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Last updated: 19 September 2024
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Induction cooktops use innovative technology to deliver fast and impressive cooking results. Our expert testers give every model a thorough workout to find out which cooktops:

  • are best at low-heat, turn-down and high-heat cooking
  • are the fastest at boiling water
  • have automatic heat-up functionality
  • are the easiest to use.
 

We list good and bad points for each model, and include installation dimensions so you can get the perfect fit.

We've also partnered with Shop Ethical on this update to show the ratings the Ethical Consumer Group gives to each company.

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This comparison covers a range of induction cooktops with a width of 57–90cm from leading brands like AEG, Asko, Bosch, Fisher & Paykel and Miele.

Our Recommended list is a neat summary of our test results and will show you which cooktop models are the best overall, based on cooking performance and ease of use.

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List of brands we tested in this review.

    Price

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    The manufacturer's recommended retail price. Prices are generally flexible, so shop around both online and in bricks and mortar shops for options.

    enter value/s in increments of 1 between 445 and 6349

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    Cooking performance score

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    Cooking performance is calculated using simmering, turn-down and high-heat scores, weighted equally.

    enter value/s in increments of i between 68 and 100

    Cooktop width (cm)

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    The width of the cooktop in centimetres. Check the manufacturer's installation specifications as there may be slight variations.

    enter value/s in increments of i between 57.4 and 90

    Ease of use score

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    We rate how easy it is to use the controls, the size, type and positioning of cooking zones as well as ease of cleaning.


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    Yearly running cost

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    Yearly running cost is based on using the cooktop for 30 minutes, 3 times a week for a year and costed at 40c/kWh per year.

    enter value/s in increments of i between 36 and 80

    Frame or frameless

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    Frameless induction cooktops sit flush against your kitchen bench. Ones with frames sit on a cutout.

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      Shop Ethical rates the environmental and social impact of the company (not the product) using independent sources. This rating is not included in our total score. N/A means there is no rating for that company.

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        • Yearly running cost
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        • Recommended
        • Cooking performance score
        • Ease of use score
        • Low heat setting score
        • High heat setting score
        • Turn down score
        • Boil time
        • Usable pan diameters (cm)
        • Good points
        • Bad points
        • Warranty (years)
        • Shop Ethical rating
        • Price
        • Pause or stop/go setting
        • Keep warm setting
        • Power boost setting
        • Auto heat up setting
        • Number of cooking zones
        • Cooktop width (cm)
        • Element layout
        • Frame or frameless
        • Control type
        • Dimensions (cm, W x D)
        • Installation dimensions (cm, W x D)
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