Our Recommendation
This convection range offers the best cooktop and oven features under $1,000. It is available in four finishes.
The GE JB735 is a durable and attractive stove with outstanding cooking and baking capabilities at an affordable price.
Its cooktop has the widest range of power compared to any other electric stove in its price range. With five elements, including a large 9-inch element with a quick-boil setting and a 12-inch element for even heating of larger cookware, this stove ensures versatile cooking options. The two 6-inch lower-wattage elements at the back are perfect for simmering, and there’s a central warming burner for tasks like melting butter or keeping dishes warm.
Both large elements feature a flex-width function that can be adjusted to accommodate smaller pots, reducing unnecessary heat in the kitchen.
The JB735 includes a convection oven that utilizes a fan to circulate hot air, resulting in faster and more uniform baking or roasting. This leads to flakier pie crusts, evenly baked cookies, and juicier roasted foods in less time. Additionally, the oven has an air-fry mode.
While not the largest, the oven can comfortably roast a 26-pound turkey, and its two racks are adjustable to six levels.
It provides two self-cleaning options (high heat and steam), and its storage drawer is more robust and spacious than many others.
The JB735 is offered in four finishes: white, black, stainless steel, and fingerprint-resistant slate.
Runner-up
This range offers a larger, superior convection oven and a slightly better cooktop arrangement than our top pick. However, its elements are less powerful and it is available in only two finishes.
Please note: The Frigidaire Gallery GCRE3060A has been discontinued and replaced with the Frigidaire Gallery GCRE3060BF, which is currently under evaluation. The new model features an enhanced cooktop with a slightly more powerful large element, the ability to bridge two medium elements for easier griddle use, and front-positioned knobs for convenience and safety. The oven in this model is slightly smaller than its predecessor and comes with two racks instead of three.
If you prioritize the oven performance, the Frigidaire Gallery GCRE3060A is worth considering. It offers most of the robust features of our top pick, but with a larger and better oven.
Similar to our top pick, the GCRE3060A is equipped with a five-element cooktop, including a 12-inch element for larger pans, a 9-inch element with a quick-boil setting, and a low-wattage warming element. While the cooktop may not be as powerful or versatile as that of our top pick, it offers greater flexibility, allowing adjustment of one of the two largest elements to accommodate three pot sizes instead of two.
Bakers will appreciate the oven, which is about 2 inches taller than our top pick, offers seven rack positions compared to six, and includes a third rack. The GCRE3060A features a true convection oven with an additional heating element near the fan for quicker and more consistent baking or roasting. Like our top pick, it provides two self-cleaning options (high heat and steam).
The GCRE3060A is available in two finishes: stainless steel and black stainless steel.
Best Value
This smooth-top stove offers excellent functionality and quality at an affordable price. However, it has smaller elements compared to our other picks and lacks convection.
Compared to our top picks, the GE JB645 sacrifices some oven performance and cooktop versatility. Nonetheless, it provides more power and better design than most budget electric ranges.
Featuring four elements, this model has more powerful elements than typical sub-$1,000 ranges. The largest element is 9 inches in diameter, suitable for various cookware despite limitations with extra-large pots. However, it does not include the fifth warming element found in our other picks.
Without convection, this oven may be slightly trickier to clean compared to our main picks, though it does offer a high-heat self-cleaning mode, a rarity among budget stoves.
The JB645 is available in four finishes: white, black, stainless steel, and fingerprint-resistant slate.
Premium Choice
This model offers the most powerful burner and flexibility on a freestanding range, featuring Wi-Fi connectivity for remote monitoring and updates. Available in a single finish.
Please note: The GE Profile PB935 has been discontinued and replaced with the GE Profile PB900YVFS, currently under evaluation. The new model has a notably larger oven capacity, though the cooktop features less powerful or flexible elements compared to its predecessor and lacks a bridge between medium elements for griddle support.
The GE Profile PB935 surpasses our top and runner-up picks. Its elegantly designed, five-element cooktop provides the most flexibility, convenience, and power among freestanding electric ranges.
Featuring the most powerful burner of any range considered, this model ensures quick boiling and searing. Its largest element accommodates three pot sizes, and two medium-size elements can be synced for griddle use, a rare feature in freestanding electric ranges.
The PB935 includes a true convection oven with an additional heating element near the fan for faster and more even heating.
With Wi-Fi connectivity, this range allows for feature updates, remote control, and timer alerts.
The PB935 is available in fingerprint-resistant stainless steel.
Runner-up
The double-oven version of our premium choice features one of the largest lower ovens in its category.
The GE Profile PB965 is the double-oven variant of the GE Profile PB935. It boasts the same versatile and powerful cooktop as our premium choice. The smaller top oven is convenient when a single rack is needed, while the larger lower convection oven is more spacious than most double-oven models, accommodating a 23-pound turkey. However, this style does not include a lower storage drawer.
The PB965 is available in two finishes: fingerprint-resistant stainless steel and black stainless steel.
