Fagor 670041900 and Fagor 670040890 are two portable induction cooktops with few differences. Fagor is a very experienced and popular induction manufacturer and it has a very good reputation.
When you are not sure which induction cooktop to buy, it is better to do some research, make a list of advantages and disadvantages and correlate their features with real benefits for you. The price is not always the main parameter that should guide you when choosing the best cooktop.
If you are not sure whether to buy the Fagor 670041900 or the 670040890, let me give you some hints that can really help you with the final decision.
Overview of Fagor 670041900
Like any other induction cooktops, this is also very efficientc, as it heats mainly the bottom of the pan you are using and very little energy is wasted.
Also, as there are no flames, very little residual heat will result in your kitchen. Fagor 670041900 is fast, very easy to clean and safe to use because the surface will stay cool to the touch.
As the bottom of the pan will be uniformly heated, no hot spots or rings will appear.
The manufacturer warns you that you can use only pans and pots that are flat and have a magnetic bottom of over 5” in diameter.
This unit is equipped with a touch control panel with a lot of safe characteristics. For safety purpose, the touch controls are not as sensitive to touch in comparison to other same appliances.
So, children wouldn’t be capable of turning it on so easily and you would be able to wipe the spills from the surface without changing any setting.
Also for safety reason, the cooktop will shut off automatically within two hours if you by accident forgot it on. However, you can cancel this automatic setting by programming the Timer. In case, the unit will become overheated it will automatically shut off.
One great advantage of choosing Fagor induction cooktops is that they come with complete specifications and instructions. From the official manual of this unit, we learn the description for each control.
On the top of the unit, there is the air vent. Down, there is the control panel with 8 quick launch buttons each with its own preset cooking function.
The eight quick sound buttons are warm, simmer, boil, rapid boil, Saute, brown, sear, stir-fry. For each preset function, the manufacturer suggests specific temperature and time for best results.
WARM/ 140°F/ 0-180 minutes
SIMMER (Medium Low)/ 180°F /0-180 minutes
BOIL/ 212°F/ 0-180 minutes
RAPID BOIL (Medium)/ 260°F/ 0-180 minutes
SAUTÉ/ 300°F/ 0-60 minutes
BROWN (Medium High)/ 360°F/ 0-60 minutes
SEAR/ 420°F/ 0-60 minutes
STIR-FRY/ 465°F/ 0-60 minutes
The timer can be set up to 180 minutes and you can easily adjust it and the temperature using the – and + buttons. Every button is intuitively marked with a special icon. You can lock the control panel to prevent children or pets to accidentally modify the settings.
This is a very light induction cooktop so you can take it with you for outdoor entertainment and store it in a little closet when you don’t use it for a while.
Many people choose to use this kind of portable induction cooktop as the second stove in their kitchen, mainly for situations when they are in a hurry and want to prepare quick meals.
Overview of Fagor 670040890
This model also has a pot recognition sensor, a child-safety lockout button, a diagnostic (error) message system and a setting for keeping food warm. The temperature can be set from 140°F to 430°F.
In what concerns the design, we see from the pictures that it is also as compact and portable as his brother 670041900, but he is framed with a stainless steel trim and the look is different.
It also has a single burner that will not dissipate heat. If it will not detect any magnetic-bottom cookware it will shut off automatically.
There are also another safety features that are meant to prevent any accidents: you can lock the control panel, the unit will automatically shut off when the timer is off and when it is overheated.
Fagor 670040890 has 10 power settings that will help you select each time how heated you want the pot to become in order to prepare your food.
The power source is variable from 300w to 1600w and the timer can be set up to 150 minutes. The surface is from Shott Ceran and you can easily clean and maintain it with no stiff dirt on it.
Because it is so compact, many students opt for it to quickly prepare meals in the dorms, but it is also preferred by restaurants as second stoves in the kitchens.
In fact, any person who is looking for a mobile induction cooktop when going on camping or holidays would be very pleased with taking this unit with him.
The control panel is a little bit prone and this will help you to better access the buttons and see the remained time on the display when you have large pots on the cooking circle.
What is great to this offer, is that it comes with a frying pan of 9.5 inches included in the price.
