Commercial Tabletop Electromagnetic Stove Buying Guide: CHINENG 3.5 kW vs 5 kW vs 8 kW

Brand: CHINENG — Guangdong Jiushang Electronic Technology Co., Ltd., founded 2014
Last updated: September 16, 2026
Source of specs: Commercial stoves · 3500W Tabletop Electromagnetic Stove · 5000W Tabletop Electromagnetic Stove · 8000W Tabletop Electromagnetic Stove

Tabletop induction gets bought twice when you size by “how many seats” instead of peak pan heat — or when you confuse a compact countertop unit with a floor-standing wok range. This guide matches 3.5 / 5 / 8 kW, flat vs concave, and 220V vs 380V on the CHINENG catalog — not a SKU-by-SKU tech sheet.

Site check: no existing tabletop electromagnetic buying guide. This article covers the countertop ladder and cross-links the floor wok, stock pot, and Teppanyaki guides.

In This Guide

• 1. Quick Answer — 3.5, 5, or 8 kW?
• 2. Who this equipment is for
• 3. Five mistakes when buying a tabletop induction stove
• 4. Size by kW and cookware — not by seats
• 5. 3500W line (CN-HW-TP35A)
• 6. 5000W line (CN-SL-50)
• 7. 8000W line (CN-TS-T8X-01A)
• 8. Flat vs concave, voltage, and install
• 9. Vs floor wok, stock pot, and Teppanyaki
• 10. Decision tree
• 11. Application examples
• 12. Frequently asked questions
• 13. Quote checklist + contact

1. Quick Answer: 3.5 kW, 5 kW, or 8 kW?

A café warming station needs a compact 220V pad; a prep line that tosses a wok needs concave power and recovery; a busy Asian pass may need 8 kW / 380V on the counter. Match kW, panel shape, and site voltage — not dining-room seats.

Direct answer:

• Light prep / holding / small kitchen on 220V (~3.5 kW) → 3500W tabletop — flat or concave · button / button+knob · from about $46
• Mid commercial stir / boil on 220V or 380V (~5 kW) → 5000W tabletop — flat or concave · magnetic or knob · from about $126
• Heavy countertop duty, 380V only (~8 kW) → 8000W tabletop — φ400 concave or 400×400 flat · magnetic + touch · from about $267
• Full wok hei / large φ floor range → not this guide; see the electromagnetic wok stove buying guide

Listed starting prices are machine only (exclude shipping, on-site service, and tax). Confirm flat vs concave and voltage on the live quote.

Get a CHINENG tabletop induction quote — send peak cook style, target kW, flat/concave preference, voltage, and counter photos.

2. Who This Equipment Is For

A fit if you are:

• Cafés, bars, and small Asian takeout kitchens that need a countertop heat source
• Hotel / canteen prep stations for sauce, boil, or light toss beside a main line
• Sites that have 220V only (3.5 kW line) or mixed 220/380 and want a mid 5 kW pad
• Buyers replacing portable consumer plates with commercial stainless tabletop units

Skip tabletop if: you need a large φ floor wok for continuous stir-fry → wok guide; one large stock vessel → soup kettle guide; flat show-grill → Teppanyaki guide.

3. Five Mistakes When Buying a Tabletop Induction Stove

1. Buying by seat count. A 60-seat café may only need 3.5 kW for soup holding; a 20-seat wok-forward stall may need 5–8 kW with concave toss. Count what cooks on the pad at peak.
2. Choosing flat when the menu needs toss. Concave rows on 5 kW / 8 kW pages publish 10–15 cm pot toss height. Flat pads suit pans and stock pots, not deep wok tossing.
3. Ignoring voltage. 3.5 kW is 220V only; 8 kW is 380V only; 5 kW offers both. Do not assume field conversion.
4. Expecting floor-wok performance. Tabletop units are compact countertop frames. Continuous high-φ stir-fry belongs on the floor wok line.
5. Skipping cookware check. Use induction-ready pots sized to the published panel (φ280–400 or 280–400 mm flat). Confirm base diameter before ordering specialty clay or thin pans.

4. Size by kW and Cookware — Not by Seats

1. List dishes that must heat on the busiest hour (hold, boil, light toss, or heavy recovery)
2. Pick flat (pans / stock pots) or concave (wok-style toss)
3. Match 3.5 / 5 / 8 kW to how fast you need recovery after dropping cold food
4. Confirm 220V vs 380V on site
5. Measure counter depth and ventilation for grease mist even without open flame

Worked example: A takeout stall tosses one wok at lunch on 220V and needs recovery after cold protein → shortlist CN-SL-50 concave 220V (5 kW, toss height listed). A 3.5 kW flat pad will feel slow; an 8 kW unit needs 380V you may not have.

