ChangBERT Induction Cooktop, Commercial Grade Portable Cooker, Large 8” Heating Coil, 18/10 Stainless Steel Countertop Burner with NSF Certified, 10 Hours Timer, Powerful 1800W Professional Hot Plate

Why did you pick this product vs others?:I bought this cooktop almost a year ago and have been using it pretty much every day since—still going strong. Now I’m thinking about getting a second one for my parents. They prefer something quiet and easy to use, and this fits the bill—especially since it’s flameless and safer than a gas stove.Honestly, I didn’t realize how quiet it was until I saw what my friends were using. Some other brands make this high-pitched noise when running—it gets annoying fast. This one is barely noticeable even when cooking for a while. Perfect for my folks.Another thing I really like is the control panel. This model uses real push buttons instead of a touch screen, which is a big plus when buying for older family members. Many seniors feel unsure about touch panels—they often worry whether the controls will respond, especially if their fingers are dry, or if the panel is too sensitive. Physical buttons give clear feedback and are much easier to trust. It just performs simple.A few weeks ago, I had hot pot at a friend’s house, and their induction burner really struggled to bring the soup back to a boil after adding frozen ingredients—it took quite a while. That reminded me how well this one performs—mine heats back up quickly and doesn’t make you wait around.After a full year of use, it still looks clean and new. The flat glass surface is easy to clean, and unlike the plastic cooktops that start to look old.I am thinking to buy the second one during Prime Day with a deal. But honestly, even without the discount, I still think it’s totally worth the price.

I’ve been using this induction cooktop for a few months now and I’m honestly loving it. I got it mainly to make kimchi jjigae at home—my comfort food—and it’s been working perfectly.It heats up fast, and both my cast iron skillet and Dutch oven work great on it. The soup gets to a rolling boil quickly at 1800 watts, and then holds a nice simmer at 1000 watts without fuss. Way easier to control than gas.It’s been a great addition to my kitchen. It’s very easy to use. It did take me a couple of tries to decide whether I preferred using the watt or temperature settings—but now I switch between both depending on what I’m making.Also—if you’ve ever cooked kimchi stew, you know it splashes. And I used to hate cleaning my gas stove after. This one’s so much easier to wipe down. The flat glass surface just takes one swipe.I’ve had other induction cooktops before—the cheaper plastic ones. After a while, the casing would get scratched, or just feel worn out. And the touch controls were really hard to use—especially if there was steam or soup splatter on the panel. This one feels way more solid and durable. The buttons are easier to press, even when I’m in the middle of cooking. Just makes life simpler.Now I just keep it set on top of my gas burners so it’s under the vent hood, and I use it basically every day. Definitely one of my better kitchen buys.

As an avid home cook and culinary enthusiast, I’ve had the pleasure of using induction cooktops for over a decade. Throughout my culinary journey, I have come to appreciate the convenience and efficiency that these cooktops offer. Over the years, I’ve witnessed the evolution of technology and the introductions of various models into the market.The initial impression that led me to choose this model was due to its stainless steel housing, which promises durability and long-lasting performance. The glass top is nicely sealed on its top from spills and there’s an extension off the back which I imagine helps protect the cord and fan exhaust openings. Even after years of use, it won’t damage to the cooktop’s exteriors. I have used several cooktops with plastic casings in the past, the casings cracked in some of them. Since I acquired it in March, it has withstood the test of time and intense cooking sessions for daily use.This unit may be compact in size when compared to the commercial grade models in the market, but it packs a powerful punch after I draw it at 1800W. Take 8 qt stockpot，for example, it just boils water in around 18 minutes, which is a remarkable 5-minute FASTER than my previous home-used models. This result is vastly improved efficiency.Unlike other brands I’ve explored, most of them tend to drop their max power after just 7 minutes of cooking, This reduction, however, isn’t evident from their display, which consistently reads as 1800 watts. Yet, through my watts up meter, I’ve verified that these units actually draw a lower power, such as 1500 watts. When it comes to frying, which it might not be as significant in a short cooking time. However, when dealing with boiling with large stockpot, the disparity becomes readily apparent. In fact, I conducted rigorous testing, boiling and observing for over an hour, this unit consistently maintained its max power output. I’m inclined to believe that this unit incorporates a special construction or inside components designed to prevent overheating and drop the power.The low noise level of this induction cooktop truly caught my attention. Based on my experience with various brands of induction cooktops, the inclusion of a fan for ventilation typically introduces a certain level of noise. However, what truly surprised me about this model is the remarkably low noise level it maintains even at high power setting.I also chose this unit due to the sloped front keypad. It allows me to quickly adjust, but not so sensitive with touching screen if any sauce spilled over or my hands are wet. And one good thing is the ability to press a control button once and then make continuous adjustments. This means that you’ve selected the desired function, you can then easily adjust the setting without the need to repeatedly press the buttons, included its max timer setting up to 10 hours.For the sloped front keypad, I can easily use it with my larger pot top and have no fear of any pot tipper over. Plus, since the pots don’t cover it up, I don’t run the risk of accidentally touching a pad next to a hot pot and burning my fingers.Yet for my favorite feature is 10 hours slow cook function, for instance, I follow up a recipe that say cook on low for a long time, I can set the timer and the unit turns itself off at the exact right moment. This really comes in handy when you’re cooking up a storm low and slow, like when you’re braising meats for 3 to 4 hours overnight.For Temperature setting, it’s crucial to understand at first what the difference is between HEAT and TEMP. setting. The temperature sensor of the induction is under the glass surface. Even I practice times to use somewhat larger pans up to the width of the cooking surface if I use a lower temperature and heat setting to see the difference. I am difficult to say which brands of cooktops are accurate. For fast cooking, such as boiling or steaming, using the “HEAT” function to save time is highly recommended. For deep-frying, slow cook, or browning, etc., it’s advisable to utilize the “Temp.” function and the cooking time may be slightly longer compared to using the “HEAT” function.As a bonus, I tried to set it up outside by a rectangular 18 inch Length griddle when I am camping in this summer holiday. I’ve noticed that the center heating area for this model is bigger than my previous ones. When the foods tends to brown faster, I shift them to cooler spots where there’s residual heat but not as intense as the center. I tried this before with cheaper induction because the plastic housing was cracked with larger pan in a higher cooking temperature after some uses. Of course, please be cautious of the hot handles on the griddle and the metal surface of the cooktop after use.With daily use near these 6 months, and I am already spoiled. This solid performance has reinforced my decision to choose a cooktop with stainless steel housing. Of course, its continuous high-power performance is the best thing I like it, I recommended this Pro model!!!Dec. 2023: After daily use for 9 months haven't changed my mind. A durable product and the function is still working well.

Works well every time I need to use it.