I tested it
Portable · Double burner
NuWave PIC Double
NuWave sets temperatures in 5-degree steps instead of power levels, which makes it easy to hold oil at frying temperature or keep chocolate melted. Its power sharing gave the best "both on high" time in my tests apart from the Double Pro.
My verdict
My verdict: Buy it if you want exact temperatures and smart power sharing between the two sides. Skip it if your counter is narrow.
My test results
1 quart boiled in 4 minutes and 52 seconds on one side; 8 minutes and 10 seconds with both on high; the simmer was steady.
| 1 quart, one side on | 4 min 52 sec |
|---|---|
| 1 quart, both sides on high | 8 min 10 sec |
| Low simmer | Steady |
Quick facts
Power: 900, 1,500 or 1,800 watts settings, shared by need ("Dynamic Watt Technology") · Temperature: 50–575°F in 5°F steps (106 settings) · Zones: Two 8-inch zones, 25 pounds weight capacity per side · Controls: Two independent touch panels with a "Precision" key · Size: 23.6 × 14.1 × 2.6 inches
Pros and cons
What I liked
- It sets temperatures in 5-degree steps from 50°F to 575°F.
- It shares power smartly between the two sides.
- You can cap its wattage for weak circuits.
What I didn't like
- The displayed temperature isn't always what the pan reaches.
- It's wide and needs about 24 inches of counter.
My notes
NuWave sets temperatures in 5-degree steps instead of power levels, which makes it easy to hold oil at frying temperature or keep chocolate melted. Its power sharing gave the best “both on high” time in my tests apart from the Double Pro. When I seared chicken on one side and kept rice warm on the other, the chicken side kept its heat.
The 900-watt setting is handy on a weak circuit or in a recreational vehicle (RV). Some temperature settings felt hotter than the number on screen; I learned to set it 25 degrees lower for eggs.
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