Traditional stoves can easily burn food because you can’t control the temperature, but with Big Boss programmable portable induction cooktops you can cook with precision in half the time for the best results, even if you are a novice in cooking.
The temperature can be easily controlled so that you can cook delicious foods and save precious time for other important activities. Big Boss induction stoves cook 50% faster and help you save up to 50% more energy in comparison to traditional stoves. This is really great both for indoor and outdoor activities and entertainment.
Big Boss 9147 and Big Boss 9148 have quite the same features, both with a single burner and reduced dimensions for better storage and move. However, there are some little differences between these two and let’s take a closer look to their performances.
Overview Big Boss 9148
The Big Boss 9148 is a 1300W portable induction burner that will attract you with its special design. It is red, unless the surface and the control panel that are black. So, it will fit perfectly in a modern kitchen decorated with good taste. But it remains a stylish solution not only for indoor entertainment but also for outdoor activities.
The keys on the control panel are very well positioned so that you can easily find each of it when needed.
There are 8 control keys: the Power button (you use it to turn on and off the appliance), the timer (you can use it to set the right time for your cooking recipe), the up and down arrows that will help you set the time. In the middle of the control panel you will see the display, on which you can observe the time remained until one specific cooking operations ends. There are also 4 controls for sear, warm, slow, cook and boil. These commands are clearly marked on the controls.
The heat resistant surface remains cool during heating so no spills will burn on it. This makes it easy to clean and maintain. Moreover, as the surface remains cool to the touch, it will prevent any possible accidents.
One of its advantages is that it is energy efficient, as the induction cooktop heats the base of the pot, not the area around, nor the atmosphere in the kitchen. The timer is a big plus, as it will automatically shut-off the unit when the time you set for cooking expires. So you can programme the cooktop and you can leave the kitchen. When you will come back, the unit will be turned off (for safety purpose) and the food on the burner will be ready to serve. Unfortunately, you cannot programme it to delay start.
In what concerns the temperature this varies from 150 to 450 degrees, so you will be able to deep fry. It will not go above.
This is a portable cooktop and you can easily take it with you outdoor, on holidays, even on a boat. Its dimensions are 11 x 13.4 x 2.5 inches and it weighs just 4.4 pounds (you should expect the shipping weight to be a little bit heavy, around 5.4 pounds). You can plug it into an 110 V outlet, just like any other small units, so you will not need further energy connections.
Being an induction cooktop means you need special compatible cookware. If you have aluminum, cooper or glass pans or pot they will not work if they don’t have a magnetic bottom.
Overview Big Boss 9147
Big Boss 9147 is also a 1300-watt portable induction Cooktop with one heating element. It is all black, the control panel and the display are on your front and the controls are positioned quite in line. It also has a
Power Button on the left, a Timer on the right, up and down arrows to set the time and 4 preset buttons for special cooking recipes: boil (it can boil water in 90 sec), warm, slow cook, sear/ brown. The timer has automatic shut off.
The power button doesn’t start the cooking, it only turns on the appliance. The Sear/ Brown preset starts with a 430 degrees temperature and you can use the up and down arrows to adjust it. The Boil preset starts at power level 6 and you can use the arrows to diminish the power level until 1 (this is minimum). The Slow cook has a set temperature of 195 degrees. You can programme it up to nine hours. In what concerns the Warm button, this starts at 160 degrees.
It also has a pan recognition sensor, so you need qualitative induction cookware. The bottom of the pot should not be larger than 12 inches in a circular diameter. You can easily clean the surface because no spills will burn on it, as it remains cool, even when the burner is heating the pot.
Its dimensions are 11 x 13.4 x 2.5 inches and it weighs 4.4 pounds. You should use the power cord that is about 5 inches long, to connect the unit to a standard plug. As there are no flames, you can serve the food right on the table.
The temperature goes between 150 and 450 degrees. The boil and the sear options have six temperature levels.
As a safety measure if you lift the pan from the burner while the unit is on, you will hear an alarm sound.
When you put the pot again on the burner, the sound will stop. Like any other burners, the cookware circle where you place the pan, remains hot immediately after the heating burners is turned off. However, it will cool down very quickly. Moreover, other areas on the unit remain cool on touch, even when the burner is heated.
Finally, it has a very stable bottom which makes it very safe to use both outdoor and indoor.
Differences
On Amazon, the list price for Big Boss 9148
is the same with Big Boss 9147. Only the discount differs. This proves once again that these two cooktops have quite the same performance. However, it is so clear, that the design is different. While Big Boss 9148 is red, the Big Boss 9147 is black. The button’s position on the control panel also differs. So, I believe in essence it is a matter of choice and taste.
I would definitely go for Big Boss 9148 because its price is lower than Big Boss 9147’s price and because it stands out from other portable induction cooktops as it is red. What you want, eventually depends on your needs and tastes. The choice is always yours.
F.A.Q.
1. Which type of pots can be used for steaming silk scarves with this cooktop?
In order to make a steamer for steaming silk scarves, your pan must be magnetic. You can use a magnet to test it: if a magnet sticks to the bottom of the cookware, it should work and if a magnet does not stick, it is guaranteed to not work.
