KENT Grand 1500W Induction Cooktop Review: Reliable Kitchen Workhorse for Indian Homes

Pros & Cons

Detailed Review

First Impressions

I’ve been using the KENT Diamond Induction Cooktop for about six weeks now, and honestly, it’s become my go-to for quick meals. The microcrystalline glass top looks premium — way better than the cheaper plastic-bordered options I’ve used before. It’s sleek, black, and doesn’t show fingerprints as badly as I expected. The unit feels solid at around 2.5 kg, so it doesn’t slide around when I’m stirring dal or flipping rotis.

How I Tested This

I put this through proper Indian kitchen torture. Made chole that needed 45 minutes of slow simmering, boiled milk daily for my morning chai (the milk boiling preset is genuinely useful here), pressure cooked rajma, and even tried making biryani on dum. The 2000W power means water boils fast — about 4 minutes for a litre, which is decent. I also tested it during a particularly bad power fluctuation week in my Noida apartment, and the auto-shutoff kicked in twice, which I actually appreciated.

Performance

The 8 preset menus are a mixed bag. The roti, curry, and milk boiling presets work well. The fry preset runs a bit too hot for my liking — had to manually adjust when making pakoras. Temperature control is precise once you figure out the touch buttons, but here’s my gripe: the feather touch controls are overly sensitive. Wet fingers or a splash of oil, and it registers phantom touches. Annoying when you’re in the middle of cooking.

Heat distribution is even across the cooking zone, no hot spots that I noticed. The keep warm function is handy when the family eats at different times. One thing I noticed on Amazon reviews too — the fan is audible. Not loud enough to drown out conversation, but you’ll hear it. It runs for a bit even after you switch off, which is normal for cooling.

Build Quality & Safety

The overheat protection works as advertised. Left an empty kadhai on it once by mistake, and it shut off within a minute. The LED display is bright and readable, though the red digits look a bit dated compared to newer models with white displays. The cord is decently long at around 1.2 metres.

Value for Money

At around ₹3,200, it competes with Prestige and Pigeon options. KENT’s service network is solid in metros, which matters for warranty claims. Flipkart reviews mention some units arriving with scratched glass, so inspect on delivery. For daily Indian cooking, it does the job without fuss. It’s not fancy, but it’s dependable.

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