I tested it
Portable · Small and dorm
Empava Flex 2-Burner (Horizontal)
Two zones side by side in a 14-inch depth, on a regular plug, and you can drop it into a cutout later if you renovate. It handled pasta and sauce for two at once.
My verdict
My verdict: Buy it if you need two zones in a narrow, 12-inch-deep space. Skip it if you want fine control or a quiet fan.
My test results
1 quart boiled in 5 minutes on one side.
| Size in inches (wide × deep × tall) | 20.5 × 14.1 × 2.9 |
|---|---|
| Weight | Not listed |
| Boils 1 quart in | 5 min (one side) |
Quick facts
Power: 1,800 watts shared, 120 volts plug · Temperature: 18 levels, 120–460°F · Controls: Touch with pause, timer, melt, keep-warm and simmer · Installation: Countertop or drop-in · Size: 20.5 × 14.1 × 2.9 inches
Pros and cons
What I liked
- It has two zones on a regular plug.
- You can drop it into a counter.
What I didn't like
- Its settings are coarse.
- Its fan is noisy.
My notes
Two zones side by side in a 14-inch depth, on a regular plug, and you can drop it into a cutout later if you renovate. It handled pasta and sauce for two at once. Owners like it with cast iron but mention coarse settings, fan noise and mixed durability.
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