Ovente Countertop Burner, Infrared Ceramic Glass Double Plate Cooktop, Indoor and Outdoor Portable Stove, 1700 Watts (BGI102)
The Ovente Countertop Burner (BGI102S) introduces unparalleled cooking flexibility to small apartments, RVs, and outdoor gatherings through advanced infrared thermal engineering. Driven by a robust 1700-watt distribution architecture, this double-plate cooktop splits power efficiently across 7.75-inch and 6.75-inch heating zones to boil, fry, or simmer simultaneously. Built with flat, ultra-durable crystallite ceramic glass tops resting in a sleek stainless steel housing, it delivers uniform heat distribution directly to your pans without any of the restrictive magnetic cookware requirements of traditional induction systems.
The ultimate solution for cooks needing a lightweight, high-performance backup stove that works with every pot in the cabinet. If you want a flameless, easy-to-clean dual burner that transitions smoothly from kitchen counters to campsite tables, this infrared model is an outstanding choice.
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Debb Westlund –
Bought this single burner for our boat for when we are hooked to power in marinas. I was a bit skeptical at first after reading some of the reviews, but decided to get it anyway as it was exactly what I was looking for. I was pleasantly surprised. It works great. Was able to boil water for pasta, also made scrambled eggs, we cooked steaks too when our on-board BBQ pooped out and cooked salmon steaks the next day. This burner worked beautifully. Hoping it will keep working well, it is small and compact, heats up fast, but stays hot for quite a while so I agree that you have to be super careful after cooking!
Max Steinberg –
Quick and high quality!
RoseAnn –
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I placed it on a silicone trivet. As my first test, I boiled one quart of water in a covered pan (see picture). It took nine minutes to reach boiling point set at Max. I added one cup of pasta and removed the cover while cooking so I could keep an eye on it. Pasta was perfectly cooked in the normal amount of time and the water remained at a steady boil throughout the cooking process. (Video attached).
Burner surface was still at 368 degrees (see pictures) five minutes after it was turned off and unplugged and after 10 minutes it was still at 235 degrees. Obviously extreme caution is required around small children and curious pets to avoid serious contact burns.
It’s very lightweight and small enough to store pretty much anywhere.
My first impression was positive. It performed as expected and better than I anticipated based on some of the reviews. I will update as time goes on if there are any issues to report.
Update 4/26/24 – I have used this burner a few dozen times now since I bought it. I am especially pleased with its performance when making gravy. It maintains a steady simmer set on/or between power level 1 and 2. Regardless of what I’m cooking I don’t notice any degradation in heat distribution after it reaches burner temperature and it cycles the burner to maintain the temperature without overheating. Foods still continue to cook exactly as they should without the need to fiddle with the heat knob. It maintains a steady simmer or boil as expected. Items brown nicely. Pasta cooks well. It has been very reliable so far. I love that I can place it on some butcher paper or old newspaper when I’m frying or sautéing and there is absolutely no mess to my countertops. Once it cools down it’s so simple to clean with a damp cloth. I haven’t used my induction stovetop in weeks. This little burner does such a great job and it has truly simplified my life because it’s so portable I can cook on any surface. I just came back to purchase a second one for the times when I need two burners at once.
Arvin –
Bought this for the place I volunteer at. Works great, easy to use, and heats up fast.
RoseAnn –
This burner works really well and heats up quickly. It’s very convenient to use when you need extra cooking space or don’t have a full stove available. The ceramic glass top is easy to clean, and the unit itself is lightweight enough to move around when needed.
Overall it’s a practical countertop burner that does the job well and is easy to maintain.