Philips Viva Collection HD4938/01 2100W Glass Induction Cooktop
Best for: Buyers wanting a premium full-glass Philips with a delay timer
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Researched by Khushal Thakkar · Founder & Lead Reviewer
Tracking 328 products across 13 categories · Data from Amazon, Flipkart & brand websites · Last updated 2026-10-01
Our Verdict
Bottom line: The premium version of Philips's best seller: 2100W, a full crystal-glass panel with sensor-touch keys, 10 Indian menus and a 24-hour delay timer, rated 4.2★ by nearly 10,000 buyers.
Pros
- 4.2★ across 9,852 ratings
- 300+ bought on Amazon in the past month (September 2026)
- 10 Indian preset menus
- 24-hour delay timer
Cons
- About ₹5,250, more than the best-selling HD4928
- 1-year warranty
A good fit for
- Buyers who want a premium finish
- Delayed-start cooking
Skip it if you want
- Tight budgets
How it compares
Next to the closest alternatives we list. This product's price is today's; the others are from our latest price check.
| Product | This productPhilips Viva Collection HD4938/01 2100W Glass Induction Cooktop |  Philips Viva Collection HD4928/01 2100W Induction CooktopBest Overall |  Philips HD4995/00 2100W Induction Cooktop |  Prestige PIC 6.1 V3 2200W Induction Cooktop with Automatic Whistle Counter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | ₹4,999 | ₹3,699 | ₹3,649Lowest | ₹4,645 |
| Kitchen Score | 86/100 | 90/100Highest | 84/100 | 84/100 |
| Amazon rating | ★ 4.2 (9,852) | ★ 4.2 (56,845) | ★ 4.0 (680) | ★ 4.0 (11,538) |
| Wattage | 2100W | 2100W | 2100W | 2200W |
| Type | Induction (single zone) | Induction (single zone) | Induction (single zone) | Induction (single zone) |
| Controls | Sensor touch, full crystal glass panel | Push buttons, touch start | Soft-touch panel, digital display | Feather-touch buttons |
| Presets | 10 Indian menus | 5 Indian menus | 11 | 7 Indian menus with timer |
| Special Features | 0-3 hour cooking timer, 24-hour preset (delayed start), auto-off | 0-3 hour timer, Smart Sense vessel detection, auto-off | — | Automatic whistle counter, automatic keep warm, dual heat sensor, voltage regulator, anti-magnetic wall |
| Warranty | 1 Year | 1 Year | 3 Years on coil | 1 Year |
| Actions |
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Expert Analysis
Design & Build
Black full-glass top with sensor-touch keys.
Performance
2100W; cooking timer up to 3 hours and a 24-hour preset for delayed starts.
Indian Kitchen Fit
10 preset menus for Indian dishes; cool-to-touch surface.
Value for Money
At about ₹5,250 it costs about ₹1,050 more than the HD4928 for the glass panel and delay timer.
Indian Kitchen Score™
Our research-based judgment of how well this suits an Indian home, across five factors. It isn't a lab test.
How we scoreFull Specifications
| Wattage | 2100W |
|---|---|
| Type | Induction (single zone) |
| Controls | Sensor touch, full crystal glass panel |
| Presets | 10 Indian menus |
| Special Features | 0-3 hour cooking timer, 24-hour preset (delayed start), auto-off |
| Warranty | 1 Year |
| Model | HD4938/01 |
Care & Maintenance
Wipe the glass panel after it cools
Frequently Asked Questions
It's ₹4,999 on Amazon. The MRP is ₹5,695, so that's 12% off. On Flipkart it was ₹5,332 when we last checked (14 Oct); Flipkart prices change often, so compare both before buying.
Philips scores 88/100 for After-Sales Service in our Indian Kitchen Score™: our judgment of how established its service network and warranty are in India. Warranty on this model: 1 Year.
Wattage: 2100W. Type: Induction (single zone). Controls: Sensor touch, full crystal glass panel. Presets: 10 Indian menus.
It scores 86/100 on the Indian Cooking factor of our Indian Kitchen Score™: our research-based judgment of how well its design handles Indian cookware and a steady dal simmer. It is not a lab test.