There are 3 types of freestanding electric hobs: traditional electric cooktops, ceramic cooktops, and induction cooktops. Consider what you find important when buying a cooktop: should it be energy-efficient, affordable, or fast, or do you want all three? A freestanding cooktop has the advantage that you can pick it up and place it somewhere else if you want to. It can, for example, be on your kitchen counter, but it is also suitable for the campsite or at a beach house.