Duxtop · Updated July 2026
Duxtop 9600LS Portable Induction Cooktop: price, specs & release date
Duxtop 9600LS Portable Induction Cooktop, released 2022. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.
Source: duxtop-induction.com verified ✓ corroborated verify in ledger
The Duxtop 9600LS Portable Induction Cooktop is listed at $112.99 on duxtop-induction.com as of 2026-07-26, #5 cheapest of 8 portable induction cooktops (median $112); other retailers may be lower. It earns a Gold Deskmark — 60/100 pay-blind standing, #2 of 8 in class.
Verified Jul 26, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below
Cheapest portable induction cooktops: NuWave Flex Precision Induction Cooktop — $59.08
- Best for Smoothest of the test group at holding a target heat or temperature, pulsing wattage gently and often, which the review says lowers the chance of scorching and spatters and reduces the need to hover over a simmering pot; Widest control granularity of any burner tested: 20 power and 20 temperature settings, called the largest range of any burner the reviewer tried.
- Skip if Completely flat, featureless control surface is hard to navigate for anyone with low vision is a dealbreaker.
Price history
$112.99Is the Duxtop 9600LS Portable Induction Cooktop a good buy?
At $113, the Duxtop 9600LS Portable Induction Cooktop is #4 cheapest of the 8 portable induction cooktops we track, where the median is $111. On the spec sheet, its max power watts of 1800 is the highest of the 8, its temp steps of 20 is the lowest of the 5, and its msrp usd of 109.99 is below the median of the 8.
Evidence of Record
Our data- Independent labsmeasured it
- 1
- Physical metricsrecorded
- 4
- Outlets on recordall tested
- 1
One independent lab measured this product across 4 physical metrics — footprint, weight, thermal and power. These numbers rest on a single hands-on source so far.
Review consensus · sourced & dated
What reviewers say about the Duxtop 9600LS Portable Induction Cooktop
Only one whitelisted tester, Wirecutter, yielded a readable hands-on review of this exact model, and it names the 9600LS its top pick. The verdict rests on the reviewer having tested more than a dozen portable induction cooktops since 2021 and having used each pick for daily cooking tasks for several days straight. Serious Eats and Good Housekeeping were checked and excluded: Serious Eats returned HTTP 402, and Good Housekeeping tested the 9100MC, never mentioning the 9600LS. Single-source, so nothing here is cross-confirmed by a second outlet.
Based on 1 review · 1 lab-tested · 2026-02-05
Tested by Wirecutter
Consistently praised
- Smoothest of the test group at holding a target heat or temperature, pulsing wattage gently and often, which the review says lowers the chance of scorching and spatters and reduces the need to hover over a simmering pot
- Widest control granularity of any burner tested: 20 power and 20 temperature settings, called the largest range of any burner the reviewer tried
- All-glass interface with a bright, slightly angled LCD and responsive sensor-touch controls, described as easy to clean and read
- Rare 10-hour timer allows long, slow cooking projects, and the lock, boil and warm buttons are called useful for everyday cooking
- Goes lower than most rivals (100 F to 460 F vs 140 F to 460 F on the budget pick), enabling very slow melting of butter or chocolate without a double boiler
Commonly flagged
- Completely flat, featureless control surface is hard to navigate for anyone with low vision
- Shuts itself off after three hours if you do not set the timer
- You must push the menu button before setting a temperature level, an extra step to start cooking, though the review notes this is common to most induction cooktops and reduces the chance of overheating an empty pan
- Beep is fairly quiet, a possible issue for the hard of hearing or forgetful, though the review states this is not a safety issue since the burner shuts off when the timer sounds
Where reviewers disagree No cross-source disagreement can be established: only Wirecutter produced a fetchable review body for this exact model, and the two other kitchen testers checked were unusable (Serious Eats HTTP 402; Good Housekeeping tested the 9100MC). The tension is internal to Wirecutter. The same flat all-glass panel it praises as easy to clean and read at an angle is the one it flags as unnavigable for low-vision users, for whom it steers readers to the budget 9100MC, whose raised buttons it calls better than touch controls if you have low vision. Its temperature-accuracy caveat also cuts against the precision framing: the review warns the setting is an estimate because it reads the pan surface rather than the contents, and that readouts across tested burners could be anywhere from 5 to 100 degrees off depending on the pan, its contents, and the type of cooking. Note the top pick is also praised in the same breath as the budget pick on size, since both measure 14 by 11.5 inches, so the footprint advantage is over the wider field rather than over its own stablemate.
