Induction Cooktops

Empava 36 Inch Induction Cooktop

4.2$420–$520

The Empava 36 inch built-in induction cooktop has five boost burners and a bridge zone for griddles. Here is what it needs and who it suits.

Duxtop 9620LS Double Induction Cooktop

4.3$200–$240

The Duxtop 9620LS gives you two independent induction zones with power or temperature modes on one 120V outlet. Here is who it suits.

ThermoMate 30 Inch Induction Cooktop

4.1$380–$450

The ThermoMate 30 inch built-in induction cooktop gives you four boost burners for about $400. Here is what it needs and who it suits.

Nuwave Double Pro Induction Cooktop

4.4$180–$220

The Nuwave Double Pro gives you two induction burners from one 120V outlet and shifts power between them as needed. Here is who it suits.

Nuwave Pro Chef Induction Cooktop

4.3$150–$190

The Nuwave Pro Chef portable induction cooktop sets the heat in 5°F steps up to 575°F. Here is who that precision is worth paying for.

ChangBERT CIB-80 Induction Cooktop

4.4$90–$110

The ChangBERT CIB-80 is a commercial-grade, NSF-listed portable induction cooktop with a large coil and a 10-hour timer. Here is who it is built for.

AAOBOSI Portable Induction Cooktop

4.4$50–$70

The AAOBOSI 1800W portable induction cooktop gives you 20 power and temperature settings, a timer and a child lock for about $60. Here is who it suits.

Amazon Basics Induction Cooktop

4.1$45–$60

The Amazon Basics 1800W induction cooktop is the cheapest name-brand induction burner. Here is what you get, what you give up, and who it suits.

Duxtop 9600LS Induction Cooktop

4.5$100–$130

The Duxtop 9600LS adds 20 power levels, a gentle 100W low and a child lock to a 120V portable induction burner. Here is who it is worth it for.

Duxtop 8100MC Induction Cooktop

4.3$60–$80

The Duxtop 8100MC is a proven, budget portable induction burner with 15 power and temperature settings. Here is who it suits and what to check first.

Buying Guides 5

How Much Does an Induction Cooktop Cost to Run?

A simple way to estimate what induction cooking adds to your electric bill, with worked examples.

Switching From Gas to Induction: What Electrical Work Do You Need?

What a built-in induction cooktop needs from your electrical panel, and the questions to ask an electrician before you buy.

Portable vs Built-In Induction Cooktop: Which Do You Need?

Plug-in induction burners and built-in induction cooktops compared on power, cost, installation and who each one suits.

Will My Pans Work on Induction? The 10-Second Magnet Test

A quick way to check if your pots and pans work on an induction cooktop, and what to do if they do not.

Induction vs Gas vs Electric Coil: Which Cooktop Is Right for You?

How induction, gas and electric coil cooktops compare on speed, efficiency, safety, cookware and cost, in plain English.