Best Gas Cooktops of 2024
Upgrade your kitchen with one of these top performers from CR’s tests
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There’s a reason chefs love cooking on gas cooktops. Seeing a flame rise and fall with the turn of a knob gives them a sense of control over a meal. But it’s not just about warm feelings.
“One of the biggest advantages of gas burners over radiant electric is response time,’ says Tara Casaregola, who oversaw CR’s testing of ranges, cooktops, and wall ovens for decades.
Best 30-Inch Gas Cooktops
Best 36-Inch Gas Cooktops
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How CR Tests Gas Cooktops
We test every cooktop 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 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 note the speed with which the water heats up.
For low-heat cooking, we use the smallest burner to maintain simmer and melt temperatures, gauging how well a cooktop holds a steady simmer temperature without dropping too low or reaching temperatures hot enough that you’d scorch delicate foods like chocolate or tomato sauce.
We test 30- and 36-inch gas cooktops from brands such as Bosch, GE, Ikea, KitchenAid, LG, Samsung, Viking, and Wolf. If you want even more options than those above, CR members can browse our full cooktop ratings. Check out our free cooktop buying guide for shopping tips and help deciding whether to buy a gas cooktop, an electric cooktop, or an induction cooktop for your kitchen.
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