Nuwave Precision Induction Cooktop Gold, 12” Shatter-Resistant Ceramic Glass Surface, Large 8” Heating Coil, Portable, 96 Temp Settings 100°F to 575°F, 3 Wattage Settings 700, 900, and 1500 Watts
- 96 PRE-PROGRAMMED TEMPS - Select from the 6 convenient preset temperature settings or fine tune your own temperature from 100°F to 575°F in …
- SHATTER-PROOF CERAMIC GLASS – There are no open flames or hot coils that can cause burns. Unlike the competition, Gold’s heating surface is …
- MAKE ADJUSTMENTS ON-THE-FLY – Want hotter temperature or need to cook it longer? No problem. Simply adjust on-the-fly any time. Starting the…
- PRECISE TEMPERATURE CONTROL – With 96 precise temperatures at your fingertips, you can keep delicate sauces warm at 100°F to grilling a juic…
- SAFETY BUILT-IN – Even if you forget, Gold will shut off automatically when the set cook time is completed. When there is no cookware on the…
Mubboo Value Score: 4.2/10
How it stacks up
Rated 4.6/5 — better than 96% of 28 Portable Induction Cooktops we track. Premium-tier pricing at $139.99.
Head-to-Head vs Category Leader
| Nuwave | Cooktao (Leader) | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $139.99 | $149.99 |
| Rating | 4.6/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Reviews | 1,139 | 31 |
| Mubboo Score | 4.2/10 | 4.2/10 |
The Nuwave Precision Induction Cooktop Gold, 12” Sh is 7% cheaper but rated lower (4.6 vs 5).
Quick Specs
- Size
- 12” Glass Surface, 8” Heating Coil
- Color
- Gold
- Voltage
- 120 Volts
- Wattage
- 1500 watts
- Material
- Ceramic Glass
- Fuel Type
- Electric
- Trim Color
- Gold
- Burner type
- Induction
What reviewers 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.
Rating reliability
About Nuwave
- 56 products in our database
- Average rating: 4.5/5 across all products
- Price range: $28.99 – $599.99
- Categories: Air Fryers, Air Purifiers, Cookware Sets, Dutch Ovens, Portable Induction Cooktops, Pressure Cookers
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Nuwave Nuwave Precision Induction Cooktop Gold, 12” Shatter-Resistant worth buying in 2026?
It earns a Mubboo Score of 4.2/10, with a 4.6/5 rating from 1,139 reviews — better than 96% of Portable Induction Cooktops we track.
How much does the Nuwave Nuwave Precision Induction Cooktop Gold, cost?
It is currently $139.99 — premium-tier pricing for Portable Induction Cooktops.
How does it compare to the top-rated Portable Induction Cooktops?
The Nuwave Precision Induction Cooktop Gold, 12” Sh is 7% cheaper but rated lower (4.6 vs 5).
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