Tristar KP-6245 at a glance
In short: the Tristar KP-6245 scores 8,2/10 in our double hob review (from €30). Biggest strength: very cheap (from €30). Main compromise: heats up slowly.
All specifications come from manufacturer data sheets and the Amazon catalogue and were cross-checked before publication. The rating is an editorial overall assessment based on this data; we do not trial products ourselves.
Tristar KP-6245: what works, what doesn't?
What works well
- Very cheap (from €30): Cheapest in the comparison, the budget pick
- Works with any pot: No induction requirement, classic hotplate
- Light & portable (3.15 kg): Good for camping, garden, second hob
- Simple & robust: No electronics, just a dial, low maintenance
Points of criticism
- Heats up slowly: Solid plates take time
- Only 5 coarse settings: Control is not very sensitive, readjusting needed
- Start-up smell when burning in: First few uses smell, normal afterwards
Specifications in detail
| Type | Double hob, solid hotplates (metal) |
| Plates | 2 (Ø 18.5 cm / Ø 15.5 cm) |
| Total power | 2,500 W (approx. 1,500 W / 1,000 W) |
| Control | 5 heat settings per plate (dial) |
| Cookware | all types of pot |
| Dimensions / weight | approx. 50.9 × 28.1 × 8.7 cm · 3.15 kg |
| Housing | Metal, white |
| Safety | Indicator light, overheat protection |
| Use | Stopgap, camping, student digs, extra hob |
What does it cost to run?
At a maximum of 2,500 W power draw, an hour of use at 35 ct/kWh (German electricity price) costs about 88 cents. That applies at full load; real cooking and working cycles usually run lower.
Calculation basis: 35 ct/kWh (German electricity price, 2026, rounded). Values from the manufacturer data sheet; actual costs depend on use and tariff.
Build quality & everyday use
What carries the Tristar KP-6245 in everyday use: very cheap (from €30) (cheapest in the comparison, the budget pick) and works with any pot (no induction requirement, classic hotplate). We have to be honest about the weaknesses: heats up slowly (solid plates take time).
If you set the device up to save space, make sure it stands on a stable, level surface with some air around it. This protects the mechanics and electronics in continuous use.
Who is the Tristar KP-6245 suited to? (buying advice)
Perfect for:
- ✓Anyone who wants to spend as little as possible
- ✓Camping, garden, student digs
- ✓Stopgap & extra hob
Less suitable for:
- ✕Anyone who wants fast, precise cooking
- ✕Daily intensive cooking
- ✕Anyone who needs fine control
Tristar KP-6245 compared with alternatives
Head-to-head with the top alternatives from our double hobs comparison
| Feature | Tristar KP-6245 | Rommelsbacher THS 2590 | ProfiCook PC-DKP 1211 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Solid plate | Cast iron | Glass-ceramic |
| Power | 2,500 W | 2,500 W | 2,800 W |
| Control | 5 speeds | 7-step switch | infinitely variable |
| Pots | all | all | all |
| Weight | 3.2 kg | 5.2 kg | 3.6 kg |
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Verdict: is the Tristar KP-6245 worth it?
A solid option with a clear profile: if you can live with heats up slowly, from €30 you get mainly one thing: very cheap (from €30). It suits best: anyone who wants to spend as little as possible.
If you want to compare alternatives, you will find detailed data and reviews on our double hobs comparison page.
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