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Bosch 800 Series NIT8661UC vs GE Profile 36" Built-In Touch Control Induction Cooktop

Which is the better buy? Side-by-side on rating, price, strengths, and watch-outs — with the published ratings we averaged to get there.

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The short answer

GE Profile 36" Built-In Touch Control Induction Cooktop is the only one of the two with a published score (4.5); Bosch 800 Series NIT8661UC has none, so this is not a close call so much as an unmeasured one. GE Profile 36" Built-In Touch Control Induction Cooktop is best for: cooks who want the finest heat control and smart features in a mid-priced 36-inch cooktop. Read the strengths below before deciding.

Bosch 800 Series NIT8661UC
Ranked #5 in Best Built In Induction Cooktops
Bosch 800 Series NIT8661UC
Unrated6 sources$3,099as of Oct 11

Wirecutter tested the 36-inch Bosch 800 Series NIT8661UC in its test kitchen and names it one of its three induction cooktop picks, under the label "Ample power and features". Its 13-inch central element is the largest among Wirecutter's recommendations and draws 3,600 W on boost. Wirecutter's reservation is that it allows less temperature control than some other models. Bosch's US store lists it at $3,099.00.

Strengths
  • — 13-inch central element, the largest among Wirecutter's recommendations, drawing 3,600 W on boost
  • — 17 power settings and 11 preset temperature settings, per Wirecutter
  • — Wi-Fi connection to the Home Connect app for remote monitoring and software updates, per Wirecutter
Watch-outs
  • — Wirecutter says it does not allow as much temperature control as some other models
  • — No app-based precise temperature setting or guided recipe cooking, per Wirecutter
  • — Standard warranty is one year
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GE Profile 36" Built-In Touch Control Induction Cooktop
Higher ratedRanked #2 in Best Built In Induction Cooktops
GE Profile 36" Built-In Touch Control Induction Cooktop
2 sourcesall derived

The GE Profile PHP9036 is a 36-inch built-in induction cooktop with five elements, the largest an 11-inch zone rated at 3,700 W on boost. Wirecutter picked it as the most feature-rich mid-priced option it has considered, citing 19 power settings, the easiest control panel it tried, an auto-sync bridge and Wi-Fi app control. The Chaos Collective YouTube channel, reviewing it as a first-time induction owner, found it brought water nearly to the boil within two or three minutes and liked its automatic burner shut-off. It suits cooks who want fine heat control and smart features; anyone who wants a larger central element for big pots, or a longer standard warranty, should look elsewhere.

Strengths
  • — 19 power settings, the most of any induction cooktop Wirecutter has tested
  • — Control panel with a swipe wheel and up/down buttons was the easiest Wirecutter tried
  • — 11-inch, 3,700 W boost element boils water and preheats pans quickly
Watch-outs
  • — Precise-temperature cooking needs a Bluetooth sensor pan sold separately
  • — Standard one-year warranty; extended cover only through a third party
  • — Needs magnetic cookware; aluminium and anodised pans typically will not work
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How they stack up

Bosch 800 Series NIT8661UC

Wirecutter picked both the Bosch 800 Series NIT8661UC and the Miele KM 7740 FR; the Bosch has the larger main element (13 inches against the Miele's 11) while the Miele draws 3,700 W on boost against the Bosch's 3,600 W and carries a two-year warranty against Bosch's one. At $3,099.00 the Bosch is priced below the Miele KM 7740 FR ($3,199), the Miele KM 7745 FL ($3,999) and the Impulse Cooktop ($6,999). The Impulse lets a cook set a target temperature to the degree, which Wirecutter says the Bosch cannot do through its app.

GE Profile 36" Built-In Touch Control Induction Cooktop

Wirecutter lists the PHP9036 at $2,198 against $2,999 for both the Bosch 800 Series NIT8661UC and the Miele KM 7740 FR. It has 19 power settings to the Bosch's 17 and an auto-sync bridge rather than a manual one, but its 11-inch, 3,700 W large element is smaller than the Bosch's 13-inch central zone.

Specs side-by-side

SpecBosch 800 Series NIT8661UCGE Profile 36" Built-In Touch Control Induction Cooktop
Cooktop TypeInduction—
Size36 inch—
Number of Elements5—
Element Sizes6, 7, 7, 9 and 13 inches (per Wirecutter)—
Largest Element Boost Power3,600 W—
Power Settings17, plus 11 preset temperature settings19
AppHome Connect (Wi-Fi)—
Dimensions5/16 + 3 3/4 x 37 x 21 1/4 in (HxWxD, per Bosch)—
Cutout3 3/4 x 34 7/8 x 20 in (HxWxD, per Bosch)—
Warranty1 year1 year; 5 years on cooktop glass
Model—PHP9036
Width—36 in
Elements—5 (6, 7, 7, 8 and 11 in)
Large Element Power—3,700 W (boost)
Bridge—Auto-sync
Connectivity—Wi-Fi (SmartHQ app), Bluetooth hood sync
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