Introduction: With the continuous development of science and technology, people's quality of life is gradually improving.
Enjoying food at home has become the pursuit of more and more people.
In the cold winter, it is undoubtedly a warm thing for the family to sit around and play hot pot.
So, which one is more suitable for you, home induction cooker or electric hot pot? This article will analyze it for you from many aspects.
1. Heating speed and firepower
1. Induction cooker: using the principle of electromagnetic induction, the heating speed is fast and the firepower is large.
The general power is about 2000W, which can meet a variety of cooking methods, such as frying, frying, stewing, stir-frying, etc.
2. Electric hot pot: high-power electric hot plate, fast heating speed and sufficient firepower.
However, compared with induction cookers, the range of heat adjustment is smaller, and it is mainly used for hot pot and simple cooking.
2. Adapt to pots and volumes
1. Induction cooker: The requirements for adapting to pots and pans are high, and pots made of ferromagnetic materials are required, such as stainless steel, cast iron, etc.
The diameter of the pot should be between 10 and 26 cm to guarantee heating effect and safety.
2. Electric hot pot: Generally, the inner pot is made of high-quality aluminum alloy material, with a large volume, which can be used by multiple people at the same time.
However, the inner pot is not easy to disassemble, and it is relatively troublesome to clean.
3. Functionality and security
1. Induction cooker: rich in functions, with timing, constant temperature, fire adjustment and other functions.
There is no open flame, no smoke, no harmful gas, no heat radiation to the surrounding environment, and high safety.
2. Electric hot pot: It has the function of temperature control, and the cooking temperature can be set arbitrarily within a certain range.
The transparent tempered glass lid makes it easy to observe the inside of the pot.
Some products are equipped with temperature insurance to prevent abnormal overheating.
Fourth, use and cleaning
1. Induction cooker: Easy to use, just put the pot on the stovetop.
When cleaning, be careful not to allow water to enter the inside of the furnace body.
2. Electric hot pot: When using, you need to put the inner pot into the shell, the inner pot is not easy to disassemble, and it is relatively troublesome to clean.
Some products have a non-stick coating and are easy to clean.
5. Comparison of advantages and disadvantages
1. Induction cooker:
Advantages: fast heating speed, large firepower, rich functions, wide range of application, high safety.
Disadvantages: There are requirements for the adaptation pot, and the pot needs to be purchased separately.
2. Electric hot pot:
Advantages: Novel style, temperature control function, large capacity inner pot, suitable for multiple people.
Disadvantages: The inner pot is not easy to disassemble, it is troublesome to clean, and some products have the risk of aluminum ingestion.
Summary: Home induction cooker and electric hot pot have their own advantages and disadvantages, and the specific choice needs to be judged according to personal needs and use scenarios.
If you're looking for versatility and safety and don't mind buying the right pot, then an induction cooker is a good choice, and if you're interested in a hot pot experience and have a large family member, a large-capacity, temperature-controlled electric hot pot may be more suitable for you.
Hopefully, this article will serve as a reference for your purchasing decision.