Cusimax CMIP-B120 1200W Portable Electric Stove Review

Cusimax CMIP-B120 is a single burner infrared portable electric stove that’s compatible with cookware up to 7.1 inches in diameter.

Cusimax CMIP-B120 1200W Portable Electric Stove

Cusimax CMIP-B120 portable electric stove heats up fairly quickly albeit induction cooktops do it faster. Cusimax CMIP-B120 doesn’t perhaps get as hot as more expensive models with higher power supply or conventional cooktops but you don’t need it to get infinitely hot. Cusimax CMIP-B120 gets hot enough and this is not something most consumers will complain about.

Portability

Cusimax CMIP-B120 is fairly compact and lightweight which makes it very portable. It weighs just 3.5 pounds and measures 7.8 inches wide, 11.4 inches deep and 1.9 inches high.

Infrared vs Induction Stoves

Cusimax CMIP-B120 is infrared portable electric stove while many of the competitors use induction technology so what’s the difference and which on is better? Well neither is inherently better as either has its own advantages.

Induction cooktops are more energy efficient and heat up faster however infrared ones generally distribute heat more evenly as well may be more convenient to use as induction cookers only work with specific cookware. It’s also worth to mention that even though induction cooktops are more energy efficient than infrared ones, the infrarered ones are also more efficient than regular stovetops.

Other

The glass cooktop scratches easily which negatively imapcts aesthetics of the stove however it doesn’t have impact on how the unit performs. Some consumers have reported the imprints on controls fading off over time.

Cusimax 1200W portable electric stove has automatic shutoff safety feature and it’s ETL certified.

Verdict

Cusimax CMIP-B120 works fairly well and is also affordable. It’s a pretty basic yet decent portable stove. With that being said it doesn’t really stand out among the competition as most units at this price point are fairly similar with some even having features this one doesn’t.

Cusimax CMIP-B120 1200W Portable Electric Stove Specifications:

• Voltage: 120V
• Power: 1200W
• Maximum cookware diameter: 7.1 inches
• Maximum loading weight: 22 lb
• Dimensions (W x D x H): 7.8” x 11.4” x 1.9” inches
• Weight: 3.5 lb