Cooktops
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Best Gas Cooktops of 2024
We test how every cooktop performs at low and high heat. Just about any cooktop will fare well enough when cooking over medium heat, but a stellar model will also boil quickly and simmer steadily. For high-heat cooking, we fill a standardized pot with 4 quarts of water and place it on the largest cooktop burner. We jack up the…
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Pros and Cons of Induction Cooktops and Ranges
Before you shop for an induction cooktop or range, consider your budget and your cooking habits. Here’s what you need to know. Induction cooking feels very different from cooking with gas. Some avid cooks really love cooking on a flame and the immediate visual feedback they get from it at the turn of a knob. No electric option, even induction,…
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Best Electric Cooktops of 2024
In our labs, we test 30- and 36-inch electric cooktops from brands such as Bosch, Frigidaire, KitchenAid, LG, Samsung, and Whirlpool. We test every cooktop at low and high heat. For high-heat cooking, we use a standardized pot filled with about 4 quarts of water on the largest cooktop burner. We jack up the burner to the highest setting and…
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