Empava EMPV-IDC30 Induction Cooktop vs GE CGP650SETSS

It reacts to temperature settings changes instantly, about 4x faster than most conventional stoves. This allows you to boil a full large pot in only less than 2 minutes.

There's no need to poke hard since the touchscreen controls are sensitive like a phone screen. They even respond to wet/oily fingers, which is the usual case for people who are cooking.

The Empava has 9 heat level settings you can easily adjust using digital touch controls. This lets you fine-tune the temperature settings from melt to rapid boil, for example.

Because heat is generated directly to the cookware, the cooktop stays cool to the touch, making it safe to clean even after you've just finished cooking. And since it has a smooth tempered glass surface, you can easily wipe it down with a damp cloth.

This 36" wide cooktop has five burners. They are separated by wide spaces and are covered with continuous burner grates. This allows you to work with large cookware that can be rearranged throughout the cooktop.

Some of the burners are excellent for specific uses. For example, the left side burners are good for searing while the right top one is good for delicate melting and simmering. It also has a tri-ring burner which offers the most flexibility.

The cooktop looks very professional and sturdy, with a metal finish that gives it a premium feel. It will definitely make itself a highlight of your kitchen’s aesthetic.

Instead of relying on push-to-turn knobs, this unit has an actual control lock feature that disables the controls altogether. This is a vert reliable safety feature if you have fidgety kids.

You can convert this cooktop to run it on liquid propane. You will not need to buy a conversion kit separately as it’s already included in the package.

An included customized Lodge griddle can be swapped out for the left grate. A griddle adds a lot of versatility to your kitchen and makes it easier to cook eggs or burger patties.

It can maintain low temperatures on all of the burners, so you can simmer sauces on any of them without worrying that something will burn.

It has a central burner with a doughnut-shaped burner around it. This setup ensures that it can be used both for gentle simmering, or for blistering heat to boil water fast.

The grates can be safely washed in the dishwasher without worrying that the color will come off.

The knobs have blue backlights that not only look good but also let you know which of the burners are operating.