Ceramic and induction hobs look very similar and are aesthetically pleasing in any kitchen. Many people are not sure of the difference between each cooktop because they both look the same. The only difference is, is the way they heat up.

Ceramic hobs contain heating elements under the ceramic glass; these elements are heated by electricity to reach the users desired temperature. The coils heat the surface, which enables you to heat your pan. The coils will sometimes flick on and off to maintain the desired heat, meaning they accurately retain the temperature level.

An induction hob works in a very different way from a ceramic hob. Rather than heated coils, they feature high-frequency electromagnets. These magnets create a magnetic field that heats the pan rather than the surface of the cooktop. Induction hobs generally heat the pan far quicker than a ceramic top and cool down far faster. The inductions’ surface also does not get hot like a ceramic top as the electromagnets only heat the pans, not the surface area.