Covers: Kitchen appliances
Tablets
The Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M4) is the tablet most people should buy for study and work, pairing an M4 chip and 12 GB RAM with Apple Pencil Pro support, though its 60 Hz screen trails the iPad Pro.
Tablets
The Samsung Galaxy Tab A11 is a compact, affordable tablet with long battery life for online classes and video, but 4 GB RAM, a low-resolution screen and slow charging limit it to light use.
Induction Cooktops
The Prestige PIC 20.0 is a well-priced 1600 W induction cooktop with eight Indian presets, a voltage regulator and a 15 A plug, a sensible first or backup cooktop for most Indian kitchens.
Best ValueStreaming Devices
The Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Select is the cheapest way to add 4K HDR10+ streaming and all the big Indian OTT apps to an older TV, but Vega OS blocks sideloading and it lacks Dolby Vision.
Induction Cooktops
The Philips HD4928/01 is one of the fastest single-burner induction cooktops sold in India at 2100 W, but it wants flat 12–20 cm pans and a heavy-duty socket, and its warranty is only one year.
Smartphones
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro has one of the most capable camera systems and the fastest chip in any phone, but battery gains are modest and its Indian launch price rose sharply over the iPhone 17 Pro.
Induction Cooktops
The Pigeon Rapido Cute is a cheap 1800 W induction cooktop for occasional use, but contradictory listings, thin official documentation and weaker owner ratings than its rivals make it hard to recommend.
Bluetooth Speakers
The Marshall Emberton III is a compact, IP67 speaker with punchy sound for its size and battery life that reviewers measured at around 30 hours, though its mids are recessed and it costs more than rivals.
Induction Cooktops
The Havells Insta Cook TC16 is a 1600 W touch-panel induction cooktop with a child lock and surge protection, a tidy pick for homes with small children, but it costs more than similar push-button models.