00:00So, my old coil stove finally gave up on me last month, took 20 minutes to boil a pot of
00:04water,
00:05and honestly, I was done. That sent me down a serious rabbit hole researching built-in induction
00:10cooktops, and after weeks of comparing specs, reading through thousands of reviews, and hunting
00:15for actual deals, I narrowed it down to five that are genuinely worth your money. Some of these blew
00:21me away with what you get for the price. Let's get into it. First up is something that honestly
00:27feels like it's from the future, a hidden induction cooktop that installs underneath
00:31your granite or ceramic countertop. You literally can't see it. Your counter looks completely
00:38uninterrupted, and then you set a pot down and it just, heats up. It's magic. Nearly 5,000 of these
00:45have sold with a 4.7 rating, and it's sitting at around $121. If you're going for that ultra-minimalist
00:52kitchen look, or you're tight on counter space and want it back when you're not cooking, this is the
00:57coolest 120 bucks you'll spend on your kitchen. Now, if you love that invisible concept but want
01:03a bit more muscle behind it, there's a step-up version of the same hidden cooktop that runs
01:07about $244. It's rated 4.8 with almost 5,000 sold, and the difference is in the build quality
01:14and the power delivery, it's rated for commercial use, so it handles heavy, sustained cooking without
01:20breaking a sweat. Under a thicker slab of granite, this is the one you want. Yeah, it's double the
01:26price of the first one, but if you're doing a real countertop install and you want it done once,
01:31done right, this is the smarter buy. Okay, let's get into more traditional territory.
01:37The Sucky by 30-inch 4 burner is probably the sweet spot for most people watching this.
01:42You get 4 independent zones, 9 heating levels, and a full touchscreen control panel, so no knobs,
01:48no crevices, just wipe it down and walk away. It's $168, 4.8 stars, nearly 4,900 sold.
01:57Here's why I like it, 30 inches is the standard cutout in most kitchens, so if you're replacing
02:02an existing cooktop, this drops right in. It's the easy upgrade with almost no drama.
02:08Now for the people who actually cook, like, seriously cook. This one's a 5 burner unit
02:14available in 77 or 90 cm widths, and it's the most expensive on the list at around $522.
02:21But hear me out. Five burners means you can run a big stock pot, two pans, a sauce, and something
02:28simmering all at the same time without playing musical chairs with your cookware. The glass
02:33ceramic surface is gorgeous, it's got a 4.8 rating, and if you host Thanksgiving or you're
02:38feeding a big family every night, that fifth burner pays for itself in sanity alone.
02:42And finally, the best value on this entire list. Succubi also makes a modular version that comes
02:49in 2, 4, or 5 burner configurations, from 12 inches all the way up to 30. The two burners
02:56starts at just $87, that is absurdly cheap for real induction. It's also got the highest rating
03:02here at 4.9 stars. This is perfect for a small apartment, a rental, an RV, a basement kitchenette,
03:09or even as a secondary cooktop in an island. Under a hundred bucks to get into induction
03:15cooking is kind of a no-brainer. Alright, that's my top 5. I've dropped links
03:21to every single one of these down in the description, and the prices I mentioned do move around, so
03:25it's worth checking. If this helped you out at all, hit that like button and subscribe,
03:30I've got more kitchen breakdowns coming.
03:33Thanks for watching, and I'll catch you in the next one.
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