Vollrath 59500P Mirage Pro 1800W Counter Top Induction Range

Pros: Durable Easy to clean Professional level cooktop Well constructed Easy to use Accurate Powerful Efficient Excellent power modulation Works well in real cooking environments Worth every penny you pay

Cons: You get what you pay for, this is more expensive

Of the many induction counter top hot plate, if you are serious about cooking then at any price this is the only model that will meet a chef's needs. I you are looking for efficiently boiling water and other heating tasks which may mean cooking then there are much less expensive options. This is the only model that gives real and accurate control in 10 degree F increments and maintains that temperature precisely. It is a chef's tool and more than another kitchen gadget. It is simple to use, operates properly (only uses the power it needs instead of pulsing full power to achieve a set temperature), is very well constructed, properly accommodates varying pan sizes, and is rather compact but not small. For me it was the only choice but probably not for everyone. This is a great tool that allows one to express controlled creativity in the preparing great cooking experiences.

More control, more temp steps, more power settings, finer 1 min timer increments than any other advertised machine up to its price range that I have seen. I have used mine daily for the last 8 months. It remembers the prior setting. So if you take the pot off and put it back or push button it off and back on to cancel the timer it remembers the prior setting. Very convenient. I prefer to use it for everything. Flawless power settings. Gets hot, quiet, very efficient, probably advanced dual half bridge 4 igbt power. Temps above 210 are relative. This easily gets to stir frying temps with temp settings above 200 relative, they run a little hot. Once you get the idea with a thermometer a few times for a given pan its easy to get accurate repeatable control. And it stir fries with commercial wok heat, with a 110 line! This company has the best customer service I have ever run accross. Well worth the price.