I have used this for 3  weeks.With our new home I wanted to try induction.  I did not like the regular electric cooktops because food really burns and sticks to those. I prefer this induction to gas as well.  It is easy to clean, heats fast and also has good control for the low heat settings.  The mild ticking noise is Not a problem even with an open floor plan. When my new griddle arrives I will let you know how I like the sync setting!!