OCTAVO OC-1050 Portable Infrared Burner 1800W
- Number of Heating Elements: 1
- Heating Element: Radiant
- Power Source: Corded Electric
- Wattage: 1800 watts
Last refreshed Jun 15, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A durable, easy to use countertop burner that heats quickly and cools itself down safely, with a wattage claim that at least one reviewer's testing did not fully support.
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ASIN: B0BHVLTQLCModel: OC-1050Category: Countertop Burners
Overview
The OCTAVO OC-1050 is a portable infrared countertop burner with a glass cooktop, touch or knob control, four preset cooking modes, and a marketed 1800-watt output adjustable down to 100 watts.
It's built for use with a range of cookware materials on a single 8.66 inch heating zone, functioning as a plug-in extra burner rather than a full range. One reviewer with an electrical engineering background measured the actual draw closer to 1140 watts rather than the advertised 1800, worth noting given the unit's own model number, OC-1050, sits closer to that measured figure than to the marketing number.
- 8.66 inch glass cooktop surface
- Touch or knob control, stepless power
- 4 preset modes: medium, BBQ, fast cook, hot pot
- Timer up to 240 minutes with overheat protection
Who it's for
Works for anyone needing an extra burner for outdoor or patio cooking, a kitchen without a working stove, or overflow cooking during a remodel. Not a fit for anyone who specifically needs the full 1800 watts of heating power for a given recipe or technique.
Pros and cons
- Heats up quickly across a range of cookware
- Fan continues running after shutoff to cool the unit
- Grounded plug rated safer than typical two-prong burners
- OCTAVO replaced a defective unit under warranty for one buyer
- Actual power draw measured lower than the advertised 1800W
- Cooling fan can get louder after months of use
- Fan runs continuously while the burner is on
Specifications
| Brand | O C T A V O |
|---|---|
| Model | OC-1050 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 5 poundslower than 68% of 42 countertop burners |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Number of Heating Elements | 1 |
| Heating Element | Radiant |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Power Source | Corded Electric |
| Wattage | 1800 watts |
| Voltage | 110 voltslower than 96% of 51 countertop burners |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material | Stainless Steel |
| Other details | |
| Control Type | Knob, Touch |
| Part Number | OC-1050 |
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Frequently asked questions
Does the OCTAVO OC-1050 burner really put out 1800 watts?
OCTAVO advertises 1800 watts, though one reviewer who measured it with a power meter recorded closer to 1140 watts in actual use.
What cookware works on the OCTAVO infrared burner?
The glass surface is rated for iron, stainless steel, casserole, aluminum, copper, glass, and ceramic cookware.
Does the fan on the OCTAVO burner turn off with the unit?
No, the cooling fan keeps running after the burner is switched off until the unit reaches a safe temperature.