Amazon Basics 1800W Portable Electric Induction Cooktop
- Countertop Burner
- 1800 watts
- Induction
- Touch
A fast-heating, portable induction burner that performs well once you have the right cookware and learn its two-step startup, which trips up some first-time users.
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How it ranks among the 56 countertop burners we track
4.1★ across 1,400 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
1,400 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
1,800+ bought on Amazon last month.
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Overview
The Amazon Basics C18-RK18W01B is a single-burner 1800 watt induction cooktop with 8 power levels, a 160 to 440 degree Fahrenheit range and a 3 hour timer, sized for flat-bottom induction-ready cookware between 5.7 and 8.2 inches across. It's built as a portable stand-in for a full range, not a replacement burner for a built-in stove.
Because it's induction, it only works with cookware that's magnetic on the bottom, cast iron, enameled steel or magnetic stainless, and several reviewers had to check which of their pots actually qualified before it would heat. Reviewers who got past that step describe it heating water and food quickly, though more than one found the two-button startup sequence, pressing Power before Start/Stop, confusing at first.
- 1800 watts, 8 power levels, 160-440°F range
- 3 hour timer with child lock
- Fits cookware 5.7 to 8.2 inches in diameter
- Tempered glass surface
Who it's for
Fits anyone needing an extra or portable burner for hotpot, a small kitchen, an RV or a dorm, provided they already own or are willing to buy induction-compatible cookware. Not for anyone planning to use existing aluminum or non-magnetic pots without checking compatibility first.
What buyers say
From Amazon customer reviews.
Reviewers consistently praise how fast it heats and how well it works for tasks like hotpot or quick boiling, and several call out the child lock and safety features as reassuring. The most common frustration is the non-intuitive two-button startup, and a few reviewers had to first confirm which of their existing pots were induction-compatible before the burner would even engage.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Heats water and food noticeably fast at higher settings
- 8 power levels cover simmering through high heat
- Child lock and overheat protection for safety
- Portable enough for RVs, dorms or an extra kitchen burner
- Only works with flat-bottom, magnetic cookware, not aluminum
- Startup sequence is not intuitive for some first-time users
- Gets noticeably louder at maximum power
Specifications
| Brand | Amazon Basics |
|---|---|
| Model | C18-RK18W01B |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 5.95 pounds |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 2.6 × 13 × 11.4 inches |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Number of Heating Elements | 1 |
| Heating Element | Induction |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Wattage | 1800 watts |
| Power Source | Induction |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material | Tempered Glass |
| Color | Black |
| Included components | |
| Included Components | cable |
| Other details | |
| Control Type | Touch |
| Item Type Name | Countertop Burners |
| Part Number | C18-RK18W01B |
| Special Features | Electric |
How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in countertop burners.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon Basics 1800W Portable Electric Induction CooktopThis product | 4.1 / 5 | 1,400 | 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 Amazon Basics C18-RK18W01B
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Will my cookware work on the Amazon Basics induction cooktop?
Only flat-bottom cookware with a magnetic base works, such as cast iron, enameled steel or magnetic stainless steel; aluminum and rounded or uneven bottoms will not heat.
How do you start the Amazon Basics induction cooktop?
You press the Power button before Start/Stop; several reviewers found this two-step sequence confusing until they got used to it.
How fast does this induction cooktop heat water?
Reviewers report boiling water in under three minutes at the highest power setting.