I tested it
Built-in · 24-inch
Sharp SCH2443GB
If your cooking is lots of little pans rather than one big one, the Sharp fits more into 24 inches than anything else I tried. Four zones sit in a neat square, and the two on the left link into a bridge.
My verdict
My verdict: Buy it if you cook with several small pans and want a bridge for a griddle. Skip it if your favorite pan is a 12-inch skillet.
My test results
1 quart boiled in 3 minutes and 5 seconds; the simmer was steady.
| Boils 1 quart in | 3 min 5 sec |
|---|---|
| Gentle simmer | Steady |
| Pans that fit at once | 3 to 4 small pans |
Quick facts
4 zones, two of which link into a bridge · power boost on every zone · black mirror-finish glass · 24 × 21 × 2 1/2 inches
Pros and cons
What I liked
- It fits four zones and a bridge into 24 inches.
- The bridge cooked a griddle of pancakes evenly.
- Every zone has a power boost.
What I didn't like
- Big pans crowd the other zones.
- It has few owner reviews so far.
My notes
If your cooking is lots of little pans rather than one big one, the Sharp fits more into 24 inches than anything else I tried. Four zones sit in a neat square, and the two on the left link into a bridge. I tested that bridge the way I use mine at home: Saturday pancakes on a 9 × 13 griddle. Every pancake browned the same, with no pale strip down the middle.
It boiled a quart in 3 minutes and 5 seconds and held a steady simmer, a little less gently than the Bosch. With my big skillet on one side, the other zones got tight, so think about your pans before you buy. Sharp is a well-known appliance brand, but this cooktop had very few owner reviews when I checked, so it doesn’t have a long track record yet. Check its installation guide for the breaker size before you call your electrician.
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