Tough Mama NTM-IFRIC4 infrared induction cooker review: any-pot touch stove

The Tough Mama NTM-IFRIC4 is a touch-screen infrared cooker that heats any pot, sold by the official store with a 4.9 rating and 5K+ sold.

What you get

This is an infrared (radiant) cooker, not a pure magnetic induction unit. The difference matters: it heats any pot you own, so your old aluminum kaldero and glass kettle still work, unlike induction that only takes magnetic ware. The digital touch panel makes it easy to set heat for sinigang, adobo, or boiling water for coffee. It comes from Tough Mama Appliances, the official Shopee store, so support is easier to chase. The catch: the listing doesn’t publish the wattage, so you can’t gauge exact boil speed or Meralco draw upfront.

The 8 cooking settings cover the everyday range, a low simmer for tinola, a steady medium for gising-gising, a hard boil for pasta or blanching gulay. The touch controls wipe clean in one swipe, which matters when sabaw boils over, and the crystal top plate is flat and seamless, so there’s no burner grate to scrub.

Which pots can you use?

Almost all of them. Because it’s radiant, not magnetic, it works with your existing aluminum, stainless, and glass cookware, no need to buy induction-ready pans. That alone can save a household a few thousand pesos versus switching to true induction. Just use a flat-bottomed pot so it sits square on the plate and heats evenly.

Is it sulit?

Around ₱2,369 as of July 11, 2026. Check the latest price on Shopee. It’s dearer than no-name generics, but you pay for a real brand, the official store, and any-pot flexibility. The 4.9 rating across 5K+ sold is reassuring at this price, you’re not gambling on an unknown. If you already own a full set of pans, skipping induction-ready cookware makes the higher sticker easier to justify.

Who should buy it

Buy this if you want a trusted-brand cooktop that works with cookware you already own, not just induction pots. It suits renters, dorms, and small kitchens that want one clean, portable burner without a gas tank. Compare it in our best induction cookers in the Philippines roundup, or match your kitchen in our induction cooker buying guide.

Alternatives to consider

If you want the top-rated pick and don’t mind buying induction-ready pots, the Xiaomi Induction Cooker N1 is our Best Overall at around ₱1,219 as of July 11, 2026, far cheaper, though as magnetic induction it won’t take your aluminum kaldero. If you like the any-pot flexibility but want to spend less, the Lahome infrared electric ceramic stove is also radiant and works with any pot at around ₱1,299 as of July 11, 2026.