Nuwave PIC Double Induction Cooktop

This Nuwave PIC Double induction cooktop review covers the number five pick in our best induction cooktops guide, where it earns the best two-zone countertop value label. The Nuwave PIC Double is a portable induction cooktop with two 8-inch heating zones in one 23.6-inch-wide body, priced at $229.99. It holds a 4.4-star rating across 883 Amazon ratings and sits at number 38 among Amazon countertop burners. Each zone supports up to 25 pounds of cookware, which means a heavy Dutch oven or a stockpot of pasta water fits without worry. This unit suits renters, small kitchens and holiday cooks who need two dishes at once but cannot install a full induction range.

Under the glass, the Nuwave PIC Double runs 106 temperature settings from 50°F to 575°F in 5°F increments, so chocolate melting and a hard sear both sit inside one range. In practice, the Precision Key ramps heat up gradually instead of jumping straight to the target, which limits scorching on sauces. On top of that, Dynamic Watt Technology shifts the shared 1,800 watts between the two zones instead of splitting them evenly, so one side can sear while the other holds a simmer. However, the total ceiling matters: the cord plugs into a standard 115-volt outlet, and two full-power pans can push a small kitchen circuit. The seamless IMD touch panel and shatter-resistant ceramic glass wipe clean, and at 15.7 pounds the whole unit is easy to move.

The Nuwave PIC Double earns its value label by putting two independent control panels in one $229.99 body, which works out to about $115 per cooking zone. By contrast, the single-burner Duxtop 9600LS in our guide costs roughly half as much, so budget shoppers who only need one pan should look there. Even so, no other model on our list delivers two 8-inch zones with this much temperature control for the price. The honest trade-offs are the shared 1,800-watt ceiling, the 115-volt plug and a 1-year limited manufacturer warranty that is shorter than some rivals. For example, you cannot run two hard boils at once on a weak circuit. If you cook two dishes at the same time and want induction precision without a remodel, this is the one to get.