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Anvil ICL3500
Apuro Induction Hob - 3kW CE208-A-03
Breville The Quick Cook Go LIC500 MTBANZ 2IAN1
Dipo Portable Induction Cooker DC23
Healthy Choice Induction Cooker Silver IC400
Ikea Tillreda Portable Induction Hob 404.935.09
Philips Induction Cooker 5000 Series HD4902
Soga Portable Induction Cooktop SG-ELECCT SOGASSING-1257
Tefal Express Induction Hob IH7208
Westinghouse Induction Cooker 2000W WHIC01K
Cost
Price
$700
$350
$140
$1858
$170
$49
$99
$122
$150
$129
Yearly running cost
$82
$78
$62
$73
$48
$60
$57
$43
$57
$61
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Test results
CHOICE Expert Rating
Cooking performance score
Ease of use score
Low heat setting score
Turn-down score
High heat setting score
Boil time
2 min 22 sec
2 min 44 sec
3 min 47 sec
3 min 15 sec
5 min 16 sec
4 min 13 sec
4 min 20 sec
5 min 55 sec
4 min 9 sec
4 min 11 sec
Sensitive heat score
0
0
0
Comments
Good points
- Excellent for turn-down test.
- Very good for low temperature test and high temperature test.
- Controls are positioned sufficiently away from pot.
- Control panel is angled towards user and separated from cooktop surface.
- Power levels from 500 to 3500W - good on the higher end and good temperature range levels from 60 to 240°C.
- Intuitive controls.
- Large spills can flow over the edge, but don't drip into the air vents. Rear air vent protected by an overhead bar.
- Very good pan diameter range.
- Recommended cookware base size 12-26cm.
- Accommodates 11.5cm cookware base.
- 1 large permanent safety label with written text.
- Excellent for high temperature test.
- Controls are positioned sufficiently away from pot.
- Intuitive controls.
- Control panel is angled towards user and separated from cooktop surface.
- Power levels from 500 to 3000W - good on the higher end.
- Large spills can flow over the edge, but don't drip into the air vents. Rear air vent protected by an overhead bar.
- Very good pan diameter range.
- Recommended cookware base size 12-27.5cm.
- Accommodates 11.5cm cookware base.
- Single permanent large sized safety symbol.
- Removable air filter on the bottom of the appliance - clean with vacuum cleaner.
- Very good overall.
- Very good cooking performance.
- Accommodates 19cm cookware base.
- Controls are positioned sufficiently away from pot.
- Good power levels range from 200-2200W.
- Intuitive controls.
- Touch controls are easy to wipe over.
- 3 small sized permanent safety symbols with written warnings.
- Child lock.
- Pause setting.
- Count down timer.
- Very good overall.
- Very good for cooking performance.
- Excellent for low temperature test, high temperature test and sensitive test.
- Controls are positioned sufficiently away from pot.
- Control panel is angled towards user and separated from cooktop surface - easier to view, less likely to come in contact with spills.
- Power level settings from 1 - 10, plus 7 warm settings - very good range.
- Large spills can flow over the edge, but don't drip into the air vents. Rear air vent protected by an overhead bar.
- Very good pan diameter range.
- Recommended cookware base size 12-30 cm.
- Accommodates 11.5cm cookware base.
- Very good pan diameter range.
- Controls are intuitive.
- Large spills flow over the edge but don't drip into the air vents.
- Surface and controls are easy to wipe over and clean with water and a microfibre cloth.
- Need to set function first - button for each. Defaults to Saute that has fully adjustable power levels.
- Power levels/temperatures clearly labelled on temp/power level bar.
- Plus and minus press pads control the range - very good for all finger sizes.
- Beeps and E0 displayed if an unsuitable pot is placed on the element, or when the pot is removed or lifted and power is still on.
- Good pan diameter range.
- Good spacing between controls and a large pot.
- Very intuitive and simple controls.
- Heat residual indicator.
- Beeps if an unsuitable pot is placed on the element, or when the pot is removed or lifted and power is still on.
- Power levels are numbers 0 - 9. Press '+' or '-' to increase and decrease power setting.
- Digital display is clear and bright.
- Surface and controls are easy to wipe over and clean with water and a microfibre cloth.
- Excellent for high temperature test.
- Very good for low temperature test.
- Accommodates 11.5cm cookware base.
- Minimum pan diameter is 6cm.
- 3 pre-programmed functions with pre-set wattage.
- All pre-programmed settings are adjustable.
- Sealed press button controls are easy to wipe over.
- Maximum pot weight is 15kg.
- Very good for low temperature test.
- Excellent for sensitive cooking test.
- Accommodates 11.5cm cookware base.
- Very good pan diameter range.
- Recommended cookware base size 12-26 cm.
- Good power levels range from 300-2000W and temperature range - 60-280°C.