The sources (1)
Footprint (review states the top pick and budget pick share it): 14 inches long and 11.5 inches wide · Weight: about 5 pounds · Usable pan diameter, determined by the tester's flour heat-map test (stated for all picks): between about 4 and 10 inches wide · 6 cups of water to a boil in a teapot - wattage-class result for 1,800 W models, which the review confirms includes its picks; 1,300/1,500/1,600 W models took six to seven minutes. Not an individual timing of this unit: five minutes
The Duxtop 9600LS had the best combination of settings, consistency, features, performance, and design out of all the models I tested.
Of all the models I tested, the 9600LS was the smoothest at maintaining target heat or temperature level, alternating between higher and lower wattages more gently and more often.
The completely flat, physically featureless surface has no way of distinguishing where the buttons and display are located or which buttons do what.
Specifications
| Price (US) | $112.99 — current on record (was $109.99) |
|---|---|
| Brand | Duxtop |
| Released | 2022 |
| Msrp usd | 109.99 |
| Burners | 1 |
| Max power watts | 1800 |
| Power levels | 20 |
| Temp min f | 100 |
| Temp max f | 460 |
| Temp steps | 20 |
| Timer max minutes | 600 |
| Surface diameter (in) | — |
| Control type | LCD sensor touch |
| Weight (lb) | 7.3 |
| Warranty years | 2 |
Source: duxtop-induction.com (verified 2026-06-23) · corroborated by therationalkitchen.com. VERIFIED with minor weight note. Manufacturer page confirms 1800W/120V, 20 power levels (100-1800W), 20 temperature settings (100-460F), 10-hour (600 min) timer, and 2-year warranty. Manufacturer page does NOT list price or weight (directs to Amazon). Price ~$110 corroborated by The Rational Kitchen, which rounds to the $109.99 retail point. WEIGHT DISCREPANCY: The Rational Kitchen lists 7.5 lb; harvester used 7.3 lb (another listing). Kept harvester value; difference is immaterial (~0.2 lb). Surface coil diameter not published (null).
Is the Duxtop 9600LS Portable Induction Cooktop worth it vs cheaper portable induction cooktops?
Duxtop 9600LS Portable Induction Cooktop against its closest cheaper and pricier portable induction cooktops on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 8 ranked
| Product | Price | Msrp usd | Burners | Max power watts | Power levels | Temp min f |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duxtop 9600LS Portable Induction Cooktop this | $112.99 | 109.99 | 1 | 1800 | 20 | 100 |
| True Induction TI-1B Single Burner | $112 | 112 | 1 | 1750 | 10 | 150 |
| Breville Control Freak Home | $1499.95 | 1499.95 | 1 | 1800 | 405 | 77 |
Frequently asked questions
What do reviewers say about the Duxtop 9600LS Portable Induction Cooktop?
