Best Hot Plates Updated February 2026

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Best Hot Plates
2026 Buyer's GuideUpdated February 2026
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9.9

Nuwave Flex Precision Induction Cooktop, 10.25” Shatter-Proof Ceramic Glass, 6.5” Heating Coil, 45 Temps from 100°F to 500°F, 3...
Works well
Quality
Heat up
Temperature control
Heat transfer
Ease of use

9.9

1
Nuwave Flex Precision Induction Cooktop, 10.25” Shatter-Proof Ceramic Glass, 6.5” Heating Coil, 45 Temps from 100°F to 500°F, 3...
Works well
Quality
Heat up
Temperature control
Heat transfer
Ease of use

9.9

1
Nuwave Flex Precision Induction Cooktop, 10.25” Shatter-Proof Ceramic Glass, 6.5” Heating Coil, 45 Temps from 100°F to 500°F, 3...
Available in:  3 styles
Works well
Quality
Heat up
Temperature control
Heat transfer
Ease of use
2

9.7

ChangBERT Portable Induction Cooktop Enhanced Version, One-Click Max Power 1800W Large Heating Coil Burner, Precise Temperature...
Heat distribution
Performance
Quality
Noise level
Ease of use
Heat transfer

9.7

2
ChangBERT Portable Induction Cooktop Enhanced Version, One-Click Max Power 1800W Large Heating Coil Burner, Precise Temperature...
Heat distribution
Performance
Quality
Noise level
Ease of use
Heat transfer

9.7

2
ChangBERT Portable Induction Cooktop Enhanced Version, One-Click Max Power 1800W Large Heating Coil Burner, Precise Temperature...
Heat distribution
Performance
Quality
Noise level
Ease of use
Heat transfer
3

9.5

Hot Plate, Techwood Electric Stove for Cooking, 1500W Countertop Single Burner with Adjustable Temperature and Handles, 7.3” Co...
Functionality
Quality
Heat up
Ease of use
Ease of cleaning
Design

9.5

3
Hot Plate, Techwood Electric Stove for Cooking, 1500W Countertop Single Burner with Adjustable Temperature and Handles, 7.3” Co...
Functionality
Quality
Heat up
Ease of use
Ease of cleaning
Design

9.5

3
Hot Plate, Techwood Electric Stove for Cooking, 1500W Countertop Single Burner with Adjustable Temperature and Handles, 7.3” Co...
Available in:  11 sizes 4 colors
Functionality
Quality
Heat up
Ease of use
Ease of cleaning
Design
4

9.3

Nuwave Pro Chef Induction Cooktop, NSF-Certified, Commercial-Grade, Portable, Powerful 1800W, Large 8” Heating Coil, 94 Temp Se...
Works well
Quality
Heat up time
Ease of cleaning
Ease of use
Control panel

9.3

4
Nuwave Pro Chef Induction Cooktop, NSF-Certified, Commercial-Grade, Portable, Powerful 1800W, Large 8” Heating Coil, 94 Temp Se...
Works well
Quality
Heat up time
Ease of cleaning
Ease of use
Control panel

9.3

4
Nuwave Pro Chef Induction Cooktop, NSF-Certified, Commercial-Grade, Portable, Powerful 1800W, Large 8” Heating Coil, 94 Temp Se...
Available in:  2 styles
Works well
Quality
Heat up time
Ease of cleaning
Ease of use
Control panel
5

9.2

CUKOR Double Cast Iron 2 Burner, 1800W Countertop Burner, Dual Electric Stove Burners, Portable Double Burner for Cooking
Works great
Burner quality
Heat up time
Ease of cleaning
Ease of use
Cooks evenly

9.2

5
CUKOR Double Cast Iron 2 Burner, 1800W Countertop Burner, Dual Electric Stove Burners, Portable Double Burner for Cooking
Works great
Burner quality
Heat up time
Ease of cleaning
Ease of use
Cooks evenly

9.2

5
CUKOR Double Cast Iron 2 Burner, 1800W Countertop Burner, Dual Electric Stove Burners, Portable Double Burner for Cooking
Available in:  5 sizes
Works great
Burner quality
Heat up time
Ease of cleaning
Ease of use
Cooks evenly
6

9.1

ChangBERT Induction Cooktop, Commercial Grade Portable Cooker, Large 8” Heating Coil, Premium Stainless Steel Countertop Burner...
Functionality
Quality
Heat up
Cooking ability
Speed
Ease of use

