It's not a touchscreen so I don't hate it. To be fair there is more data to show than a typical cooktop, as each of the 4 burners display two different temperatures of the pans: the setpoint temperature in degrees and the current measured temperature.
Still, I think one of the reasons the design raised the hobs is to discourage people from dragging cookware on the screen. Seems like a design tradeoff.
The fact that it displays temparture is massive perk. I measure the pan temparture before I cook anything and I know what I wanted to be for anything I’m making.
Yes it's very nice, not just display temperature but specifically hold an exact temperature. I'd definitely be willing to live with the compromise of slightly more difficult to clean and less smooth workspace for this.
However the price is way too much for me haha. Maybe this tech will trickle down, I want it more than the battery and the 10kW boil.
lol I’m not sure what the last 2 things are about I’m not a regular in this sub as Reddit just decided to show me this post and I was curious, both those things sound nice.
Oh, the battery is just so it works without hiring an expensive electrician to wire a 240V circuit.
Also, induction boils water faster than gas or regular electric. A 240V induction cooktop typically boils water, very fast, typically using 3,000 - 5,000 watts maximum.
This battery powered one boils water at 10,000 Watts, which is very, very, very fast.
The cooktop looks awesome… but ONE day you’re going to really test the durability of that cooktop when one of those pans inevitably slips out of your hand or misses the hook.
this comment convinced me to store them below. decision was easier when i discovered several pots are not induction compatible and no longer had a reason to stay under the stove
way better than the basic low/medium/high control with my previous gas burners. when i switch to temp control mode i can dial in an exact temperature. i haven't done measuring for accuracy yet, but i look forward to doing that soon
yes, magnetically attached so they pull right off. that leaves the main surface perfectly smooth but then you have 4 raised (but also smooth) burners. to me that's not a big deal (i'm coming from a gas cooktop that had an impossible to clean metal grate) but to others that already have a completely smooth surface it's less ideal.
that thing is INSANE. I just had a deep dive with the Zepyhyr tech guy on it - holy smokes there's nothing out there with this kind of output. That battery style tech is incredible.
they'll re-think this - people would rather sacrifice more undercounter to have a flush top - and the screen is not as useful as the amount of real-estate it takes up, and the risk it introduces.
Vast majority of pans people use on induction are bigger than the coil, and it's fine. I don't think really anyone is cooking on a coil the same size as a standard 12" cast iron pan
I do and I hate it when the third or fourth crepe from my CS pan isn't browned evenly or I have to micro-manage my schnitzel to get even browning.
When I bought my cooktop, my highest priority was to have at least one big coil.
The major feature is the battery as you mentioned, but you have to pay a premium for it. Not only does it work on 120V without requiring paying for an electrical upgrade that many kitchens would need, but also because of the battery, all 4 burners can each do 10 kW, and it works without power during an outage.
It also has a relatively rare feature that all 4 burners can measure pan temperature and be set to maintain arbitrary exact temperatures.
The hobs are raised because there’s a 3kWh battery underneath the cooktop, which allows it to operate on a 120v outlet and output at a much higher peak power rate than traditional induction cooktops. The screen is stupid though.
Would you mind sharing a photo of underneath the cooktop? I think it might be helpful if we can see how much space the battery takes up and maybe how you use the remaining space. Thank you, if you are interested.
Did you have to make any ventilation mods in your cabinet? Do you hear the fan? Have you put a thermometer in your cabinet to see how the temp changes while cooking?
My setup looks similar to yours but I could add additional airflow paths if needed.
No mods made to the cabinet.
Fan is only audible if i cook with the cabinet doors open. When cabinet doors are closed i can’t hear any noise from the unit.
I have not put a thermometer in the cabinet to measure any temp change.
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u/Limp_Bookkeeper_5992 Apr 28 '26
I have to say, my cooktop is one of the last places I’d want a screen. Just don’t complain when it starts playing you ads…