Only one whitelisted tester, Wirecutter, yielded a readable hands-on review of this exact model, and it names the 9600LS its top pick. The verdict rests on the reviewer having tested more than a dozen portable induction cooktops since 2021 and having used each pick for daily cooking tasks for several days straight. Serious Eats and Good Housekeeping were checked and excluded: Serious Eats returned HTTP 402, and Good Housekeeping tested the 9100MC, never mentioning the 9600LS. Single-source, so nothing here is cross-confirmed by a second outlet. Praised: Smoothest of the test group at holding a target heat or temperature, pulsing wattage gently and often, which the review says lowers the chance of scorching and spatters and reduces the need to hover over a simmering pot; Widest control granularity of any burner tested: 20 power and 20 temperature settings, called the largest range of any burner the reviewer tried; All-glass interface with a bright, slightly angled LCD and responsive sensor-touch controls, described as easy to clean and read; Rare 10-hour timer allows long, slow cooking projects, and the lock, boil and warm buttons are called useful for everyday cooking; Goes lower than most rivals (100 F to 460 F vs 140 F to 460 F on the budget pick), enabling very slow melting of butter or chocolate without a double boiler. Flagged: Completely flat, featureless control surface is hard to navigate for anyone with low vision; Shuts itself off after three hours if you do not set the timer; You must push the menu button before setting a temperature level, an extra step to start cooking, though the review notes this is common to most induction cooktops and reduces the chance of overheating an empty pan; Beep is fairly quiet, a possible issue for the hard of hearing or forgetful, though the review states this is not a safety issue since the burner shuts off when the timer sounds; Not the smallest or lightest model tested (about 5 pounds, 14 by 11.5 inches). (From 1 tester review, 1 lab-tested.)
How much does the Duxtop 9600LS Portable Induction Cooktop cost?
The Duxtop 9600LS Portable Induction Cooktop has a US price of $112.99, as of 2026-07-26.
How does the Duxtop 9600LS Portable Induction Cooktop compare on price?
At $113, the Duxtop 9600LS Portable Induction Cooktop is #4 cheapest of the 8 portable induction cooktops we track, where the median is $111.
Has the Duxtop 9600LS Portable Induction Cooktop's price dropped?
No — since 2026-06-27 the Duxtop 9600LS Portable Induction Cooktop has risen 2.7%, from $109.99 to $112.99; the lowest we have recorded is $109.99 (2026-06-27).
What is the lowest price the Duxtop 9600LS Portable Induction Cooktop has been?
The lowest we have recorded for the Duxtop 9600LS Portable Induction Cooktop is $109.99 on 2026-06-27.
Is now a good time to buy the Duxtop 9600LS Portable Induction Cooktop?
The Duxtop 9600LS Portable Induction Cooktop is currently $112.99; the lowest we have recorded is $109.99 (2026-06-27). Every price is dated, so you can judge it against its own history.
When was the Duxtop 9600LS Portable Induction Cooktop released?
The Duxtop 9600LS Portable Induction Cooktop was released 2022.
What are the Duxtop 9600LS Portable Induction Cooktop's key specs?
Duxtop 9600LS Portable Induction Cooktop (Duxtop): msrp usd 109.99, burners 1, max power watts 1800, power levels 20, temp min f 100. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-23.
Price of record: $112.99 at duxtop-induction.com, 2026-07-26. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:
See Duxtop 9600LS Portable Induction Cooktop on Amazon As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.Similar portable induction cooktops
Nearest in price — swipe to browse. Every pick sourced and dated.
All portable induction cooktops ranked · Open data & methodology · Queryable via MCP
Compare with
Head-to-head
- Duxtop 9600LS Portable Induction Cooktop vs Breville Control Freak Home
- Duxtop 9600LS Portable Induction Cooktop vs NuWave Flex Precision Induction Cooktop
- Duxtop 9600LS Portable Induction Cooktop vs IKEA Tillreda Portable Induction Cooktop
- Duxtop 9600LS Portable Induction Cooktop vs Vollrath Mirage Pro 59500P
- Duxtop 9600LS Portable Induction Cooktop vs True Induction TI-1B Single Burner
Cheaper portable induction cooktops
Step up
- Breville Control Freak Home $1499.95
- Breville Control Freak CMC850 $1499.95
- Vollrath Mirage Pro 59500P $1853.8