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If your building does not allow an LPG tank, or you just want a cooktop you can put away, a single induction cooker is the usual answer. We checked fourteen sold in the Philippines against the makers’ own pages and Western Appliances’ and SM Appliance’s listings, and recorded prices on 21 October 2026. The ones worth buying separate on power, pot size, safety features and the warranty the maker actually writes down.
Short answer: the Imarflex IDX-2000S (₱3,390) is the best all-rounder: 2,000 W, room for a 26 cm pot, a child lock and a written one-year warranty, though you supply the pot. The Hanabishi HIC200 (₱3,320) comes with a stainless pot and 2,100 W. On a tight budget, the Tough Mama NTMIC7 is ₱1,470. None of the links on this page earn us anything.
The picks at a glance
| Model | Power | Pot included? | Key safety features | Warranty, as stated | Lowest price we saw |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Imarflex IDX-2000S | 2,000 W | No | Child lock, auto-off, overload protection | 1 year on electrical parts (maker) | ₱3,390, Western Appliances |
| Hanabishi HIC200 | 2,100 W | Yes, stainless | Overheat cut-off | 1 year on electric parts, free lifetime labour (maker) | ₱3,320, Western Appliances |
| Asahi IS102 | Up to 2,000 W | Yes, 29 cm stainless | Child lock, no-pot and over-temperature alerts, cooling fan | 1 year on boards, coil, fuse, switch and temperature control (maker) | ₱3,580, Western Appliances |
| Imarflex IDX-1530UW | 1,500 W | No | Child lock, auto-off, overload protection | Not stated on the maker’s page | ₱2,970, SM Appliance |
| Tough Mama NTMIC7 | 1,500 W | Not stated | Not stated | 1 year (Western); free lifetime labour (maker) | ₱1,470, Western Appliances |
Prices change often; each store page is linked so you can check before you buy.
Our picks in detail
1. Imarflex IDX-2000S: best all-rounder
2,000 W, a 47 mm slim body, a tempered glass top rated for 15 kg, and room for pots up to 26 cm, the largest of the slim models we checked. Imarflex lists a touch panel, child lock, auto-sense for the pot, auto-off and overload protection, and a one-year warranty on electrical parts.
- Price: ₱3,390 at Western Appliances, ₱3,490 at SM Appliance, ₱3,798 at Imarflex’s own store (21 October 2026)
- Watch out for: no pot in the box, so budget for an induction-ready one if you do not have it. Western’s listing says one year on “parts and service”; Imarflex’s own page says electrical parts, so we go by Imarflex.
2. Hanabishi HIC200: best with a pot included
2,100 W, eight cooking functions from slow fire to deep fry, a manual power level, a timer, an overheat cut-off, and a free stainless pot, which saves you buying one. Hanabishi’s warranty guidelines cover all electric parts on small appliances for a year, with free labour for life, as long as you keep the receipt.
- Price: ₱3,320 at Western Appliances, ₱4,000 at myhanabishi.com (21 October 2026)
- Watch out for: neither listing mentions a child lock or a maximum pot size, and the ₱3,320 is a Western sale price.
3. Asahi IS102: most features
The most detailed listing we found. Six modes with their power stated (300 to 2,000 W for hot pot and stir fry, 2,000 W for boiling water), a timer up to three hours, a child lock, error alerts for no pot and for overheating, a fan to cool the glass, a 200 mm cooking zone and a free 29 cm stainless pot. Asahi’s warranty policy covers induction stoves for one year on the circuit boards, fuse, heater coil, switch and temperature control.
- Price: ₱3,580 at Western Appliances (21 October 2026)
- Watch out for: it is the most expensive of our picks, and the extra money buys features rather than power.
4. Imarflex IDX-1530UW: thinnest, for a small counter
Only 30 mm thick, so it slides into a drawer or a shelf gap when you are not cooking. 1,500 W, eight power and eight temperature levels, three presets, a four-hour timer, a child lock, auto-off and overload protection, for pots up to 24 cm.
- Price: ₱2,970 at SM Appliance, ₱3,300 at Western Appliances, ₱3,898 at Imarflex’s own store (21 October 2026)
- Watch out for: 1,500 W heats more slowly than the 2,000 W models, and neither Imarflex’s page nor the store listings we read state its warranty. Ask before you buy.
