Best Cooktops

Up to 19000 BTUs (British Thermal Units) of heat can be produced by the cooktop, making it powerful enough to meet all home cooking needs. The unit’s stainless steel coloring and finish make it a sleek addition to the kitchen. 

The Bosch 800 Series 30” Stainless Steel 5 Burner Gas Cooktop evenly distributes flames for a consistent heating effect. The automatic electric ignition allows for the seamless operation of this cooktop unit. The largest burner is in the center of the unit and is perfect for heating large pots and pans. 

Up to 19000 BTUs (British Thermal Units) of heat can be produced by the cooktop, making it powerful enough to meet all home cooking needs. The unit’s stainless steel coloring and finish make it a sleek addition to the kitchen. 

The Bosch 800 Series 30” Stainless Steel 5 Burner Gas Cooktop and the KitchenAid® 36” gas cooktops both offer excellent performance and a sleek stainless steel design, with the KitchenAid® model being slightly larger.

The cooktop is well protected from spill damage as it is constructed with a CookShield finish. This finish is permanent and allows the unit to be cleaned without harmful chemicals, thus resulting in a cooktop that is safe and easy to keep clean.

This is a powerful cooktop we tested that can produce up to 20000 BTUs. The cooktop also allows the user significant control at low temperatures, as the unit is equipped with a 6000 BTU even-heat simmer burner. The simmer burner has a diffuser plate that allows for precise heat control at simmering temperatures.  

The cooktop is well protected from spill damage as it is constructed with a CookShield finish. This finish is permanent and allows the unit to be cleaned without harmful chemicals, thus resulting in a cooktop that is safe and easy to keep clean. It also has durable full-width cast-iron grates that help to keep cookware stable when placed on the cooktop and reduce the impact of spill damage while cooking.  

Comparing the KitchenAid® 36” Stainless Steel Gas Cooktop and the Frigidaire Gallery electric cooktop, both offer similar features, with the KitchenAid® model offering more burners and Frigidaire Gallery offering an easy-to-clean ceramic glass surface.

The cooktop we tried out is spacious, with five elements allowing for large quantities of food to be prepared/heated at any given time.

The Frigidaire Gallery 30” Electric Cooktop is efficient and powerful, equipped with a 3200W heating element that can bring water up to a boil in three minutes. The cooktop is spacious, with five elements allowing for large quantities of food to be prepared/heated at any given time. The SpaceWise feature allows users to adjust the area being heated in each element, which leads to flexibility and precision when cooking. 

Ease-of-use in this cooktop is aided by the Express-Select controls feature, which lets users seamlessly bring water from a warm to boiling temperature. The unit also comes with the Frigidaire Fit Promise, which ensures that the countertop will fit any countertop cutout of the same configurations or Frigidaire will provide reimbursements for cabinet modifications. 

The Frigidaire Gallery 30” Electric Cooktop and the Profile electric induction cooktop both provide a range of temperature control options, with the GE model offering advanced features such as pan detection and automatic shutoff.

The GE Profile 36” Electric Induction Cooktop is one of the most technologically sophisticated cooktops we evaluated available on the market. It is powerful, with a 3700W Power Boil induction element.

The GE Profile 36” Electric Induction Cooktop is one of the most technologically sophisticated cooktops available on the market. It is powerful, with a 3700W Power Boil induction element. The digital controls on the unit make it easy to achieve consistent, accurate temperatures. The heating elements detect the size of cookware placed upon them and subsequently adjust their heating area to the size of the user’s cookware for even and efficient use. 

Safety is another key feature of this cooktop, as users can enable the control lock capability to prevent unintended activation. This feature is very helpful for users with young children. The smart burners on the unit also turn off when cookware is removed, so the elements will not stay hot when not in use. 

The GE Profile 36” Electric Induction Cooktop and the Frigidaire FFGC3026SW 30″ gas cooktop offer different types of cooking experiences, with the induction cooktop providing precise and efficient heating and the gas cooktop offering traditional heating with easy-to-control burners.

This cooktop we tried out is versatile and can be used for achieving an even simmer when cooking as it has a designated low simmer burner. The unit also comes with a one-year warranty on parts and labor.

The Frigidaire FFGC3026SW 30″ ADA-Compliant Gas Cooktop is equipped with sealed burners so that less food spillage can get caught in the burner area. It also has continuous cast-iron grates, providing users with increased protection against food spills and a reduced risk of damage to their cookware.  

This cooktop is versatile and can be used for achieving an even simmer when cooking as it has a designated low simmer burner. The unit also comes with a one-year warranty on parts and labor.

