October 8th, 2025 | 12 min. read
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TL;DR: The Best 36-inch Induction Ranges for 2026
There is no single best 36-inch induction range. SKS SKSIR360IS is the most complete with a 7,000W center, steam combi oven, and guided cooking. Wolf for baking, Thermador for easy pan movement, Fisher & Paykel for power, La Cornue for design, Bosch for price.
You want speed, control, and a clean look. You also want an oven that does more than bake.
There is no single best range for every kitchen.
In 2026, you’ll see more real technology in everyday stoves, including steam ovens that keep food juicy. You’ll find programs that guide a roast or a tray of croissants, and even auto-cooking that follows your prompts.
Here are the best ranges by price, plus one game changer. We go from least expensive to most featured.
Remember, more expensive does not always mean better. We end with how to pick the right fit.
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The Best 36-Inch Induction Ranges for 2026
Bosch HIS8655U ($6,799)
Bosch HIS8655U Review
Best if you want the Bosch name or any brand name at a lower price.
At first glance, the Bosch looks good. The commercial style pegs at the bottom and the clean design fit nicely in a modern kitchen.
The clock layout is a little different, which gives it some personality.
Look closer and this range is really about price.
It lacks power compared to Fisher & Paykel, Thermador, or SKS. The oven capacity is especially small at only 3.7 cu. ft., less than many 30 inch ranges.
The reason is simple. Bosch does not build this 36 inch model.
It is manufactured by Smeg in Italy, so it looks the part but lacks the depth of Bosch engineering.
If you want a recognizable brand name and a decent ticket price, Bosch works. Be careful, though. The oven is very small, and the features are limited.
Pros
✔️Bosch brand with strong service coverage in the Northeast
✔️Attractive, commercial style design
✔️More affordable than most competitors
Cons
❌Smallest oven capacity in this group
❌Less powerful burners than rivals
❌Not a true Bosch build, manufactured by Smeg
Who it’s for
You want a Bosch badge and a 36 inch look, and you are buying mainly on price. If oven space or raw power matter, you will be disappointed.
Fisher & Paykel OR36SCI6X1 ($8,899)
Fisher & Paykel OR36SCI6X1 Review
Best for cooks who want power in the center and a griddle on the sides.
Fisher & Paykel has one of the better induction cooktops on the market.
The center burner hits 5,000 watts (once the hottest you could buy), and both sides can be bridged into griddle zones.
That means you can boil lobsters in a big stockpot on the center burner while flipping pancakes or eggs on the side griddle - few ranges let you cook this way.
Inside, you get twin convection fans instead of the single fan most ovens use. The extra airflow gives you more even heat.
Fisher & Paykel also includes 13 cooking modes, with Aero mode designed to bake pastry perfectly.
Capacity is 4.9 cu. ft., which is smaller than many 30-inch ranges. The Pro version costs more but does not include a warming drawer.
The Classic and Contemporary models include a full-width warming drawer, which keeps food warm for up to three hours without dehydrating it the way a microwave does.
If you want a softer look than stainless, these models are also offered in red, white, and black finishes. The warming drawer is a practical upgrade if you cook in batches or entertain.
Pros
✔️Very hot 5,000-watt center burner
✔️Bridges on both sides for griddle cooking
✔️Twin convection fans for more even heat
✔️Thirteen modes, including Aero for pastry
✔️Warming drawer on Classic and Contemporary
✔️Color options beyond stainless
Cons
❌Oven is only 4.9 cu. Ft.
❌Pro model costs more but drops the warming drawer
Who it’s for
You want power, flexibility, and a real griddle setup. You bake enough to benefit from twin convection and like the idea of color choices beyond stainless.
La Cornue CornuFé Induction ($12,075+)
La Cornue Strengths
Best if you want a statement piece that also cooks.
You do not choose La Cornue by comparing cubic feet in a chart. You buy it because one day you saw a CornuFé and thought, “That is the range I want in my kitchen.”
The design is unmatched.
Twelve stock colors and six trim finishes are standard. You can order another fifty plus custom colors to match cabinets, tile, or even a favorite car.
The hardware feels like jewelry, and it changes the entire room.
Cooking is solid but not groundbreaking. The center burner tops out at 3,700 watts.
However, the oven is only 3.81 cu. ft., smaller than most 30 inch ranges.
It will roast, bake, and broil well, but it will not handle holiday meals for fifteen.