- 7 pre-programmed functions with either pre-set temperatures or wattage; BBQ, fry, and hot pot setting are fully adjustable.
- 1 small safety symbol and text.
- Sealed press button controls are easy to wipe over.
- Has a wattage, temperature and power level key diagram with indicator lights showing setting chosen. It's a good guide to correlate temperature to wattage and power level numbers.
- Very good pan diameter range.
- Good spacing between controls and a large pot.
- Surface and controls are easy to wipe over and clean with water and a microfibre cloth.
- Beeps if an unsuitable pot is placed on the element, or when the pot is removed or lifted and power is still on.
- Has a pause button.
- Good pan diameter range.
- Very good spacing between controls and a large pot.
- Very easy to operate, intuitive controls..
- Choice of temperature setting or power level.
- Power levels shown in watts. Plus and minus buttons used to adjust - very good for all finger sizes.
- Beeps if an unsuitable pot is placed on the element, or when the pot is removed or lifted and power is still on.
- Digital display is clear and bright.
- Large spills can flow over the edge but don't drip into the air vents.
- Surface and controls are easy to wipe over and clean with water and a microfibre cloth.
Bad points
- Only OK overall.
- Only OK cooking performance.
- Failed sensitive cooking performance.
- The manual may be needed initially to understand controls, but once understood, they're very easy to use.
- Trial and error is needed to understand what setting suits the food you're cooking, no cooking guides in instructions may make the settings confusing.
- Air intake and vents will take some effort to clean.
- Stainless steel edging may need extra effort to clean.
- Noticeable continuous cooling fan noise is annoying.
- Touch controls need to be kept residue-free or they won't respond.
- Requires a 15 amp power plug.
- Possible ticking noise when using a pot with a base larger than marked element size.
- Only OK overall.
- Only OK cooking performance.
- Failed sensitive cooking performance.
- Only OK for low temperature test.
- Poor for turn-down test.
- The manual may be needed initially to understand controls, but once understood, they're very easy to use.
- Limited power level options on lower end - low settings may not be suitable for simmering or delicate foods.
- Trial and error is needed to understand which setting suits the food you're cooking - no cooking guides in instructions may make the settings confusing.
- Air intake and vents will take some effort to clean.
- Stainless steel edging may need extra effort to clean.
- Noticeable continuous cooling fan noise is annoying.
- Requires a 15 amp power plug.
- No temperature setting.
- There is a warning that people with pacemakers should not use the appliance - to stay a minimum distance of 60cm away.
- Possible ticking noise when using a pot with a base larger than marked element size.
- No timer.
- Touch controls need to be kept residue-free or they won't respond.
- Large spills flow over the edge and can drip into the air vents.
- The manual may be needed initially to understand controls, but once understood, they should be very easy to use.
- Trial and error is needed to understand which setting suits the food you're cooking - no cooking guides in instructions may make the settings confusing.
- Noticeable continuous cooling fan noise is annoying.
- Touch controls need to be kept residue-free or they won't respond.
- Air intake and vents will take some effort to clean.
- Possible ticking noise during operation with certain cookware.
- May need special glass cleaner and scraper for burnt-on stubborn stains.
- Labels are bonded on the surface - avoid using chemical or abrasive cleaners.
- Thin metal frame that can trap grime.
- No residual heat indicator.
- It's possible that some induction cookware brands may not be compatible with the cooktop.
- Only OK for turn-down test.
- The manual is needed initially to realise there are "warm settings" - warm settings not obvious from control panel.
- Trial and error is needed to understand which setting suits the food you're cooking - no cooking guides in instructions may make the settings confusing.
- Air intake and vents will take some effort to clean.
- Stainless steel edging may need extra effort to clean.
- Noticeable continuous cooling fan noise is annoying.
- Large spills flow over the edge and can drip into the air vents.
- Possible ticking noise when using a pot with a base larger than marked element size.
- Only one very small caution symbol and text.
- Cookware base larger than 18cm in diameter may not be efficient.
- No timer.
- No temperature settings.
- No residual heat indicator.
- No standby mode - power button continues to flash.
- Air intake and vents will take some effort to clean.
- Only OK for distance between controls and largest pot.
- Noticeable cooling fan noise.
- Large spills flow over the edge and can drip into the air vents.
- Accumulated food spill residue will be difficult to clean from inside the vent.
- Air intake and vents will take some effort to clean.
- Noticeable cooling fan noise.
- Noticeable but very faint high-pitched hum when on standby.
- Only OK overall.
- Only OK cooking performance.
- Only OK for turn-down test.
- Failed sensitive cooking performance.
- Recommended maximum pan diameter is not stated.
- The manual is needed initially to understand controls, but once understood, they should be easy to use.
- . Only OK minimum power level (400W), unable to cook sensitive foods.
