Paragon vs. Oliso. The Smart Induction Cooktops Battle

Almost all kitchens need some innovation in order to keep up with our needs and help us cook safely, quickly and efficiently. As induction cooking becomes more and more popular, we tend to ask a lot more of our kitchen appliances.

Sous vide cooking is one of the things that all chefs love, thanks to the incredible taste and structure of the food, which is why you will be glad to learn all about two best-selling products that can offer you all that.

Read about the Paragon Induction Cooktop and the Oliso Pro Smart Hub below:

1. Overview Paragon Induction Cooktop

If you are looking for an innovative product that is small enough to fit in any corner of your kitchen and efficient enough to take care of your food while you are doing other daily tasks, this product could become your favourite.

The Paragon Induction Cooktop has a gorgeous design that perfectly combines black and white and comes with a 12-inch cooking zone, which is more than enough for any medium cookware.

The most important feature of this cooktop is its wireless sensor that is meant to transmit the right temperature settings to the unit and to follow your wishes.

This is a temperature sensor that empowers the unit to maintain the food in your pot at the desired temperature. It is extremely accurate, having 0.5 Celsius-degree accuracy and it can be easily attached to any induction-compatible cookware. It looks just like a band, it is stylish and easy to use.

Thanks to this induction cooktop, cooking is taken to a whole new level. Now you can perform your activities anywhere inside the house, as you can install the FirstBuild mobile app (Android version)/ Apple Version and monitor the food using the apps’ options. Also, it comes with a 3-feet micro USB cable.

This product is suitable for searing, poaching, simmering, as well as for sous vide cooking. It is ideal for those who are obsessed with precision, for those who like their foods to be perfectly cooked and for those who like to be in control of the temperature.

From a technical point of view, the Paragon induction cooktop has features that make it easy and comfortable to use. It has only six buttons:

10 power levels can be used when cooking using this unit, as follows:
While in the direct mode, the unit can be used just like any other induction cooktop, by adjusting manually the temperature and power. In order to enable the precise mode, the Bluetooth button must be pressed for a few seconds.

After the app and the unit are connected, the cooktop will become extremely easy to control using nothing but the mobile phone. In this mode, users can adjust the temperature starting from 80 degrees until 375 degrees Fahrenheit.

The unit can be charged using the USB cable, which must be connected for at least 4 hours for a full charge.

This product can be used only with induction compatible cookware or plates and although it is easy to use, it is recommended to be used with care in order to prolong its life and amazing design.

2. Overview of Oliso Smart Hub

The Oliso Smart Hub is another smart induction cooktop that is suitable for technology enthusiasts who enjoy spending time in the kitchen. Although this product is not equipped with the wireless technology, it has some amazing features that you do not want to miss.

This product has a classy design, with stainless steel margins and a black touch screen area, it is versatile and very efficient. It can be plugged into any outlet of the house and it is equipped with a contact module that helps the unit recognize the cookware immediately. It practically docks the included hub that can be used for sous vide cooking, boiling and more.

The Oliso Smart Hub is quite, elegant and it can be placed in any kitchen, regardless of its design. It is suitable for yogurt making, for slow cooking, for soups, infusions, stocks, beer making, poaching and so much more. However, sous vide is this unit’s greatest capability, as it can help users cook incredible foods based on meat.

The cooktop’s hub has a large capacity of 10.4 litres and it is designed to keep the food just as warm as it is needed. It can be used together with another practical product, the vacuum sealer, which is great for sealing and punching.

This product has a nice touch screen that contains seven keys:

The temperature can be set anywhere between 83 and 194 degrees Fahreneheit. Also, users can choose to set the power levels between 1 and 10.

3. The differences

These two induction cooktops are modern kitchen appliances that occupy little space in one’s kitchen and can be used under almost any circumstance. They are safe and efficient, but one is better than the other, depending on a person’s needs and requirements.

The Paragon Smart Induction Cooktop is a sophisticated induction cooktop that comes with a temperature sensor band that works through Bluetooth and offers users maximum flexibility. It is nicely designed and very easy to manoeuvre.

The Oliso SmartInduction Hub is a modern cooktop that is ideal for sous vide cooking and satisfies even the most pretentious chefs’ requirements. It comes with a special hub that is automatically recognized by the unit and it is extremely easy to use.

However, the first cooktop could be more difficult to use by those who are fond of the traditional ways of cooking. At the same time, those who enjoy technological innovations will simply fall in love with this product.

The Oliso Smart Hub is a smart product that could be more suitable for those who want to combine the advantages of innovative technologies and the practicality of traditional cooking.

4. Summary

The two induction cooktops are impressively efficient and nicely designed. However, they aren’t suitable for all the public categories, as the needs of the individuals differ.

Therefore, the first cooktop should be bought by those who are always on the run, would like to supervise their cooktop even when they are in a different room, but at the same time they expect perfect results from their unit.

The second product should be bought by those who adore sous vide cooking and need a large capacity cooktop with cookware included.

5. Comparison Table

Manufacturer	Paragon	Oliso
Destination use	Home	Home
Controls	6	7
Control Panel	Digital	Digital
Functions	Power, Time, Temperature	Power, Time, Temperature, Lock
Surface	Black ceramic glass	Black ceramic glass
Color	Black and white	Black and silver
Power Source	120 V	120 V
Output Power	1200W	1500W
Power levels	10 (300 w – 1600W)	10
Temp Levels	10 (140 F – 460 F)	10
Temp step increment	50 degrees	N/A
Programmable Time	N/A	N/A
Function Lock	No	Yes
Warranty	1 year	1 year
Acoustic warnings	Yes	Yes
Dimensions	12-inch diameter	18 x 14 x 17 inches
Cord Length	N/A	3-feet
LED Display	Yes	Yes
Safety Features	Auto shut down when time is up, auto shut off if no pan	Auto shut down when time is up, auto shut off if no pan, lock function
Error Codes	Yes	Yes
Cookware material	Induction-compatible	Induction-compatible
Free PAN	No	Yes
Around Clearance	N/A	N/A
Price	$$	$$