Nuwave Gold Pro Precision Induction Cooktop
- Power Source: Corded Electric
- Heating Element: Induction
- Voltage: 120 volts
- Number of Heating Elements: 1
Last refreshed Jun 13, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A capable portable induction burner for searing and daily cooking, as long as you read its temperature numbers as targets rather than a setpoint it will actually hold.
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ASIN: B0F79L8TTJCategory: Cooktops
Overview
The Nuwave Gold Pro is a portable 120V induction cooktop with an 8-inch coil under a 12-inch ceramic glass surface. A digital touch panel sets temperature from 100F to 575F in 5-degree steps, or you can pick 700, 900 or 1500 watts directly. Rated to hold 50 pounds of cookware.
Two audiences buy a burner like this: cooks testing induction before replacing a range, and people who need a controllable heat source somewhere without one. The wattage selector is what makes the second group interesting, because a 700W setting is workable on a small inverter or a solar cabin where 1500W is not. Cookware must be magnetic.
- 8-inch heating coil, 12-inch cooking surface
- Digital touch controls with cool white LED display
- Cookware detection with auto shut-off and safety lock
- Rated to support 50 lb of cookware
Who it's for
Good for an extra burner at holidays, an RV or cabin galley, a dorm setup, or anyone curious about induction. Cooks who need a genuinely stable setpoint for chocolate, custard or long low braises should look at a burner with true power modulation instead.
Pros and cons
- 5-degree steps from 100F to 575F
- Selectable 700, 900 and 1500 watt operation
- Sears carbon steel and cast iron quickly
- Flat glass surface wipes clean
- Power cycles rather than modulates, so temperature swings
- No clear indicator that the coil is energized
- Requires magnetic cookware
- 1500W draws heavily on a shared 120V circuit
Performance notes
Induction puts energy into the pan itself, so preheat is fast and the surrounding glass stays comparatively cool. The catch is how the Gold Pro reaches a number: it cycles power on and off rather than modulating it, and it infers pan temperature from the glass rather than measuring the cookware, so the real temperature swings around the display. Lift the pan and it pauses for a minute before shutting off, which is convenient for plating.
Specifications
| Brand | Nuwave |
|---|---|
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 13.8 × 12.4 × 2.2 inches |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Heating Element | Induction |
| Number of Heating Elements | 1 |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Power Source | Corded Electric |
| Voltage | 120 volts |
| Wattage | 1500 wattslower than 93% of 28 cooktops |
| Construction & materials | |
| Color | Black |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Included Components | 1 X Meat Thermometer |
| Other details | |
| Item Type Name | Induction Cooktop |
Closest rivals on specs
Empava IDC12B2 2-Burner Induction Cooktop 12 in- Wattage 1500 vs 1800 watts (-17%)
Duxtop 9720LCBI 2-Burner Induction Cooktop 1800W- Wattage 1500 vs 1800 watts (-17%)
Frequently asked questions
What cookware works on the Nuwave Gold Pro?
Any magnetic pan: cast iron, carbon steel and induction-rated stainless. Aluminum, copper and glass will not heat, and the cooktop shuts off when it detects no compatible pan.
How accurate is the Nuwave Gold Pro temperature setting?
Treat it as a target. One owner measured swings of over 80F around a 275F setting, because the unit cycles power and reads the glass rather than the pan.
Can the Nuwave Gold Pro run off solar or an RV supply?
It can be set to 700, 900 or 1500 watts at 120V, and one owner runs it at a solar-powered cabin specifically for that reason.