My new favorite portable cook tops. Induction cookers are awesome and portable not to mention affordable. I have a Kmart brand up against the Ikea brand. Let's see how we go.
I have had a few induction cooktops and they all do full power well. The thing I would really like to know is the size of the induction ring, large flat pot boil water you can see where the heat is and how large of a pan it will heat evening. The most important thing is simmer, they all have a few wattages (put a power meter on the unit) you will see 3 or 4 wattages then after that they cycle on and off. Finding a unit that you can set an even temperature and it does not cycle, even boiling rice you go between over boil and not boiling as they power cycle.
I had the ikea and it is still going strong after more than 4 years. I bought the Kmart induction cooker and less than a year later it is shorting. The fan of the Kmart one has always been very very noisy. I tried to return the Kmart under warranty but could not find warranty so👎🏿👎🏿
i tried to find a kmart one because they had good reviews, but they were sold out,the warehouse in nz had their model for $5 less and with a 3 year warranty which l have not seen on others, and it is good but l made a few rookie mistakes like trying to grill steaks in a big pan on full bore, the ones in the middle were burning whilst those on the edges were raw, and then it shut down because it got too hot, there is a bit of a learning curve when it comes to dry frying
l had a large fry pan that had a magnetic base and it would not work, i use gas and the base was dirty so l cleaned it and it still did not work so i put a straight edge on it and the base was cupped, it also has to be flat to work
With less than a year of usage, my kmart one would frequently turn off if you set it to high watts (maybe overheat). And then a few months later, the whole thing died. Turning it on cuts the power to my entire house. I will throw this away and buy the Ikea one instead. Also the fan of the kmart one is a bit too noisy for comfort.
Σας ευχαριστούμε πολύ για το βίντεο και εγω θελω μια επαγωγική εστία για τηγανισμα εξω απο το σπίτι προτείνεται την ικεα ; Να αγοράσω ή να βαλω γκάζι; Καλημέρα απο Ελλάδα.
Wow from Greece! IKEA works well, we use it all the time outside. Gas is good but is getting expensive and you need a gas bottle. What part of Greece are you from? My parents are both from Lakonia, thanks for watching.
Καλημέρα σας, σας ευχαριστώ που απαντήσατε χαίρομαι που πέτυχα και ελληνα χωρίς να το ξέρω. Εγω είμαι απο βορεια Ελλάδα Νομος Πιερίας, κοντα στο Όλυμπο. Να είστε καλά !!!! Εσείς που μένετε τωρα;
That's a good question Noah, I have not seen any of these cookers with specific temperature control. I don't have the reason but they all seem to work in a similar way and each manufacturer uses their own terminology but having said that, they are amazing.
I have the new Ikea version and even though it says 2000watts it only pulls 1200 according to my watt meter. Still fast at cooking and will burn anything on full power.
i saw on another channel that it all depends on the size of the pot, they only pull maximum wattage on large flat bottom pans, he had his set at 2000 watts and it varied from 800 to 1900 depending on which pot he used
Hey Steve, it comes down to personal taste. A few people seem to like the Kmart one especially for camping because they're smaller but from day one the Ikea one is our preferred unit because of the fact the it looks good, has a metal clip to hook it on a wall for storage and my main thing is the cord is much better. The cord is thicker and is located in a better spot out of the way not to mention I like the menu or controls better. What I have learned over the past months is that you should never turn it off from the power point because the fans cool down the glass top avoiding any issues, my better half just turned of the power point and I noticed some marking on the glass top but over all I liked it so much I bought another Ikea one which is smaller but looks the same, hope that helps.
You know I have never used a timer in anything. It’s because you should never ever leave anything hot unattended, I was a chef in my younger days so hot stuff should be checked regularly. God bless
thanks! it's particularly useful for cooking pasta or something. so i figured to reduce the chance of overcooking pasta and such, setting a timer on the cooktop will useful.
I have a different model and find it impossible to maintain a constant temperature unless at full power. It seems that anything lower than full power just cycles between full power and no power at different rates. Impossible to simmer anything.
