Preethi Zodiac MG-218 750W Mixer Grinder with 5 Jars vs Philips Viva Collection 2100W Induction Cooktop (HD4928/01)
What separates them
These two differ on 4 recorded specifications. The Preethi Zodiac MG-218 750W Mixer Grinder with 5 Jars is ₹6,004 dearer.
Preethi Zodiac MG-218 750W Mixer Grinder with 5 Jars vs Philips Viva Collection 2100W Induction Cooktop (HD4928/01)
Preethi
Preethi Zodiac MG-218 750W Mixer Grinder with 5 Jars
₹9,499
750 W is the threshold that matters for Indian cooking specifically, because idli batter and dry turmeric both stall a 500 W motor and the grinding never finishes.
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Philips
Philips Viva Collection 2100W Induction Cooktop (HD4928/01)
₹3,495
The number that justifies induction over gas is efficiency: about 85 percent of the electricity reaches the pan, against roughly 40 percent of an LPG flame, most of which heats the kitchen.
Full details →Who the Preethi Zodiac MG-218 750W Mixer Grinder with 5 Jars is for
Buy it if: Any Indian kitchen grinding batter, masala or turmeric regularly.
Avoid it if: Anyone wanting to run it continuously for long periods -- it needs rest breaks.
Who the Philips Viva Collection 2100W Induction Cooktop is for
Buy it if: Anyone cooking indoors who wants faster, cooler, controllable heat than LPG.
Avoid it if: Anyone unwilling to replace aluminium cookware -- a magnet must stick to the pan for it to work at all.
Specifications, side by side
4 of 24 rows differ. Differences first.
| Specification | Preethi Zodiac MG-218 750W Mixer Grinder with 5 Jars | Philips Viva Collection 2100W Induction Cooktop |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ₹9,499 | ₹3,495 |
| Annual energy use | Roughly 35 kWh a year at 20 minutes a day, about Rs280 at Rs8 per unit | Roughly 320 kWh a year at 1 hour a day, about Rs2,560 at Rs8 per unit |
| Capacity | 1.5 L wet, 1 L dry, 0.4 L chutney, plus a juicer and an atta kneader | Pans 12 to 26 cm diameter |
| Rated power | 750 W | 2100 W maximum |
| Weight | 4.2 kg | 2.3 kg |
| Warranty | 1 Year Official Brand Warranty | 1 Year Official Brand Warranty |
| BEE rating year | not published | Not applicable |
| BEE star rating | not published | Not rated -- BEE does not cover induction cooktops |
| Blade | Stainless steel, replaceable | not published |
| Dimensions | not published | 28 x 36 x 7 cm |
| Duty cycle | Continuous running is limited -- rest the motor after about 5 minutes | not published |
| Efficiency | not published | About 85 percent of energy reaches the pan, against roughly 40 percent for LPG |
| Installation | not published | Countertop |
| ISEER | not published | Not applicable |
| Jars | 5, including an atta kneader and a citrus juicer | not published |
| Mains voltage | 220-240 V, 50 Hz -- the Indian domestic standard | not published |
| Motor | 750 W universal motor with a 5 year warranty | not published |
| Noise level | not published | About 40 dB from the internal cooling fan |
| Overload | Thermal cut-out with a manual reset button underneath | not published |
| Pan requirement | not published | Ferromagnetic base only -- a magnet must stick to it. Aluminium and most stainless steel will not work |
| Presets | not published | Indian cooking presets including dosa, roti and deep fry |
| Refrigerant | not published | Not applicable |
| Safety | not published | Pan detection, auto shut-off, child lock |
| Surface | not published | Ceramic glass, flat and wipe-clean |
| Why 750 W matters | Idli and dosa batter and turmeric need real torque; 500 W mixers stall on both | not published |
Every row is a figure one or both products record. A blank is a figure the catalogue does not hold, not a zero.
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