# Nuwave PIC Flex Induction Cooktop

- Source: https://stierproducts.com/products/nuwave-pic-flex-induction-cooktop
- Category board: https://stierproducts.com/categories/induction-cooktops
- Placement: #12 of 14 in Induction Cooktops, D tier
- Brand: Nuwave
- LP on this board: 293
- 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 tenth, well-reviewed for performance and size, but its lightweight construction and limited support keep it at the bottom of the picks.

## For

- Quick boil times and precise temperature control
- Compact footprint suitable for small spaces
- Quiet operation and simple controls
- Compact footprint and quiet operation
- Works regardless of wind, an advantage over camping-adjacent alternatives

## Against

- Lightweight consumer build offers less durability
- Support and service backing weaker than other brands
- Narrower use case than any other pick
- Not a whole-kitchen solution
- Nuwave's long-term support infrastructure is thin for a budget brand

## Evidence

Consolidated from 13 cited sources across 11 outlets

| Outlet | Said by | Stance | Link | Link status |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| GearLab | Kate Pitts | B | https://www.outdoorgearlab.com/reviews/camping-and-hiking/camping-stove/nuwave-pic-flex-induction-cooktop | fetched and confirmed |
| GearLab | Kate Pitts | B | https://www.outdoorgearlab.com/reviews/camping-and-hiking/camping-stove/duxtop-1800w-portable-induction-cooktop | fetched and confirmed |
| GADGET GOD | GADGET GOD | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IS8MiitJFig | fetched and confirmed |
| Mr Tech Guy | Mr Tech Guy | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e1cwK-bPj5o | fetched and confirmed |
| Technobezz | technobezz.com | B | https://www.technobezz.com/best/nuwave-flex-precision-induction-cooktop-drops-to-7856 | fetched and confirmed |
| Excited Kitchen | Excited Kitchen | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8JaszHfO67E | fetched and confirmed |
| Demo | Becky Owens | B | https://bestchoicesforyourhome.com/best-induction-burner/ | fetched and confirmed |
| My Blog | Trixie-LD | B | https://homegearratings.com/induction-cooktop/reviews/nuwave/ | fetched and confirmed |
| WordPress | Erika A. Livingston | B | https://nuvinhome.com/best-portable-induction-hob/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Roomy Edit | Gregory Vodden | B | https://roomyedit.com/nuwave-precision-induction-cooktop/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Roomy Edit | Gregory Vodden | B | https://roomyedit.com/nuwave-induction-cooktop/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Peggy O'Mara | David | B | https://www.peggyomara.com/best-countertop-induction-ranges/ | fetched and confirmed |
| The Spruce Eats | - | - | https://www.thespruceeats.com/best-induction-burners-4150686 | outlet blocks automated checks |

## 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 |
| 3 | Duxtop 9600LS Portable Induction Cooktop | A | https://stierproducts.com/products/duxtop-9600ls-portable-induction-cooktop |
| 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 |
| 9 | Thermador Freedom 30-Inch Induction Cooktop | C | https://stierproducts.com/products/thermador-freedom-30-inch-induction-cooktop |
| 10 | Duxtop 9100MC Portable Induction Cooktop | C | https://stierproducts.com/products/duxtop-9100mc-portable-induction-cooktop |
| 11 | Breville PolyScience Control Freak | D | https://stierproducts.com/products/breville-polyscience-control-freak |
| 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

- D: Weak. Hard to recommend when better options cost similar money.

## How to read this

- Each category is researched in four independent runs, one per lens (expert consensus, value, reliability, community pulse). Every run ranks a board of candidates that deliberately includes products buyers cross-shop but should avoid. Placements score on a ranked ladder (LP), and tiers are derived from LP, so no tier is ever assigned by hand.
- LP is this product's points on its own category ladder. It is comparable within a category and not across categories.
- Link status reports what our pre-publication link check found when it fetched the cited URL. It says nothing about the quality of the review.
- A citation with no usable link is listed rather than dropped, and is excluded from the counted total above.

## Image

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