No not a big difference but IKEA has a revised smaller version of their cooker out now. I have not tried it yet but looks more compact and same quality.
I have the Kmart one and it beeps all the time. E0 error when there's no pan on the unit and E5 error when what you're cooking gets too hot. I'm looking to buy a different brand because the beeping is actually really annoying!
I think first thing the pan needs to be suitable and I am not sure if there is a specific size. I never use over sized pans. they can be a bit bigger but not much more than a third bigger. That’s only my opinion not sure if there is a limit. Sorry I can’t be more specific.
Hi Sara, I don’t have any data but I can say they are very efficient because they only heat up when a pan is on it and they shut off when you remove the pan. We only cook at 60 or 70% so I think they are a good option not replacement if that makes sense. God bless
Sara Joy No, but it depends, these are 1800 watt max, and run off a 15 amp kitchen outlet. If you have a multiple induction hob that runs a 220 circuit 40, or 50 amp like an average stove they can run 3600 watts and up and will definitely be more efficient, especially in the summer, they literally throw off no heat from the surface. I lay a thin towel over the cooking surface under skillet to catch grease splatter. Its crazy.
I have had a few induction cooktops and they all do full power well. The thing I would really like to know is the size of the induction ring, large flat pot boil water you can see where the heat is and how large of a pan it will heat evening. The most important thing is simmer, they all have a few wattages (put a power meter on the unit) you will see 3 or 4 wattages then after that they cycle on and off. Finding a unit that you can set an even temperature and it does not cycle, even boiling rice you go between over boil and not boiling as they power cycle.
So does the Ikea unit go down to low power without cycling the power on & off?
my one does that l put cream on low and it caught on the bottom, where as on my gas with it turned right down it does not catch
Thanks for posting, we have been using one for years, as you say being portable, we use ours away from the kitchen.
I had the ikea and it is still going strong after more than 4 years. I bought the Kmart induction cooker and less than a year later it is shorting. The fan of the Kmart one has always been very very noisy. I tried to return the Kmart under warranty but could not find warranty so👎🏿👎🏿
i tried to find a kmart one because they had good reviews, but they were sold out,the warehouse in nz had their model for $5 less and with a 3 year warranty which l have not seen on others, and it is good but l made a few rookie mistakes like trying to grill steaks in a big pan on full bore, the ones in the middle were burning whilst those on the edges were raw, and then it shut down because it got too hot, there is a bit of a learning curve when it comes to dry frying
Thank you. Informative, and useful.
Thank you for this review!! Best one without nonsense
You do not need to rush out and buy pots to work on your induction cook top. If a MAGNET STICKS TO IT IT WILL WORK. it's that easy
l had a large fry pan that had a magnetic base and it would not work, i use gas and the base was dirty so l cleaned it and it still did not work so i put a straight edge on it and the base was cupped, it also has to be flat to work
Thanks, loved your review :)
Thank you 😊 very helpful
God bless you ☺️
With less than a year of usage, my kmart one would frequently turn off if you set it to high watts (maybe overheat). And then a few months later, the whole thing died. Turning it on cuts the power to my entire house. I will throw this away and buy the Ikea one instead. Also the fan of the kmart one is a bit too noisy for comfort.
Thank you
Σας ευχαριστούμε πολύ για το βίντεο και εγω θελω μια επαγωγική εστία για τηγανισμα εξω απο το σπίτι προτείνεται την ικεα ; Να αγοράσω ή να βαλω γκάζι; Καλημέρα απο Ελλάδα.
Wow from Greece! IKEA works well, we use it all the time outside. Gas is good but is getting expensive and you need a gas bottle. What part of Greece are you from? My parents are both from Lakonia, thanks for watching.
Καλημέρα σας, σας ευχαριστώ που απαντήσατε χαίρομαι που πέτυχα και ελληνα χωρίς να το ξέρω. Εγω είμαι απο βορεια Ελλάδα Νομος Πιερίας, κοντα στο Όλυμπο. Να είστε καλά !!!! Εσείς που μένετε τωρα;
Thanks for your review, I am looking forward to try kmart one for camping as it seems smaller.
