has an angled control panel for safety with touch sensitive buttons.
The control panel is easy to use like all Duxtop induction cookers. In fact, the control panel is nearly identical to that of the 9600LS (see above).
There is an On/Off button, a Lock button to prevent inadvertent setting changes, and Plus/Minus keys to scroll through settings (Power, Temp, or Timer, which you select with the Menu key). It has one-touch shortcut buttons for Boil and Keep Warm.
Boil will set it to the highest setting for 10 minutes, then shut itself off.
Keep Warm will set it to 140F and keep it there for up to 2 hours (if not in timed mode, the unit shuts itself off after 2 hours as a safety feature).
The Plus/Minus keys have a press-and-hold feature so you don’t have to press continually to get the desired setting.
The temperature and power levels are shown in this table:
Specifications
Stainless housing
1800 Watts
Plugs into standard 120V outlet
Dimensions (LxWxH, inches): 17.5 x 12.8 x 4
Weight: 13.8 lbs
Power cord length: 5 feet
Touch sensitive, digital controls on angled panel
20 temp levels from 100F - 460F (see table above)
20 power levels from 100W - 1800W (see table above)
60 second delayed shutoff pan sensor
Up to 10 hr timer settable in 1 minute increments
Auto shut off after 2 hrs if timer is not being used (safety feature)
Lockable settings (safety feature)
6 ft. power cord
1 year warranty
ETL approved.
Safety Features
Auto pan sensor, auto shutoff after 2 hrs (if timer isn't being used), overheat shutoff (above 460F), voltage sensor, error code display, child safety lock, ETL approved.
Pros and Cons
Pros: Durable stainless housing, intuitive control panel, sensor touch controls, 20 temperature and power levels from 100F-460F and 100W-1800W, shortcut keys for Boil/Keep Warm, 10 hour max run time.
Cons: Same power and controls as the 9600LS, but costs more due to stainless housing.
Recommendation
The Duxtop P961LS is a heavier duty version of the 9600LS, with a stainless housing and a slightly larger cooking surface, for about $60 more. If you're going to use your PIC for large, heavy pots, the added durability may be worth it to you. If not, you can get identical performance from the 9600LS or the new sensor touch E200A.
BUY THE DUXTOP P961LS INDUCTION COOKER:
Duxtop 9620LS LCD Portable Double Induction Cooktop
Why people buy the 9620LS: double cooktop with the same powerful controls as the other Duxtop models.
Duxtop introduced their first double cooktop model in December 2018. The features and controls are identical to the 9600LS: a temperature range of 100-460F, 20 temp and 20 power settings, etc.
The controls are also identical to the 9600LS, with both burners having the same control panel. The only difference is that the burners do not have the same power: the
Features
- Standard Duxtop features including auto safety shutoff for overheating (above 460F), high/low voltage warning, and error code message system, a Child Safety Lock
- Power sharing automatically adjusts power levels when both burners are being used
- 60 second-delayed shutoff when pan is removed
- 20 temp settings from 100-460F
- 20 power settings from 100-1800W on left burner and from 100-1000W on right burner.
- 10 hour timer, settable in 1-minute increments (will run for 10 consecutive hours)
- One-touch Boil and Keep Warm shortcut buttons.
Controls: Power Sharing
The 9620LS LCD has a control panel similar to the 9600LS, but because it has two burners, it uses a "power sharing" feature to automatically adjust the power levels when both burners are being used:
The table above shows the power levels. Note that the left burner has a max power level of 1800W and the right burner has a power level of 1000W. If you increase power to one burner the power available to the other burner decreases. This is a common feature on double PICs, designed to keep the power level at a max of 1800W.
Like the 9600LS, the 9620LS LCD has convenient Boil/Keep Warm shortcut keys as well as an intuitive interface.
The Boil shortcut key shuts the burner off after 10 minutes.
Both burners have individual timers that operate independently, settable up to 10 hours of run time.
If no timer is set, both burners have an auto shutoff feature after two hours of run time.
Specifications
1800 Watts total power, with power sharing feature not to exceed 1800W
Left burner: max 1800W
Right burner: max 1000W
Plugs into standard 120V outlet
Dimensions (LxWxH, inches): 25 x 17.3 x 4
Approximately 5-inch burner ring (both burners)
Weight: 14.6 lbs
Power cord length: 5 feet
Sensor touch digital controls on angled panel
20 temp levels from 100F - 460F
20 power levels from 100W - 1800W
60 second delayed shutoff pan sensor
Up to 10 hr timer settable in 1 minute increments
Auto shut off after 2 hrs if timer is not being used (safety feature)
Lockable settings (safety feature)
5 ft. power cord
1 year warranty
ETL approved.
Safety Features
Auto pan sensor, auto shutoff after 2 hrs (if timer isn't being used), overheat shutoff (above 460F), voltage sensor, error code display, child safety lock, ETL approved.
Pros and Cons
Pros: Wide temp range, 20 temp and power settings, double cooktop for more usability, sensor touch control panel, sensor touch controls, shortcut keys, angled control panel.
