Single-burner induction cooktop

Why We Chose It

Let's face it, the Nuwave PIC Gold is your ticket to pretending you know what you're doing in the kitchen. It's got 51 temperature settings, which is precisely 50 more than most people need, but hey, it's all about options, right? The shatter-proof ceramic glass is for those who think they're cooking in a WWE ring. It’s portable, so you can take your indecision on the road. It also shuts off automatically, which is great because who doesn't forget they're cooking sometimes? With its intuitive controls, you can adjust the temperature mid-cook, proving to everyone that you have absolutely no idea how long anything takes to cook. This cooktop is the pinnacle of over-engineering, because when it comes to boiling water, precision is key.

What It Does

• Cooks with 51 temps. Perfect if you're indecisive.
• Portable. For when you want to cook in the wild.
• Auto shut-off. Because forgetting is human.
• Adjust on-the-fly. Ideal for commitment-phobes.

What It Doesn't Do

• Won’t make dinner for you. Sorry, still need effort.
• Doesn't fix your burnt toast reputation.
• No hot coils. So no marshmallow roasting here.
• Won’t teach you to cook. Just heats things up.

Tech Specs

• 51 temp settings. Like a mood ring for food.
• Shatter-proof ceramic. Because plates aren’t enough.
• 8-inch coil. For those who like large, warm circles.
• 3 wattage settings. As if one wasn't confusing enough.

Who It's For

Meet Jerry, who thinks he's the next MasterChef, but can't boil pasta without setting off the smoke alarm. For him, the 51 temperature settings are a godsend, providing him with ample room to mess up in new and exciting ways. Then there's Linda, who insists on cooking gourmet meals while camping. Yes, she’s that kind of person, and the portable nature of this cooktop lets her live her delusions of wilderness grandeur. Finally, there's Steve, who just wants a device that shuts off automatically because he once accidentally set his kitchen on fire while attempting to 'slow cook' ramen. For Steve, this cooktop is less a tool and more a fire insurance policy.