GE CGP650SETSS vs Bosch NITP066UC

This 36" wide cooktop has five burners. They are separated by wide spaces and are covered with continuous burner grates. This allows you to work with large cookware that can be rearranged throughout the cooktop.

Some of the burners are excellent for specific uses. For example, the left side burners are good for searing while the right top one is good for delicate melting and simmering. It also has a tri-ring burner which offers the most flexibility.

The cooktop looks very professional and sturdy, with a metal finish that gives it a premium feel. It will definitely make itself a highlight of your kitchen’s aesthetic.

Instead of relying on push-to-turn knobs, this unit has an actual control lock feature that disables the controls altogether. This is a vert reliable safety feature if you have fidgety kids.

You can convert this cooktop to run it on liquid propane. You will not need to buy a conversion kit separately as it’s already included in the package.

An included customized Lodge griddle can be swapped out for the left grate. A griddle adds a lot of versatility to your kitchen and makes it easier to cook eggs or burger patties.

It can maintain low temperatures on all of the burners, so you can simmer sauces on any of them without worrying that something will burn.

It has a central burner with a doughnut-shaped burner around it. This setup ensures that it can be used both for gentle simmering, or for blistering heat to boil water fast.

The grates can be safely washed in the dishwasher without worrying that the color will come off.

The knobs have blue backlights that not only look good but also let you know which of the burners are operating.

The cooktop will allow you to expand your cooking talents with elements ranging from 6" up to a whopping 11". Additionally, two of the rectangular elements can be joined as one.

It’s a very safe unit to use. The cooktop itself doesn’t heat up as much as standard electric or gas cooktops. Even if it gets warm during long cooking, the cooktop will warn you about that.

There is a control lock feature that works both when the unit is in use and turned off.

It will shut off if it detects that the cookware you’re using is incompatible with induction elements.

If the unit detects moisture, it will automatically switch off to prevent accidents and flare-ups.

The two rectangular elements on the left can be bridged together, turning it into a single large part. This allows you to use large griddles or pans. The combined power of the two elements heats up the cookware very quickly and evenly.

You can set the timer for each of the heating elements separately, which is a very rare option in cooktops.

There is a total of 17 different heat settings that you can choose for very precise temperature control.