Brand index

Every major cooktop brand, covered.

12 manufacturers, from mass-market value leaders to European premium houses. Each with a deep-dive brand page covering lineup, price positioning, service network and flagship models.

Germany $$$

Bosch

Since 1886 · Induction with FlexInduction zones

Bosch is widely regarded as the premium mainstream brand in North America, with quiet, feature-rich induction and gas cooktops.
Germany $$$$

Miele

Since 1899 · High-end induction & gas

Miele dominates the high-end induction segment with 20+ year reliability testing and seamless design language.
United States $$

GE Profile

Since 1907 · Smart induction & gas

GE Profile offers some of the best value in 30"–36" induction and gas cooktops, with strong smart-home integration.
South Korea $$

Samsung

Since 1938 · Connected induction

Samsung leads on touchscreen UX and smart-home connectivity. Strong on mid-tier induction and gas.
United States $$$$

Wolf

Since 1934 · Pro-style gas & dual-fuel

Sub-Zero's Wolf brand is synonymous with pro-style gas cooktops and heavy-gauge grates favored by chefs.
United States $

Frigidaire

Since 1918 · Value electric & gas

Frigidaire delivers reliable electric and gas cooktops at accessible price points, ideal for rental properties and budget kitchens.
United States $$$

KitchenAid

Since 1919 · Mid-to-high induction & gas

KitchenAid bridges the gap between mass-market and pro, with distinctive design and strong induction line-up under Whirlpool.
South Korea $$

LG

Since 1947 · Smart induction

LG has pushed hard into induction with its InstaView and Knock-On UX tech — solid value in the mid-tier.
United States $$$$

Viking

Since 1987 · Pro-style open-burner gas

Viking built its reputation on restaurant-grade open burners and remains a pro-style gas benchmark.
United States $$$$

Thermador

Since 1916 · Freedom induction & Star gas

Thermador pioneered the modular cooktop in the US and continues to lead on induction innovation alongside sibling-brand Bosch.
United States $

Duxtop

Since 2010 · Portable induction

Duxtop owns the portable induction segment with reliable, low-cost single-burner units widely used by home cooks and caterers.
China / United States $

Empava

Since 2014 · Value built-in induction & gas

Empava delivers flashy, feature-packed built-in cooktops — particularly 30" and 36" induction — at aggressive price points.