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Range, oven, stove—call it what you will, but the large appliance in your kitchen that cooks, bakes, and roasts food is one of the most important appliances in any home.
There are four different types of ranges: electric, induction, gas, and dual-fuel (a gas stove with an electric oven).
Each appeals to different types of home cooks, but in the Reviewed labs, we test them and judge them based on the same criteria: ease of use, speediness, and cooking/baking abilities. After countless hours with our scientists, lab techs, and a professionally-trained chef, we can say with certainty that we've identified the best ranges on the market right now.
In our opinion, if you’re installing a new range, induction is the way to go, and the Samsung Bespoke NSI6DB990012AA (available at Lowe's for $3,386.37) is our top pick for an induction range because it boasts fast cooktop heating, even baking, and a wonderfully sleek design. If you’re sticking with an existing power/fuel source, we also love the GE GRS600AVFS electric range (available at The Home Depot) for its easy-clean oven bottom tray, and the KitchenAid KSDB900ESS duel-fuel range (available at AJ Madison)—which is superior to a fully gas range.
This Samsung Bespoke range is the best induction range we've tested.
The Café CHS900P2MS1 is the best induction range we've tested.
We like the GE GRS600AVFS for its easy-wash removable oven bottom tray, and its smart features, all for a budget-friendly price.
Removable bottom tray is dishwasher safe
Convection includes Air-fry
Connects to SmartHQ app
No Preheat function may not be as effective as advertised
The Whirlpool WGE745C0FS is the best electric range we've tested.
The KitchenAid KSDB900ESS dual-fuel range.
We were pleasantly surprised with the LRGL5825F’s competent air fryer mode.
Nice design
Excellent cooking performance
Monitoring via Wi-Fi and remote control
Air fry setting disappoints
Additional purchase required for some features
Even baking
Fast preheat
Useful smart features
Can’t use many features without app
No oven clock
Visible rubber bumpers on cooktop
One of the main ways to differentiate ranges is by their fuel type: gas, electric, dual-fuel, and induction. Depending on your cooking and baking priorities and how you learned to cook, one of these fuel types might be more appealing than the rest.
Gas ranges boil water faster but generally have lower cooktop temperatures. With gas ranges, there’s also the potential for uneven cooking and baking because of the central flame location. Gas stoves also aren’t as energy efficient as other types of ranges.
Electric ranges offer higher cooktop temperatures, but burners take longer to heat up; this means electric stoves are slower to boil water. When comparing gas and electric ranges, you’ll find that, typically, electric ovens offer more even cooking and baking.
Dual-fuel ranges are a good option for people who like the stovetop precision of gas and the precision of electric ovens. These ranges typically are more expensive than gas and electric ranges.
Induction ranges require specific cookware, but they have very high and low cooktop temperatures, so you’ll be able to boil water quickly and simmer easily. At Reviewed, we’re big fans of these ranges, but we also know a lot of people may be unfamiliar with these ranges so we have a guide that answers frequently asked questions.
Have you ever thought about your range’s control panel? What’s preferable for you, a front-mounted or back-mounted style?
Most freestanding ranges have back-mounted controls, but some slide-in ranges do as well. It’s worth considering the ergonomics of using the range when picking a front- or back-mounted control panel.
Having back-mounted controls means you may have to reach over hot food to adjust the oven temperature, the controls are also far enough away that you would have difficulty hitting something on the control panel by accident.
Front-mounted controls are easier to reach, but that convenience can turn against you if you brush up against a knob and accidentally increase or decrease temperatures, or if you have young children who are attracted to the knobs.
Depending on how much time you spend cooking, it might be worth investing in extra options for your range. When it comes to the cooktop, anything above the standard four-burner setup is a bonus. Some ranges can have five or even six burners.
However, the more burners a range has, the more difficult it becomes to fit large pieces of cookware, such as a Dutch oven and a frying pan, on their respective burners at the same time.
Sometimes, those extra burners are specialty burners designed to accommodate special cookware such as a griddle or a wok; others are bridge burners meant to keep food warm without continuing to cook it.