Cons: Can't be built-in like the other Duxtop double induction models.
Recommendation
If you want a double induction cooktop, the Duxtop 9620LS LCD is a good option. There are other double cooktops on the market with more power, but they cost hundreds more.
BUY THE DUXTOP 9620LS LCD INDUCTION COOKTOP:
Duxtop 8620BI/BTK35 Double Induction Cooktop
Why people buy the 8620BI/BTK35: It can sit on a counter or be built-in, and they don't mind the 180 minute running time (we recommend the 9720LCBI for the same price, w/a 10hr running time).
This double induction burner was introduced in April, 2022. It has the same temperature/power settings as the 9620S (above) or the 9720LCBI (below), but fewer features. For example, the 8620BI lacks Boil/Keep Warm shortcut keys and has a 180 minute max run time/timer. The others have 10 hour run times.
The 8620BI can sit on a countertop or be built in to a countertop.
Features
- Standard Duxtop features including auto safety shutoff for overheating (above 460F), high/low voltage warning, and error code message system, Child Safety Lock
- Can sit on a countertop or be built in
- Sensor touch controls
- LED display
- Max 180 minute run time
- Power sharing to automatically adjust power levels when both burners are being used
- 60 second-delayed shutoff when pan is removed
- 20 temp settings from 100-460F
- 20 power settings from 100-1800W (1000W max on right burner).
Controls
The 8620BI/BTK35 looks different, but it has the same controls as the other Duxtop double induction cooktop models, including power sharing, which you can read more about in the review above. (Basically, the two burners share a max power of 1800 watts, so as you increase the power on one, the power on the other automatically decreases if necessary.)
The left burner can be set from 100-1800 watts; the right burner can be set from 100-1000 watts.
The 8620BI sensor touch control panel has red LCD display and lacks the Boil/Keep Warm shortcut keys on other Duxtop models. The sensor touch is a nice feature.
This model has a max running time of 180 minutes--compare to the 10 hour running time of the other Duxtop double burner models.
Specifications
1800 Watts total power, with power sharing feature not to exceed 1800W
Left burner: max 1800W
Right burner: max 1000W
20 temp levels from 100F-460F (both burners)
Plugs into standard 120V outlet
Dimensions (LxWxH, inches): 23.6 x 13.3 x x 3.1
Approximately 5-inch burner ring (both burners)
Weight: 12.3 lbs
60 second delayed shutoff pan sensor
Up to 180 minute timer settable in 1 minute increments (180 minute max run time)
Auto shut off after 2 hrs if timer is not being used (safety feature)
Lockable settings (safety feature)
5 ft. power cord
1 year warranty
ETL approved.
Safety Features
Auto pan sensor, auto shutoff after 2 hrs (if timer isn't being used), overheat shutoff (above 460F), voltage sensor, error code display, child safety lock, ETL approved.
Pros and Cons
Pros: Wide temp range and 20 temp and power settings, double burners, can be built in or sit on countertop, sensor touch control panel (no plastic keys that could melt).
Cons: Short max running time of 180 minutes, no shortcut keys.
Recommendation
For about the same price and same power and temp settings, we recommend the 9720LCBI (below), which has an all-glass top, LCD display, a 10 hour run time, and Boil/Keep Warm shortcut keys.
buy the duxtop 8620BI/BTK35 double induction cooktop:
Duxtop 9720LCBI Double Induction Cooktop
Why people buy the 9720LCBI: It can sit on a counter or be built-in, has powerful features including a 10 hour run time, all glass cooktop, LCD display, and Boil/Keep Warm shortcut buttons.
If you want an induction burner you can build into your counter, this is the one we recommend. For about the same price, this one has an all-glass cooktop, shortcut keys, and a 10 hour run time, so it's a much more robust unit than the 8620BI (above).
The only real shortcoming of this induction cooktop is that the control panel is not angled as it is on the 9620LS. This makes it a little harder to see and operate, but for about $70 less, you can probably live with that.
Features
- Standard Duxtop features including auto safety shutoff for overheating (above 460F), high/low voltage warning, and error code message system, Child Safety Lock
- Can sit on a countertop or be built in
- Power sharing to automatically adjust power levels when both burners are being used
- 20 power settings on left burner, 100-1800W
- 10 power settings on right burner, 100-1000W
- 20 temp settings from 100-460F
- Sensor touch controls
- Boil and Keep Warm shortcut keys
- All-glass cooktop
- LCD display
- Max 10 hour run time
- Timer settable in 1-minute increments (up to 10 hours)
- 60 second-delayed shutoff when pan is removed.
Controls
The 9720LCBI operates just like the 9620LS (above), including the power sharing, which you can read more about in the 9620LS review above. Each burner has separate sensor-touch controls with separate timers, shortcut keys, setting keys, and safety lock.
The LED readout is bright and easy to see. We wish the control panel was angled, as on the 9620LS, but otherwise this cooktop is just as easy to use.
The left burner can be set from 100-1800 watts; the right burner can be set from 100-1000 watts.
This cooktop has a max running time of 10 hours, with a timer that can be set in 1-minute increments up to 10 hours. If you don't use the timer, the cooktop shuts itself off automatically after 2 hours.
