Best Range Brands of 2026

Which company makes the best gas and electric ranges for your kitchen? CR’s testing and survey data point to a few clear winners—and brands you might want to avoid.

Allen St. John, Consumer Reports Senior Home & Tech Writer.

By Allen St. John
Senior Home & Tech Writer

Data analysis by Kristen Dorrell

Updated February 10, 2026

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GE gas stovetop in kitchen — The best range brands produce models with high-performing cooktops, ovens that maintain their temperature, and great results in CR's member surveys.

Your range can be a crucial part of your kitchen, but what really makes a great range?

For starters, the cooktop should quickly bring a skillet up to searing temperature for a tasty smashburger and then shift to a subtle simmer for a delicate flan. The oven should have plenty of usable space and provide even, accurate heat for baking and broiling. It should also have an effective self-cleaning function. And finally, a range should be reliable, because range repairs can be both difficult and expensive.

We investigate those factors in our labs and through large surveys of CR members. The results are reflected in our range ratings of nearly 200 models. (A quiz in the ratings chart can help you choose one based on the kind of cooking you do and other factors.) But with so many options on the market, you might find you’re interested in a range that’s not in our ratings. To help you navigate that situation, we use our lab results and survey data to see which brands consistently produce the best ranges at the best prices.

In this article

Best Electric and Induction Range Brands
Best Gas Range Brands
How to Use Consumer Reports to Find the Perfect Range
How CR Tests Ranges

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Allen St. John

Allen St. John has been a senior product editor at CR since 2016, focusing on digital privacy, audio devices, printers, and home products. He was a senior editor at Condé Nast and a contributing editor at publications including Road & Track and The Village Voice. A New York Times bestselling author, he's also written for The New York Times Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, and Rolling Stone. He lives in Montclair, N.J., with his wife, their two children, and their dog, Rugby.