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Great Value Cooktops That Put The Sizzle In Your Kitchen

December 14, 2023 - 4 min read

Want to upgrade to a more efficient cooktop but don’t want to overspend? Or perhaps you’re looking for a cheap cooktop for a budget kitchen renovation? If you think you cannot afford the hottest cooktop tech and smart features, think again. At The Good Guys, you can have it all. Whether you’re set on a new electric or gas cooktop, or a super-slick and energy-efficient induction cooktop, we’ve got all the information you need to find the best value cooktop to buy in 2023. Get ready for seriously saucy stir-fries and Sunday brekkie pancakes, because these cheap cooktops are bringing the heat in the kitchen.

Are Cheap Cooktops Good?

Good? They’re hot, hot, hot! “If you’re renovating your kitchen on a budget, a cooktop is where you can really save and still get the designer looks and all the great features you want. Some entry-level models truly rival high-end counterparts when it comes to energy efficiency and functionality,” says Tania Grillinzoni, The Good Guys Buyer ‒ Cooking & Dishwasher. “Safety features, easy-cleaning surfaces, precise temperature control and flexible burners ‒ do your homework and you can have it all for less!”

“If you’re renovating your kitchen on a budget, a cooktop is where you can really save and still get the designer looks and all the great features you want.”

Who Makes The Best Cheap Electric Cooktop?

Look to value appliance brands like Chef, Westinghouse and DeLonghi if you are on the hunt for an affordable electric cooktop.
DeLonghi’s most affordable cooktops have special sealed burners to stop food spills from caking on. And to make wipe-ups even easier, the entire cooktop is pressed from a single piece of stainless steel, so there are no pesky joins for food to hide in.

Precision cooking is a Westinghouse electric cooktop specialty, with burners that boast nine temperature levels. That means, depending on the number of burners in your cooktop, you can simmer a sauce, pan-fry salmon and boil the potatoes to perfection, all at once!

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Haier 60cm Electric Cooktop

Bosch 60cm Electric Cooktop

Who Makes The Best Cheap Gas Cooktop?

Ready to get cooking with gas? It’s kitchen experts InAlto, Technika, Beko and Haier who can help you there.

With Italian-made Defendi burners on a modern stainless steel cooktop, the InAlto range looks as good as it cooks. You’ll love the added bonus of a rapid-heat burner to boil water for pasta in a flash.

Are quick and nutritious stir-fries a busy weeknight go-to? Technika’s high-powered wok burner will help you get meals on the table sooner. And if you're feeding a crowd and need a 90cm cooktop, look to Haier for a best value buy. Its most affordable, large cooktop has five flexible burners with durable cast-iron trivets and a flame-failure device for safe cooking.

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Technika 60cm Stainless Steel Gas Cooktop

Haier 90cm Gas on Steel Cooktop

Who Makes The Best Cheap Induction Cooktop?

Super-speedy, astoundingly energy-efficient and as gorgeous as they come, induction cooktops are the ultimate when it comes to equipping your kitchen for years to come.

“Yes, they cost more upfront, but investing in a cooktop that boosts the value of your kitchen, gets delicious meals cooked fast and saves electricity might be worth it,” says Tania Grillinzoni. “Look at brands like Artusi, DeLonghi and Haier and you’ll be surprised at what’s possible for your budget.”

With two cooking zones, a 30cm Artusi cooktop is ideal for apartments or cosy kitchens. Like all induction cooktops, its digital temperature controls and cookers are hidden under sleek, easy-to-clean ceramic glass giving you a modern, spacious, uncluttered benchtop.

For big kitchens in busy households, a Haier 90cm induction cooktop does it all. With this entry-level induction cooktop, you can combine two of the five cooking zones to create a large cooking surface for oversized pots and pans; take advantage of the grill, keep warm and temperature boost settings; and enjoy the high-tech benefit of precision touch and slide controls.

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Haier 90cm Induction Cooktop

Where Can I Buy A Cheap Cooktop?

At The Good Guys, of course! You’ll always get the best value on the latest cheap kitchen appliances at The Good Guys. That’s because we have plenty of options and discounts to help you Pay Less Every Day. Plus you can earn StoreCash credits on eligible purchases and put them towards your next appliance or tech upgrade. Or choose one of our eligible dishwashers and we’ll repay you part of the cost with a RealCa$h rebate, straight to your bank account! And don’t forget to check out our clearance bargains page for hefty savings on household essentials.

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Let us help ease your cost of living! Head in-store or online to find the biggest brands in cooktops at the best prices. Need more information? Check out our handy Cooktop Buying Guide.