If you really want one, you can get a high-end range with a conventional, radiant-electric cooktop. But these aren’t very common, probably because most people would prefer not to cook this way.

So the glass surface never gets as hot as it would on a traditional radiant electric range, and you’re not at risk of burning ...

This visually stunning and beautifully designed GE cooktop, the JP5030SJSS, is our number one spot. This GE masterpiece features a 30-inch wide top and a radiant-electric smooth top design.

Electric radiant cooktops cost a lot less than induction ... and Whirlpool. We test every cooktop at low and high heat. For high-heat cooking, we use a standardized pot filled with about 4 quarts ...

And because an electric radiant heater won’t dry out a room ... Power is adjustable and ranges from 600 to 1,500 watts. Oil is sealed inside this efficient oil-filled heater.