- Pre-programmed settings are not restricted to the name of the mode - trial and error is needed to understand which setting suits the food you're cooking. No cooking guides in instructions makes the settings confusing.
- No digital display.
- No temperature setting.
- Large spills flow over the edge and can drip into the air vents.
- Air intake and vents will take some effort to clean.
- Noticeable continuous cooling fan noise is annoying.
- Possible ticking noise when using a pot with a base larger than marked element size.
- Labels are bonded on the surface - avoid using chemical or abrasive cleaners.
- A large pot may encroach control panel.
- Only 1 small safety symbol with text that's difficult to read.
- Non-slip feet are not very effective.
- Cookware base larger than 18cm in diameter may not be efficient.
- Only OK overall.
- Only OK for intuitiveness.
- Only OK for turn-down test.
- The manual is needed for how each function works, and their limitations in power level, temperature options, timer settings for each one.
- Pre-programmed settings are not restricted to the name of the mode - trial and error is needed to understand which setting suits the food you're cooking. No cooking guides in instructions makes the settings confusing.
- Not all settings are adjustable.
- Large spills flow over the edge and can drip into the air vents.
- Air intake and vents will take some effort to clean.
- Noticeable continuous cooling fan noise is annoying.
- Possible ticking noise when using a pot with a base larger than marked element size.
- Labels are bonded on the surface - avoid using chemical or abrasive cleaners.
- A large pot may encroach control panel.
- No non-slip feet.
- Cookware base larger than 20cm in diameter may not be efficient.
- No child safety lock control.
- No residual heat indicator.
- Noticeable cooling fan noise.
- Need to consult manual to determine operation sequence and what the functions/symbols mean.
- Difficult to use in manual mode - very limited user adjustability.
- All functions have a preset time limit, but can be adjusted.
- Need to select a function to operate.
- Can't change power settings on 3 functions - only time (boil, steam, and soup).
- Fry function can only be adjusted temperature (60-240°C).
- Plus and minus and min/max control is only OK to operate - slide function doesn't seem to respond well to touch. Easier to use min/max, or +/- buttons.
- Large spills can flow over the edge and may drip into the air vents on the right-hand side and rear. Accumulated food residue will be difficult to clean from inside the vent.
- Air intake and vents will take some effort to clean.
- No residual heat indicator.
- Noticeable cooling fan noise.
- Air intake and vents will take some effort to clean.
Features
Child lock
Auto heat-up
1
Maybe for pre-set functions (not tested)
Maybe for pre-set functions (not tested)
1
Keep warm
Yes (100°C)
Yes (H1-H7)
Pause or stop and go function
Power boost
Water boil function
Power levels
13
26
10
10 heat settings, 7 warm settings
8
9
5
8
10
10
Standby mode
1
1
1
1
Not checked
Not checked
1
1
Not checked
Not checked
Other features
Default timer switch-off after 2 hours on idle
Removable air filter on the bottom of the appliance - clean with vacuum cleaner
Continuous power protection when timer not set (will go into standby if not touched for 2 hours); 4-minute boil
Filter is located under the unit and must be cleaned regularly (can be easily accessed and removed)
8 pre-set cooking modes: Saute, Stir-fry, Fry, Grill, Soup, Steam, Water, Porridge
Flip-out hook to hang for storage
None
None
Kitchen timer (23hrs 59min); temperature setting options for fry function - 60-240°C; cooking time settings for boil, steam, and soup functions; power settings only on stir-fry and hot-pot functions
Timer function (1min - 180min); temperature setting from 60-240°C
Specifications
Control type
Touch
Dial
Touch
Press pad
Press pad
Touch
Press pad
Press pad
Touch
Touch
Maximum pot weight
Not specified
Not specified
6kg
Not specified
Not specified
Not specified
15kg
Not specified
Not specified
Not specified
Usable pan diameters (cm)
12 - 26
12 - 28
12 - 23
12 - 30
12 - 26
12 - 20
6 - Not stated
12 - 26
12 - 24
12 - 20
Ventilation space (cm)
Not stated
Not stated
20cm all sides
10cm all sides
12cm all sides, 100cm above
Not stated
10cm all sides
10cm all sides
10cm all sides
10cm from walls
Frame or frameless
Framed
Framed
Frameless
Framed
Frameless (framed control panel)
Frameless
Frameless
Frameless
Frameless
Frameless
Element wattage range (W)
Dimensions (cm, H x W x D)
13 x 44 x 55
10 x 33 x 43
5 x 29 x 38
12 x 37 x 46
6 x 28 x 37
6 x 27 x 33
6.5 x 27 x 34
6 x 28 x 37
5 x 29 x 37
4 x 29 x 39
Country of origin
China
China
China
Korea
China
China
China
China
China
China
Website
Weight (kg)
8.8
5.4
2.5
7.2
1.9
2.3
2
1.8
2.3
2.2
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