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Our Best Induction Range Picks
Cooking at home is all about discovering the joy of flavor combinations and the satisfaction of creating a meal that tastes and looks delicious. Then again, it’s also about the excitement of whipping up menus using the latest cooking features, and when it comes to the hottest cooking upgrade on the market, induction is where the action is at.
Induction is no newbie on the market, and its precision, power, and accuracy continue to awe professional cooks and aspirational at-home chefs alike. But for some, there’s still some skepticism. Whether you’re curious or simply unconvinced, this induction range buying guide demystifies induction cooking and helps you decide whether it’s an option to explore or to ignore. Follow along as we explain the benefits of cooking with induction, features to look for, and seven of the best induction range models evaluated by our appliance experts.
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Shop NowWhat is an Induction Range?
First, there was the flame. Then, there was electricity. Now, electromagnets found exclusively in induction cooking appliances are the latest kitchen technology creating waves on the market.
Like induction cooktops and rangetops, induction ranges create heat using electricity. However, the method is entirely different from radiant electric cooking surfaces, which use thermal conduction. Let’s explain the difference.
Thermal Conduction vs. Induction
If you’ve ever turned on an electric range burner and felt heat radiating from the element, you’ve experienced the magic of thermal conduction. This process doesn’t require anything to “activate” a burner. Instead, heat generated by electric currents in the coils transfers to the surface, where conduction works as a bridge for heat to pass onto cookware.
Induction heating cuts conduction out of the equation altogether with magnets. When exposed to cookware made of specific materials, these magnets activate electromagnetic coils below the glass surface. When triggered, electromagnetic radiation heats cookware directly at a molecular level, much how electricity charges the coils on an electric range cooktop.
Induction Compatible Cookware
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Benefits of an Induction Range
While induction cooking has been around for a while now, the game-changing technology is still making a buzz in the appliance world — and for good reason. Although gas has always been the choice for professional cooks, induction rides its coattails as a contender for the throne, all thanks to the list of benefits the technology provides detailed below.
✅ Induction cooking delivers the fastest cooking times.
✅ Induction cooking delivers precise temperature control.
✅ Induction cooking releases the least heat into the kitchen.
✅ Induction cooking doesn’t require powerful ventilation like gas ranges do.
✅ Induction is the safest option to cook on.
✅Induction surfaces are extremely easy to clean.
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Our Best Induction Range Picks
With the power of induction, you can expand your cooking skills even more. To get you started, we've put together an induction range review for our top models for you to explore all the possibilities.
Best Overall Induction Range
Shop This Cafe Induction Range
The overwhelming response of this Café induction range is “fast, powerful, and precise,” with performance that’s up to par with professional ranges, according to some reviews. Forged in a sleek frame with a stunning combination of white and gold, this slide in induction range is a masterpiece of design. Enjoy its versatile cooking surface with five heating elements, including an 11-inch cooking zone powerful enough to boil a quart of water in just over 1-½ minutes, plus bridging elements to fit larger cookware.
For main entrées, use the 5.7-cubic-foot oven, where high-end features like True European convection and preset Gourmet Guided Cooking with automatic temperature and bake times help you achieve top results with minimal effort.
Features:
- 5 cooking zones
- True European convection with Precise Air
- Automated Gourmet Guided Cooking
- Synchronized induction elements
- Self-clean with steam option
- Wi-Fi compatible
⭐Featured Cafe CHS900P4MW2:
"We love our new Range. Very happy with Cafe and would not hesitate to buy another Cafe product! Well made and really like all the options on it. In 44 years of owning our home this is by far the best appliance we have ever purchased."
Best Value Induction Range
Shop This Frigidaire Induction Range
As part of one of the more affordable brands on the market, this Frigidaire induction range is a low-cost option that doesn’t skimp on features. On top of four induction heating elements equipped with Auto Sizing pan detection, you also have access to powerful features inside the roomy oven.
Select true convection heating for even bakes, or experiment with Air Fry technology to enjoy deep-fried favorites with all the crispiness and less fat. This 30-inch freestanding induction range is also a cinch to keep clean, from its smooth glass surface that stays cool to the touch to easily wipe away messes, to a steam-clean setting that breaks down messes inside the oven.
Features:
- 4 cooking zones
- Auto Sizing pan detection
- True convection baking
- Air Fry setting
- Steam cleaning option
⭐Featured Frigidaire FCFI3083AS Review
"Great features, reliable, and at a great price. Bought my new range about a month ago and have had nothing but great experiences. Induction works fast and smooth, and convection bake is great. Highly recommend."
Best Luxury Induction Range
Shop This Fisher Paykel Induction Range
Fisher & Paykel invites you to discover a foreign approach to modern kitchen design with this 36-inch induction range crafted in beautiful details. With its larger cooktop, cookware doesn’t crowd, but with SmartZones featuring bridging technology, you also have the option to pair two adjacent elements for larger cooking vessels. The precision follows inside a full-size oven with outstanding performance, including convection baking with exclusive AeroTech power and a self-cleaning function. The quality engineering of this Fisher & Paykel induction range is ready at your fingertips with Wi-Fi management for the liberty to control this appliance directly from the convenience of your smart device.
Features:
- 5 cooking zones
- SmartZones bridging elements
- Convection baking with AeroTech innovation
- Self-clean setting
- Wi-Fi compatible
⭐Featured Fisher & Paykel OR36SCI6X1 Review:
"LOVE IT! It is a beautiful stove top to use and the oven heats evenly no matter where in the oven the slides are."
