# GE Profile 36-Inch Induction Cooktop (PHP9036DTBB)

- Source: https://stierproducts.com/products/ge-profile-36-inch-induction-cooktop-php9036dtbb
- Category board: https://stierproducts.com/categories/induction-cooktops
- Placement: #5 of 14 in Induction Cooktops, A tier
- Brand: GE Profile
- LP on this board: 648
- Last researched: 2026-09-23T04:35:12.646Z
- Method: https://stierproducts.com/methodology
- Dataset: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.22062813 - every board at once, one dated snapshot per release, same licence, prices and photographs left out
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## Verdict

Ranks eighth, sharing the 30-inch’s reliability while adding a larger surface that slightly raises failure risk.

## For

- Adds two extra cooking zones
- The 36-inch version of the mainstream GE formula
- Solid and well-rounded
- Named the value leader among induction brands
- Same ownership profile as the well-regarded 30-inch sibling

## Against

- Larger glass adds potential failure risk
- The 36-inch format commands a premium that only pays off if you genuinely need the width
- The 36-inch surcharge erodes the price advantage that makes GE Profile interesting
- Touch controls have a documented water-sensitivity complaint
- GE's service network is more variable than Bosch's

## Evidence

Consolidated from 5 cited sources across 4 outlets

| Outlet | Said by | Stance | Link | Link status |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| ReviewSet | ReviewSet | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FSMM4uPV1ck&vl=en-US | fetched and confirmed |
| Pro Picks | Pro Picks | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GUi5pJEdUAY&vl=en-US | fetched and confirmed |
| My Blog | Trixie-LD | B | https://homegearratings.com/induction-cooktop/best/6-burner/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Nytimes | nytimes.com | B | https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-induction-cooktop/?eafs_enabled=false | fetched and confirmed |
| Nytimes | nytimes.com | B | https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-induction-cooktop/ | fetched and confirmed |

## Nearest alternatives on this board

| Rank | Product | Tier | Page |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Bosch 500 Series 30-Inch Induction Cooktop (NIT5669UC) | S | https://stierproducts.com/products/bosch-500-series-30-inch-induction-cooktop-nit5669uc |
| 2 | Bosch 800 Series 30-Inch Induction Cooktop (NIT8060UC) | S | https://stierproducts.com/products/bosch-800-series-30-inch-induction-cooktop-nit8060uc |
| 3 | Duxtop 9600LS Portable Induction Cooktop | A | https://stierproducts.com/products/duxtop-9600ls-portable-induction-cooktop |
| 4 | Bosch 800 Series 36-Inch Induction Cooktop (NITP669UC) | A | https://stierproducts.com/products/bosch-800-series-36-inch-induction-cooktop-nitp669uc |
| 6 | Bosch Benchmark 36-Inch Induction Cooktop (NITP660UC) | B | https://stierproducts.com/products/bosch-benchmark-36-inch-induction-cooktop-nitp660uc |
| 7 | LG Studio 36-Inch Induction Cooktop (CBIS3618BE) | B | https://stierproducts.com/products/lg-studio-36-inch-induction-cooktop-cbis3618be |
| 8 | Thermador Freedom 36-Inch Induction Cooktop | C | https://stierproducts.com/products/thermador-freedom-36-inch-induction-cooktop |
| 9 | Thermador Freedom 30-Inch Induction Cooktop | C | https://stierproducts.com/products/thermador-freedom-30-inch-induction-cooktop |
| 10 | Duxtop 9100MC Portable Induction Cooktop | C | https://stierproducts.com/products/duxtop-9100mc-portable-induction-cooktop |
| 14 | Empava 36-Inch Built-In Induction Cooktop (EMPV-IDC36) | F | https://stierproducts.com/products/empava-36-inch-built-in-induction-cooktop-empv-idc36 |

The full board is at https://stierproducts.com/categories/induction-cooktops.

## What this tier means

- A: Excellent. Strongly recommended, beaten only by the very best.

## How to read this

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## Image

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