Induction hobs: top 5 fastest models to raise the temperature

There is something magical about induction cooktops. Without flames and without heating elements, they manage to raise the temperature within the utensils. The secret ? A magnet surrounded by a copper coil, through which an electric current is passed. This electromagnet creates a magnetic field which induces an electric current which will act on the ferrous materials of the utensils. Thanks to the Joule effect (an electric current passing through a material with electrical resistance creates heat), the temperature at the bottom of pots and pans increases, heating the food.

This cooking method is not only much more economical than traditional electric hobs, but also much faster and more responsive. In fact, it is not subject to the effects of thermal inertia specific to a heating resistance. Induction hobs therefore save time in the kitchen.

During our tests, we precisely evaluate the speed of the temperature rise. To do this, in the same pot, we bring 3 liters of water from 25°C to 95°C using the largest inductor on the plate, in boost mode. We just need to time the process to determine which model is the fastest: easy as pie. At the same time, we wait for the water temperature to reach 100°C to take a second measurement.

And in this little game, here is a summary table of the ten fastest plates in our comparison.

With only 260 seconds (i.e. 4 min 20 s) to raise 3 liters of water from 25°C to 95°C, the Electrolux DIT60342CS is the quickest to withstand the rise in temperature, with a clear margin. Indeed, it takes 30 seconds more for its closest competitor (the Bosch PUJ611BB5E) to achieve the same result and almost an additional minute (50 seconds very precisely, and therefore 5 min 10 s) for the Brandt BPI6315I, third in this ranking.

We also notice a reduction in performance, since the other seven cooking plates are held in a pocket of 15 seconds.

Not surprisingly, the first three places are occupied by the same plates when the temperature must reach 100°C. The differences are, moreover, quite comparable. But we notice that the rest of the positions are relatively upset. For example, the Bosch PXE651FC1E makes a spectacular comeback from 7th to 4th place.

Finally, we established our ranking by taking into account the speed of the plate but also its overall performance, its ease of use and its price. And once again, the ranking does not change for the first three places. The Sauter SPI4360B and the De Dietrich DPI7572 complete the selection. Obviously, we recommend that you read the reviews of these devices to be sure that you will not regret your choice.