We Tested 14 Pro-Style Ranges. Here Are the 3 Best Models of 2024.

The market for pro-style ranges has been dominated for years by brands like KitchenAid, Thermador, Viking, and Wolf. But recently we’ve seen a new subclass emerge from such brands as ZLine, bringing pro-style ranges to consumers at a more reasonable price, often with 30-inch models under $3,000. In our tests, a ZLine range performed better than some of its more expensive counterparts: Even among pro-style models, price doesn’t necessarily correlate with performance.

“We see conventional ranges under $1,000 near the very top of our performance ratings,” says Tara Casaregola, the CR engineer who leads testing of ranges, cooktops, and wall ovens. And just as often there are pro-style ranges at five times the cost that fall flat.