Head-to-head · Best Built-in Induction Cooktops

Bosch Benchmark NITP660UC 36-inch Induction Smart Cooktop vs Café CHP90302TSS 30" 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.

The short answer

Bosch Benchmark NITP660UC 36-inch Induction Smart Cooktop comes out ahead by a narrow margin (4.7 vs 4.4). The gap is mostly about Performance-focused cooks seeking quiet, fast induction cooking — read the strengths below before deciding.

Higher ratedRanked #1 in Best Built-in Induction Cooktops

Bosch Benchmark NITP660UC 36-inch Induction Smart Cooktop

4.7

$3,599as of Jun 8

The Bosch Benchmark NITP660UC induction cooktop delivers exceptional speed and precision, with reviewers praising its SpeedBoost technology that rapidly boils water and its AutoChef function for precise control. Users appreciate the sleek, flat design that's easy to clean and the intuitive Home Connect app integration. While most reviewers recommend it highly, a few noted the lack of a power-off timer per zone and limited usage history data in the app. This cooktop is ideal for those seeking high-performance induction cooking with smart features, though those wanting advanced usage tracking may want to consider alternatives.

Strengths

— Water boils extremely fast with SpeedBoost technology
— Precise temperature control with AutoChef feature
— Easy to clean flat surface

Watch-outs

— Missing power-off timer for each zone
— Energy consumption display only appears after cooking is turned off

$3,599 · Buy at bosch-home.com Full review →

Ranked #2 in Best Built-in Induction Cooktops

Café CHP90302TSS 30" Built-In Touch Control Induction Cooktop

4.4

$2,599as of Jun 7

The Café CHP90302TSS is a 30-inch, four-element built-in induction cooktop that pairs genuinely fast induction heat with Café's design-forward, customizable aesthetic. Owners across major retailers rate it highly, frequently praising how quickly it boils water, the responsive touch controls, and the easy-clean glass surface, while features like Sync-Burners, Precision Temperature Control, and built-in Wi-Fi push it into premium-smart territory. It is, however, an expensive cooktop backed by only a one-year warranty, and stock has been inconsistent at some sellers. For a buyer who wants induction performance in a high-design kitchen and is comfortable paying for the badge, it is a strong if pricey choice; bargain hunters can likely find comparable induction performance for less.

Strengths

— Genuine induction across all four elements delivers fast, responsive heat and near-instant boils, with several reviewers reporting water boiling in around a minute
— Customizable Café styling (brushed stainless or matte black glass with available hardware knob/handle kits) lets the cooktop coordinate with a designer kitchen rather than disappear into it
— 19 heat settings plus Precision Temperature Control (100-500 degrees with a compatible smart pan) and dedicated Melt and Keep-Warm settings give unusually fine low-end control

Watch-outs

— Premium pricing: around $2,600 on sale at Best Buy and listing as high as $2,999 at Home Depot, well above many competing 30" induction cooktops
— Only a one-year manufacturer warranty, which is short for an appliance at this price and shorter than some rivals offer on the glass or electronics
— Coordinating hardware kits and some color options are sold separately, so the customizable look that defines the Café brand adds to the total cost

$2,599 · Buy at cafeappliances.com Full review →

How they stack up

Bosch Benchmark NITP660UC 36-inch Induction Smart Cooktop

The Bosch Benchmark NITP660UC is the premium flagship here — at about $3,599 the most expensive, with the highest owner ratings and most refined controls, well above the Cafe CHP90302TSS and the value Frigidaire FGIC3066TB. Like the GE Profile PHP9036 it's a 36-inch unit, so it needs a wide cabinet cutout.

Café CHP90302TSS 30" Built-In Touch Control Induction Cooktop

The Cafe CHP90302TSS brings premium customizable design and smart features in a 30-inch footprint, a step below the Bosch Benchmark NITP660UC in price but above the GE Profile PHP9036 and Frigidaire FGIC3066TB. Pick it for the styling if a 30-inch cutout fits your counter.

Specs side-by-side

Spec	Bosch Benchmark NITP660UC 36-inch Induction Smart Cooktop	Café CHP90302TSS 30" Built-In Touch Control Induction Cooktop
Width	36-inch	30" (29 3/4" actual)
Zones	5	4 induction elements (incl. Sync-Burners pairing the two left elements)
Total Power	50 Amp - 240 Volt	240V, approx. 7,400W connected (32.1A max draw at 240V)
Controls	PreciseSelect Premium	Glide touch controls with white LED indicators; built-in Wi-Fi (SmartHQ)
Voltage	240V (hardwired)	240V (also rated for 208V at 33.2A)
Dimensions	36-inch x 21.25 in x 4.13 in	4 5/8" H x 29 3/4" W x 20 7/8" D
Power Levels	—	19 heat settings plus Precision Temperature Control (100-500 degrees) and Boost
Timer	—	Yes - kitchen timer, plus Keep-Warm and Melt settings
Warranty	—	1-year limited manufacturer warranty

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