5. 3500W Line (CN-HW-TP35A)

On the 3500W Tabletop Electromagnetic Stove page, all rows list 3.5 kW / 220V with 2 IGBT and long timer options:

Listed from about $46 (machine; excludes shipping / install / tax). Choose 3.5 kW when the bay is tight, power is 220V only, and menus stay light. No toss-height claim on this page — do not expect deep wok tossing.

6. 5000W Line (CN-SL-50)

The 5000W Tabletop Electromagnetic Stove page lists 5 kW with 3 IGBT, 9 gears, and timing — plus both 220V and 380V SKUs:

Listed from about $126. Choose 5 kW when you need stronger recovery than 3.5 kW but still a countertop footprint — and when concave toss is part of the menu.

7. 8000W Line (CN-TS-T8X-01A)

The 8000W Tabletop Electromagnetic Stove page lists 8 kW / 380V, 4 IGBT, 8 gears, and a 0–10 h timer on a larger chassis:

Listed from about $267. Choose 8 kW when you have stable 380V and need the largest tabletop panel / fastest recovery on the counter. If you also need a full floor wok line, quote both — do not force 8 kW tabletop to replace φ800–1200 floor ranges.

8. Flat vs Concave, Voltage, and Install

• Flat: pans, stock pots, holding — panel sizes from ~280×280 to 400×400 mm.
• Concave: wok-style cookware; 5 kW and 8 kW concave rows list 10–15 cm toss height.
• Voltage: 3.5 kW → 220V; 5 kW → 220 or 380; 8 kW → 380V only.
• Ventilation: induction reduces open flame but grease mist remains — plan hood / fume purification when the pad faces dining.
• Counter: leave clearance for heat and cable; measure depth for the 8 kW ~525×575 mm frame.

9. Vs Floor Wok, Stock Pot, and Teppanyaki

Many kitchens need more than one of these — a tabletop pad next to a floor wok is a common layout.

10. Decision Tree

• 220V only, light duty → 3.5 kW (CN-HW-TP35A)
• Need toss + mid power, 220 or 380 → 5 kW concave (CN-SL-50)
• 380V + heavy countertop recovery → 8 kW (CN-TS-T8X-01A)
• Large φ continuous wok hei → floor wok guide
• One large stock vessel → soup kettle guide
• Flat show grill → Teppanyaki guide

11. Application Examples

• Café / bar: Soup and sauce holding on 220V → 3.5 kW flat.
• Asian takeout stall: One tossed wok at lunch on 220V → 5 kW concave; step to 8 kW only if 380V is ready.
• Hotel prep: Sauce / garnish pads beside the main line → 3.5 or 5 kW; keep banquet stock on the soup kettle line.
• Cloud kitchen bay: Standardize 5 kW flat for pan work across stalls; add concave only where menus toss.
• Central kitchen side station: 8 kW / 380V tabletop for fast recovery; primary stir-fry still on floor woks.

12. Frequently Asked Questions

12.1 Is tabletop the same as a floor electromagnetic wok?

No. Tabletop units are compact countertop frames (3.5–8 kW). Floor wok ranges use larger φ and cookline footprints — see the wok buying guide.

12.2 Flat or concave — how do I choose?

Flat for pans and pots. Concave for wok-style cookware; 5 kW and 8 kW concave rows list toss height of 10–15 cm.

12.3 Do I need 380V?

Only if you pick 8 kW, or a 5 kW 380V SKU. The entire 3.5 kW line is 220V.

12.4 How much do they cost?

Listed starting prices are about $46 (3.5 kW), $126 (5 kW), and $267 (8 kW) — machine only; shipping, on-site service, and tax are extra.

12.5 Can a tabletop unit replace a soup kettle?

Not for large liters. Use the stock pot & soup kettle buying guide for bone stock and pour-off volumes.

13. Quote Checklist + Contact

Before you order, prepare:

• Target kW (3.5 / 5 / 8) and flat vs concave
• 220V or 380V available on the counter circuit
• Cookware base size vs published panel diameter
• Whether you also need a floor wok, soup kettle, or fume package
• Ship-to country and install window

Quote 3500W tabletop · Quote 5000W tabletop · Quote 8000W tabletop · Contact CHINENG

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