Prestige induction cooker models: compare versions
I have been shopping around for an induction cooker. In this post, I will discuss the difference between various versions and models of Prestige induction cookers and which model we ended up buying.
After seeing an elegant Prestige induction cook top with my sister, we decided to go and get one for us. We started looking around for a good induction cooker. Induction cooker works with electricity and is very efficient compared to traditional electric stoves. However, one of the biggest challenges we faced was, which model to choose. After reviewing many brands, we decided to go for Prestige. However, Prestige has many versions and models of induction cookers and even the multiple dealers failed to explain the difference between models or versions of their induction cookers.
After walking from shop to shop asking the difference between Prestige induction cooker models, I decided to write down the features and compare it my self.Prestige induction cooker reviews
We found several models and brands of induction cookers. After some research and considering design, price and ease of use, we decided to go for a Prestige model. But choose a model from Prestige was more confusing than choose the brand itself. Prestige has several models and the newer ones are PIC 3.0 Ver 2 and PIC 6.0. They have other versions like 1.0, 2.0, 3.0, 4.0, and 5.0. Their version system is as confusing as Microsoft Windows version system (Windows 98, Windows ME, Windows 2000, Windows 2003, Windows 2008, Windows 8 and so on....). The serial number is not in the order the product was released. Prestige induction cooker model 3.0 v 2 is newer than version 4.0.
After some research, I figured out the difference between various versions of Prestide induction cookers and I have shared it here for the benefit of others.
Version 1.0:
This is an old version. It is a basic model and have push buttons (new models have touch buttons).
Version 2.0
This is biggest induction unit available from Prestige currently. The biggest just means it has a bigger surface and can hold cookers with larger bottom. It cannot hold any higher weight than any other models. All models of Prestige induction cookers currently available can hold 5kg weight.
One unique feature of the version 2.0 is, it has a big metallic ring on the surface, probably meant to avoid slipping off the cooker from the surface. This ring spoils the look of the glass top and also could make it difficult to clean the surface.
This model has a touch menu. In fact, most models have the touch menu and some have push buttons.
(The push buttons do not look very ugly since they are projecting only 1mm from the surface and looks like touch buttons on a quick look)
3.0 version 2
This is one of the latest models of the Prestige induction cookers and has a menu customized for Indian recipes (like Dosa, Idly etc). Additional recipes/menus do not do any good since the only purpose of any such quick menu is to set the cooking temperature instantly. But I doubt if anyone is going to depend on a predefined cooking menu. Rather, everyone would want to choose a cooking temperature according to the volume of food to be cooked, type of vessel and various other parameters.
One disadvantage of this model is, there is No child lock.
Version 6.0
This is one of the recent models like 3.0 ver 2. Looks pretty elegant and have few additional features.
Some of the features in this model are:
1. "Keep warm" button
2. Pause button
3. Child lock
Latest model of Prestige induction cooker
The model PIC 6.0 is the latest model of the Prestige induction stove. Unless you prefer a previous model due to some specific features in it, it is a good idea to go for the latest model. Most models of the PIC series are very similar except the PIC 2.0. This particular model has larger base and can hold cooking vessels with larger bottom. Also, this model has a metallic ring in the surface, which could make it difficult to clean but will help to hold the vessels from slipping off the surface.Disadvantage with induction cookers
Induction cookers are energy efficient and can cook faster than normal stove since it has transfer heat to the food pretty quickly through the induction mechanism. The main disadvantage is, the inductions cookers are more expensive than normal stoves and normal cooking vessels and utensils cannot be used with induction cookers. Only steel vessels or utensils with induction base and flat bottom can be used with any induction cookers. However, buying special utensils is a one time investment and is worth going for it especially if you have difficulty in getting LPG.
NOTE: We ended up buying the Prestige induction cooker version 6.0. So far it works fine. No complaints from my wife yet (which is a very hard to achieve certification for any brand!)
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Thank you so much for this atricle, it saved me time!