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GE Profile 36" Built-In Touch Control Induction Cooktop vs Miele KM 7740 FR

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 comes out ahead by a clear margin (4.5 vs 4.0). 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.

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
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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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Miele KM 7740 FR
Ranked #4 in Best Built In Induction Cooktops
Miele KM 7740 FR
1 sourceall derived$3,199as of Oct 11

Wirecutter tested the 36-inch Miele KM 7740 FR in its test kitchen and names it one of its three induction cooktop picks, under the label "Higher-end design, proven reliability". It finds the features and functionality solid but not always intuitive, and says the cooktop stands out more for its sleek design. Abt lists it at $3,199.

Strengths
  • — 11-inch large element draws 3,700 W on boost, per Wirecutter
  • — Adjustable keep-warm setting that Wirecutter calls super-useful
  • — Auto-heat mode speed-heats a pan to a chosen setting, per Wirecutter
Watch-outs
  • — Wirecutter found the extra power settings beyond the nine basic levels confusing to reach
  • — Programming the timer or changing settings is somewhat tricky even after reading the manual, per Wirecutter
  • — No way to set a precise temperature or cook along with a recipe automatically, per Wirecutter
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How they stack up

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.

Miele KM 7740 FR

At $3,199 the Miele KM 7740 FR costs $100 more than the Bosch 800 Series NIT8661UC and $800 less than Miele's own flush-mounted KM 7745 FL. Wirecutter picked both the KM 7740 FR and the Bosch: the Miele's 11-inch main element is smaller than the Bosch's 13-inch one, and its warranty is two years against Bosch's one. Wirecutter says Miele 7000-series cooktops cannot set a precise temperature, which the Impulse Cooktop can do to the degree.

Specs side-by-side

SpecGE Profile 36" Built-In Touch Control Induction CooktopMiele KM 7740 FR
ModelPHP9036—
Width36 in—
Elements5 (6, 7, 7, 8 and 11 in)—
Large Element Power3,700 W (boost)—
Power Settings199 basic levels, up to 17
BridgeAuto-sync—
ConnectivityWi-Fi (SmartHQ app), Bluetooth hood sync—
Warranty1 year; 5 years on cooktop glass2 years
Cooktop Type—Induction
Size—36 inch
Number of Elements—5
Element Sizes—6, 7, 7, 9 and 11 inches (per Wirecutter)
Largest Element Boost Power—3,700 W
App—Miele@Home (Wi-Fi)
Electrical—50 Amp, 240 Volt (per Abt)
Dimensions—3.13" H x 36" W x 21.5" D (per Abt)
Finish—Black with stainless frame
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