Switched from a gas stove to induction primarily for health reasons and, secondarily, for the environment. Prior to this, we invested in an air quality monitor to determine the levels of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) while cooking and baking with our good quality gas stove. We were taken a back by the very high levels of possibly toxic gasses emitted! This clinched our decision to switch to induction, and we were pleasantly surprised at the relative affordability of this particular model, which has so far proved to perform as advertised. Happy with our purchase!