Microwave Power use Tested vs Induction vs electric kettle

Dave in AZ

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Just to round things out, here is the microwave water boil power test. For smallest microwave, for overland cooking.

Energy to boil 500ml water, about 2c, in Watt-hrs. Compared to Induction with small pot, and electric kettle. This is useful for people using battery power when cooking, either camping or during power outage, or overlanding.
Folks need to be able to estimate normal energy usage for cooking and other tasks, so they can calculate how many Watt-hrs they need of battery in a day, or to last several days without solar or recharge.
This is the physically smallest GE microwave in their 0.7 cu ft linup, and was also rated as the best small countertop microwave by numerous professional appliance testers.

I bought this for my truck camper, for overlandlanding and camping, to allow quick meal reheat. Reduces mess, cleanup, and water usage, compared to a gas stove or induction setup.

new 2024 version with childlock door, can be easily permanently deactivated with 3 button presses.
GE GCST07N1WSS Microwave Oven,...
Old version without childlock, buy whichever is cheaper
GE JES1072SHSS
Countertop Microwave Oven, Compact 0.7 Cubic Ft., 700-watt Capacity, 6 Auto Cooking Settings, Kitchen Essentials for the Countertop, Dorm Room or Apartment, Stainless Steel https://a.co/d/eEguBLg

Item Weight 21 Pounds
Capacity 0.7 Cubic Feet
Item Dimensions D x W x H 12.75"D x 17.31"W x 10.19"H
 

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