We are very happy we chose to go with an induction cooktop. As it is in an island with seating, I didn't want to use gas near where people are seated. The cooktop is intuitive to use and I am very impressed with the responsiveness of the various heat levels. It is so much faster than a traditional electric stove and like gas, responds immediately to the change in requested temp. Water boils quickly and food stops cooking when the burner is turned off. The glass top is sleek looking and easy to clean. To make cleanup even easier you can put a thin tee towel under the pan to catch splatters as that doesn't affect the ability of the pan to conduct heat. Remove the towel and throw it in the laundry, You have a clean cooktop and you are ready for the next creative recipe!