5 Best Low Watt Electric Hot Plates To Buy
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AT A GLANCE
What is a hot plate?
A hot plate is a small, portable cooktop/stove used to heat liquids or foods in a pot. It is typically made of metal, and comes in two designs: single burner and double burner.
Hot plate wattage: do hot plates use a lot of electricity?
The average watts for a single or double burner hot plate is 1500W, with most models coming in much higher than that.
How much does it cost to run a hot plate?
If you use the average wattage, that’s 1.5kWh, or in monetary terms, $0.20 – $0.30 per hour. So, over the course of a month, if using it every day for an hour, you’ll be spending between $6 – $9.
Thus, depending on the wattage of the hot plate, you could be using a lot of electricity when using the appliance.
As it’s impossible to find double burner hot plates under 1500W, we’ve selected 5 single burners for you to choose from.
Top 5 Low Wattage Hot Plates 1000W and Under
Elite Gourmet ESB-300X Single Electric 750 Watt Hot Plate
$12.52
WATTAGE: 750W
SIZE: 9.8 x 9.49 x 14.8 inches
WEIGHT: 1.5lbs
MAX TEMPERATURE: 400°F
The Elite Gourmet ESB-300X is a small, lightweight countertop hot plate that's perfect for cooking and keeping food warm.
The coil burner allows heat to spread evenly across the entire surface of the pan, ensuring that food cooks properly with no cold spots.
This handy little hot plate heats quickly – reaches a high heat within just a few minutes. Temperature control comes in the form of knob at the front of the unit. Select between 3 temperatures – low/medium/high.
The ESB-300X has an easy to clean drip pan – you simply lift the coils and clean.
The handle doesn't get too hot, so you won't burn your hand when moving the appliance while it's on.
Pro: Legs don't heat up, so it won't damage your surfaces.
Con: No light to indicate that the burner is still on.
Ovente Electric Single Burner Hot Plate
$19.99
WATTAGE: 1000W
SIZE: 9.3 x 8.8 x 2.5 inches
WEIGHT: 2.4lbs
MAX TEMPERATURE: 212°F
If you're not put off by the slightly higher wattage, the Ovente Electric Single Burner Hot Plate is a great solution to your cooking needs.
This portable hot plate is made of fire-resistant stainless steel and ceramic glass, features advanced infrared heating technology that heats food quickly and evenly, and has a 7 inch diameter burner.
There are 5 temperature levels to choose from, adjustable using the knob at the front of the device.
It's designed to be used with all types of cookware such as cast iron, ceramic, stainless steel.
The small size makes it easy to store in cabinets or on countertops, while its lightweight design makes it convenient for travel. The anti-skid feet ensure safety when using the hot plate on your counter.
Pro: You can use your existing cookware on this, as it's suitable for all types.
Con: Even with the extra wattage, it doesn't get nearly as hot as some of the others on this list.
WATTAGE: 500W
SIZE: 5.83 x 5.67 x 4.69 inches
WEIGHT: 1.59lbs
MAX TEMPERATURE: 570°F
This YQ-105 500 watt hot plate packs a punch for its size and low wattage.
It's easy to use; the 6 different temperature settings are controlled with one straightforward dial. The 3.9”/10cm burner quickly reaches an impressively high temperature, comparable to burners of a much higher wattage.
With its compact size and light weight, this would make a great travel and camping hot plate.
For your safety there's an auto shut-off feature that turns off the device after a while, in order to prevent burning or fires. The plate is also non-slip and easy to clean.
Pro: Heats quickly, especially for the lower wattage.
Con: No real suction on the legs, so the unit moves when you turn the heat dial.
Courant Electric Single Burner Hotplate
$19.95
WATTAGE: 1000W
SIZE: 9.45 x 3.35 x 9.84 inches
WEIGHT: 2.23lbs
MAX TEMPERATURE: 500°F
The Courant Single Burner Hotplate is the perfect addition to any small kitchen. It has a durable, fire resistant stainless steel housing and gets hot quickly.
At 6.1" (15 cm), the burner is a nice size for cooking full meals. It features a powerful coil burner that ensures food is cooked evenly.
The Courant Hotplate gets hot quickly and has 5 heat settings to choose from, allowing for more refined temperature control. The temperature is adjusted using the easy-to-use knob at the front of the unit.
The power indicator light lets you know when the unit is on so you don't have to worry about forgetting to turn it off. There's also an auto shut-off feature – the burner cycles on and off for safety.
The rubber feet at the bottom of the appliance prevent skidding.
Pro: Reaches the highest temperature very quickly – in under 4 minutes.
Con: The temperature knob might get hot.
Maxmartt Portable Electric Mini Stove Hot Plate
WATTAGE: 500W
SIZE: 5.7 x 5.5 x 2.6 inches
WEIGHT: 1.59lbs
MAX TEMPERATURE: 570°F
As the second super low watt hot plate on our list, coming in at just 500W, the Maxmartt Portable Electric Hot Plate is the perfect companion for your small kitchen, RV or office.
It has a burner with a surface area of just 4.2”, which allows you to cook comfortably with a regular-sized pot.
The 5 temperature settings enable you to choose exactly how much heat you need to get your food just right.
This Maxmartt portable stove is easy to use and clean, has a useful power indicator light to let you know when the device is on, and gets really hot in a short amount of time.
The rubber feet prevent the appliance from sliding around on your countertop while in use, and the unit as a whole cleans easily with a damp cloth.
Pro: Very simple design and operation.
Con: No automatic shut-off feature.
Why buy a low wattage portable electric hob?
Low watt hot plates/hobs are great for space-saving, keeping costs low, or traveling, including RV and camping trips, as they’re usually small and don’t use up a lot of electricity per hour.
