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Duxtop 1800W Portable Induction Cooktop | |||||
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| Awards |  Best Induction Stove |  Best Value 2-Burner Stove | Best Value Single Burner | ||
| Price | $85 List Check Price at Amazon | $100 List Check Amazon (on sale!) | $80 List Check Amazon (on sale!) | $30 List Check Price at Amazon | $30 List Check Price at Amazon |
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| Bottom Line | A fast, easy-to-use induction stove best suited for campers with dependable access to power | This is the best induction stove we tested for camping, delivering fast boils, and precise temperature control, but it requires a power source | A solid, affordable two-burner that delivers reliable performance, easy setup, and great portability for most camping needs | A boiling powerhouse ideal for big pots and less ideal for windy camp sites | A high-value option that is about as easy and versatile as a camping stove can be |
| Rating Categories | Duxtop 1800W Portabl... | Nuwave PIC Flex Indu... | ODSD 2 Burner | Gas One High Pressur... | Gas One GS-3400P |
| Boil Time (25%) | |||||
| Wind Resistance (25%) | |||||
| Simmering Ability (20%) | |||||
| Ease of Use (15%) | |||||
| Portability (15%) | |||||
| Specifications | Duxtop 1800W Portabl... | Nuwave PIC Flex Indu... | ODSD 2 Burner | Gas One High Pressur... | Gas One GS-3400P |
| Total BTUs | N/A | N/A | 20,000 | 65000 | 8,000 |
| Number of Burners | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Cooking Surface Dimensions | 11.4" x 11.4" | 10" | 7.5" x 18" | 10" x 10" | 8.25" x 8.25" |
| Piezo Ignitor | N/A | N/A | Yes | No | Yes |
| Measured Weight | 5.7 lbs | 4.0 lbs | 4.5 lbs stove alone 7.7 lbs w/ bag and extras |
8.0 lbs | 3.3 lbs |
| Boil Time (1 liter of water, no wind) | 2 min 47 sec | 46 sec | 4 min 53 sec | 3 min 28 sec | 5 min 15 sec |
| Boil Time (1 liter of water, wind from a box fan) | 5 min 12 sec | 2 min 28 sec | 6 min 52 sec | 3 min 49 sec | 14 min |
| Average Boil Time (1 liter of water, wind & no wind) | 4 min 12 sec | 1 min 41 sec | 5 min 52 sec | 3 min 39 sec | 9 min 37 sec |
| Cooktop Material | Glass | Ceramic glass | Cold-Rolled Steel | Alloy steel | Enamel Coated Steel |
| Packed Size | 14" x 11.4" x 2.5" | 10" x 12.5" x 2.25" | 10.63" x 9.06" x 5.12" | 14.5" x 10" x 5" | 14" x 12" x 3.5" |
| Burner/Flame Diameter | 7" | 6.5" | 2.75" | 5.75" | 2.875" |
| Distance Between Burners (center to center) | N/A | N/A | 8" | N/A | N/A |
| Windscreen | No | No | Yes | No | No |
| BTU per Burner | N/A | N/A | 10,000 | 8,000 | 9,000 |
| Type of Model | Tabletop | Tabletop | Tabletop | Tabletop | Tabletop |
| Fuel Type | Electric | Electric | Propane | Propane | Butane |
| Model Number | 9100MC/BT-M20B | 30501 | BL-F22B | B-5120 | GS-3400P |
The Duxtop comes up to temperature quickly, especially for fast camp tasks like boiling water, heating soup, or making morning coffee. In our testing, it brought one liter of water to a boil in an average of 4 minutes and 12 seconds, making it a reliable option for quick camp meals and morning coffee.
We also appreciate how little wind affects performance compared to a traditional camp stove. Without an open flame to shield, the Duxtop keeps cooking consistently in breezy conditions where a gas burner would need constant adjustment.
For front-country camping, van life, or a more built-out basecamp kitchen, the Duxtop is one of the easiest ways to add precise heat control to camp cooking. It's clean, efficient, and especially nice for meals where controlled heat matters. Plus, it has a smooth surface that wipes down and cleans easily. The small profile stores neatly in a van or camping tub. It also works great as an extra burner in your home kitchen.
The biggest downside to the Duxtop is that it depends entirely on a reliable power source, which limits where and how you can use it. It is easy to plug in at a campground, trailhead basecamp, or van setup, but it is less practical for dispersed camping unless you have a substantial battery and solar system.
It is also less forgiving about cookware than a traditional gas stove. Flat-bottomed, induction-compatible pots or cast iron work best. Performance drops off noticeably with warped cookware or kettles that do not make full contact with the burner.
While it performs well in wind, the Duxtop is heavier and bulkier than a simple single-burner gas stove, and most campers will need to factor in the added weight and cost of a power setup to make it work well in the field.
If you camp with reliable access to shore power, a van outlet, or a robust solar setup, the Duxtop is one of the easiest ways to bring fast, precise heat to camp cooking. It boils efficiently, handles wind better than a flame stove, and gives you the kind of control that makes cooking at camp feel like the convenience of a home stovetop. For front-country campers and basecamp cooks, it is a practical and user-friendly alternative to gas.