Compared to another model we evaluated, the Frigidaire FFGC3026SW 30″ ADA Compliant Gas Cooktop and the Bosch 800 Series 30” gas cooktop both offer excellent performance, with the Bosch model featuring more burners and a sleeker stainless steel design.

The smooth cooktop we tested is made of tempered ceramic glass, which allows users to maintain a modern look in their kitchen. Users have flexibility in installation, as the cooktop is compatible with a 30 or 40-amp hookup. 

This cooktop has versatile use cases as it contains two 6” heating elements, one 8” element, and an expandable 10” outer-ring element. The smooth cooktop is made of tempered ceramic glass, which allows users to maintain a modern look in their kitchen. Users have flexibility in installation, as the cooktop is compatible with a 30 or 40-amp hookup. 

Safety is another key feature of this cooktop, as it has a hot surface indicator light that glows as long as the surface is hot. The cooktop is easy to clean as it only needs to be wiped down to remove food spills and grease. 

The cooktop is powerful with heating capabilities of up to 17000 BTU and can also maintain a precise simmer on the designated 5000 BTU even-heat simmer burner.

The KitchenAid 30” Gas Downdraft Cooktop we tried out allows users the convenience of a built-in ventilation system in their cooktop. The cooktop is powerful with heating capabilities of up to 17000 BTU and can also maintain a precise simmer on the designated 5000 BTU even-heat simmer burner. The downdraft ventilation system works at an exhaust rate of 300 CFM (cubic feet per minute) which ensures that this cooktop can handle the user’s ventilation needs. 

There are three-speed controls on the fan, which allows for efficient odor and steam reduction. Furthermore, the unit has full-width cast-iron grates, which offer stability for any cookware placed on the cooktop and also add protection against food from spilling into the burner areas. 

This cooktop is both fast and energy efficient, using 70% less energy than conventional cooktops. After our evaluation, it also offers flexibility, with eight heat settings on the left burner and five heat settings on the right burner.

This cooktop is both fast and energy efficient, using 70% less energy than conventional cooktops. It also offers flexibility, with eight heat settings on the left burner and five heat settings on the right burner. Cuisinart guarantees no hot spots with this induction cooktop, meaning that the cooktop heats evenly. 

The LED displays on the unit make heating to precise levels easy and effortless. Each burner is equipped with a timer that can run for up to 150 minutes. The cooktop also has an auto shut-off feature that turns the heat off 30 seconds after a pan is removed from one of the elements. 

The Wolf 36” Contemporary Induction Cooktop we tried out is sleek and effective. Induction technology allows it to distribute heat 40% faster than gas or electric cooktops. There are true simmer and melt settings that give the user the ability to precisely control temperature. The unit also has a black ceramic glass surface that is easy to clean. 

The controls are touch controls which remove the hassle of food getting trapped under knobs. The touch controls are illuminated, making the whole unit easier to use and providing it with a sleek look. 

This cooktop is powerful as it is equipped with a 22K BTU Dual Power Burner in black stainless steel. It is also a superior choice for cooktop users who value safety, as the cooktop has Wi-Fi connectivity allowing users to monitor whether or not any of the burners are on.

This cooktop we tested is powerful as it is equipped with a 22K BTU Dual Power Burner in black stainless steel. It is also a superior choice for cooktop users who value safety, as the cooktop has Wi-Fi connectivity allowing users to monitor whether or not any of the burners are on. It has illuminated blue knobs that also indicate whether a given burner is on, reducing the risk of accidentally running burners on the cooktop. 

Cleanliness is another standout feature of this cooktop as it has full-width grates to protect the body of the cooktop from food spills and the surface is fingerprint resistant. There is also a removable griddle that is optimal for cooking eggs, sauteing vegetables, and griddling sandwiches. 

The Summit 12” Wide 115V 2-Burner Radiant Cooktop is a powerful but compact electric cooktop with a ceramic glass finish. It has digital touch controls which make operation easy and intuitive.

The Summit 12” Wide 115V 2-Burner Radiant Cooktop is a powerful but compact electric cooktop with a ceramic glass finish. It has digital touch controls which make operation easy and intuitive. There is also a timer that can run up to 99 minutes, allowing users to heat foods for extended periods of time without interruption. 

Key safety features of this cooktop based on our evaluation include automatic shut-off, a safety cut-off function that turns off the cooktop if no heat level is selected within one minute after the unit is powered on, and a child lock to prevent unsupervised use.