Gas, induction and ceramic cooktop tests, tips and guides for Australians

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Product reviews, buying guides and articles for gas, induction and ceramic cooktops.

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Best ceramic cooktops Our lab test results tell you which ceramic cooktops have the best cooking performance and are easy to use and clean.

Best induction cooktops We lab test and review the latest induction cooktops from Miele, Bosch, Fisher & Paykel and more to help you find the best for your kitchen.

Best gas cooktops Our lab test tells you which gas cooktops perform the best and are easiest to use.

Best portable induction cooktops We lab test and review the latest induction cooktop hot plates from brands including Westinghouse, Ikea, Tefal and Breville.

Buying guides

Gas vs ceramic vs induction cooktops We look at the pros and cons of gas, ceramic and induction cooktops to help you decide which one's right for you.

Articles

Switching from gas to induction: Things to consider Worried about the rising costs and health risks of cooking with gas? Here are some tips on the switch from gas to induction.

Should you buy a portable induction cooktop? If you're considering one of these miniature stovetops, read up on the pros and cons first.

The portable induction cooktops to avoid buying They can be a cheaper way to trial induction cooking, but these ones scored so poorly they could put you off induction altogether.

Best induction cooktops in CHOICE reviews Find out about the biggest pros of induction cooking and, for members, the products that most impressed our testers.

Are gas appliances for cooking and heating bad for your health? A new report links using gas cooktops and heaters to a range of health risks, including asthma and other respiratory issues.

How we test gas, induction and ceramic cooktops Our rigorous testing means you're getting the hottest cooktops on the market. Here's how we do it.

Australia's most reliable cooktop brands The cooktop brands that best hold up over time, as chosen by CHOICE members.

How to clean a cooktop How to cut through the grease and grime.

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