Philips vs Pigeon
Which Induction Cooktops should you buy?
Philips Viva Collection HD4928/01 2100W Induction Cooktop
Pigeon by Stovekraft Cruise 1800W Induction Cooktop
Final Verdict: Philips Viva Collection HD4928/01 2100W Induction Cooktop
Why choose Philips?
The Philips HD4928/01 is the new Best Overall in this category — with 56,399 live reviews at 4.2★ and "Amazon's Choice" status, it is the most-reviewed induction cooktop we track that also holds a 4+ star rating (the budget Pigeon Cruise has more total reviews, but at a softer 3.7★), at a genuinely reasonable ₹3,599.
Why choose Pigeon?
The Pigeon Cruise is the new Budget Pick — Amazon's #1 best-selling induction cooktop in India at just ₹1,699, with by far the largest review count of any product in this category (75,908). The rating (3.7★) is honestly the softest of our picks, so treat this as "cheapest that works reliably enough" rather than the best all-round choice — the Prestige PIC 20 above is a stronger buy if ₹600 more is within budget.