Price
Expand to view more details.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
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)
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
We rate how easy it is to use the controls, the size, type and positioning of cooking zones as well as ease of cleaning.
enter value/s in increments of i between 68 and 100
Yearly running cost
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
Frameless induction cooktops sit flush against your kitchen bench. Ones with frames sit on a cutout.
Shop Ethical rating
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.
High heat setting score
We assess how well the cooktop cooks a stir-fry on high heat setting for a short time.
enter value/s in increments of i between 60 and 100
Low heat setting score
We assess how well the induction cooktop heats a white sauce on low heat setting.
enter value/s in increments of i between 70 and 100
Turn down score
We cook boiled rice on the induction cooktop to assess turn-down capacity.
enter value/s in increments of i between 50 and 100
Auto heat up setting
Auto heat-up allows the cooking zone to heat to a higher setting, then automatically turn down to a preset setting after a certain amount of time.
Keep warm setting
This is essentially a simmer setting that can be used to keep food warm. Some can also use residual heat.
Power boost setting
This gives the cooking zone a boost of power to help heat up food or liquid quickly.
Pause or stop/go setting
This setting allows you to temporarily lock your heating settings so you can wipe down the surface without accidentally pressing any buttons.
Availability
A Similar model is identical in most aspects except for a few. This means that a majority of its test results are identical so you can reasonably expect to get the same results from the model we tested, but for those aspects which aren't identical, we'll note these as "Not Tested" in the Compare tables.
A Tested model refers to a model that is still current and available in the Australian market. You should be able to order this model through your local retailer, or find it online.
These models can't be found in retailers or online or are no longer manufactured. You may still find them on second-hand websites, or in second-hand dealers. Test methods may change over time, so criteria which can't be directly compared will contain an N/A.
An Identical model is exactly that. Performance characteristics will be identical and the only difference will be something trivial such as colour, which won't have an impact on performance.
These are models we haven't yet tested but that are available.
Included in this review
- Yearly running cost
- CHOICE Expert Rating
- 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)
- Country of origin