Every pick publishes a full set of width, depth and height figures, and the ones that do not are left off.
By the Lush Editorial Team·Researched & Compared
I compared the published width, depth, height and weight figures, plus each maker's own stated cut-out and panel dimensions, across the electric cooktops on the fact sheet.
Publishes 35.5 by 20.5 by 2.13 inches and a cut-out of 34 3/4 by 19 5/8 inches.
Publishes 34.25 by 19.3 by 3.07 inches, with the cut-out matching the width and depth.
Publishes 35.4 by 20.47 by 3.3 inches, the heaviest body of the five at 3.3 inches in height.
Publishes 29.5 by 19.6 by 3.0 inches and a cut-out of 29.13 by 19.29 inches.
Publishes 29.13 by 19.3 by 1.73 inches, the lightest published body of the five at 1.73 inches in height.
| Model | Brand | Size (capacity) | Weight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summit 36" Electric Cooktop | Summit Appliance | 36-Inch | 40 lb | Best for a 36 inch cut-out with a stated opening |
| Karinear 36 inch Electric Cooktop | Karinear | 36 inch | 32 lb | Best for a 34.25 inch cut-out |
| VBGK Electric cooktop 36 inch | VBGK | 36 inch Electric cooktop | not published | Best for a 35.4 inch panel |
| 30 Inch Electric Cooktop Built-in 4 Burner | Nefaracy | 30 Inch 4 Burner Touch Control | not published | Best for an extended oval zone |
| Noxton Electric Cooktop 30 Inch Electric Stove 5 Bur... | NOXTON | 30 inch / 5 Burners | not published | Best for a shallow 30 inch opening |
Publishes 35.5 by 20.5 by 2.13 inches and a cut-out of 34 3/4 by 19 5/8 inches.
Publishes 34.25 by 19.3 by 3.07 inches, with the cut-out matching the width and depth.
Publishes 35.4 by 20.47 by 3.3 inches, the heaviest body of the five at 3.3 inches in height.
Publishes 29.5 by 19.6 by 3.0 inches and a cut-out of 29.13 by 19.29 inches.
Publishes 29.13 by 19.3 by 1.73 inches, the lightest published body of the five at 1.73 inches in height.
The clearest dimension set on this sheet belongs to the Summit Appliance CR5B36T9B, which publishes 35.5 by 20.5 by 2.13 inches and a matching cut-out of 34 3/4 by 19 5/8 inches. The Karinear 36 inch five-burner publishes 34.25 by 19.3 by 3.07 inches and a cut-out of 34.25 by 19.3 inches. The VBGK 36 inch publishes 35.4 by 20.47 by 3.3 inches. The Nefaracy 30 inch publishes 29.5 by 19.6 by 3.0 inches. The Noxton 30 inch five-burner publishes 29.13 by 19.3 by 1.73 inches.
“A cut-out figure you can check before the counter is cut.”
Lush Editorial Team
Priorities, not a computed score. The inputs are published specifications, so we rank by what matters most and say how much.
The five picks share one property: each maker publishes a width, a depth and a height. That is not universal on this sheet, and it is the reason for the shortlist. The Summit Appliance CR5B36T9B states 35.5 by 20.5 by 2.13 inches and a cut-out of 34 3/4 by 19 5/8 inches. The Karinear 36 inch states 34.25 by 19.3 by 3.07 inches and a cut-out that matches its width and depth. The VBGK 36 inch states 35.4 by 20.47 by 3.3 inches.
The two 30 inch picks state 29.5 by 19.6 by 3.0 inches for the Nefaracy and 29.13 by 19.3 by 1.73 inches for the Noxton five-burner. Weight is published for only two of the five: 40.0 lb for the Summit Appliance and 32.0 lb for the Karinear, an 8.0 lb gap. The other three makers do not publish a weight, and I have left those cells blank rather than filling them in.
| Specification | Summit CR5B36T9B | Karinear 36 inch | VBGK 36 inch | Nefaracy 30 inch | Noxton 30 inch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Published width | 35.5 in | 34.25 in | 35.4 in | 29.5 in | 29.13 in |
| Published depth | 20.5 in | 19.3 in | 20.47 in | 19.6 in | 19.3 in |
| Published height | 2.13 in | 3.07 in | 3.3 in | 3.0 in | 1.73 in |
| Published weight | 40.0 lb | 32.0 lb | not published | not published | not published |
| Cut-out stated | 34 3/4 by 19 5/8 in | 34.25 by 19.3 in | not published | 29.13 by 19.29 in | 29.13 by 19.29 by 1.73 in |
| Burner count | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 |
| Power levels | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
| Control type | Digital touch | Knob and touch | Touch | Touch | Touch |
| Child lock listed | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
The table does not tell you whether a unit will sit flush in your particular counter, because flushness depends on the cabinet and the counter thickness as much as on the panel. It also does not settle the Noxton question: that listing gives a panel size of 30.31 by 20.47 inches in its text while the fields say 29.13 by 19.3 inches, and the maker does not say which figure is the panel and which is the opening.
