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GE Profile 36" Built-In Touch Control Induction Cooktop vs Miele KM 7745 FL

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 and Miele KM 7745 FL score essentially the same (4.5 vs 4.5). Pick the one whose trade-offs match your priorities — the strengths and watch-outs below are where they actually differ.

GE Profile 36" Built-In Touch Control Induction Cooktop
Ranked #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 7745 FL
Ranked #3 in Best Built In Induction Cooktops
Miele KM 7745 FL
1 sourceall derived$3,999as of Oct 11

Good Housekeeping names this 36-inch flush-mounted Miele its Best 36-Inch induction cooktop and says it scored top marks in its Lab tests for boiling and for holding a steady simmer. It has six square burners with PowerFlex zones that combine for larger cookware. Good Housekeeping's caveats are touch controls that need a firm press and a manual that new induction cooks will need. AJ Madison lists it at $3,999.

Strengths
  • — Scored top marks in Good Housekeeping's Lab tests for boiling and for maintaining a steady simmer
  • — Six square burners, with PowerFlex zones that combine two burners for larger cookware
  • — Good Housekeeping says almost all of the surface is usable cooking space
Watch-outs
  • — Touch controls require a firm press, per Good Housekeeping
  • — Good Housekeeping says cooks new to induction will need the manual on hand to understand the features
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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 7745 FL

The Miele KM 7745 FL has six cooking zones, more than the five on the Bosch 800 Series NIT8661UC and the Miele KM 7740 FR or the four on the Impulse Cooktop. At $3,999 it costs $800 more than the framed KM 7740 FR and $900 more than the Bosch, and $3,000 less than the Impulse. It mounts flush with the counter, where the KM 7740 FR sits above it in a steel frame.

Specs side-by-side

SpecGE Profile 36" Built-In Touch Control Induction CooktopMiele KM 7745 FL
ModelPHP9036—
Width36 in—
Elements5 (6, 7, 7, 8 and 11 in)—
Large Element Power3,700 W (boost)—
Power Settings19—
BridgeAuto-sync—
ConnectivityWi-Fi (SmartHQ app), Bluetooth hood sync—
Warranty1 year; 5 years on cooktop glass2 years
Cooktop Type—Induction
Size—36 inch, flush mounted
Cooking Zones—6, including 3 PowerFlex areas
Controls—Touchpad
App—Miele@home (Wi-Fi)
Dimensions—35 7/8 in W x 21 1/4 in D x 4 1/8 in H (per AJ Madison)
Cutout—34 1/2 in W x 20 1/2 in D (per AJ Madison)
Electrical—50 amps (per AJ Madison)
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