5. Tough Mama NTMIC7: cheapest worth considering
1,500 W with a temperature knob, two function keys and a digital display, at less than half the price of our top pick. Western lists a one-year warranty; Tough Mama’s own page shows its lifetime free service badge, which on its warranty terms means free labour, with parts charged after the first year.
- Price: ₱1,470 at Western Appliances (21 October 2026)
- Watch out for: the listings say little else: no timer, child lock or pot size is mentioned. If you want a pot included, the Tough Mama NTMIC3 is ₱1,690 with one; Western lists it at 1,350 W and Tough Mama’s page at 1,500 W.
Also checked
- Midea MIC210T0AGKH (₱2,960, Western): 2,100 W, eight modes, eight temperature levels and a three-hour timer, with a one-year warranty on Western’s listing. A good alternative to our top pick if it is cheaper on the day.
- Imarflex IDX-1650S (₱3,430, Western): 1,500 W with a free pot, five presets and a timer up to 24 hours. Same warranty as the IDX-2000S, less power for about the same price.
- Imarflex IDX-2028UG (₱4,100, Western): the 2,000 W version of the ultra-slim design, at 28 mm.
- Tough Mama NTMIC2N (₱2,420, Western): touch panel, six presets and a free pot; Tough Mama’s page lists 1,850 W.
- Technik TIC201TBM (₱2,580, Western): 2,200 W with a child lock and a cookware bundle, but listed as pre-order.
- Kyowa KW3633 (₱1,950, Western): 1,300 W with a pot; no warranty is stated on the listing.
- Taurus IH2011 (₱5,050, Western): 2,000 W, power from 400 W, a two-hour timer and a child lock, at well above the others’ price.
How to choose
- Check your pots first. Induction only heats a magnetic base: if a fridge magnet sticks firmly to the bottom of your pan, it will work. Aluminium, glass and most copper pans will not.
- Pot size. The slim Imarflex models take up to 24 or 26 cm. A pan much bigger than the coil heats unevenly at the edges.
- Power. 2,000 W and above boils water noticeably faster than 1,300 to 1,500 W. For a condo kitchen cooking for one or two, 1,500 W is enough; for a family wok, go higher.
- Safety. A child lock and auto-off matter more than the number of presets, especially in a small space.
- Plug it straight into a wall outlet. A 2,000 W cooker draws about 9 amps at 230 V. Do not share an extension cord with a kettle or a rice cooker. Our voltage and brownout checklist covers the rest.
How much electricity does an induction cooker use?
At full power, a 2,000 W cooker uses 2 kWh an hour: about ₱30 at Meralco’s October 2026 rate of ₱15.06 per kWh, and about ₱5 for ten minutes. A 1,500 W model is about ₱23 an hour. You rarely run one at full power for long: once a pot is boiling, the lower settings draw a fraction of that. Put your own numbers into the electricity cost calculator.
How we checked: this is research-based. We have not cooked on these units. We read each maker’s own page or warranty policy, compared it with the store listings, and recorded each price with its store and date. Where they disagree, we say so. Read how we test and how we earn.
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- Electricity cost calculator: enter watts and hours to see what any appliance adds to your bill.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best induction cooker in the Philippines?
For most condos, the Imarflex IDX-2000S: 2,000 W, room for a 26 cm pot, a child lock and a one-year warranty on electrical parts, at ₱3,390 at Western Appliances on 21 October 2026. If you want a pot included, the Hanabishi HIC200 at ₱3,320.
Can I use my existing pots on an induction cooker?
Only if the base is magnetic. Hold a fridge magnet to the bottom: if it sticks firmly, the pot will work. Aluminium, glass and most copper pans will not heat.
How much electricity does an induction cooker use?
Up to its rated power: a 2,000 W cooker uses 2 kWh an hour at full power, about ₱30 at Meralco’s October 2026 rate. In practice it runs at full power only to bring a pot to the boil, then much lower.
Is an induction cooker safe for a condo?
It has no open flame or gas, and the better models add a child lock, auto-off and overheat protection. Plug it directly into a wall outlet rather than an extension cord shared with other appliances, and check your building’s house rules.
