Our pick
This competitively priced slide-in range from a reputable brand has great cooking features and comes in several good-looking finishes.
The GE JS760 has no obvious design flaws or quality-control problems, and its build quality feels sturdy. It also comes in more finishes than any other slide-in range we’ve seen. The smooth radiant-electric cooktop is sensibly laid out, with its two strongest and most-versatile heating elements in the front row, where they’re easier to reach. The oven is big enough to comfortably fit a hefty 26-pound turkey or a spacious 20-by-15-inch baking stone and has a true convection cooking mode for quicker, crispier, evenly done cooking, plus a high-heat self-cleaning mode. One important note: It’s a front-control range, not a true slide-in range that overlaps your counters. That means it should be easier to install in most kitchens, but the process might be a little tricky if you’re replacing an older slide-in, so double-check to make sure that it fits your space.
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Details such as glass touch panels, metal knobs, and heavier-duty hardware set this European-style range apart.
The Bosch 800 Series HEI8056U has an upscale look and heavier-duty construction than most slide-in ranges. It costs far less than an actual luxury range, but details such as glass touch controls, metal burner knobs, and sturdy hardware put it above a typical slide-in range. Though its radiant-electric cooktop and oven specs are pretty run-of-the-mill considering its high price, it’s perfectly capable. It’s a true slide-in range, so it will fully overlap your counters when installed.
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If cooking performance is your priority, this range’s induction cooktop is much faster, safer, and more responsive than a regular radiant-electric range.
Induction cooktops are faster, safer, and more precise than regular radiant-electric cooktops. So if you value cooktop performance and can afford it, check out the GE Profile PHS930. A handful of other induction slide-in ranges are out there, but we recommend this one on the strength of GE’s reputation for reliability. Owner reviews for this model are excellent, too. The touch-sensitive faux-dial controls may take some getting used to, though. Note that this is a front-control range rather than a true slide-in.
Budget pick
If you want to get a front-control range without spending too much money, this is a perfectly adequate option.
If you want a front-control range but have a relatively tight budget, the GE JS645 is one of the few slide-in models that (usually) cost less than $1,000. The build quality feels slightly flimsy compared with that of most slide-ins. The oven has no convection mode, either, which is rare in this category. But otherwise, this model’s cooking specs rival those of ranges costing hundreds more, its owner ratings are strong, and it comes in more good-looking finishes than a lot of other slide-ins.
Also great
This double-oven range has one of the largest lower ovens we’ve seen in this quirky category, as well as one of the strongest power-burner elements we’ve seen on any electric stovetop.
If you’re looking for a double-oven slide-in range, we suggest the GE Profile PS960YPFS. In cooking features it ranks among the best in its class, as it includes one of the strongest power-burner elements we’ve seen on a radiant-electric stove. Its lower oven can fit bigger birds and roasts than other two-cavity models, too.
