The Empava EMPV-IDC24 is one of the more affordable ways to put a genuine 24-inch, four-zone built-in induction cooktop into a small kitchen, and its 23.2-inch body with a 22.8 x 20.1-inch cutout drops into standard narrow cabinet runs. Power is respectable for the size, with front zones boosting to 2700W and a useful per-burner 99-minute timer. Owner feedback across Amazon and Home Depot is broadly positive but consistent on two weak spots: the touch controls are oversensitive and the coarse 5-level power scale (which pulses at the lowest setting) makes delicate simmering awkward. It is hardwired 240V/40A only, so factor in an electrician. Treat it as a value-first pick for a kitchenette or rental rather than a precision enthusiast cooktop.
- — True 24" built-in footprint (23.2" actual, 22.8" x 20.1" cutout) fits standard narrow cabinet runs in apartments, studios and kitchenette renovations
- — Four induction zones with Power Boost — front zones hit 2700W and rear zones 2000W for ~5 minutes, enough to bring a large pot to a fast boil
- — Per-burner touch timers up to 99 minutes plus an overall alarm, so you can run multiple dishes on independent countdowns
- — Hardwired 240V / 40-amp install only — no plug, so most buyers need an electrician, which adds cost on top of the cooktop price
- — Only 5 effective power levels, and the lowest setting pulses on/off rather than holding a steady low heat, making true simmering and melting tricky
- — Touch buttons are very sensitive; several owners report accidental changes or the child lock disengaging more easily than expected
