Best Mid-Price Gas and Electric Ranges

Chances are you want a good looking reliable stove with functional features but aren't ready to spend top dollar for a professional range, you have many options in the middle. Premium ranges are higher quality than value or entry-level brands, yet don't have the hefty price tag of the ultra-high-end brands like Wolf, Thermador pro, or Jenn-Air pro.

In selecting the best premium ranges this year, we were faced with a challenge. We wanted to make this simple for you. In an industry with hundreds of ranges to choose from, we narrowed it down to the top 5 ranges with the best features, promotions, and reviews.

What features should you look for when buying a new range?

There are so many different ranges out there. The process of selecting the right premium range can be challenging. Basically, our goal was to look at the best gas ranges, electric ranges, induction ranges, and dual fuel ranges in brands that were not entry-level, but also not super ultra-luxury.

All of our selections were either front control or slide-in ranges for a more upscale look. These ranges are also a great option if you’re installing your range on an island or peninsula.

When making our selection, we prioritized factors like reliability, reviews, customization, and useful features that could enhance your cooking experience.

Reliability

• We get asked about reliability all the time. In this case, we judged reliability by our customers’ experiences with our products. Although it isn’t a perfect measure, we wanted to recommend products that worked well for our customers.

Customization

• Ranges are more customizable than ever. Whether you’re looking to make a statement with a beautiful red range, prefer sleek and modern white glass, or if you’re intrigued by black stainless, it’s better to have options! Fortunately, you don’t need to break the bank to get a colorful range.

Useful Cooking Features

• Some manufacturers go above and beyond to add extra features to give you a better cooking experience.
  
  A temperature probe is a thermometer that plugs into your oven. This way you can track the internal temperature of your food as you're making it. It will take the guesswork out of your next roast or Thanksgiving turkey.
  
  Gliding racks are a luxurious extra feature. An oven rack on a glider will make it easier and safer to get heavy items in and out of your oven. Some ranges even have a soft-close oven door.

Smart (Wifi) Enabled Appliances

• Many ranges today have smart technology. Whether you want to ask your smart speaker to preheat your oven, get notifications about potential service problems, or if you want to learn new recipes having a range that connects to Wifi is an added bonus.

Warming Drawer

• You know that dusty drawer under your old range that you never open? Some new ranges have turned that forgotten space into a warming drawer! If you have a busy family schedule, love to cook, or entertain often, consider a range with a warming drawer.

Gas vs. Dual Fuel. vs. Electric vs. Induction Ranges

Ranges come in all shapes and sizes. Your choice will likely come down to dimensions, style preferences, fuel source (gas/electric), and price. Below you can see the most popular range styles. Premium ranges usually always have controls on the front, perfect for an island or peninsula installation.

Gas Ranges

• Gas ranges have a gas burner and a gas-powered oven. Typically gas ranges will have at least one power burner for boiling water. Many ranges today will have an oval burner in the center which is great for a cast iron grill or griddle pan.

Dual Fuel Ranges

• Dual fuel ranges have gas burners including many of the same features as gas ranges. However, dual fuel ranges are considered better because they have an electric oven, not a gas oven. Electric ovens are known for having more accurate and consistent oven temperature across all oven racks. Many dual fuel ranges have true convection ovens for faster, more even cooking.

Electric Ranges

• Electric ranges have an electric cooking surface and an electric oven. Electric ranges can either have a smooth glass top, or a traditional coil top. Electric ranges tend to be less expensive than the other range types and are relatively easy to install.

Induction Ranges

• Induction ranges are the newest cooking technology. Induction ranges have a smooth electric cooking surface and an electric-powered oven. Induction is known for being very fast, safe, and easy to clean.
  

• Induction burners use electromagnetism to cause the molecules in your cookware to vibrate. This vibration creates heat and is very easy to control. Induction ranges are considered an upgrade compared to regular electric ranges.