The point is not specs. The point is design and presence. CornuFé makes your kitchen feel like a European atelier instead of a suburban remodel.
Pros
✔️Unmatched design and customization
✔️Dozens of color and trim choices
✔️Solid everyday cooking performance
Cons
❌Smaller oven than others on this list
❌High starting price at twelve thousand plus freight
❌Not as powerful or flexible as other ranges
Who it’s for
You want your range to be the centerpiece of the room. La Cornue is the only choice if design is as important as function.
Wolf IR36550/S/T ($12,080)
Wolf IR36550/S/T Review
Best for bakers who want power and consistency.
Wolf is the name most people think of when they picture a professional-style kitchen. Their 36-inch induction range proves why: it blends sheer cooking power with the best convection system in the industry.
On top, you get five burners with plenty of output.
One at 3,700 watts, two at 3,000, and two at 2,100.
You can also bridge the outside burners for griddles or oversized pans.
It’s not the most powerful surface compared to Fisher & Paykel or SKS, but it’s strong, steady, and easy to control.
Where Wolf truly separates itself is the oven. At 6.3 cubic feet, it’s one of the largest ovens in its class.
And it uses Wolf’s Dual VertiFlow convection system -two fans plus heating elements that circulate air evenly in every corner.
If you bake bread, pastries, or even delicate desserts, this matters.
You won’t see hot spots, and your cookies on the bottom rack will come out the same as those on the top.
Wolf also includes Wolf Gourmet, a guided cooking mode similar to Miele’s M-Touch.
You tell it what you’re cooking, how you want it done, and the oven sets the time, temperature, and even the rack position.
It won’t add steam like Miele, but it does take the guesswork out of roasts, casseroles, and weeknight meals.
Pros
✔️Best convection oven on the market with Dual VertiFlow system
✔️Large 6.3 cu. ft. oven capacity - bigger than most 36-inch ranges
✔️Solid, reliable induction cooktop with bridging flexibility
✔️Wolf Gourmet guided cooking takes guesswork out of settings
✔️New touchscreen controls modernize the user experience
✔️Backed by Wolf’s reputation for longevity and service support
Cons
❌Cooktop output is good, but not as powerful as Fisher & Paykel or SKS
❌No steam cooking (Miele has the edge here)
❌Premium price point ($12,000+)
Who it’s for
If your kitchen revolves around baking and roasting, Wolf is the clear choice.
With Wolf Gourmet, you also get the confidence of guided cooking without the complexity of steam.
It’s not about bells and whistles -it’s about precision, consistency, and support from a brand that’s become the benchmark for reliability.
SKS SKSIR360IS ($12,399)
SKS SKSIR360IS Review
The induction range that could change how you cook.
If Wolf is the baker’s dream and Miele is the steam maestro, SKS is the brand that asks: why not both, plus more output than anyone else?
On the cooktop, SKS takes Fisher & Paykel’s flexibility and turns the volume up to 11.
The center dual element hits 7,000 watts on Boost, the most powerful in the industry.
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Boiling a quart of water takes about a minute. Every other burner can also hit 3,700 watts, and bridging is dead simple.
Just press a button, no confusing menus. That means whether you are dropping lobsters into a pot or running a griddle for pancakes, SKS handles it with ease.
The oven is where it gets interesting. SKS adds guided cooking and a steam oven.
The AutoCook system lets you input the food and how you want it cooked, and it sets time, temperature, and rack position. Then the combi steam feature brings in moisture.
You get one mode just for bread, so you can bake with the same precision as Miele’s M Touch, and another for meats, veggies, and casseroles that need that extra flavor and texture.
SKS keeps it simple. You do not need a plumber to run a water line. The oven uses a refillable reservoir.
Think of it like topping up your Wolf steam oven: quick, easy, and no construction required.
SKS even solves a classic induction headache: will my pans work? Turn a knob to 10, set a pan on the cooktop, and it tells you how much magnetic metal is in the base.
No more guessing if Grandma’s Dutch oven is induction friendly.
Pros
✔️Most powerful cooktop available (7,000W Boost in center, 3,700W on all others)
✔️Easy bridging system with dedicated buttons
✔️AutoCook guided cooking sets time, temp, and rack — no guesswork
✔️Combi-steam oven adds moisture for bread and roasts alike
✔️Reservoir system avoids plumbing hassle
✔️Pan compatibility check saves frustration
Cons
❌Steam modes are limited to just two (high/low) — less flexible than Miele
❌Reservoir needs regular refilling and occasional descaling
❌Wi-Fi and smart features rely on a stable connection
Who it’s for
If you want it all - the raw power of induction, the ease of guided cooking, and the flavor boost of steam - SKS is the closest thing to a complete package.
