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Heating method describes how the cooktop transfers heat to your cookware. Common values are radiant (a coil under a glass surface), induction (a magnetic field that heats the pan directly), and sealed or open burners for gas. Induction is the fastest and most energy-efficient; radiant electric is slower but works with any cookware; gas gives you instant visual flame control.

Wattage sets the maximum heat output per burner. A higher-wattage burner boils water faster and recovers temperature more quickly after you add cold food to the pan. For induction cooktops, look for individual burner wattage as well as the total, since a high total spread across many small elements is less useful than fewer high-output zones.

Standard cooktop cutout widths are 30 and 36 inches, but actual product dimensions vary by a fraction of an inch, and the cutout requirement is usually slightly smaller than the cooktop itself. Always confirm the cutout dimensions in the manufacturer's installation guide before ordering, the width shown here is the overall product width, not the cutout size.

The specs come from manufacturer data at the time the product was added to our database. Manufacturers occasionally update products mid-production run without changing the model number. If you are placing a large order or need exact figures for a remodel, verify the spec sheet directly on the manufacturer's website or with the retailer before purchase.

Yes. The table will show all selected models regardless of fuel type, and the fuel type and heating method columns make the difference clear at a glance. Keep in mind that gas and electric or induction cooktops have different installation requirements, gas needs a gas line, while induction typically requires a dedicated 240-volt circuit, so a real switch between fuel types is a bigger project than a like-for-like swap.