GE CGP650SETSS vs GE Cafe CGP350SETSS

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.

You can replace the two burners on the left with a griddle. It comes in handy for cooking eggs, bacon, and burgers.

The big tri-burner located at the center will give you outstanding results. With its center tiered burner and a doughnut-shaped outer burner, it can boil water in record speeds or maintain low temperatures for a perfect simmer.

Unlike electrical units, you have precise temperature control just turning the knobs, as the heat change is instantaneous. This accurate heat control of gas burners makes cooking very precise.

The control knob has a blue light that lights-up to indicate burners that are running, so you won’t accidentally forget if they’re still on.

It has a child lock to prevent kids accidentally switching it on.

This GE cooktop is easy to get tidy. It polishes clean with just a quick swipe. The stainless steel body, removable grates, and knobs make it very convenient to clean.