I love the look, so clean and sleek, and it is so easy to clean compared to my gas cooktop. It heats fast if I choose a high setting. It does hum, as others have indicated, but that is fine with me. And I don't have to worry about leaving the gas on by mistake, as this shuts off if a pan is removed. I've only had it a few months, so if I have problems with longevity I will be back writing another review.