A slide-in range — designed to fit flush in between cabinets and countertops — used to be something of a splurge. Today, front-control ranges with finished sides provide a similar look to traditional slide-ins, but they can fit almost anywhere in your kitchen. Plus, they typically cost a lot less.Our top pick for a front-control range is the radiant-electric GE GRS600AV, which has a strong combination of cooking performance, value, and good looks.If you want a front-control range with an induction cooktop, we recommend the GE Profile PHS930, which has the most intuitive digital cooktop control panel we’ve tested.We also recommend several other excellent ranges, including a model that rivals our top pick, with a more modern design; a stove with advanced baking and roasting modes; a true slide-in model; and a range with a double oven.Most of these are available with either a radiant-electric or an induction cooktop. Our research shows that induction is better than radiant-electric and gas cooktops in nearly every way — faster, cooler, more responsive, safer, and easier to clean. But for now, induction models are typically more expensive.