The costly Frigidaire Gallery 30-Inch Electric Range may offer solid performance and handsome styling but lacks convection, making the less expensive yet evenly matched GE JB650SFSS a better buy.

Best gas range overall: GE Profile Smart 30-Inch Freestanding Gas Range $1,499 $1,294 at Abt Electronics; $1,499 $1,298 at Home Depot; or $1,350 $1,299 at Best Buy. GE ranges have a reputation for ...

Consumer Reports' latest range Ratings include two new CR Best Buys: a 30-inch gas range by Frigidaire for $775 and a 30-inch smoothtop electric range by GE for $700. Both rivaled the overall ...