Induction is magnetic heat that excites the metal molecules in the metal pan providing a faster heat than any other fuel type (for a more complete explanation read our induction buyers guide). As induction has reduced in price, it has become much more popular with Bosch and Frigidaire being two of the most popular brands as Richie Craig will explain.
Our most popular electric cooktops are now induction. They look like a regular electric glass top, but perform better. You are able to adjust the cooking heat instantly like a gas cooktop, without the heat generated by the gas flames. If you have children, induction is also safer because only the pans get hot, not the cooktop.
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Induction is also more efficient to operate at 90% compared to 60% for gas and 55% for electric. Consequently, there is much less heat emitted from induction, so the venting requirements are much less. Although induction is more powerful than the highest BTU professional rangetops, you can still downdraft an induction, not a professional gas rangetop.
Bosch and Frigidaire are two brands we carry, both have two models to choose from and come in 30 and 36 inch sizes.
Bosch vs Frigidaire Induction Cooktops
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Bosch NIT8665UC Induction Cooktop |
Frigidaire FPIC3695MS Induction Cooktop |
Bosch Induction Cooktops
Bosch NIT5065UC 30" - $1999.00
- 4 cooking zones
- 11 inch heating element
- Speed boost - Boils water twice as fast as conventional electric cooktops
- Pot Sense - automatically adjusts cooking element to the size of the pan bottom
- Child lock
- Timer
Bosch NIT8065UC 30" Premium - $2499.00
- 4 cooking zones
- 11 inch heating element
- Speed boost - Boils water twice as fast as conventional electric cooktops
- Pot Sense - automatically adjusts cooking element to the size of the pan bottom
- Child lock
- Timer
- Auto chef sensor - Maintains exact frying temperature for perfect results.
Bosch NIT5665UC 36" - $2499.00
- 5 cooking zones
- 11 inch heating element
- Speed boost - Boils water twice as fast as conventional electric cooktops
- Pot Sense - automatically adjusts cooking element to the size of the pan bottom
- Child lock
- Timer
Bosch NIT8665UC 36" Premium - $2999.00
- 5 cooking zones
- 11 inch heating element
- Speed boost - Boils water twice as fast as conventional electric cooktops
- Pot Sense - automatically adjusts cooking element to the size of the pan bottom
- Child lock
- Timer
- Auto chef sensor - Maintains exact frying temperature for perfect results.
Frigidaire Induction Cooktops
Frigidaire Gallery FGIC3067MB 30" - $1229.99
- 4 cooking zones
- 10 inch heating element
- Power assist - Generates rapid heat for a faster boil
- Child lock
Frigidaire Professional FPIC3095MS 30" - $1244.00
- 4 cooking zones
- 10 inch heating element
- Power assist-Generates rapid heat for a faster boil
- Child lock
Frigidaire Gallery FGIC3667MB 36" - $1459.00
- 5 cooking zones
- 10 inch heating element
- Power assist - Generates rapid heat for a faster boil
- Child lock
Frigidaire Professional FPIC3695MS 36" - $1399.99
- 4 cooking zones
- 10 inch heating element
- Power assist - Generates rapid heat for a faster boil
- Child lock
Which is Better?
First they both are good, and both have significant rebates at different times during the year. Both have decent service records.
However, Frigidaire is obviously cheaper, and Bosch is more powerful especially at 36 inch with 4400 watts on the largest burner versus 3400 for Frigidaire.
The Bosch also has a better control panel where you can go from high to low with one touch, where with the Frigidaire you have to keep touching the plus/minus buttons to lower the temperature.
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Additional Resources
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