It’s not cheap, but it’s the one 36-inch induction range that feels like it’s pointing toward the future of cooking.
🔍Read more: SKS SKSIR360IS Review (2025): 36″ Induction Pro Range with Steam-Combi Oven
Miele HR 1632-3 ($12,499)
Miele HR 1632-3 Review
If you bake or roast a lot and want humidity control in a full-size range, start here.
Moisture Plus injects steam during cooking so bread rises better and roasts don’t dry out.
It’s the main reason to buy this model and the feature most competitors don’t have at this size.
Cooktop first.
You get five induction zones with two PowerFlex areas that bridge for a griddle or odd pans. TwinBooster is fast.
If you care about boil times and recovery when you drop pasta or sear after a flip, this surface keeps up.
The cooktop is similar to Fisher & Paykel, with a 5,500-watt element and two oversized griddle elements.
The oven is mid-size for a 36-inch range at roughly five cubic feet.
It is fine for a turkey and sides, but larger 36-inch ranges from Wolf and SKS at 6.3 cubic feet give you more space.
Heat is even, and the wireless probe plus built-in programs make roast nights simple.
The steam-assist oven adds moisture, which improves roasts and is essential for bread.
You can choose from 17 bread programs. The best part is you press a button and the oven handles the rest. Miele makes cooking with steam simple, with no learning curve.
Who shouldn’t buy this?
If you’ll never use steam, you’re paying for a feature you won’t touch. If you need the biggest possible oven in a 36-inch, there are larger options.
Pros
✔️ Moisture Plus for better bread and juicier roasts
✔️ Two PowerFlex zones plus TwinBooster for fast boils and flexible pan setup
✔️ Simple M Touch interface with clean, motorized panel
✔️ Wireless probe and useful programs for hands-off roasting
Cons
❌ Mid-size oven for a 36-inch; some competitors are larger
❌ You pay for steam even if you won’t use it
❌ Service network can be limited depending on your area
Who it’s for
Home cooks who bake weekly, roast often, and want real humidity control without giving up a fast, flexible induction top.
If you value even heat, a straightforward interface, and better results on bread and proteins, this Miele fits.
If capacity or a freeform “cook anywhere” surface is your priority, look elsewhere.
Thermador PRI36LBHU ($12,499)
Thermador PRI36LBHU Review
Best for cooking that feels intuitive and hands off.
Thermador’s calling card is its Liberty induction system.
You use the entire side like a canvas, setting preset temperatures across the surface so the range adjusts as you move the pan.
Think about making mac and cheese for your kid: you boil the water in the back, slide the pot forward and it holds at a simmer, then slide to the front to keep it warm.
No buttons. No fiddling. Just pan movement.
Thermador calls this HeatShift, and it works in three preset zones on each side of the cooktop.
It is one of the only ranges that lets you move from boil to simmer simply by sliding a pot.
MoveMode goes further by remembering your exact settings when you lift and place the pan somewhere else.
The oven is 4.9 cu. ft. with a single convection fan, smaller than Wolf, SKS, or even some 30 inch models.
Reliability is a Thermador strength, with an excellent service record and strong parts availability in New England.
Pros
✔️Liberty surface is intuitive, cook anywhere and bridge anywhere
✔️HeatShift and MoveMode simplify multi-step cooking
✔️Strong reliability record from BSH brand
✔️Clean, uncluttered surface
Cons
❌Oven is only 4.9 cu. ft.
❌Single convection fan
❌Premium price point
Who it’s for
You cook with multiple pans nightly and want a surface that adapts to you.
If you like preset cooking such as boil, simmer, and warm by sliding a pan, Thermador delivers it better than anyone.
🔍Read More: Thermador Induction Range Review
Which Induction Range Should You Buy?
There is no single best 36-inch induction range.
- Bosch is the budget pick.
- La Cornue is the design statement.
- Miele adds precision steam that can improve the way you cook.
- Wolf is the baker’s dream.
- Fisher & Paykel delivers flexibility and power.
- Thermador makes guided cooking effortless.
- SKS pulls it all together in one range.
See them in person. If the model is in stock, we can deliver and install most induction ranges within 48 hours, often the same day or next day.
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