Hamilton Beach Portable Single Induction Cooktop Countertop Burner Hot Plate with Fast…
- Countertop Burner
- 1800 watts
- Induction
- Touch
A fast-heating, easy-to-clean portable burner that delivers on its speed claims, provided your cookware is actually induction-ready.
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How it ranks among the 56 countertop burners we track
4.2★ across 1,301 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
1,301 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
1,800+ bought on Amazon last month.
Brand identity, imagery, description and spec coverage.
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Overview
A single-burner portable induction cooktop rated at 1800 watts with 10 temperature settings up to 450F, built to boil 1.5 quarts of water in about 7 minutes and to work with pans from 4 to 10 inches in diameter.
Induction only works with ferrous cookware, and Hamilton Beach includes a magnet to test compatibility, a detail more than one reviewer wishes they had checked before their first use. Once matched with the right pans, reviewers describe fast heating, easy cleanup and lower power draw than a standard electric range at comparable settings. A single reported failure after 18 months of light use stands out among otherwise favorable feedback.
- 1800 watts, 10 temperature settings to 450F
- Boils 1.5 quarts in about 7 minutes
- Works with 4 to 10 inch diameter pans
- Includes induction compatibility test magnet
Who it's for
Cooks needing an extra or portable burner, whether for small kitchens, home renovations or outdoor setups, who already own or are willing to buy induction-compatible cookware. Not a fit for anyone set on using their existing copper-clad or all-aluminum pans.
What buyers say
From Amazon customer reviews.
Reviewers who confirmed their cookware was induction-compatible report fast heating, easy cleanup and noticeably lower power draw than their electric range. The most common misstep is trying it with non-compatible pans, and one reviewer reports the control buttons failing after about 18 months of infrequent use.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Heats noticeably faster than gas or electric coil burners
- Includes a magnet to test cookware compatibility
- Easy to clean flat surface
- Runs on less power at moderate settings than a standard range
- Only works with induction-compatible, ferrous cookware
- One reviewer's unit failed after 18 months of light use
- High settings can scorch food and stain the cooktop surface
Specifications
| Brand | Hamilton Beach |
|---|---|
| Model | 34104 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 0 ounces |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 11 × 14.2 × 2.5 inches |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Number of Heating Elements | 1 |
| Heating Element | Induction |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Wattage | 1800 watts |
| Power Source | Induction |
| Voltage | 120 volts |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material | Glass |
| Color | Black |
| Included components | |
| Included Components | Cooktop |
| Other details | |
| Control Type | Touch |
| Item Type Name | Hot Plate with Fast Heating Mode, 1800 Watts, 10 Temperature Settings up to 450F, Black (34104) |
| Part Number | 34104 |
| Special Features | Induction |
How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in countertop burners.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton Beach Portable Single Induction Cooktop Countertop Burner Hot Plate with Fast…This product | 4.2 / 5 | 1,301 | 4.2 / 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 Hamilton Beach 34104
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Will this work with any pot or pan?
No, only induction-compatible, ferrous cookware works. The included magnet lets you test a pan before cooking.
How fast does it boil water?
Hamilton Beach rates it at about 7 minutes to boil 1.5 quarts from room temperature, and reviewers confirm fast heat-up in practice.
Is it more efficient than a regular stove?
Reviewers report it drawing noticeably less wattage than an electric range at moderate settings while heating just as fast or faster.