Induction stoves can cook a lot faster and use less energy than your typical electric stove, but there are some tradeoffs.

Complete your kitchen with one of these picks. Ah, kitchen ranges. Arguably the most vital part of any kitchen, these appliances come in several forms, including induction and electric models.

“So while this example looks at the worse case electric (plate and coil), the message is still valid when comparing gas with induction or ceramic (radiant) cooktops,” it said. Jay ...