There really are not that many choices out there for a portable radiant cooktop. This one is 1/2 the price of the other, and is so much better than those coil or cast iron type cooktops. Also does not need any of the requirements of induction. It heats...

This unit is much superior to a conventional hotplate. I especially like the timer and auto shutoff. It is very easy to clean and the big digital numbers are easy to read.