Crux 1800W Countertop Portable Induction Burner Expired

Probably super late to the idea of induction burners, but in my 15 minutes of research about why one portable induction cooker may be better or worst than another, it's all about the granularity of control on the lower temps. Some are better than others and that's reflected in the levels of power levels available. So for example, this one provides the lowest level of 200W which might still be too hot and thus caused scorched foods when you're simply trying to keep things warm/simmer. Based on the first helpful review on this Crux burner though, someone did testing and they're mentioning the lowest measured wattage was actually 800W so that might not be good.

The better premium portable induction cookers allow a low power level as little as 50W and have finer step ups in wattage. To maintain the temperatures between certain degrees, that may mean the heater goes between too hot to off, and the finer control you have of that, the better it is.

But anyhow, to read more you can see: https://therationalkitchen.com/du...p-reviews/ and https://therationalkitchen.com/po...p-reviews/

A mention was made of a $45 like-new "duxotop" induction burner was made, and in my search on Amazon, I do see "Used-Like New" 8100 model at https://www.amazon.com/Duxtop-810...B0045QEPYM for $42.99. However, it's lowest setting is at 200W with 10-step controls, which match the specs of this Crux. Also a review claims it's controls are on a flat surface instead of slanted so it may scratch easier if you're shaking or placing the pan back down on the induction burner and accidentally overlap the controls. For those who want something that allows lower heat control regulation, the model 9600LS by duxotop is going to cost maybe around $100 and allow as low as 100W power level.

A bunch of negative reviews about including cookware. In case it isn't apparent, you MUST use induction capable cookware with these. Not sure if your cookware is induction capable? Put a magnet to its base. If it's magnetic, it'll work. No magnetism, no induction

Actually, there is a work around for non-induction cookware. You can use a diffusion plate/induction adapter, in between non-induction cookware and the hob, to transfer the heat. (I didn't even buy mine, I just used an old flat circular saw blade, without offset teeth or carbide tips.)