9.1

6
ChangBERT Induction Cooktop, Commercial Grade Portable Cooker, Large 8” Heating Coil, Premium Stainless Steel Countertop Burner...
Functionality
Quality
Heat up
Cooking ability
Speed
Ease of use

9.1

6
ChangBERT Induction Cooktop, Commercial Grade Portable Cooker, Large 8” Heating Coil, Premium Stainless Steel Countertop Burner...
Functionality
Quality
Heat up
Cooking ability
Speed
Ease of use
7

8.9

Elite Gourmet EDB-302BF Countertop Double Cast Iron Burner, 1500 Watts Electric Hot Plate, Temperature Controls, Power Indicato...
Quality
Value for money
Cooking ability

8.9

7
Elite Gourmet EDB-302BF Countertop Double Cast Iron Burner, 1500 Watts Electric Hot Plate, Temperature Controls, Power Indicato...
Quality
Value for money
Cooking ability

8.9

7
Elite Gourmet EDB-302BF Countertop Double Cast Iron Burner, 1500 Watts Electric Hot Plate, Temperature Controls, Power Indicato...
Available in:  2 sizes
Quality
Value for money
Cooking ability
8

8.8

Techwood Hot Plate for Cooking, 1500W Electric Stove Countertop Single Burner with Adjustable Temperature & Stay Cool Handles, ...
Works well
Quality
Ease of use
Size
Ease of cleaning
Cooking ability

8.8

8
Techwood Hot Plate for Cooking, 1500W Electric Stove Countertop Single Burner with Adjustable Temperature & Stay Cool Handles, ...
Works well
Quality
Ease of use
Size
Ease of cleaning
Cooking ability

8.8

8
Techwood Hot Plate for Cooking, 1500W Electric Stove Countertop Single Burner with Adjustable Temperature & Stay Cool Handles, ...
Available in:  4 sizes 3 colors
Works well
Quality
Ease of use
Size
Ease of cleaning
Cooking ability
9

8.7

Elite Gourmet ESB100B Countertop Single Coiled Burner Electric Hot Plate, Temperature Control, Indicator Light, Easy to Clean, ...
Works well
Quality
Value for money
Cooking ability
Size

8.7

9
Elite Gourmet ESB100B Countertop Single Coiled Burner Electric Hot Plate, Temperature Control, Indicator Light, Easy to Clean, ...
Works well
Quality
Value for money
Cooking ability
Size

8.7

9
Elite Gourmet ESB100B Countertop Single Coiled Burner Electric Hot Plate, Temperature Control, Indicator Light, Easy to Clean, ...
Available in:  2 sizes 2 styles
Works well
Quality
Value for money
Cooking ability
Size
10

8.6

Elite Gourmet ESB-301BF# Countertop Single Cast Iron Burner, 1000 Watts Electric Hot Plate, Temperature Controls, Power Indicat...
Works well
Quality
Value for money
Cooking ability
Size

8.6

10
Elite Gourmet ESB-301BF# Countertop Single Cast Iron Burner, 1000 Watts Electric Hot Plate, Temperature Controls, Power Indicat...
Works well
Quality
Value for money
Cooking ability
Size

8.6

10
Elite Gourmet ESB-301BF# Countertop Single Cast Iron Burner, 1000 Watts Electric Hot Plate, Temperature Controls, Power Indicat...
Available in:  2 styles 2 sizes
Works well
Quality
Value for money
Cooking ability
Size

Our Top Choice

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9.9

Nuwave Flex Precision Induction Cooktop, 10.25” Shatter-Proof Ceramic Glass, 6.5” Heating Coil, 45 Temps from 100°F to 500°F, 3...
Works well
Quality
Heat up
Temperature control
Heat transfer
Ease of use

9.9

1
Nuwave Flex Precision Induction Cooktop, 10.25” Shatter-Proof Ceramic Glass, 6.5” Heating Coil, 45 Temps from 100°F to 500°F, 3...
Works well
Quality
Heat up
Temperature control
Heat transfer
Ease of use

9.9

1
Nuwave Flex Precision Induction Cooktop, 10.25” Shatter-Proof Ceramic Glass, 6.5” Heating Coil, 45 Temps from 100°F to 500°F, 3...
Available in:  3 styles
Works well
Quality
Heat up
Temperature control
Heat transfer
Ease of use