The best cooktops 2026
We compared the best-selling electric and gas cooktops on MercadoLibre Argentina and picked the best, the cheapest and the premium one, based on type, burner count and surface.
Prices verified on July 23, 2026 · How we do it
How we chose: We analyzed 15 real products on the market · MercadoLibre Argentina
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Quick verdict
For most people, the Yelmo 2-burner ceramic-glass cooktop is the best buy: electric, easy to clean and well priced. If you want to spend little, the 1-burner Spica; and if you want something permanent, the 4-burner Chamalux gas cooktop to build in.
What to look for before buying
- Electric or gas — Electric runs off a plug (ideal if you have no gas or want something portable), but heats more slowly and uses electricity. Gas is more powerful and cheaper to run, but needs a gas connection.
- Number of burners (1, 2 or 4) — 1 burner for a quick heat-up or a studio flat; 2 for daily cooking for one or two; 4 if it's your main cooktop or you cook for the family.
- Surface type — On electric: a coil element is cheaper, while ceramic glass heats evenly and wipes clean. On gas: enameled cast-iron grates are the most durable.
- Built-in or countertop — Built-in ones sit flush in the counter and look tidy (most common in planned kitchens). Countertop or portable ones plug in and work on any surface, ideal for rentals.
- Power (on electric) — More watts, faster heating. To cook seriously, look for at least 2000 W total; 1000 W ones are fine for heating but slow with a big pot.
Our recommendations
Yelmo AN-9901 Ceramic-Glass Electric Cooktop, 2 Burners 2000W
A 2-burner, 2000 W ceramic-glass cooktop with touch controls, on a glass surface you wipe clean with a cloth. Perfect for an apartment or as a backup, no gas needed.
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Spica SP-1020 Electric Cooktop, 1 Burner, Black
The cheapest option: a 1-burner electric cooktop, small and portable. Perfect for a studio flat, an office or as backup when you're short a burner. Plug it in and you're set.
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Chamalux Gas Cooktop, 4 Burners, Black
The option for your main kitchen: a 4-burner gas cooktop to build into the counter. More power and cheaper running than an electric, with the sturdiness you need to cook every day.
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Conometal Cooktop with Oven, 2 Burners (Mini Stove), Bottled Gas
The all-in-one solution: a 2-burner cooktop with a built-in oven (mini stove) on bottled gas. Ideal for a studio flat or a cabin where a full stove won't fit but you still want to bake.
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Side-by-side comparison
| Product | Price | Installments | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yelmo AN-9901 Ceramic-Glass Electric Cooktop, 2 Burners 2000W | $ 67.499 | — | — | MercadoLibre |
| Spica SP-1020 Electric Cooktop, 1 Burner, Black | $ 19.299 | — | — | MercadoLibre |
| Chamalux Gas Cooktop, 4 Burners, Black | $ 250.000 | — | — | MercadoLibre |
| Conometal Cooktop with Oven, 2 Burners (Mini Stove), Bottled Gas | $ 179.549 | — | — | MercadoLibre |
A cooktop is the practical alternative to a full stove: it gives you the burners without taking as much room. The key is whether you want it electric or gas, the number of burners and the surface type. We compared the best sellers on MercadoLibre Argentina.
What to look for
- Electric or gas: electric plugs in (no gas, portable) but heats slower; gas is more powerful and cheaper, but needs a connection.
- Burners: 1 for a studio flat, 2 for daily use, 4 for your main kitchen.
- Surface: ceramic glass (electric) wipes clean; cast-iron grates (gas) are the most durable.
- Built-in or countertop: built-in looks tidy in the counter; countertop works on any surface.
Our pick
For most people, the Yelmo 2-burner ceramic-glass is the most complete buy: electric, easy to clean and well priced. If you want to spend little, the 1-burner Spica gets you by; and if you want something permanent, the 4-burner Chamalux gas cooktop to build in is the most complete.
Based on your case
For a studio flat or no gas
An electric cooktop plugs in and works with no gas installation: ideal for rentals or studio flats. The 1-burner Spica is the cheapest; the 2-burner Yelmo, the most convenient.
To build into the counter
If you’re building a planned kitchen, a 4-burner built-in gas cooktop looks tidy and powerful. The Chamalux is that option.
If you have no oven
A cooktop with a built-in oven (mini stove) gives you burners and an oven in one small unit. The Conometal is ideal for studio flats or cabins.
If you want easy cleaning
Ceramic glass (a smooth glass surface) wipes clean with no crevices. The Yelmo is the ceramic-glass one in the lineup.
Complete your kitchen
If you’d rather have a stove with an oven in one, check our guide to gas stoves.
Prices and availability
Prices and stock come from MercadoLibre Argentina and can change; the link always takes you to the current offer.
Frequently asked
Electric or gas cooktop?
Electric if you have no gas connection, rent or want something portable: plug it in and go, though it heats more slowly and uses electricity. Gas if it's your main cooktop: more powerful and cheaper to run, but it needs a gas connection.
How many burners do I need?
1 burner for a studio flat or occasional use; 2 for daily cooking for one or two; 4 if it's your main cooktop or you cook for the family. Most people are comfortable with 2.
What is a ceramic-glass cooktop?
It's an electric cooktop with a smooth glass surface instead of exposed elements. It heats more evenly, looks modern and wipes clean, with no crevices for grime. It's the most convenient among electrics.
Does a cooktop replace the stove?
A cooktop gives you the burners but not the oven. If you don't bake, a cooktop is enough and saves space. If you want to bake, add a separate electric oven, or look at cooktops with a built-in oven (mini stoves), like the Conometal in this guide.
Are the prices and stock up to date?
Yes: we pull real prices and availability from MercadoLibre Argentina. They can change at any time; the link always takes you to the current offer.
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