Philips HD4938/01 2100W Sensor Touch Review: Kitchen Pick

The Philips HD4938 is the best-looking induction cooktop you can buy for an Indian kitchen, and the beauty is more than skin deep. That crystal glass surface is practically designed for messy Indian cooking - after a vigorous tempering session with mustard seeds popping and turmeric splattering, one wipe and it is spotless. The 10 preset Indian menus are the most comprehensive here, covering everything from gentle kheer simmering to high-heat deep frying.

For families still learning induction cooking, these presets eliminate the temperature guesswork that ruins early attempts. At 2100W with 9,400+ reviews at 4.2 stars, the performance is thoroughly validated.

Philips service covers most Indian cities comfortably. The real-world concern is durability of the glass surface - in Indian kitchens where heavy cast iron kadhais and thick-bottomed pressure cookers are the norm, one accidental drop could crack the panel. Handle your cookware with care.

At Rs 3,700-4,400, it commands a premium, but if kitchen aesthetics and ease of cleaning matter to you, the Philips delivers an experience that push-button models simply cannot match.