Nuwave PIC Double Portable Induction Cooktop

Overview

A dual-zone portable induction cooktop with two independent 8-inch heating zones, each with its own touch controls, temperature memory and a combined power draw up to 1800 watts.

Think of it as a two-burner induction setup rather than a single hot plate, aimed at replacing part of a full stove or supplementing one. Dynamic Watt Technology splits power unevenly between the two zones on request, so one side can sear while the other holds a low simmer. Each zone stores up to 50 saved time-and-temperature combinations.

• Two independent 8-inch induction zones
• 106 temperature settings, 50-575F in 5F steps
• Combined output up to 1800W with Dynamic Watt Technology
• 50 memory presets per zone, 100 total

Who it's for

Fits as a stand-in stove for someone downsizing a kitchen, a secondary cooktop next to a gas range, or a portable setup for camping sites with electricity. Not for anyone without induction-compatible cookware, since the unit won't heat unless it detects the right kind of pan.

Pros and cons

Performance notes

Several note a hot spot concentrated in the center of the pan, roughly 6 inches across, reduced by using tri-ply cookware with better heat spread; thinner magnetic-bottom pans heat less evenly. The unit shuts off automatically once the set cook time ends and won't activate without compatible cookware in place, both intended as safety features but flagged by at least one reviewer as an interruption during longer simmers.

Specifications

Closest rivals on specs

Amazon Basics Induction Countertop Burner

• Item Weight 15.7 vs 5.95 pounds (+164%)

Mueller RapidTherm Countertop Burner

• Item Weight 15.7 vs 5.9 pounds (+166%)

Techwood Countertop Single Burner

• Item Weight 15.7 vs 5.27 pounds (+198%)
• Wattage 1800 vs 1500 watts (+20%)