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Our Top Choice
GE® 30" Built-In Electric Cooktop
GE gets top marks when it comes to the manufacture of high-performing, attractive and eye-catching home appliances. The JP328SKSS has a sleek design and heats up food very quickly.
Good value for money. Provides even heat. Durable material.
No venting system. Lacks downdraft feature.
Radiant
4
2400 watts
Analog
33 x 27 x 8 inches
Best Value
Kenyon Arctic 2-Burner Cooktop
Kenyon is constantly delivering products that enhance its customers’ cooking experience. As one of the largest manufacturers of ceramic cooktops, it is a brand that many trust.
Lovely design. Good quality. Easy-to-use controls. On and hot-burner indicators. Fits standard coil cooktop openings. Easy to clean. Mounting accessories included.
Some large cookware may overlap onto the second burner, making it difficult to have two pots on at the same time.
Radiant
2
1800 watts
Analog
21 x 17 x 3.25 inches
Frigidaire 30'' Induction Cooktop
In the field of home appliances, the name Frigidaire is synonymous with quality and reliability. Its cooktops are not just well made and highly efficient; they also look great.
Well made. Good-quality material. Easy to install. Cooks quickly. Precise temperature control. Multiple cooking surfaces. Energy efficient. Easy to clean.
The controls could be easier to use.
Induction
4
3400 watts
Express-select controls
4.38 x 30.75 x 21.5 inches
Empava 36” Electric Induction Cooktop
Empava is a manufacturer of various top-quality household appliances. Though not one of the better-known brand names, if offers quality and efficiency at an affordable price.
Smooth ceramic glass surface. Five elements. Precise temperature control. Auto element turn off. Hot-surface indicator. Energy saving. Easy to install. Easy to clean. Affordable.
It appears the customer support could be a lot better.
Induction
5
2100 watts
Slider digital touch control
35.4 x 20.5 x 2.3 inches
Summit 115V Electric Cooktop
The Summit brand is driven by innovation and a desire to offer its customers quality specialty appliances that meet needs that similar products from other brands do not meet.
Well-made and attractive. Perfect for small spaces. Eurokera ceramic glass surface. Easy to install. Easy to clean. Hot-surface indicator. Kid-proof control.
Not ideal for large cookware.
Radiant
2
1200 watts
Analog
3.38 x 11.88 x 19.7 inches