🔥 Induction Heating
How it works:
- Uses an electromagnetic field to heat the cookware directly
- The cooktop itself stays relatively cool
Key points:
- Requires magnetic cookware (iron or stainless steel)
- Very fast & energy-efficient
- Precise temperature control
- Safer (less surface heat)
Common use: Induction cookers, industrial heating
🔴 Infrared Heating
How it works:
- Uses infrared radiation to heat objects placed on it
- Heat comes from a hot surface or element
Key points:
- Works with any cookware
- Surface becomes very hot
- Slightly less energy-efficient
- Slower temperature response
Common use: Infrared cooktops, heaters, grills
⚖️ Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Induction | Infrared |
|---|---|---|
| Heating method | Magnetic field | Radiant heat |
| Heats | Cookware directly | Surface + cookware |
| Cooktop heat | Low | High |
| Cookware needed | Magnetic only | Any |
| Speed | Faster | Slower |
| Energy efficiency | Higher | Lower |
| Safety | Safer | Hot surface |
✅ Which is better?
- Choose Induction if you want speed, safety, and efficiency
- Choose Infrared if you want cookware flexibility and lower upfront cost
If you want, tell me where you’ll use it (home cooking, restaurant, heater, etc.), and I’ll recommend the best option for you.