Best Double Oven Induction Range
Shop This Cafe Double Oven Induction Range
If versatility is how you describe your dream kitchen, this induction double oven range is a must-see. Two separate oven cavities featuring convection heat technology work independently or in unison for flexibility that keeps up with your most ambitious menus. And since this is a premium induction range, top features are standard, from Air Fry, Wi-Fi management, and downloadable cooking methods, this smart induction range offers a new cooking experience made for modern home cooks.
It’s the perfect complement to a powerful induction surface, making this 30-inch range a top-performer ideal for the busiest kitchens.
Features:
- 5 cooking zones
- Convection baking
- Air Fry mode
- Wi-Fi compatible
⭐Featured Samsung NE63T8951SS Review:
"High power induction, with instant heat control. 2 months new, works great, split oven warms up really quick and saves energy. Air fryer is fantastic, having all in one allowed us to get rid of the toaster oven, but still cook quick and efficient. Love it!"
Best Smart Induction Range
Shop This GE Profile Induction Range
For 93 percent of buyers who recommend this GE Profile induction range, Wi-Fi remote management is just the beginning of what makes this pick smart. Top marks also go to a five-element cooktop with syncing cooking zones and precise temperature control of a sous vide setting. Buyers also rave over the powerful oven, which offers convection and Air Fry, all with 5.3 cubic feet of capacity, plus fast pre-heating, and no-scrub racks for even more convenience.
Best of all, you can continue to hone your cooking skill with GE Profile Connect + that regularly updates with new programs for even more cooking possibilities with each system upgrade. Now, that’s smart!
Features:
- 5 cooking zones
- Bridgeable elements
- True convection with Precise Air
- No-preheat Air Fry
- Sous vide capability
- GE Profile Connect + updatable features
- Wi-Fi compatible
⭐Featured GE Profile PHS930YPFS Review:
"BEAUTIFUL, range!! Love everything about it! Easy to clean, powerfully quick induction stove! Accurate even cooking in the oven. And it doesn't put off tons of extra heat like my old gas range!! Been using it almost a month so will hopefully love it just as much in 10 years or more!"
Best InductionConvection Range
Shop Frigidaire Gallery's Induction Range
The Frigidaire Gallery induction range is a great choice for anyone looking for a high-quality and feature-rich range. The induction cooktop is 50% faster and easier to clean than traditional electric or gas cooktops, and the air fry function makes it easy to cook healthier meals. The range also features True Convection baking, which results in faster, more even baking. And best of all, the sleek stainless steel finish is smudge-proof and easy to clean. Customers love this convection induction range for its speed and efficiency. So if you're looking for an upgrade to your kitchen, the Frigidaire Gallery induction range is a great choice.
Features:
- Vari-Broil™
- Effortless Convection Conversion
- EasyConvect Conversion
- Auto Sizing Pan Detection
- Steam Cleaning Option
⭐Featured Frigidaire Gallery GCFI3060BF Review:
"Bought this a few weeks ago and absolutely love it, clean lines, ease of use and the speed it heats up is unbelievable!"
Best Pro-Style Induction Range
Shop This Beko Induction Range
This Beko induction range is a high-quality appliance that can add a lot of convenience to your cooking. The range features illuminated metal knob controls, Pyrolytic Self-Cleaning, and five convenient cooking functions. The Twin Turbo Convection technology uses two convection fans that each blow in a different direction within the oven. This increased airflow results in faster preheat time and up to 25% faster cooking time. The Air Fry delivers crispy food without the use of cooking oil, resulting in a healthy way to enjoy the taste of fried foods without the frying.
Features:
- 4 Zone Induction Cooktop
- 5.7 cu ft Capacity
- Fast Preheat
- Twin Turbo Convection
Induction Range Buying Guide
To narrow down the top induction ranges from our catalog, we focused on these core factors. From there, we evaluated which brands and models performed the best according to each category.
Cooking Zones
It’s hard to top the convenience of cooking on an induction heating element — unless it’s with top user features like bridging technology and automatic pan expansion (see our best-value pick for a good example).
Deciding How Many Induction Burners You Need
The induction heating element count has a direct impact on the user experience for any induction range. Depending on the brand and class, buyers can expect to find:
- Induction ranges with 4 heating elements are the standard heating zone count, which are available mainly on 30" induction stoves
- A 5 burner induction range typically includes four main cooking zones, plus a warming zone. Having the extra cooking area is convenient, but for 30" models, the surface can feel crowded. Upgrade to a 36" induction range for more breathing room while cooking.
- Upgrading to a 6 burner induction range will cost you the most, but it also offers the most usable cooking surface with models ranging between 36" and 48".
Oven Performance
While most of the cooking on a range is done on the cooktop, a powerful oven is just as valuable, especially for large gatherings and holidays. Oven capacity matters, but for us, what you can do inside an oven is more important. Features like convection, Air Fry, and even self-cleaning modes prove to upgrade appliance experts like us and buyers like you truly appreciate on any oven, but especially when paired with the convenience of induction.
FAQ
For many home cooks, induction is still a novelty that comes with a lot of questions. Below, we answer the most common questions regarding induction ranges.
Are induction ranges better than electric?
When it comes to the control, overall energy output, and precision of heat, an induction range will always outperform an electric range. The tradeoff is a higher price point, and you’ll need to use specific cookware, but with performance that matches gas, many buyers and appliance experts consider an upgrade worth the splurge.
Are induction ranges more energy-efficient?
According to Energy Star, induction heating is the most efficient cooking method on the market, with around 85 percent of heating transferring directly to cookware. As a comparison, cooking with electric thermal heat only transfers around 32 percent of their energy to cookware, while gas appliances are around 80 percent efficient.
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