The cooktop is an excellent value, espcially if you shop around to get the best price. The temperature settings accurate and consistent, and the power boil is signiicantly faster than the Electrolux unit it replaced. Yes, the control and circle markings are not high contrast and somewhat difficult to see but you get used to it. Yes, it is a challenge to keep a black cook top streak free looking (our last one was white) but with a little practice its doable. After cleaning with Ceramabrite and Windex, I use Weiman Cooktop cleaner and a microfiber cloth to polish it to a streak free shine, so it all depends on what you are willing to do to keep it looking as good as new. Very satisfied.