I tested it
Portable · RV and camping
Duxtop 8100MC
The 8100MC is one of the most-reviewed induction burners on Amazon, and it's the one I'd take when we have shore power. Its 200 watts lowest level is useful off-grid for keeping food warm without draining the battery.
My verdict
My verdict: Buy it if you have shore power or a 2,000-watt inverter and want home-kitchen speed. Skip it if your inverter is smaller.
My test results
Maximum draw 1,790 watts; 1 quart in 4 minutes and 45 seconds; about 13 amp-hours per quart.
| Most it pulled | 1,790 watts |
|---|---|
| Boils 1 quart in | 4 min 45 sec |
| Battery per quart | about 13 amp-hours |
Quick facts
Power: 1,800 watts; 15 power levels from 200 to 1,800 watts · Temperature: 15 settings, 140–460°F · Timer: Up to 170 minutes · Size: 13 × 11.5 × 2.5 inches · Safety: Auto pan detection; low/high-voltage warning; Intertek ETL (ETL) approved
Pros and cons
What I liked
- It cooks at a full 1,800 watts.
- Its lowest level is just 200 watts.
- Its raised buttons are simple to use.
What I didn't like
- It needs a 2,000-watt inverter at full power.
- Clad cookware whines on it.
My notes
The 8100MC is one of the most-reviewed induction burners on Amazon, and it’s the one I’d take when we have shore power. Its 200 watts lowest level is useful off-grid for keeping food warm without draining the battery. It boiled water almost as fast as my home cooktop’s smaller zones.
Duxtop warns that clad pans can make a high-pitched sound, and my tri-ply pan did whine on high; my cast iron didn’t.
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