Nuwave PIC Double Portable Induction Cooktop
- Countertop Burner
- 1800 watts
- Induction
- Push button
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How it ranks among the 56 countertop burners we track
4.4★ across 871 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
871 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
900+ bought on Amazon last month.
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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.
What buyers say
From Amazon customer reviews.
Reviewers frequently praised how fast the unit boils water and how easy it is to clean and store, with several using it as a full stove replacement after their gas range failed. The recurring complaint is the automatic safety beeping and shutoff; one buyer called it unusable for scrambled eggs because lifting the pan briefly triggers it, and another found it shut off a simmering pot of beans after 40 minutes, believing it was overheating at 155 degrees. A few also noted the center of the pan heats faster than the edges unless using well-conducting cookware.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Boils water noticeably faster than a standard stove
- Two zones run independently with separate controls
- Easy to wipe clean, ceramic glass surface
- Quiet operation reported by multiple buyers
- Pan center can run hotter than the edges
- Auto shutoff can interrupt long simmers unexpectedly
- Only works with induction-compatible cookware
Performance notes
Each zone offers 106 temperature settings from 50 to 575F in 5-degree steps, and reviewers describe the unit boiling water noticeably faster than a standard stovetop. 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
| Brand | Nuwave |
|---|---|
| Model | 30601 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 15.7 pounds |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 14.1 × 23.6 × 2.6 inches |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Number of Heating Elements | 2 |
| Heating Element | Induction |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Wattage | 1800 watts |
| Power Source | Induction |
| Voltage | 115 volts |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material | Ceramic |
| Color | Black/Gold |
| Included components | |
| Included Components | No |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | 1 year |
| Other details | |
| Control Type | Push button |
| Item Type Name | Nuwave Precision Induction Cooktop Double 1800-watt Induction Cooktop with Fast, Safe, Powerful Induction Cooking Technology & Advanced Cooking Functions |
| Part Number | Nuwave PIC Double |
| Special Features | Manual |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in countertop burners.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nuwave PIC Double Portable Induction CooktopThis product | 4.4 / 5 | 871 | 4.1 / 5 |
| Duxtop 1800W Portable Induction Cooktop Countertop Burnerduxtop | 4.4 / 5 | 17,200 | 4.5 / 5 |
| Elite Gourmet ESB200B Electric Single BurnerElite Gourmet | 4.4 / 5 | 8,000 | 4.5 / 5 |
| IMUSA USA GAU-80305 Electric Single Burner 1100-WattsImusa | 4.2 / 5 | 20,100 | 4.4 / 5 |
| OVENTE Countertop Infrared Single BurnerOvente | 4.4 / 5 | 5,400 | 4.4 / 5 |
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Questions about the Nuwave 30601
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Does the Nuwave PIC Double require special cookware?
Yes, it only heats when it detects induction-compatible cookware in place; standard aluminum or glass pans won't activate it.
Can I run both zones at different temperatures at once?
Yes, each zone has its own control panel and can be set independently, including different power allocations through Dynamic Watt Technology.
Why does the cooktop beep and shut off during cooking?
It's a built-in safety timer and overheat protection; some reviewers found it triggers even during normal simmering.