Portable Gas Cooktops | Outdoor cooking, camping, small kitchens | 3 burners (▲1 more than industry standard 2) 8 kg weight (ISO 7218 compliant) LPG compatibility (▲ supports propane/natural gas) | Lightweight for portability Multi-fuel flexibility Compact design | Lower BTU output (▲10% less than built-in models) Requires gas canisters |
Built-in Gas Cooktops | Home/commercial kitchens | 4-5 burners (▲2 more than portable) 18,000+ BTU/burner (▲30% higher heat) Stainless steel surface (ASTM A240) | High power for rapid cooking Durable construction Integrated aesthetics | Heavy, non-portable Installation required Higher cost |
Electric Cooktops | Home kitchens, apartments | 4 heating zones (▲2 more than portable) Touch controls (IEC 60335 compliant) Energy efficiency (▲15% vs gas) | Easy cleanup Precise temperature control No gas dependency | Power-dependent Slower preheat time Less heat output for boiling |
Induction Cooktops | Professional kitchens, energy-conscious | 3-4 zones (▲ faster heating) Energy efficiency (▲30% vs electric) Magnetic induction (IEC 60335-2-70) | Instant heat response Safer surface Compact design | Requires magnetic cookware Higher upfront cost Noisy cooling fans |
Propane Camping Stoves | Camping, outdoor adventures | 2 burners (▲ lightweight) Collapsible design (▲ portability) Propane canister (▲ compact fuel) | Lightweight (▲30% lighter than portable gas) Easy setup Weather-resistant | Lower heat output (▲50% less than built-in) Short fuel duration |
Commercial-Grade Gas Ranges | Restaurants, bakeries | 6+ burners (▲ industrial capacity) Heavy-duty cast iron (▲ durability) 20,000+ BTU/burner (▲50% higher heat) | Ultra-high power Robust construction Multi-use burners | Expensive (▲3x cost of portable) Bulky, requires ventilation Professional installation |