Empava IDC12B2 Horizontal Electric Stove Induction Cooktop
with 2 Burners in Black Vitro Ceramic Smooth Surface Glass 120V, 12 Inch
Price as of 2026-06-02. Check Amazon for the current price.
Quick Decision
Is This Right For You?
- •Buyers who prioritize quality over price in Portable Induction Cooktops
- •Top 1% bestseller in Portable Induction Cooktops — proven market demand
- •You're on a tight budget — $48 above the category average of $127
- •Rating sits in the bottom 14% of Portable Induction Cooktops — higher-rated options exist
- •duxtop 1800W Portable Induction Cooktop Countertop Burner offers a better rating (4.4/5) at a similar or lower price ($71)
- •duxtop 1800W Portable Induction Cooktop Countertop Burner — 59% cheaper at $71 (Score A)
- •Nuwave Precision Induction Cooktop Gold — higher rated at 4.6/5 ($140)
📊 Based on data analysis of 28 products in this category.
Mubboo Score: C+
How It Compares
This Product Empava IDC12B2 Horizontal Electric Stove Induction Cooktop | Most Popular duxtop 1800W Portable Induction Cooktop Countertop Burner | Best Rated Nuwave Precision Induction Cooktop Gold | Best Value CHANGBERT Induction Cooktop | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $174.99 | $70.99 | $139.99 | $119.99 |
| Rating | 4.2/5 | 4.4/5 | 4.6/5 | 4.4/5 |
| Reviews | 483 | 17,290 | 1,139 | 1,273 |
| Mubboo Score | C+ | A | B | B+ |
What People Say
Synthesized from 40 reviews · 100% verified purchases.
Ensure your cookware is ferromagnetic (a magnet test confirms compatibility) and be prepared for fan noise and a learning curve with heat settings. The cooktops are extremely fast and efficient for boiling, simmering, and precise temperature control, but avoid dragging hot pans across the plastic control panel to prevent damage.
- Speed of heating
- Precise temperature control
- Energy efficiency
- Portability
- Easy to clean
- Fan or humming noise
- Durability of control panel/buttons
- Small induction ring causes uneven heating
Expert Picks in Portable Induction Cooktops
- GE Profile PHP9036 — Best overall / feature-rich pick
- Bosch 800 Series NIT8661UC — Best for power and reliability
- Miele KM 7740 FR — Best high-end / luxury pick
- Top 30-inch induction cooktops (Frigidaire, GE, Samsung, Whirlpool) — Best 30-inch overall performers
- Top 36-inch induction cooktops (Bosch, Monogram, Thermador) — Best 36-inch / pro-style performers
Category recommendations from independent expert publications. Source links in References.
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About Empava
- 4 products in our database
- Average rating: 4.4/5 across all products
- Price range: $42.53 – $241.52
- Categories: Portable Induction Cooktops, Microwave Ovens
Other Portable Induction Cooktops
Bottom Line
Empava IDC12B2 Horizontal Electric Stove Induction Cooktop earns Mubboo Score C+. Priced at $175 — a premium option, above the category average of $127. Rated 4.2/5 from 483+ reviews. Strong buy if: buyers who prioritize quality over price in portable induction cooktops, top 1% bestseller in portable induction cooktops. Skip if: you're on a tight budget — duxtop 1800W Portable Induction Cooktop Countertop Burner (Score A, $71) may fit better.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Empava IDC12B2 Horizontal Electric Stove Induction Cooktop worth buying in 2026?
It earns a Mubboo Score of C+, with a 4.2/5 rating from 483 reviews — better than 14% of Portable Induction Cooktops we track.
How much does the Empava IDC12B2 Horizontal Electric Stove Induction Cooktop cost?
It is currently $174.99 — premium-tier pricing for Portable Induction Cooktops.
How does the IDC12B2 Horizontal Electric Stove Induction Cooktop compare to other Portable Induction Cooktops?
The category's most-reviewed alternative is the duxtop 1800W Portable Induction Cooktop Countertop Burner (4.4/5, 17,290 reviews, $70.99). The IDC12B2 Horizontal Electric Stove Induction Cooktop carries a Mubboo Score of C+ vs A.
Sources & References
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