Smeg has won Canstar’s 2026 Most Satisfied Customers Award for cooktops, with Aussies rating it the highest across the categories that drive customer satisfaction.
Our review compares cooktop brands on customer satisfaction, so you can find out what other Aussies think about the compared brands before you go ahead with a purchase. Think of it as like asking hundreds of your closest mates which cooktop brand they think is best!
Brands must have received at least 30 responses to be included, so not all brands available in the market have been compared in this survey. The brands rated in this survey are listed below in order of best overall satisfaction.
Find more detailed information on our Most Satisfied Customer methodology.
Smeg is an Italian appliance brand founded in Guastalla in 1948. Its cooktop range includes gas, electric and induction options, offering precise heat control alongside its retro-inspired styling.
This article was written by Canstar’s Consumer Writer, Jasmine Tait. Jasmine is a Consumer Writer within Canstar’s editorial team. Jasmine graduated from the Queensland University of Technology with a Bachelor of Fine Arts, majoring in Creative Writing with a minor in Communications. Jasmine has previously edited for a variety of publications including ScratchThat magazine and Seaglass Literary.
When Jasmine isn’t working, you can usually find her reading or spending time with her friends and family.
Grace is in the final semester of her Bachelor of Advanced Business (Honours) degree at The University of Queensland, majoring in Business Analytics and Marketing. Her studies have equipped her with strong capabilities in data analysis and consumer research. Grace began her journey with Canstar in early 2025 as a casual research assistant and has since progressed into her current role, where she oversees the consumer research ratings across a wide range of product and service categories. She is responsible for survey design and consumer data analysis, and enjoys her focus on uncovering insights that inform Canstar’s ratings and awards and help support consumers to make more informed decisions.
Here are the previous winners of Canstar’s cooktops review:
Appliances - February 4th
What’s the difference between an air fryer and oven? Is it worth buying both, or do you only need one? Check our review to find out.
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Appliances - August 10th
There are few things more annoying than waiting all day to dig into a meal that’s crisp and golden on the outside, only to discover the ice has barely melted on the inside. Flatbed microwaves …
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Appliances - July 15th
What oven temperature should you use to cook fish? Or cupcakes? We run through the ideal cooking temperatures for various food types.
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Appliances - June 11th
Want to make perfect pizza at home? It could be easier than you think – you just need to install a pizza oven!
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Appliances - March 23rd
Induction cooktops generate heat directly in the pan, cooking with less time and less wasted heat. But are they worth it? Find out more at Canstar Blue.
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