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> Don't know what you're talking about. Obviously. Talking about this is like looking at these articles, which often contradict each other: https://www.thekit

> Don't know what you're talking about. Obviously. Talking about this is like looking at these articles, which often contradict each other: https://www.thekitchenguy.net/best-induction-cookware-review-guide/gas-cooktop-vs-induction-pros-cons/ https://www.thekitchenguy.net/best-induction-cookware-review... https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/appliances/a28435170/induction-stove-cooktop-pros-cons/ https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/appliances/a28435170/induct... From my experience: Accurate and immediate change in cooking temperature is important for many dishes and styles. With Induction, everything is gradual and this cannot be avoided. Might as well be microwaving some dishes. Gas stove wins. Ambient heat takes longer to dissipate from heated induction stoves which suffer from heat transfer to parts of the appliance, which is mitigated by a fan to a degree. Gas stove wins slightly. There is a claim that induction stoves and cooktops heat faster than electric and gas counterparts. This is true if you have the correct pan and it's the vast majority of dishes that don't mind the equalized cooking surface. Induction wins slightly. Gas stove pilot light can go out. Pretty dangerous. Induction is more expensive and requires new cookware, pushing that further. The "difficulty" to clean is a matter of learning. Go to home depot and get your glass scraper and cleaning solution, your Induction will be easier than your Gas...although you'll likely clean your Induction more often because of visibility. Induction is electric. If power goes out, you have no stove. I'm not sure who's worried about cooking in a blackout, but that could be a thing in a cabin, I guess. I think it largely depends on how good a cook you need to be. If you are looking for finer control, Gas all the way. If you are looking for safety and speed, Induction.

abletonlive 5y ago
>With induction, everything is gradual The opposite. It's pretty much the same as gas. Even your article states so: "Induction stoves and cooktops offer precise temperature control. Electric cooktops take a lot of time to heat up and cool down, and it's difficult to hit a precise temperature with gas ranges. But with induction, you're afforded super precise temperature control which allows for more controlled cooking. When you turn the burner off, heat transfer stops immediately, so there's less of a chance of foods boiling over or overcooking." >Induction is more expensive and requires new cookware, pushing that further. I'm not sure if this is true, as far as new cookware. I guess it depends on who you are. I've never had cookware that was incompatible w/ induction.
- Supermancho 5y ago
  > Even your article states so It's almost like you intentionally misunderstood the point. You can select multiple comparisons and come away with different impressions because of such weasel statements as "It's pretty much the same as gas." It's a subjective statement that cannot equate to some absolute "superior" claim. > Electric cooktops take a lot of time to heat up and cool down, An example of the "Gradual" archetype, I mentioned. This is beneficial in some cases and undesired in others. > But with induction, you're afforded super precise temperature control which allows for more controlled cooking. Precise temperature control is not the same as "controlled cooking". It's just one quality. The ability to spike/flash heat or spot heat a dish are examples of different forms of control as well. > When you turn the burner off, heat transfer stops immediately, so there's less of a chance of foods boiling over or overcooking." In some dishes this is preferred. It is a rare occurrence that you want to overcook (to then take it off and let it cook down as it cools). Again, many of the points raised by bother sides seem to come down to required competence and skill for meals, rather than some absolute measure of utility.
  - dogma1138 5y ago
    Induction stoves do not offer that much of a precise temp control at all… They all use PWM at a fixed stepped setting depending on the stove and most importantly they are far more dependent on the cookware. Induction on 5 out of 10 can produce very different results when using different cookware for example steel vs cast iron not to mention the crappier induction ready aluminum cookware with a steel plate you get these days from various brands. Gas has far more precision since it’s an analogue control from 0 to max and it outputs the same amount of BTU on the same setting.
  - abletonlive 5y ago
    >Electric cooktops take a lot of time to heat up and cool down They aren't talking about induction cooktops...they are talking about traditional electric cooktops that use resistance. Induction cooktops are not gradual at all. > Electric cooktops take a lot of time to heat up and cool down, and it's difficult to hit a precise temperature with gas ranges. But with induction You need to understand this article is separating into three different categories. Electric (Resistance), Induction, and Gas. I don't know why that's so hard for you to understand.

abletonlive 5y ago

>With induction, everything is gradual The opposite. It's pretty much the same as gas. Even your article states so: "Induction stoves and cooktops offer precise temperature control. Electric cooktops take a lot of time to heat up and cool down, and it's difficult to hit a precise temperature with gas ranges. But with induction, you're afforded super precise temperature control which allows for more controlled cooking. When you turn the burner off, heat transfer stops immediately, so there's less of a chance of foods boiling over or overcooking." >Induction is more expensive and requires new cookware, pushing that further. I'm not sure if this is true, as far as new cookware. I guess it depends on who you are. I've never had cookware that was incompatible w/ induction.

Supermancho 5y ago
> Even your article states so It's almost like you intentionally misunderstood the point. You can select multiple comparisons and come away with different impressions because of such weasel statements as "It's pretty much the same as gas." It's a subjective statement that cannot equate to some absolute "superior" claim. > Electric cooktops take a lot of time to heat up and cool down, An example of the "Gradual" archetype, I mentioned. This is beneficial in some cases and undesired in others. > But with induction, you're afforded super precise temperature control which allows for more controlled cooking. Precise temperature control is not the same as "controlled cooking". It's just one quality. The ability to spike/flash heat or spot heat a dish are examples of different forms of control as well. > When you turn the burner off, heat transfer stops immediately, so there's less of a chance of foods boiling over or overcooking." In some dishes this is preferred. It is a rare occurrence that you want to overcook (to then take it off and let it cook down as it cools). Again, many of the points raised by bother sides seem to come down to required competence and skill for meals, rather than some absolute measure of utility.
- dogma1138 5y ago
  Induction stoves do not offer that much of a precise temp control at all… They all use PWM at a fixed stepped setting depending on the stove and most importantly they are far more dependent on the cookware. Induction on 5 out of 10 can produce very different results when using different cookware for example steel vs cast iron not to mention the crappier induction ready aluminum cookware with a steel plate you get these days from various brands. Gas has far more precision since it’s an analogue control from 0 to max and it outputs the same amount of BTU on the same setting.
- abletonlive 5y ago
  >Electric cooktops take a lot of time to heat up and cool down They aren't talking about induction cooktops...they are talking about traditional electric cooktops that use resistance. Induction cooktops are not gradual at all. > Electric cooktops take a lot of time to heat up and cool down, and it's difficult to hit a precise temperature with gas ranges. But with induction You need to understand this article is separating into three different categories. Electric (Resistance), Induction, and Gas. I don't know why that's so hard for you to understand.