GE JP3030DJBB vs GE CGP650SETSS

At its price, this four-burner cooktop performs quite well. The two 8" burners can boil water quite quickly and are very powerful when it comes to searing. The two smaller ones are best used for simmering sauces or melting butter.

While other budget electric cooktops have six settings at most, this one offers just a bit more control over the cooking process, since the knobs possible temperatures are continuous.

Because the ceramic glass surface is flat, it's easy to keep it clean. There is no place for debris to build up as even the knobs are removable and dishwasher-friendly, for easy maintenance and cleaning.

The lowest setting of the burners is low enough to safely do things like simmering or melting butter without the risk of overdoing it.

The two large burners can hit very high temperatures. They're hot enough to sear a very large steak. If you are new to electric cooktops, it’s better to avoid the high settings in the beginning.

While it’s not the most powerful cooktop in the market, it still can boil water reasonably fast. The large burners labeled with “Power Boil” can do the job faster than the majority of cooktops in this price range.

The cooktop has a simple circle that indicates where and how large the burner zone is.

The cooktop comes in three different colors: classic black, white or stainless steel finish. However, if you want the white or stainless steel versions, you have to pay more.

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.