Three of the five state a cut-out. The Summit Appliance gives 34 3/4 by 19 5/8 inches, and its panel is 35.5 by 20.5 inches, so the glass overlaps the counter by a fraction under an inch on each side. The Karinear gives 34.25 by 19.3 inches against a panel of the same width and depth, which suggests the figures describe the opening rather than the glass. The Nefaracy gives 29.13 by 19.29 inches against a panel of 29.5 by 19.6 inches.
Those overlaps matter when the counter edge is close to a wall or a cabinet run. A panel that overhangs by three quarters of an inch needs that clearance on every side. The figures above let you check it before the counter is fabricated, which is the point of preferring a maker who publishes them. Where a maker states a cut-out in three figures, as the Noxton does, treat the third as the depth of the opening rather than the height of the glass.
The VBGK 36 inch publishes 35.4 by 20.47 by 3.3 inches and no cut-out. That is still enough to plan a counter, because the opening must be smaller than the panel in both directions, but the exact allowance is left to the installer. The same applies to any figure you cannot cross-check. A panel figure without an opening figure is a starting point, not a cutting instruction.
For the two 30 inch picks the panel figures are close: 29.5 by 19.6 inches for the Nefaracy and 29.13 by 19.3 inches for the Noxton. The difference is 0.37 inches in width and 0.3 inches in depth. If your opening was cut for one of these, the other may not drop in, so the cut-out figure is the one to trust where it exists.
The Summit Appliance lists two dual-ring elements, a 2200W 9 inch element and a 3000W 9 3/4 inch element, plus a center warming zone. The Karinear lists a dual-ring lower left burner and a triple-ring center burner, with an individual knob per burner alongside touch controls for the timer and lock. The Noxton five-burner lists a triple-ring element. Those layouts decide which pans sit where, and they are published, so they can be compared before purchase.
Control type is the other published difference. The Karinear pairs knobs with touch, which suits anyone who wants a physical dial for heat and a panel for timing. The Summit, VBGK, Nefaracy and Noxton list touch control only. None of these statements is a claim about how the controls feel in use, because nobody at Lush has operated these machines. They are what the makers publish.
All five list a child lock. The Karinear, VBGK, Nefaracy and Noxton list a timer, with 99 minutes stated for the Karinear and the Noxton. The Summit lists indicator lights, a safety cut-off and automatic shut-off. The Nefaracy adds a pause function and an extended oval zone measuring 165 by 270 millimeters, for which no inch equivalent is published.
These functions are listed, not measured. A timer stated at 99 minutes is the maker’s figure. A residual heat indicator is a listed feature. What the listings do not say is how any of these behave over a long simmer or after a power interruption, and I have not invented that.
You have a 36 inch opening and a stated cut-out to match. The Summit Appliance publishes 35.5 by 20.5 by 2.13 inches and an opening of 34 3/4 by 19 5/8 inches, so the fit can be checked before the counter is cut.
You want knobs for heat and touch for timing. The Karinear 36 inch publishes 34.25 by 19.3 by 3.07 inches and pairs an individual knob per burner with a touch panel for the timer and lock.
You want a 36 inch panel with a touch panel throughout. The VBGK publishes 35.4 by 20.47 by 3.3 inches and lists nine levels on a touch panel with a child lock and residual heat indication.
You want an oval zone for fish and griddles. The Nefaracy publishes 29.5 by 19.6 by 3.0 inches and lists an extended zone of two heating components, with a cut-out of 29.13 by 19.29 inches.
You have a shallow 30 inch opening. The Noxton five-burner publishes 29.13 by 19.3 by 1.73 inches and a cut-out of 29.13 by 19.29 by 1.73 inches.73 inches.
Several figures a buyer would want are simply not on the sheet, and I have not filled them in.
A cooktop is cut into a counter, so the opening has to be known before the counter is fabricated. A maker who publishes width, depth and height, and a cut-out, lets you check the fit in advance. A maker who publishes only a nominal size leaves the fit to chance, and a wrong cut is expensive to correct.
The Summit Appliance CR5B36T9B publishes 35.5 by 20.5 by 2.13 inches, a cut-out of 34 3/4 by 19 5/8 inches, and a weight of 40.0 lb. That is a width, a depth, a height, an opening and a weight, which is the fullest set on this sheet.
Yes. The VBGK 36 inch, the Nefaracy 30 inch and the Noxton 30 inch five-burner do not publish a weight. The makers state the panel dimensions, and in the Noxton case a cut-out, but not the shipping or unit weight. I have not estimated those figures.
The Summit Appliance publishes 35.5 by 20.5 by 2.13 inches. The Karinear publishes 34.25 by 19.3 by 3.07 inches. The VBGK publishes 35.4 by 20.47 by 3.3 inches. The Summit and VBGK are close in width and depth, while the Karinear is narrower and shallower by about an inch in each direction.
Measure the existing opening in both directions, then compare it with the cut-out the maker states. Where no cut-out is published, compare the panel figures and allow for the overlap the maker describes. Also confirm the circuit: several of these require 240V hardwiring and ship without a plug.
It tells you whether one person can lift the unit into the opening and whether the counter needs extra support. Among the five, the Summit Appliance is the heaviest at 40.0 lb and the Karinear is the lightest at 32.0 lb, an 8.0 lb difference. The other three do not publish a weight.
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