Samsung's NX60A6511SS has been sitting near the top of our gas range testing for two years, and the 2024 update keeps it there. The 22,000 BTU power burner is the most powerful I've tested in a sub-$1,200 range. The Air Fry mode in the oven works without the mess of a separate appliance. And 6.0 cubic feet of oven space is bigger than most competitors in this class.
⚡ The Verdict
✔ Pros
- 22,000 BTU power burner — fastest boil tested in class
- 6.0 cu. ft. oven — largest in sub-$1,200 category
- Air Fry mode produces genuinely crispy results
- True Convection with 3rd heating element
- Self-clean + steam clean options
- 5 sealed burners including simmer burner
- Wi-Fi and voice control
✖ Cons
- Grates feel slightly light for a range at this price
- Oven light is dim — hard to see food clearly
- App requires Samsung account to use
- Manual is poorly written
- Takes 10+ mins to reach 450°F (average for gas)
| Model | NX60A6511SS |
|---|---|
| Type | Freestanding Gas Range |
| Oven Capacity | 6.0 cu. ft. |
| Power Burner | 22,000 BTU |
| Total Burners | 5 sealed burners |
| Convection | True Convection (3-element) |
| Air Fry | Yes |
| Self-Clean | Yes — pyrolytic |
| MSRP | $1,099 |
Power Burner: The 22,000 BTU center burner is the standout specification on this range. Boiling 6 quarts from cold took 9 minutes 15 seconds — fastest I've measured in this price bracket. For stir-frying, searing, and anything that requires high heat fast, this burner is transformative compared to standard 15,000–18,000 BTU units.
Oven: True convection with a dedicated third element (not just a recirculating fan) produces significantly more even heat distribution than pseudo-convection. In my cookie test, temperature across a full baking sheet varied less than 5°F. Most gas ovens in this price range show 10–15°F variation.
Air Fry: The Air Fry mode ran at 400°F with high convection for chicken wings and frozen fries. Results were crispy and evenly browned — comparable to a dedicated countertop air fryer but without the counter space requirement. This is one of the few oven Air Fry modes I'd actually recommend using regularly.
| Category | Weight | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cooktop Performance | 30% | 9.2 | 22K BTU power burner is exceptional |
| Oven Performance | 25% | 8.8 | True convection, even temps |
| Capacity | 15% | 9.3 | 6.0 cu. ft. is class-leading |
| Features | 15% | 8.7 | Air Fry works, Wi-Fi is a bonus |
| Build Quality | 10% | 8.2 | Good but grates feel light |
| Value | 5% | 9.0 | $1,099 for this feature set is excellent |