Electric radiant cooktops cost a lot less than induction models. And because the surface is a simple slab of glass, they’re sleeker and easier to clean than electric-coil models. But that’s not all ...

What makes a great cooktop? On its highest settings, it should be able to bring a pot of water to a rolling boil in a hurry. Then, on its lowest simmer setting, it should be able to melt chocolate ...

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