Top 10 Solar Powered Hot Plates
for October 2023

The GIVENEU Electric Ceramic Cooktop lives up to its promises. The unit is compact, and it's designed to mount to your kitchen countertop or to a wall. The electric cooktop heats quickly, and it's extremely easy to use: just adjust the heat setting and choose a temperature, and you're done. The cooktop works well for preparing small meals, like oatmeal or scrambled eggs, or for reheating leftovers. The cooktop is also a reasonably good cook-stove for bigger jobs, like boiling a large pot of water or cooking spaghetti. The cooktop only comes with one burner, so it's limited to two pots at a time. However, this cooktop is considerably more powerful than most single burners, and it's much better than some double burners. If you're cooking something large or you want to boil water, this cooktop is a reasonably good choice. However, this cooktop lacks a temperature gauge, and it's harder to control the temperature of the cooktop than it is on other electric cooktops.

The Duxtop portable induction cooktop is powerful enough to boil water quickly, and it was easy to maneuver around the kitchen. The touch control panel is beautiful and intuitive, and we liked that we were able to adjust the heat level with the touch of a finger. The unit's size makes it compact enough to place on the countertop, and the design makes it easy to lift up the cooktop to empty the drip pan. The only negative is that the included clamp is not very strong, so you have to be careful not to damage the surface it's attached to.

The VIVOHOME 1800W Countertop Double Burner Electric Hot Plate is a sturdy, well-made electric hot plate with a versatile design and temperature controls that fit a wide range of cooking needs. It has two 900W+900W burners, so it's powerful enough to fry and boil foods, but it won't heat up your kitchen as quickly or as hot as larger hot plates. Our only complaint was that its temperature controls were a little inconsistent: The knobs were easy to press in, but they still seemed to move a little and it was hard to make precise adjustments. However, its large 7.1-inch-diameter cooking surface means it can accommodate big pots and skillets easily, and its two 1800W burners provide enough heat to cook large meals all at once, and its large 6-inch cooking surface means it can accommodate smaller pans as well. The VIVOHOME 1800W Countertop Double Burner Electric Hot Plate is sturdy and well-made, and it's relatively affordable, too.

Cusimax 1800W Double Hot Plate, Stainless Steel Silver Countertop Burner Portable Electric Double Burners Electric Cast Iron Hot Plates Cooktop, Easy to Clean, Upgraded Version C180N is one of the most versatile cooktops we tested, thanks to its capable cast iron burners, large cooking area, and built-in safety features. The heating elements are highly efficient and heat up quickly, and the large cooking area is easy to clean. Because the heating elements are located on the cooktop's underside, this cooktop's surface stays cool to the touch. The cooktop's interior is constructed of brushed stainless steel, which is easy to clean and repels stains. The cooktop's temperature is monitored by a thermostat, which automatically turns the burner on and off to maintain the desired temperature. The cooktop's heating elements are powered by an 1800-watt heating element, which is enough to cook a meal for a family. The cooktop's dimensions are 19.6 x 13.4 x 9.4 inches, and it fits neatly on any kitchen countertop. The cooktop is very durable and can withstand frequent use. The cooktop's cover is removable, which makes cleaning the cooktop's interior easy. The cooktop comes with a one-year limited warranty.

The GAU-80305 is an affordable, sturdy, and versatile electric burner that can be used to cook indoors or outdoors. Its temperature range covers a wide range, from 140 to 450 degrees Fahrenheit, and it's easy to use. It has a power indicator light, a temperature regulating knob with heat distribution coils, and a nonslip rubber base. It produces decent heat, but it's slightly lacking in power, and it only reaches up to 450 degrees. Also, it's a little noisy, and it's tall, so it's a bit difficult to use on small countertops. Overall, though, the GAU-80305 is a great choice for anyone looking for an electric burner that's simple to use and works well for a variety of tasks.