Another possibility is to have a dual-ring burner, or a burner that includes a stronger heat source wrapped around a weaker heat source. That way, on a single burner, you can use just the smaller heat source for lower temperatures, but you can add the stronger heat source if you need higher temperatures.
Extra oven features can include everything from accessories like special oven racks or a temperature probe to special cooking features like convection settings, fast preheat, bread proofing (where the oven settings are customized to activate yeast and make bread rise), steam cooking (where you pour water into a reservoir and gently cook something with the resulting steam), air fry mode, and more.
Purchasing a range is making an investment in your kitchen and lifestyle. As with other large appliances, there are certain times of the year when you can save money on ranges.
Manufacturers often release new models in January, so you may be able to find discounts on older models shortly thereafter. They also tend to go on sale during shopping events like Memorial Day, Presidents' Day, and Black Friday, so watch for major markdowns throughout the year if you’re looking for a new range.
We also recommend comparing prices at different retailers so you can find the best deal. There are a lot of great places to buy ranges online.
Convection ovens have a fan to circulate the hot air, but when shopping for ranges you may also see "True Convection” models. True Convection is an oven setting that includes installing an extra heating element and a fan in the oven.
True Convection’s additional heating unit and fan circulates the hot air, ensuring that cookies or cakes baked on different racks will bake through at the same rate, rather than the cookies closest to the bottom heat source baking faster than those on the rack higher up.
If you don't see mention of True Convection or European Convection, but do see the word "convection" in a range's specs, it means that the unit lacks an additional heating element, but does have a fan to circulate the hot air. While you don't get the full baking and cooking effect that you would with True Convection, the added heat circulation can cook or bake food more evenly than it would without a fan.
Ranges that don’t offer convection aren't bad—it will just take more time to cook and bake food all the way through. If you're a frequent baker or cook, convection can be a great time saver, but your dinners won't suffer unduly without it.
Slide-in ranges sit flush with your countertops, while freestanding ranges sit higher than the countertop level. However, the main differences between the two involve finish and ease of cleaning.
Because freestanding ranges are visible from all slides, they have a more finished look; slide-in ranges are meant to have their sides hidden by cabinetry, so the finish typically isn't as pretty on the sides.
Additionally, because slide-in ranges sit flush with your countertop, they're easier to clean because they do not have a large lip around the edge. Freestanding ranges often have larger lips around the edge of the cooktop to corral any crumbs that would otherwise decorate your floor. Freestanding ranges also typically have a back-mounted control panel for the same reason.
While slide-in ranges will do fine in a freestanding arrangement, the reverse is less true. If your current cooking setup has the range placed in a cabinet or countertop cutout, we recommend replacing that range with another slide-in range.
Conversely, if your range stands alone in your kitchen, we'd recommend replacing it with another freestanding range to cut down on food debris spilling everywhere.
The experts seem torn on what the best range is. To save you some time and trouble, we’ve gone ahead and done the research for you.
Induction: Consumer Reports: The Consumer Reports team currently recommends the LG Studio LSIS6338FE as their top induction range. We haven’t tested this model, but agree that LG is a top brand to consider. This model has an impressive owner-satisfaction rating and 5-out-of-5 results for all expert lab tests.
Electric (traditional) range: Wirecutter: Wirecutter’s top electric range pick is the GE GRF600AV, a freestanding model with features similar to our top pick, the GE GRS600AVFS, but we prefer the front controls so users don’t have to reach over hot pots to turn knobs.
Gas & Duel-fuel: Consumer Reports: Consumer Reports recommends the GE Profile PGS960YPFS as their top gas range, which is also available in duel-fuel. We think a double oven is a bit limiting, but agree that GE Profile is a reliable brand.
User comments around the topic of best ranges seem to display the typical amount of rancor and infighting. We’re pulling these user reviews from some of the largest appliance retailers.
AJ Madison: Both our winning Samsung NSI6DB990012 and upgrade choice, Cafe CHS900P2MS1 garner 4.4 stars from customers at this giant online appliance retailer. While technical issues are to be expected with all digital-forward appliances, consumers generally love the way these induction ranges cook.
