Frigidaire 30-Inch Induction Cooktop (FFIC3025TB)
The cheapest name-brand 30-inch built-in. Fewer frills than the Bosch or GE, but the core induction experience is all here.
Consolidated from 3 independent outlets
Where the cited sources landed, as we read them
2 of 4 research runs entered this as a product to avoid rather than a pick.
Outclassed at its price: the GE Profile 30-inch is the expert value pick in that width, and even Frigidaire's own expert recognition in current coverage comes from its range line, not this cooktop.
Flagged 23 September 2026
Pros & cons
- ✓ The cheapest way to get a full-size four-zone induction hob from a major manufacturer
- ✓ Consistently appears in the current built-in roundup cycle as the entry pick
- ✓ A basic, competent hob at the bottom of the built-in price range
- ✓ Dependable mainstream built-in in the tier Consumer Reports covers well
- ✓ Sensible non-Bosch alternative for a standard 30-inch cutout
- ✗ Fewer frills than the Bosch or GE alternatives
- ✗ Beaten by the GE Profile 30-inch on every expert measure
- ✗ Frigidaire's current expert recognition comes from its range line, not this cooktop
- ✗ Rated only average in predicted reliability in Consumer Reports' survey
- ✗ Support network that owners routinely complain about
The sources behind this ranking
We searched the web and YouTube for what has been published about this product, then read the articles, video transcripts and comments we found. We quote no words from these sources, so each row shows only where we placed it.
3 stance not read sources
Frequently asked questions
It ranks #13 of 14 on our induction cooktops tier list, in D tier. That placement draws on 3 independent outlets.
Fewer frills than the Bosch or GE alternatives. Beaten by the GE Profile 30-inch on every expert measure. Frigidaire's current expert recognition comes from its range line, not this cooktop. Rated only average in predicted reliability in Consumer Reports' survey. Support network that owners routinely complain about.
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