Induction cooking has a perception problem — people think it's an exotic European thing for professional chefs. The GE Profile PHS93XPS is the appliance that changes that narrative. It looks like a normal slide-in electric range, connects to your phone like a normal smart appliance, and is priced like a premium but not absurd range at ~$2,099. And it cooks better than anything in its class.
⚡ The Verdict
✔ Pros
- Induction heats 50% faster than electric coil
- No wasted heat — cooktop surface stays cool
- Precision temperature control within 1°F
- Self-clean oven with true convection
- Built-in Wi-Fi and voice control
- Easiest cooktop to clean of any range I've tested
- Air Fry mode delivers genuinely crispy results
✖ Cons
- $2,099 is a premium price
- Requires induction-compatible cookware
- Can't use during power outage (no gas backup)
- Learning curve adjusting heat levels from gas
- Slide-in design requires careful measurement for your cutout
| Model | PHS93XPS |
|---|---|
| Type | 30" Slide-In Induction Range |
| Oven Capacity | 5.3 cu. ft. |
| Burner Elements | 5 induction zones |
| Max Element Power | 11" / 3,700W |
| Oven | True Convection + Air Fry |
| Self-Clean | Yes — steam or pyrolytic |
| Smart Features | Wi-Fi, voice control, remote preheat |
| MSRP | $2,099 |
Cooktop Speed: I timed boiling 6 quarts of water from cold. The 11-inch induction zone did it in 8 minutes 22 seconds. My gas range took 13 minutes 40 seconds. My old electric coil range took over 18 minutes. The speed advantage of induction is not subtle — it's dramatic and you'll notice it every time you cook.
Temperature Precision: Low and slow is where induction truly outshines gas. I maintained a precise 180°F simmer for hollandaise for 12 minutes without a double boiler, the sauce held perfectly. On gas that would require constant attention to prevent scrambling the eggs. The lowest induction setting is lower and more stable than any gas burner at its minimum.
Oven Performance: The true convection oven with a third heating element (not just a fan) produced the most even baking results I've measured — cookies across a full sheet pan came within 3°F of each other. The Air Fry mode circulates air at high heat and produces genuinely crispy results on chicken wings and frozen fries without the mess of a separate air fryer.
| Category | Weight | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cooktop Performance | 30% | 9.5 | 50% faster than electric coil |
| Oven Performance | 25% | 9.2 | Even temps, Air Fry works great |
| Precision & Control | 20% | 9.8 | 1°F precision on induction |
| Features | 15% | 9.0 | Wi-Fi, voice, Air Fry — all useful |
| Ease of Cleaning | 5% | 9.8 | Flat induction surface wipes instantly |
| Value | 5% | 8.5 | $2,099 is fair for this performance |