The Home Depot: Owners who purchased this range at The Home Depot appreciate its convection and air-fry settings as well as its easy-to-clean tray, but also comment on the flimsy storage drawer.
Abt: Abt customers give our top gas range, the LG LRGL5825F an average 4.5-star rating. They praise it as a great value with lots of useful features.
At the Reviewed labs, we test ranges in-house, following specific scientific protocols to ensure consistency across products. We evaluate cooktop burners by performing water boiling tests and using a thermocouple thermometer to measure temperature ranges.
We evaluate the oven by measuring temperature fluctuations with the same thermometer. Then, we bake cookies and broil bread to assess the oven's ability to maintain consistent temperatures throughout. Finally, we use thermal imaging technology to judge the range's ability to hold heat without letting any escape.
Our article on how we test ranges offers more specifics on the Reviewed testing procedures.
How to Purchase a New Kitchen Oven Range: This comprehensive buyer’s guide walks readers through the key decisions—setting a budget, choosing between gas, electric, induction, or dual-fuel, and picking the right style (e.g. slide-in vs freestanding). It also covers measurement tips, design considerations, and installation advice.
Which Type of Stove Cooks Better, Gas or Electric (Induction)?: This article dissects the efficiency differences between fuel types—showing electric and especially induction are more efficient than gas due to direct heat transfer, while noting the cooking characteristics of each, including peak temperature ranges.
Do You Need an Oven with a Built-In Air Fryer? Here’s What We Know: In this feature we examine ranges with integrated air-fry modes, unpacking how built-in air fryer functionality—and convection fans—offer convenience and reduce counter clutter, while explaining how they work and when they’re worthwhile.
The Best 24-inch Ranges We've Tested: Need a range that fits in a smaller footprint? We gathered a list of options that are short on space but not on features and functionality.
The Best Oven Thermometers: It’s important to ensure your oven is hitting the correct temperature, even if its brand new. Tuck an oven thermometer inside and you’ll always know if your oven is operating consistently.
Induction 101: Better Cooking Through Science: A primer that dives into how induction cooking works—using electromagnetic coils to heat cookware directly—highlighting its superior energy efficiency, precision, and safety benefits.
Will My Pots and Pans Work With Induction?: A practical guide that explains how to determine cookware compatibility—using the magnet test—and explains which materials, like most stainless-steel, cast iron, and carbon steel cookware, are induction‑ready.
Is Induction Cooking Faster? 7 Reasons Why the Answer is Yes: In this feature, the author explains several scientific and convenience features of induction cooking that increase speed over traditional electric or gas stoves.
Valerie Li Stack is a senior staff writer for Kitchen & Cooking. She is an experienced home cook with a passion for experimenting with the cuisines of countries she's visited. Driven by an interest in food science, Valerie approaches the culinary scene with a firm grasp of cooking processes and extensive knowledge of ingredients. She believes food speaks to all people regardless of language and cultural background.
Madison Trapkin
Contributor
Madison covered all things cooking as the kitchen editor for Reviewed in 2021. Formerly the editor-in-chief of Culture Magazine, Madison is the founder of GRLSQUASH, a women's food, art, and culture journal. Her work has also appeared in The Boston Globe, Cherrybombe, Gather Journal, and more. She is passionate about pizza, aesthetic countertop appliances, and regularly watering her houseplants.
She holds a Bachelor's degree from the University of Georgia and a Master's of Liberal Arts in Gastronomy from Boston University.
Monica is Reviewed's Kitchen & Cooking editor and an avid home cook; she's been testing a wide range of kitchen products at Reviewed for three years. Previously the Digital Editor at Culture Cheese Magazine (and a former barista), she's also had her work published in The Boston Globe, Modern Luxury, Boston Magazine, and more.
Freelance Editor, Kitchen & Appliances. Danielle has a B.S. from Syracuse University and a AAS in Culinary Arts from Newbury College. Previously, Danielle was a Test Cook and Associate Editor at America's Test Kitchen, as well as a freelance recipe developer and food writer. She’s the mom of two boys and loves making pizza on Friday nights.
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