Especially if you don’t have any other pan or pot ready for induction technology, you will be very pleased with this bonus. In this case, you can start using it immediately when you receive the pack.
Differences
Both induction cooktops from Fagor are extremely efficient and very compact. However, one is named “portable” and the other “countertop”.
While the 670040890 measures 17.8 x 14 x 2 inches and weights 5 lbs the 670041900 measures 11.8 x 15 x 2.3 inches and weights 6 lbs. 670040890 is a little bit slimmer and lighter.
On the second hand, another important difference between them is that Fagor 670040890 has a stainless steel frame.
This can look stylish, but customers’ opinions are rather different. While some people prefer induction cooktops without trim as they can be easily cleaned, others are looking for induction cooktops with frames, because they are more practical and can better protect the surface (but dirt may enter into the edge of the trim and can be difficult to eliminate).
Also, connected with the design, I will once again observe that Fagor 670040890 has the control panel prone and this can be very useful when cooking in large pots.
On the third hand, Fagor 670041900 is more powerful as it has 1800W, compared to 1600W on 670040890. I believe this is the main reason why its price is higher. Many people want more power for faster and more efficient cooking.
Finally, we have to say that the countertop Fagor 670040890 comes with a skillet included in the pack and it costs less.
The skillet is made from cast aluminum and it will allow you to rapidly test the unit as soon as you receive it.
But if you decide to buy the portable 670041900 you should purchase induction ready cookware unless you already have it.
All in all it, seems that the portable 670041900 is a newer updated model because it has a completely flat surface, is frameless and it has an upper power level.
F.A.Q.
1. What is the maximum capacity that can be handled with Fagor Portable 1800 Watt Induction PRO Magnetic Cooktop, Caramel – 962010058?
Fagor Portable 1800 Watt Induction PRO Magnetic Cooktop, Caramel – 962010058 holds a maximum capacity of 11lbs, while the perfect pots have to have a diameter between 5 inches and a flat bottom. As long as it fits inside the area of the cooktop, it should be okay. And of course, the bottom should be induction friendly.
Summary
The “portable” cooktop from Fagor is more expensive than the “countertop” (the difference is 32$). Besides the fact that it has a lower price, the countertop also comes with a beautiful and compatible cookware. Baffling… So, what should you choose?
If you are a practical person, want to save money, want to enjoy a bonus (the skillet; or you have no compatible cookware) and think that the countertop 670040890 has all specifications that would suit your needs, then you should buy the low-priced countertop.
On the other side, if you want a more powerful induction cooktop, with a more stylish design (flat control panel) and more time for programming (180 min instead of 150 min), the “portable” 670041900 is for you.
Anyway, many people who already bought these cooktops say in their feedback that taking into account the almost similar features for these 2 models, the cash difference is not really founded.
What do you think?
Items |
Fagor 670041900 |
Fagor 670040890 |
|---|---|---|
Destination Use |
Home |
Home |
Power Source |
120 V |
120 V |
Output Power |
120V, 60Hz, 1800W |
120V, 60Hz, 1600W |
Power Levels |
8 |
10/ (300 w, 560 w, 650 w, 720 w, 800 w, 940 w, 1100 w, 1300 w – 1600W) |
Temperature Levels |
10/ 140 -465f |
10 (140 F – 465 F) |
Programmable Time |
0 – 180 minutes (between 140°F – 260°F).0 – 60 minutes (higher than 260°F). can be increased and decreased by 10 degree increments |
Yes (150-minute) |
Function Lock |
Yes |
Yes |
Warranty |
1 year |
1 year |
Acoustic Warnings |
Yes |
Yes |
Weight |
6lbs |
5 Lbs |
Dimensions |
11.8 x 15 x 2.3 inches |
11.75″ x 14″ x 2 “ |
Cord Length |
NA |
NA |
Glass Cooktop Size |
||
Safety Sensors |
shuts off automatically if cookware is not detected |
shuts off automatically if cookware is not detected |
Induction Cookware Sensor (E0) |
Yes |
Yes |
Internal Overheat Sensor (E01) |
Yes |
Yes |
Glass Cooktop Overheat (E02) |
Yes |
Yes |
Incorrect Voltage (E 03) |
Yes |
Yes |
Price (Amazon) |
