I hate the Jenn-Air cooktop in the house I bought and, before I shelled out $3 – 4k for an induction cooktop to replace it, I thought I’d try this little one out.

My dislike of the Jenn-Air gas cooktop is the lack of “range”. Low is too hot to simmer and high just doesn’t get there to blacken meats. With only 6 heating levels, I did not expect the Fagor cooktop to have the precision I want. I was wrong, it excelled in both. I simmered a pot of chili quickly and it easily held it at just below simmer. I clarified butter in a steel bowl (more on that later) and it quickly separated and never boiled up to mess up the separation. I then took it outside, put it up on high with my Lodge fry pan and seared a steak like never before.

And, I sent it back. Of all the pots and pans I had, only three worked. Be sure you check your cookware to see if a magnet will stick before you commit to any Induction unit. None will work with aluminum, copper or some stainless steel pots or pans.

One other small issue was the fan noise and funny noise the controls make when the unit cycles on and off. I would have lived with that, but not a big investment in all new cookware.

This portable induction cooktop does what it says. Portable and eco-friendly! The countdown timer is a really nice feature. The touch buttons may need a little time to get used to for some new users and The fan is bit noisy . Otherwise I will rate 5 stars. I have to retire some of my old cookware which are not induction compatible and spend more money for new induction compatible ones. By the way, fagor customer service is not as nice as their product…

Forget the negative reviews, This you could say is a “sampler product” from Fagor. But at the moment, $2000 just for a new induction cooker top? … no thanks!
I timed our ceramic top to this unit in boiling water, and this induction cooktop knocked nearly 2 minutes off the time it took the ceramic we have (and that was using the large element).
Noise was nothing to complain at, Its half the noise of our extractor fan (which is barely noticeable anyway)
The electric company aint gonna like the reduction in our bills in future!
eg, Cold Water: 1 liter,This unit took 5m 30s The ceramic hob (from cold) took 7m 10s

Great product. It does exactly what it says, it’s quick, efficient, & simple to use. Did a lot of research before purchasing, & also visited two local cook stores, Great News & William Sonoma in San Diego. Absolutely recommend.

This is a fantastic product, it is simple to use and delivers on its promise, fast convenient portable cooking.
I actually use it more than my main Cooktop which is a Gas unit, a great introduction to Induction cooking, try it.

Once you use this cooktop, you will not want to cook any other way. This is instant control of heat so important to cooking and the cooktop is easy to use, safe, and very well made. I look forward to using it! Any pot or pan that a magnet will stick to will work with it. A well made product.

I just purchased the Fagor portable induction cooktop, and i think this is a GREAT product. Not only does it save time and energy in cooking, but it is also very easy to clean and safe to use. If you entertain people, this is the perfect appliance to have for cooking indoor/outdoor. This is a MUST buy, love it! GS

Prior to this induction cooktop we had an electric/ceramic cooktop. The difference is dramatic. This thing cooks so fast it’s like having a gas stove without a flame. The cool surface makes it easy to clean. This makes an “instant kitchen” anywhere.

… and worth every single dollar even for those of us with fine wine taste on a beer budget! If you live in an urban condo or similar small space this unit & at most 2 of them could replace the traditional bulky stovetop & be stored in a cupboard when you have no time to cook. I have been test driving mine for 3 weeks now & have worked thru some initial touch pad issues – ATMs and voting machines don’t like me either! – and can’t stop smiling. Now I understand why even the classic chefs are switching to induction in commercial kitchens – such a relief to work long hours w/o the heat buildup. I live in a hurricane zone and from now on won’t have to worry about cooking if we lose power for extensive periods – this light weight unit would work off a standard generator (110v;only 2 prong connection) or could be thrown in the car (literally) w/other emergency gear and used in a hotel, etc. I fell in love with the Fagor brand sev years ago after doing extensive research and eventually buying my first Fagor pressure cooker. I have since purchased different sizes of same for myself & given quite a few of the cookers as gifts to very special friends and relatives who share love of simplified gourmet cooking, fast/healthy cooking, & “greening up the kitchen” whenever possible – but always w/eye on the wallet. If I ever (1) buy a ticket & (2)win the lottery, I’ll give one of these to everyone I know. After that I shall have a Fagor Euro minimilist kitchen designed especially for me!!!! ha ha PS: I do not work f/this company but if I lived near WallStreetWest in Jersey I’d apply for a job! Their customer service is remarkably responsive & friendly – hi Tina and Jenny – so the management must be as good as the products. Summation: GREAT BUY!

I’ve had this cooktop for 3 months now and I’m really pleased with it. I bought it to see if I liked induction enough to spring for a whole cooktop when I replace my stove. All but one of my pans worked on it (if you have aluminum cookware you will need to go shopping). I mainly use All-Clad stainless, Lodge cast iron and Chantal enamel on steel cookware. I have an iron, flat bottomed wok that works great with it. It is FAR superior to a hot plate or extra burner. This little unit has become our main stove. I could see using just one or two of these in a cabin, kitchenette, dorm, etc. I’ve been pleased with my Fagor pressure cooker, so that’s why I chose this brand.

What makes me happy:
-incredibly quick response, I think as good as gas
-less heat in the air makes the kitchen more comfortable and cooking is safer
-no charred mess from spillovers etc. Really easy to clean
-fabulous low temperature setting that is barely more than warm. It will melt chocolate beautifully on the lowest setting. No more fiddling with a double boiler.
-I like the timer feature. When the timer ends, it turns off the unit. That’s a boon for a distracted cook.
-It’s harder to burn things with this cooktop than with gas or electric. Partly because it’s so responsive, but I really think it does a better job of maintaining a consistent temperature.

Things you should know:
-as another reviewer noted, there is a hot spot in the middle where all the action is. If you use a really big pan, you’ll see where the heat is concentrated. However, I haven’t had any actual problems with this. It heats even large pans quite well even though it says somewhere in the manual to use smaller pans.
-if you lean on the front edge it will tip. Sounds dumb, but I’ve done it.
-there’s a brief learning curve to the touchpad controls. Maybe 3-4 days of having to think about it and now it’s second nature.

I really hope that induction cooking gains a wider audience in the U.S. It’s a fabulous technology that’s ready for mainstream consumers.

****UPDATE**** Now I’ve owned this unit for a year and a half or so. I still love it and I’m using it full time as my main burner. I’m considering buying a second one and never using my old radiant electric cooktop again. As it is, I removed the knobs from my cooktop and this little guy sits on top of it all the time. I’m also not sure I want to replace my old cooktop – a new 4-5 burner induction unit is close to a couple thousand dollars. I can buy a second one of these and probably never know the difference.

The glass surface has become a little scratched because I use heavy cast iron pans on it. (You can put some parchment paper under the cast iron pans to protect the surface, but I forget.)