Hey Chris, wondering if the Kmart has the ability to adjust to a specific temperature?
That's a good question Noah, I have not seen any of these cookers with specific temperature control. I don't have the reason but they all seem to work in a similar way and each manufacturer uses their own terminology but having said that, they are amazing.
If you press the menu button again, it goes into temperature mode and you can then press up and down from there.
I have the new Ikea version and even though it says 2000watts it only pulls 1200 according to my watt meter. Still fast at cooking and will burn anything on full power.
i saw on another channel that it all depends on the size of the pot, they only pull maximum wattage on large flat bottom pans, he had his set at 2000 watts and it varied from 800 to 1900 depending on which pot he used
Thanks
Which one is your preferred one after 6 months and why?
Hey Steve, it comes down to personal taste. A few people seem to like the Kmart one especially for camping because they're smaller but from day one the Ikea one is our preferred unit because of the fact the it looks good, has a metal clip to hook it on a wall for storage and my main thing is the cord is much better. The cord is thicker and is located in a better spot out of the way not to mention I like the menu or controls better. What I have learned over the past months is that you should never turn it off from the power point because the fans cool down the glass top avoiding any issues, my better half just turned of the power point and I noticed some marking on the glass top but over all I liked it so much I bought another Ikea one which is smaller but looks the same, hope that helps.
Great review. I'm impressed with the ikea, looks very clean! all it needs is a little case of some kind
how's the kmart's timer function? does it beep when the time is up?
You know I have never used a timer in anything. It’s because you should never ever leave anything hot unattended, I was a chef in my younger days so hot stuff should be checked regularly.
God bless
thanks! it's particularly useful for cooking pasta or something. so i figured to reduce the chance of overcooking pasta and such, setting a timer on the cooktop will useful.
Yes, I make hard boiled eggs on mine. I boil the water at MAX then press MIN and set the timer for 10 min. Beeps and turns off when finished.
Great vid
What size is your inverter
All I can say it’s a 2000 watt unit. Is that what you meant?
I have a different model and find it impossible to maintain a constant temperature unless at full power. It seems that anything lower than full power just cycles between full power and no power at different rates.
Impossible to simmer anything.
where can we buy these induction stoves please
Ikea and Kmart, not sure what country you are from but in Australia that's where you get them.
nice review. Is the Kmart one significantly noiser than Ikea one?
No not a big difference but IKEA has a revised smaller version of their cooker out now. I have not tried it yet but looks more compact and same quality.
@@chrismedia3312 Thanks. I'm going to have a look.
I have the Kmart one and it beeps all the time. E0 error when there's no pan on the unit and E5 error when what you're cooking gets too hot. I'm looking to buy a different brand because the beeping is actually really annoying!
Does kmart i.c works on any size of pan?
I think first thing the pan needs to be suitable and I am not sure if there is a specific size. I never use over sized pans. they can be a bit bigger but not much more than a third bigger. That’s only my opinion not sure if there is a limit. Sorry I can’t be more specific.
@@chrismedia3312 but does it work on a pan slightly bigger than the circle on the middle?
@@purgatorionn7376 yes it does
Do they cost more than the stove to run?
Hi Sara, I don’t have any data but I can say they are very efficient because they only heat up when a pan is on it and they shut off when you remove the pan. We only cook at 60 or 70% so I think they are a good option not replacement if that makes sense.
God bless
Sara Joy
No, but it depends, these are 1800 watt max, and run off a 15 amp kitchen outlet. If you have a multiple induction hob that runs a 220 circuit 40, or 50 amp like an average stove they can run 3600 watts and up and will definitely be more efficient, especially in the summer, they literally throw off no heat from the surface. I lay a thin towel over the cooking surface under skillet to catch grease splatter. Its crazy.
@@robertbelknap Thanks for the info can't wait to see a video with the amp meter plugged in.
Super bien 🇧🇯🇧🇯
dont say akia
Sorry