GE CGP650SETSS vs Electrolux EI36EC45KS

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.

All of the burners can provide a very wide range of temperatures. For example, the left front burner can deliver temperatures as high as 800 degrees Fahrenheit, but it’s also capable of heating at a minimum of 84 degrees for simmering and melting butter.

The cooktop allows you to store up to 25 different preset options for recipes of food that you love. Not only can you store the desired temperatures, but also the different time frames. For example, the dish can boil for 15 minutes, simmer for another 20 minutes, and switch off after that.

The cooktop has five burners, with the most powerful ones being the front left and right burners. They can boil water almost as quickly as an induction cooktop.

There are two small burners at the back and two large ones in the front with variable size. Almost all typical cookware should fit on this cooktop since there are seven different sizes to choose from throughout the unit. The smaller back burners can be used to keep your food warm or to gently simmer something while you can do the main cooking on the large front ones.