The NuWave PIC Gold is an attractive, easy-to-clean cooktop, and its cooking performance rivals or exceeds that of our previous top pick, the NuWave PIC. It is smaller than our previous pick, but it feels more substantial in the hand and is easier to grip. The PIC Gold is quieter than the PIC, though it's still audible, and the settings are more convenient, with 52 settings between 100°F and 575°F. The PIC Gold also has faster, more precise cooking, thanks in part to induction technology, which heats your cookware directly instead of requiring a hot surface. The PIC Gold's biggest drawback is its energy efficiency. It's less efficient than our other top pick, the PIC, and doesn't produce as much power as a conventional electric cooktop, so it's best suited for smaller cookware that doesn't require high heat. If you're mainly cooking smaller batches of food, and it's safe to do so, the NuWave PIC Gold is an excellent induction cooktop.

The Elite Gourmet EDB-302BF is a large countertop electric burner, but it's light enough (7 pounds) to carry to a picnic and assemble quickly. It has a 7-inch (285-millimeter) and a 6-inch (152-millimeter) cast iron cooking plate, and it's large enough to cook a delicious meal for four people. The plates are nonstick, so cleanup is a snap. The burner has two adjustable temperature controls, and you can set the temperature to one of three settings. The MED setting is for medium-rare steaks, and it's perfect for steaks and hamburgers. The LO setting is for low-rare steaks, and it's perfect for steaks and salmon. The HI setting is for medium steaks and burgers, and it's perfect for steaks and chicken. The burner has power indicator lights, and you can set the burner to shut off automatically after 30 or 60 minutes. The burner is powerful enough to cook steaks and salmon, and it's plenty fast, too. It cooks steaks and salmon in about 30 minutes, and chicken in about 40 minutes. The burner has a maximum output of 1,500 watts.

The Mueller RapidTherm is the perfect countertop burner for a wide range of tasks, including cooking, simmering, warming, braising, and baking. It cooks food 50% faster than conventional electric or gas cooktops, saving you money on energy bills, and it's safer, since no open flames or flammable liquids or gases are involved. Its easy controls and digital display make cooking on this burner simple, and its 1800W of power is more than powerful enough to cook food for large families and parties. The RapidTherm has three cooking modes: Hot Pot, Slow Cook, and Boil, and it offers 8 power levels (200-1800W), a wide temperature range (140-460F), and a handy 4 hour digital timer. This burner is safe to use: The auto-pan detection will shut the unit off automatically after 60 seconds if no cookware is detected, and the Pause feature lets you temporarily stop cooking while locking in your particular cooking settings. The RapidTherm is also extremely energy efficient: The powerful induction burner only heats the diameter of the pan, so none of the energy is wasted. Plus, heat is instant and evenly distributed, so cooking on this burner is rapid and your food will cook 50% faster than conventional gas or electric cooktops. The RapidTherm has a knob-free interface, which makes it simple to use. The controls are built into the unit, and there are three buttons for power, temperature, and timer control. The digital display is backlit, making it easy to read in the dark. The RapidTherm comes packaged with a blade fan, which is designed to cool the unit off if it overheats, and it's also safe for use near children and pets. The RapidTherm is ETL certified and is backed by a 2 year manufacturer's warranty.

The SUNAVO hot plates for camping and RV are an excellent choice for cooking outdoors. The well-designed heating tubes heat up quickly and evenly, and the temperature can be adjusted from 100°F to 500°F. This hot plate cooks food quickly, so it is ideal for making pancakes or eggs for breakfast, cooking burgers and steaks for dinner, or heating up soup. The double burners offer plenty of power, and you can use the added burner for heating water or warming drinks. The stainless steel design makes this hot plate more durable and easy to clean, and the handles on either side make it more convenient to use. This hot plate is also a good choice for off grid camping. It comes with two 6-foot long cords, and there is also an on/off switch on the cord. The cords are thin, so they don't take up much space, and the price is reasonable.