# Duxtop 9600LS Portable Induction Cooktop

- Source: https://stierproducts.com/products/duxtop-9600ls-portable-induction-cooktop
- Category board: https://stierproducts.com/categories/induction-cooktops
- Placement: #3 of 14 in Induction Cooktops, A tier
- Brand: Duxtop
- LP on this board: 735
- Last researched: 2026-09-23T04:08:47.119Z
- Method: https://stierproducts.com/methodology
- Dataset: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.22062813 - every board at once, one dated snapshot per release, same licence, prices and photographs left out
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## Verdict

Ranks sixth, repeatedly tested by Wirecutter as a reliable portable unit with strong performance.

## For

- Wirecutter repeatedly re-tests and rates it reliable
- Compact and versatile design
- Boils water quickly (1:40) per Barbecue Lab test
- Wirecutter's current top portable pick, described as reliable, versatile, compact and one of the easiest to use
- Consumer Reports has given a Duxtop its top portable spot

## Against

- Serious Eats found it pricier than Duxtop's cheaper 9100MC and not as fast or powerful

## Evidence

Consolidated from 9 independent outlets

| Outlet | Said by | Stance | Link | Link status |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| My Blog | Trixie-LD | B | https://homegearratings.com/induction-cooktop/reviews/duxtop/ | fetched and confirmed |
| CNN Underscored | Michelle Rae Uy | B | https://www.cnn.com/cnn-underscored/reviews/best-portable-induction-cooktops | fetched and confirmed |
| Artisan Cook | Artisan Cook | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cj80C7NmKZU | fetched and confirmed |
| Freshnss | Freshnss | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zs6pvAB3Hg4 | fetched and confirmed |
| Demo | Becky Owens | B | https://bestchoicesforyourhome.com/best-induction-burner/ | fetched and confirmed |
| KitchenGearCalc | KitchenGearCalc | B | https://kitchengearcalc.com/reviews/duxtop-9600ls-review/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Wirecutter | - | - | https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-portable-induction-cooktop/ | outlet blocks automated checks |
| Serious Eats | - | - | https://www.seriouseats.com/best-portable-induction-cooktops-7377536 | outlet blocks automated checks |
| Affiliate_ts | Affiliate_ts | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rDo28zjODns | fetched and confirmed |

## Nearest alternatives on this board

| Rank | Product | Tier | Page |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Bosch 500 Series 30-Inch Induction Cooktop (NIT5669UC) | S | https://stierproducts.com/products/bosch-500-series-30-inch-induction-cooktop-nit5669uc |
| 2 | Bosch 800 Series 30-Inch Induction Cooktop (NIT8060UC) | S | https://stierproducts.com/products/bosch-800-series-30-inch-induction-cooktop-nit8060uc |
| 4 | Bosch 800 Series 36-Inch Induction Cooktop (NITP669UC) | A | https://stierproducts.com/products/bosch-800-series-36-inch-induction-cooktop-nitp669uc |
| 5 | GE Profile 36-Inch Induction Cooktop (PHP9036DTBB) | A | https://stierproducts.com/products/ge-profile-36-inch-induction-cooktop-php9036dtbb |
| 6 | Bosch Benchmark 36-Inch Induction Cooktop (NITP660UC) | B | https://stierproducts.com/products/bosch-benchmark-36-inch-induction-cooktop-nitp660uc |
| 7 | LG Studio 36-Inch Induction Cooktop (CBIS3618BE) | B | https://stierproducts.com/products/lg-studio-36-inch-induction-cooktop-cbis3618be |
| 8 | Thermador Freedom 36-Inch Induction Cooktop | C | https://stierproducts.com/products/thermador-freedom-36-inch-induction-cooktop |
| 12 | Nuwave PIC Flex Induction Cooktop | D | https://stierproducts.com/products/nuwave-pic-flex-induction-cooktop |
| 13 | Frigidaire 30-Inch Induction Cooktop (FFIC3025TB) | D | https://stierproducts.com/products/frigidaire-30-inch-induction-cooktop-ffic3025tb |
| 14 | Empava 36-Inch Built-In Induction Cooktop (EMPV-IDC36) | F | https://stierproducts.com/products/empava-36-inch-built-in-induction-cooktop-empv-idc36 |

The full board is at https://stierproducts.com/categories/induction-cooktops.

## What this tier means

- A: Excellent. Strongly recommended, beaten only by the very best.

## How to read this

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