We purchased this cooktop because of its clean lines (appealing to two architects) and intuitive controls. The controls are easy to use and adjust the heat really well. We especially love the lower temperatures that are possible unlike on a gas cooktop. Those are the positives. Unfortunately the surface shows every fingerprint, smudge or drop of water. Even after just boiling water (which is blazingly fast) the surface has to be cleaned. After only three weeks of use, it already has some small defects showing on the surface. And while the square cook zones look great, they do not heat all the way to the corners. We've used induction cooktops in Europe that did not show dirt in the same way and were much quieter; the sound of the fan is very noticeable. Unfortunately there is very little choice in the US unlike in Europe, especially for 24" models, so this one is the one we ended up with.