NuWave PIC Pro Highest Powered Induction Cooktop 1800W
- Countertop Burner
- 1800 watts
- Induction
- Digital
A precise, portable induction burner that longtime NuWave owners rate highly for temperature control, though it only works with induction compatible cookware and at least one buyer received a defective unit.
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How it ranks among the 56 countertop burners we track
4.3★ across 341 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
341 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
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Overview
The NuWave PIC Pro is a 1800 watt portable induction cooktop with digital temperature control from 100 to 575 Fahrenheit in 5-degree steps, a countdown timer up to 100 hours, and auto-pan detection that shuts it off if no cookware is present.
Induction cooktops need magnetic bottomed cookware such as stainless steel or cast iron to heat at all, so kitchen compatibility with what you already own matters before buying. NuWave pitches its 94 temperature settings as precision, and one long term reviewer who has owned multiple NuWave units over several years backs that up for tasks like holding a low simmer. Reviewers who compared this model to cheaper induction hot plates describe it as noticeably closer to a full kitchen induction range.
- 1800 watts with 100 to 575 F range in 5-degree increments
- Countdown timer programmable up to 100 hours
- Auto-pan detection with automatic shutoff
- Requires induction compatible cookware such as stainless steel or cast iron
Who it's for
Good for cooks who want precise, repeatable temperature control for tasks like simmering broth or browning meat quickly, and who already own or are willing to buy induction compatible cookware. Not a fit if your pots and pans are not induction ready, since the cooktop will not heat regular cookware.
What buyers say
From Amazon customer reviews.
Owners who have used NuWave induction cooktops for years praise the fine temperature control, citing tasks like holding a low simmer for bone broth that a gas stove could not manage. One reviewer received a defective unit and found the surface scratched easily and the fan louder than expected. A separate reviewer noted results were closer to a full kitchen induction range than a cheaper competing cooktop they tried first.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Only works with induction compatible cookware
- Surface can scratch and one buyer found it noisier than expected
- At least one reviewer received a defective unit
Performance notes
The unit generates heat directly in magnetic bottomed cookware rather than heating the cooktop surface itself, which reviewers describe as faster for tasks like boiling water or browning meat. The 5-degree increment control across 94 settings lets cooks hold a specific temperature for extended periods, which one reviewer relies on for a slow bone broth simmer a gas stove could not maintain. Auto-pan detection shuts the unit off after 60 seconds if it does not sense cookware on the surface.
Specifications
| Brand | Nuwave |
|---|---|
| Model | 30301 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 0 ounces |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Number of Heating Elements | 1 |
| Heating Element | Induction |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Wattage | 1800 watts |
| Power Source | Induction |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material | Cast Iron |
| Color | Black |
| Included components | |
| Included Components | 1 x Induction Cooktop |
| Other details | |
| Control Type | Digital |
| Part Number | 30304-B |
| Special Features | Auto-pan detection, Diagnostic error message system, Low and high voltage warning system, Multiple stage programming |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in countertop burners.
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|---|---|---|---|
| NuWave PIC Pro Highest Powered Induction Cooktop 1800WThis product | 4.3 / 5 | 341 | 4.1 / 5 |
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Questions about the Nuwave 30301
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Does the NuWave PIC Pro work with any pot or pan?
No, it requires induction compatible cookware with a magnetic bottom, such as stainless steel or cast iron.
What temperature range does the NuWave PIC Pro offer?
It offers 94 temperature settings from 100 to 575 Fahrenheit in 5-degree increments.
Does the NuWave PIC Pro shut off automatically?
Yes, auto-pan detection shuts the unit off after 60 seconds if it does not detect cookware on the surface.