Best Electric Range Ovens 2024
1. BEST OVERALL ELECTRIC RANGE
Frigidaire Gallery Electric Range
PROS
- Air fry feature
- Three-in-one stovetop element
- Five burners
CONS
- Air fry tray sold separately
This range can bake, broil, convection bake, convection roast and even air fry. In fact, according to the brand, it was the first on the market to include an air fryer, making it a great choice for those who want to free up a little more counter space. Keep in mind that the recommended air fry tray for this model is sold separately, unlike other competitors, which include one.
Frigidaire’s new Gallery model offers a quick 30-minute steam clean for small spills and a self-clean setting for heavier baked-on messes. The stovetop features five cooking elements, including a large three-in-one element that can be used with 6-, 9- or 12-inch cookware.
Consumers give this oven stellar reviews, which isn’t a surprise considering that Frigidaire’s discontinued Professional 30-Inch Front Control Freestanding model was a top performer in our Lab evaluations. That model scored 4.4 out of 5 for overall ease of use and landed a perfect score for easy-to-use controls and readability. Given our satisfaction with the brand’s ranges in the past, we’re comfortable recommending this model as our best overall.
2. BEST VALUE ELECTRIC RANGE
GE Electric Convection Range
PROS
- Under $1,000
- Great convection oven performance for bakers
- Features air fry setting
CONS
- Must keep ceramic top clean to prevent marking
Not only can you snag this range for under $1,000, but it’s available in four different finishes (black, white, fingerprint-resistant slate and stainless steel, shown). If you’re looking to upgrade all of your appliances at once, GE offers a four-piece package that takes the guesswork out of matching and saves you a bit of money.
This cooktop comes with five elements, including a warming zone and a 9- and 12-inch dual element. Keep in mind that since the stovetop is made out of ceramic, you have to treat it more delicately. Clean it regularly to ensure it doesn’t get scratched from dried-on food, and be gentle with heavy cookware like cast iron.
In previous tests, we named the now-discontinued GE Profile Series 30-inch Freestanding Electric Range our “best value” pick. While this current GE model is also low in cost, we found the convection oven performance to be even more impressive than the older modelduring our chocolate chip cookie test. It also features a no-preheat air fryer setting for when you want crispy chicken wings fast.
3. BEST ELECTRIC RANGE WITH DOUBLE OVEN
LG ProBake Freestanding Electric Double Oven
PROS
- Double oven capacity is great for families
- Quick boil time
- Convection setting in oven
CONS
- Middle burner can be used for warming only
If you like to cook multiple dishes at once, this top-rated electric range features a double oven that makes it easy to bake at two different temperatures at once. Available in stainless steel or black, this is the largest capacity electric oven in its class, according to LG. According to the manufacturer, it’s inspired by commercial ovens, utilizing a convection fan on the back wall that helps achieve consistent browning on whatever you’re baking or roasting.
We’ve previously tested the brand’s LDE4415ST model, which scored 4.3 out of 5 for ease of use in our evaluations. This newer model features LG’s fastest cooktop boiling element which uses 3,200 watts of power, compared with 3,000 watts for the average electric model. During previous tests, we were able to bring six quarts of water to a consistent boil in about 24 minutes and maintain it at a steady simmer. Take note that while this range’s cooktop has five elements, the center burner is only for warming due to its low wattage.
4. BEST SLIDE-IN ELECTRIC RANGE
GE Slide-In Electric Range
PROS
- Dual oven elements for even baking
- Finished sides, so it can work at the end of a counter as well
- Two burners with high wattage
CONS
- No convection bake or air fry settings
If you’re looking for an affordable, slide-in electric range that will get the job done, this classic stove from GE is a great choice. The cooktop has four elements, including two dual elements that each adjust from 6 to 9 inches and feature PowerBoil, meaning you can boil two pots of water at once when feeding a crowd. The finished sides are great for any kitchen, in case your range sits at the end of the countertop — or it can sit between cabinets for a seamless look.
This range gets great consumer feedback online, with over 1,800 five-star reviews on Lowes.com alone. The oven includes top and bottom dual elements to help create an even bake. Keep in mind that this oven doesn’t feature a convection bake or air fry setting. We like the storage drawer at the bottom of the range perfect for storing sheet pans.
5. BEST ELECTRIC INDUCTION RANGE
LG Smart Induction Slide-In Range with AirFry
PROS
- Boils 6 quarts of water in less than 10 minutes
- Includes air fry and air sous vide settings
CONS
- Oven racks are a little difficult to insert and remove
Our top electric induction pick, from LG, is based on its great induction performance, superior ease-of-use and unique oven settings. We have tested many LG ranges over the years, and we’ve consistently been impressed by both their traditional electric and their induction models. This model features a convection oven with air fry capability, and it also offers “air sous vide,” which utilizes a low oven temperature and air flow around vacuum-sealed ingredients to obtain similar results to sous vide.
In our testing, we were impressed that six quarts of water came to a rapid boil in less than 10 minutes (!) thanks to a high-wattage burner of 4,300 watts on the front right side. This is a lot quicker than other electric models on this list because induction ranges have elements that will heat a pan itself quicker and with more power compared to traditional electric stovetops which heat up more gradually. If boiling a pot of water in under 20 minutes is important to you, look into purchasing an induction stove over a traditional electric model.
In our water-simmering test, the range kept a consistent poaching temperature of 158˚F to 162˚F for over 30 minutes, which is great if you needed to slowly and evenly poach an egg or simmer something like milk or butter without scalding or burning. Our tester’s cakes came out uniformly golden, and steak broiled up very nicely in six minutes with some nice char marks. We did find that the oven racks are a bit difficult to insert and remove; they require a certain finesse to get them in and out without scraping the sides of the oven.
