# LG Studio 36-Inch Induction Cooktop (CBIS3618BE)

- Source: https://stierproducts.com/products/lg-studio-36-inch-induction-cooktop-cbis3618be
- Category board: https://stierproducts.com/categories/induction-cooktops
- Placement: #7 of 14 in Induction Cooktops, B tier
- Brand: LG
- LP on this board: 521
- Last researched: 2026-09-23T04:06:56.989Z
- 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

CR's testing confirms LG's induction performance is top-tier, but the Studio tier's premium positioning weakens its value case.

## For

- Consumer Reports' lab testing gives LG top-rated marks for both low-heat and high-heat performance
- LG's induction hardware is genuinely excellent in CR's tests
- Featured in the relevant 36-inch tested ranking
- Strong hardware from a top-rated line
- The consensus premium alternative to the German flagships

## Against

- The Studio tier's premium positioning caps its value
- Carries a brand premium over the Bosch and GE Profile value plays for comparable cooking results
- Scattered owner reports of touchscreen control quirks

## Evidence

Consolidated from 3 independent outlets

| Outlet | Said by | Stance | Link | Link status |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| My Blog | Trixie-LD | B | https://homegearratings.com/induction-cooktop/reviews/lg-induction/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Yale Appliance | - | - | https://blog.yaleappliance.com/fastest-induction-cooktops | fetched and confirmed |
| CooktopHunter | - | - | https://www.cooktophunter.com/blog/lg-cooktops/ | fetched and confirmed |

## Nearest alternatives on this board

| Rank | Product | Tier | Page |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 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 |
| 5 | GE Profile 36-Inch Induction Cooktop (PHP9036DTBB) | A | https://stierproducts.com/products/ge-profile-36-inch-induction-cooktop-php9036dtbb |
| 6 | Bosch Benchmark 36-Inch Induction Cooktop (NITP660UC) | B | https://stierproducts.com/products/bosch-benchmark-36-inch-induction-cooktop-nitp660uc |
| 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 |
| 11 | Breville PolyScience Control Freak | D | https://stierproducts.com/products/breville-polyscience-control-freak |
| 12 | Nuwave PIC Flex Induction Cooktop | D | https://stierproducts.com/products/nuwave-pic-flex-induction-cooktop |

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

## What this tier means

- B: Good. A solid choice with real caveats worth knowing.

## How to read this

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## Image

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