As induction cooking gains traction stateside, we gathered the best induction stoves for chefs and home cooks alike. While induction burners have been slow to catch on in the United States, Europeans have been cooking on induction stovetops for years. But in exchange, they offer fast, precise temperature controls, incredible energy efficiency, and a sense of safety.

Induction ranges also tend to cost more than gas and electric ranges. This is different from radiant energy emitting from the burners you’re used to on electric and gas ranges. But for the uninitiated, induction ranges cook food using electromagnetic energy to heat pots and pans. If you’re a seasoned home chef, you’re probably no stranger to induction cooking. Written by Monica Petrucci, Ceara Perez-Murphy, Lily Hartman, and Danielle DeSiato