Neither. I hate touch controls on a range. Unfortunately when it comes to induction and knobs your options are severely limited. I ended up buying a Samsung induction range almost solely because it was one of the few models that offered knobs... at least for the cooktop. The oven is still touch... ewww

The biggest difference between the Jenn-air and the Bosch Cooktops (excluding the Bosch Benchmark) is that the Jenn-air offers bridge elements, and the Bosch offers individual countdown timer on the hobs (that shut off when the timer goes off). So if one of those features is more important to you, you may lean to one over the other.

I know people here hate package deals, but Jenn-air does have a pretty attractive package with a free dishwasher with purchase of the cooktop and oven. The dishwasher can be upgraded to a Bosch-manufactured model for about $500. That's not a spectacular deal, since the equivalent Bosch dishwasher runs about $900-1000, from Bosch. The Bosch cooktop will be less expensive, so it could easily be a wash.

I don't personally see the value in a Miele induction top, but they are undoubtedly nice.

Good to know about the Jenn Air bridge. We aren't planning on replacing our dishwasher (an old Miele), though we are debating replacing our ovens so I'm not sure if packages are attractive to us (rebates on the other hand...)

I have a Bosch with the individual shut-off timers and direct-select power. I could not be happier with it, and they're much less expensive now than when I purchased mine (only a year and a half ago, but they're much more "common" now, so the price has come down). I don't personally need the bridge burner, although I could see how they'd be useful, but I use the shutoff timers timers every day (oatmeal, rice, etc.)

Can anyone tell me what the smallest diameter cookware you can use on the Bosch 800?

"The JennAir doesn't have a true bridge element; the space in between the burners will not heat. It just syncs the setting of the 2 burners." I have been searching for this answer! We are in the same boat. I am looking for a 36" induction. I want the Bosch 36" benchmark Flex induction but the appliance place the builder uses does not carry the Benchmark series.

We were choosing between the Jenn-Air and the Bosch 800 and the GE Profile. One thing I don't think I would like on the Jenn-Air is the slide power selector feature. That is the only way to select your power level is to slide up or down and land on a number.

Bosch has a bigger cutout than the others. A 34" cutout hole, instead of a 33" - I am wondering if I should be concerned with this? If one day you have to replace your cooktop and now your hole is too big? But I love the individual cook timers. Bosch also works on 40 amps instead of 50 amps. Not sure how this affects the power of the cooktop though.

Did you end up choosing one yet?

Anyone have any updates on their induction cooktops. Due to location and service I may have to go with Jenn-Air but would love to hear how others and Jenn-air are working out for you.

I have had my Samsung for half a year or so now. No complaints so far. I actually like the simulated LED flames because they give you feedback that the correct zone has been turned on. Sleek looks, very nice racks inside the oven, knob controls for the cooktop. The only thing missing is knob controls for the furnace. But the existing touch ones are pretty sensitive, they don't seem to be the cheap resistive touch panels that many seem to be using outside the cell phone world.

I'm curious what you went with? I'm also debating the 36" Bosch or Jenn Air.

I ended up purchasing the Jenn Air. Haven't installed it yet- our kitchen should be finished Nov 2 and I'll be anxious to use it!

I'm leaning toward Jenn Air as well.

Lauren, congrats on your new induction. You will love it. I love, love my Bosch but have to say that in following this forum, more or less for 6 years, almost everyone loves their induction, no matter the brand. People love their modestly priced GE and their Gaggenaus. And you will love the kid safety, the cool kitchen and the easy cleanup. Lots to love.

So Lauren, how do you like your Jenn-Air after having it in for a while?

Two thumbs up for my Miele induction cooktop. Don't know anything about the other two brands but I've been very happy.

I'm trying to decide between the Jenn Air and Bosch also - I really like the layout of the Jenn Air burners but haven't easily found happy reviews online. I was told that it is a true bridge on the Jenn Air now but the Bosch has the ultimate flexibility with the flex zones.

The newest Jenn Air is probably too new for reviews.

After reading feinmaster's review of the Bosch model hiip055u with flexinduction, I'm 99% sure that's the one I'm going with. I'm soooo looking forward to all that induction has to offer... and I wanted to go back to gas, initially.

We chose a JennAir 30” slide-in for our first induction range. We cook a lot and LOVE induction. However we have had too much trouble with the JennAir for the price. bought it in late 2018. The element burned out on the big oven (shortly before Thanksgicing during covid so we cooked our entire dinner in the Breville SmartOven Pro.) and took 3+ months to fix. The oven stopped heating properly a second time and this time it wasnt the element, it was the control board. $500 later, the iven works again but for how long. the service rep who did the repair said that both the board and element should last 9-10 years. more like 2-5. the top design also has a rubber gasket that collects food and, within 1 year, started breaking down. it is impossible to get the crumbs out. yuck No, I would not recommend the JennAir

Have the Jennair 36". I don't think they make it anymore. Ours came with a chip, and we waited for a replacement that never came, so Best Buy gave us store credit. It IS a true bridge, as far as I can tell. It works like a dream. As far as I can tell, the poor reviews come from people who under power the unit. It needs at least a 50 amp supply. The timers that don't shut off the burners are pretty useless, but the power boil and low setting (to melt chocolate, eg) are unbelievable.