The Short Version
Best Induction: GE Profile PHS93XPS — Best Gas: Samsung NX60A6511SS — Best Value Electric: GE JB735SPSS — Best Pro-Style: Thor Kitchen HRD3088U
Tested 12 ranges over 4 weeks each. Last updated October 2024.
| # | Model | Price | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GE Profile PHS93XPS (Induction) Editor's Choice | ~$2,099 | 9.0 |
| 2 | Samsung NX60A6511SS (Gas) Best Gas | ~$1,099 | 8.7 |
| 3 | LG LSGL6337F (Gas) | ~$1,249 | 8.5 |
| 4 | GE JB735SPSS (Electric) Best Value Electric | ~$699 | 8.0 |
| 5 | Bosch HGI8056UC (Gas) Best European Gas | ~$1,499 | 8.6 |
50% faster boil than electric coil, 1°F temperature precision, instant-off cooktop, and a flat glass surface that wipes clean in 30 seconds. Induction has arrived for mainstream buyers and this is the model that proves it.
Score: 9.0/10 — Read the Full Review →
22,000 BTU power burner, 6.0 cu. ft. oven, Air Fry mode — all for $1,099. The best gas range under $1,200 and it's not particularly close. If you cook seriously and prefer gas, this is what you buy.
Score: 8.7/10 — Read the Full Review →
±3°F oven accuracy, true convection, Air Fry, self-clean — all for $699. For a rental, a second home, or a budget renovation, there's nothing better at this price in the electric category.
Score: 8.0/10 — Read the Full Review →
Gas vs. Electric vs. Induction — Which Fuel Type Is Right?
Gas: Instant visual feedback, works in a power outage, preferred by most serious cooks for cooktop responsiveness. Oven is less even than electric. Requires gas line. Electric coil/smooth top: More even oven heat than gas. Slower cooktop response than gas or induction. Induction: Fastest heating, most precise temperature control, safest (cooktop stays cool), easiest to clean. Requires compatible cookware. No power outage backup.
Freestanding vs. Slide-In
Freestanding ranges have finished sides and can go anywhere. Slide-in ranges drop into a cutout for a built-in look but require the right counter depth and cutout width. Slide-in looks better; freestanding is more flexible. Slide-in costs $200–400 more on equivalent models.