Specifications
1800 Watts total power, with power sharing feature not to exceed 1800W
Left burner: max 1800W
Right burner: max 1000W
20 temp levels from 100F-460F (both burners)
Plugs into standard 120V outlet
Dimensions (LxWxH, inches): 23.9 x 14.2 x x 2.9
Approximately 5-inch burner ring (both burners)
Weight: 15 lbs
60 second delayed shutoff pan sensor
Up to 10 hour timer settable in 1 minute increments (180 minute max run time)
Auto shut off after 2 hrs if timer is not being used (safety feature)
Lockable settings (safety feature)
5 ft. power cord
1 year warranty
ETL approved.
Safety Features
Auto pan sensor, auto shutoff after 2 hrs (if timer isn't being used), overheat shutoff (above 460F), voltage sensor, error code display, child safety lock, ETL approved.
Pros and Cons
Pros: Wide temp range and 20 temp and power settings, double burners, can be built in or sit on countertop, all-glass cooktop (including sensor touch controls), Boil/Keep Warm shortcut keys, 10 hour run time.
Cons: Control panel is not angled, so it's a little harder to set than the 9620LS.
Recommendation
If you want a double induction cooktop, this is an excellent choice. It's almost identical to the 9620LS (above), but it can sit on a counter or be built-in. Best of all, it's about $70 less.
buy the duxtop 9720lcbi double induction cooktop:
Duxtop Induction Cooktop FAQs
Here are some common questions about Duxtop portable induction cooktops.
Is Induction Cooking Safe?
Yes, induction cooking is safe: because the pans get hot, not the burners, induction cooking surfaces are much cooler than gas or electric cooktops. There are some issues with pacemakers, so if you have one, you should consult your doctor. EMFs are also an issue, but there is no conclusive evidence that induction cooktops emit dangerous levels of EMFs. If you're concerned about it, do more research before you buy an induction cooktop.
Is Duxtop a Good Quality Brand of Induction Cooktop?
Duxtop is probably the best consumer-grade induction cooktops on the market. When compared to other portables that are approximately the same price, many Duxtop models have more temperature and power settings, and better low end temperature control. You can get better temperature control, but you have to spend hundreds more for it.
Why Do You Need Magnetic Cookware for a Duxtop Induction Cooktop?
Induction power operates by magnetism, so you need magnetic cookware to complete the circuit that makes induction work. In fact, you need strongly magnetic cookware for the best induction performance. Some cookware has a too-small or too-thin area of magnetism and won't work well with induction, even though it's supposed to be induction compatible.
What Power Source Do You Need for a Duxtop Induction Cooktop?
Most portable induction cooktops use a standard 110V outlet, including Duxtop. This is also true for the Duxtop double induction cooktops. You can find portables that need a 220V circuit, but most of them are 1800 watts or lower and require a standard outlet.
Are Duxtop Induction Cooktops Noisy?
Induction cooktops can be noisy. The fans can be loud, but only during operation. And sometimes they can emit a high pitched whine or buzz. We've found that buzzing and whining is often the cookware, but sometimes the cooktop itself. If you experience buzzing or whining, try using different cookware. Cast iron is usually good because there aren't layers that can rub against each other as with clad stainless steel.
Final Thoughts on Duxtop Portable Induction Cooktops
Duxtop portable induction cooktops are the best you'll find for under $150. The 9600LS in particular has good temperature control and some of the features of portable induction cookers that cost hundreds more--for example, a 10-hour running time and 60 second delayed shutoff when you remove a pan.
The commercial-grade P961LS is a 9600LS with a more durable housing. The new E200A sensor touch model seems to be taking the place of their other sensor touch models, and this is good, because the E200A has the updated controls and a more durable housing for just a few dollars more than the 9600LS.
Duxtop has three double burner models, and two of them can be built-in to your countertop. Of the three, we like the 9720LCBI best because it has the most features at a reasonable price.
Overall, we recommend Duxtop induction cookers for anyone who wants powerful induction at a reasonable price.
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I found this informative and helpful, especially as someone who knew very little about induction cooktops. Went with a 9600LS.
Thanks a bunch for the article.
Thank you! It makes our day to know we were able to help!
Super informative post! Loved that you don't just regurgitate marketing info but actually go through why you might want a certain feature and the technical limitations of each Duxtop model. I was overwhelmed by all the other posts I read and was having decision paralysis, but after reading your post, I confidently ordered the 9610LS. Thanks so much!
Thanks Alex! Portable induction burners was our original topic. It was SO hard to find good info out there about them, we thought a better review site was needed. We always love to hear that we were helpful–thanks again!
What about family-style dinners like hot pot or shabu shabu? Should I skip the 9600LS and get the E200A for the steel housing to handle the weight?
If your pots routinely weigh more than about 25 lbs, you should go with the P961Ls or the E200A.
Thanks!
Does the P961LS have a larger burner ring than the others? Will it handle a 12” All clad D3 skillet better than the others?
Hi, I believe the burner size is the same.