Duxtop 9300ST Ultra Thin vs GE JP3030DJBB

Measuring 11" by 14", this device is portable enough for carrying around. It's also noticeably thinner than the majority of other mobile cooktops.

There are 15 different power levels ranging from 100 W up to 1500 W. Furthermore, the temperature can also be set to 15 different levels, ranging from 140 degrees up to 460 degrees Fahrenheit.

Since it uses induction for cooking, it has all the benefits this technology provides. It's very energy efficient, can heat up food/water very quickly and the cooktop itself doesn’t heat up when being used.

The timer can be set for up to 170 minutes.

There is a child lock system to prevent accidental activation.

There is a voltage warning system included that will warn you if the voltage is too low or too high.

The moisture sensor will switch off the cooktop immediately if it detects liquid on the surface. It will also switch off if the cookware is removed from the surface for more than 60 seconds.

At its price, this four-burner cooktop performs quite well. The two 8" burners can boil water quite quickly and are very powerful when it comes to searing. The two smaller ones are best used for simmering sauces or melting butter.

While other budget electric cooktops have six settings at most, this one offers just a bit more control over the cooking process, since the knobs possible temperatures are continuous.

Because the ceramic glass surface is flat, it's easy to keep it clean. There is no place for debris to build up as even the knobs are removable and dishwasher-friendly, for easy maintenance and cleaning.

The lowest setting of the burners is low enough to safely do things like simmering or melting butter without the risk of overdoing it.

The two large burners can hit very high temperatures. They're hot enough to sear a very large steak. If you are new to electric cooktops, it’s better to avoid the high settings in the beginning.

While it’s not the most powerful cooktop in the market, it still can boil water reasonably fast. The large burners labeled with “Power Boil” can do the job faster than the majority of cooktops in this price range.

The cooktop has a simple circle that indicates where and how large the burner zone is.

The cooktop comes in three different colors: classic black, white or stainless steel finish. However, if you want the white or stainless steel versions, you have to pay more.