I tested it
Portable · Double burner
Duxtop 9620LS
Two burners on one 120-volt plug means the zones have to share power: when you turn one side up high, the other side gets less. With pasta boiling on the left and sauce on low on the right, it worked well.
My verdict
My verdict: Buy it if you need two zones from one outlet. Skip it if counter space is tight.
My test results
1 quart boiled in 4 minutes and 50 seconds on one side; simmer drifted about 7°F.
| 1 quart, one side on | 4 min 50 sec |
|---|---|
| 1 quart, both sides on high | 8 min 55 sec |
| Low simmer | Very steady |
Quick facts
Power: 1,800 watts in total, shared between two cooking zones · Settings: Power mode or temperature mode, with 20 levels in each mode · Controls: Touch panel with a digital display for each zone and a child lock · Cookware: Magnetic pans at least 5 inches across
Pros and cons
What I liked
- You get two cooking zones from one outlet.
- Each zone has its own controls and display.
What I didn't like
- You can’t run both sides at full power.
- It needs about 2 feet of counter space.
My notes
Two burners on one 120-volt plug means the zones have to share power:
when you turn one side up high, the other side gets less. With pasta
boiling on the left and sauce on low on the right, it worked well. With
both sides on high, the pasta took almost twice as long to boil.
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