Faster than gas - yes, it is so.   I prove it to my friends when they doubt me… Faster than electric. Very EASY to clean. LOVE that the buttons are on top of the counter so they're away from little hands.   I am thrilled that when I'm cooking something messy I can put down a paper towel, and then my pan, and I have no mess…   The changes between temperatures are immediate and when I turn the heat off it does not leave a hot burner.  For me it is the best thing for my little grandchildren should they get curious or want to help.  I can't imagine ever wanting to go back to the slowness of an electric cooktop and most certainly don't want to have the hassle of cleaning a gas cooktop.  I've had both and should've done induction a lot sooner!