Top 5 Best Electric Cooktops in 2026
We compared the best-selling electric and induction cooktops on the Romanian market by heat-up speed, number of zones, safety features and value for money. Below you’ll find the right pick for your kitchen — and the current price.
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Top 5 Electric Cooktops Compared
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Samsung NZ64H37070K
- Heats up almost instantly
- Precise temperature control
- Needs induction-compatible cookware
Gorenje ECT341RBX
- Booster cuts boiling time further
- Minimalist glass design matches most kitchens
- Highest price in this list
Beko HDMC 64401 DTX
- Works with any flat-bottomed pan
- Reliable, well-known brand locally
- Slower to heat up than induction
Arctic AIH6413DBK
- Cheapest induction model on the list
- Compact, fits smaller countertops
- No flex/bridge zone
MPM MPL-22/EH
- Very affordable second hob
- Portable — fits in a drawer or takes to a second home
- Only one zone, not a full replacement
Electric Cooktop Buying Guide
Electric cooktops split into two real categories — induction and ceramic (vitroceramic) — and the difference matters more than the brand name on the box.
Induction vs. Ceramic
Induction hobs heat the pan directly through a magnetic field, so they heat up faster, use less electricity, and stay cool to the touch outside the pan’s footprint — but they only work with magnetic (iron or steel) cookware. Ceramic hobs heat a resistive coil under the glass and work with any flat-bottomed pan, but take longer to heat and cool, and use more power for the same result.
How Many Zones Do You Need?
A single person or couple is usually well served by a 2-zone hob; a family kitchen benefits from 4 zones, ideally with at least one flexible/bridge zone that can span two rings for a griddle or large pot.
Safety Features Worth Paying For
Child lock, overheat protection and auto pan-detection (induction only) are the three features that matter most for a household with children or older cookware. A built-in timer per zone is a small feature that gets used daily.
If budget allows, induction is worth the small price premium over ceramic for the lower running cost alone — just confirm your existing pots and pans are induction-compatible (a magnet sticks to the base) before switching.