The RSG36 stands out as Thor Kitchen’s best all-around gas range, with six sealed burners reaching up to 18,000 BTU and a roughly 6 cubic foot true-convection oven with air fry and self-clean. If you need two ovens, the 48-inch RSG48 is the better fit, while the 30-inch RSG30P makes more sense for a tighter kitchen.
Thor Kitchen built its name around pro-style looks and strong burner power at a price below many luxury range brands. The challenge is that “best” depends on your kitchen and how you cook. Thor offers restaurant-style cooking surfaces as freestanding ranges, built-in rangetops, and drop-in cooktops, giving buyers several configurations to choose from.
This guide reviews all eight current models by burner power, oven capacity, fuel type, cooking features, and overall build. We’ve grouped them by the way Thor categorizes them and highlighted the main advantage and trade-off of each, so you can choose the Thor stove that best fits your kitchen.
What is the best Thor stove in 2026?
There’s no single winner for every kitchen, so here are the picks by job. The RSG36 is the best all-around choice: a 36-inch footprint, six burners, and the biggest single convection oven in the range line. If you cook for a crowd and want two ovens plus a griddle, the RSG48 is the one. In a smaller kitchen, the RSG30P brings the same pro look in 30 inches. If you already have wall ovens and just need a cooking surface, the HRT3618U rangetop or the TGC3601U drop-in cooktop are the best. Every one of these is a sealed-burner gas surface which matters later, when we get to keeping it clean.
One honest note up front Thor’s value is real, but it’s a value brand in the pro-style category, and owner reports are mixed on long-term reliability. Buy for the cooking features you’ll actually use, not the badge.
How did we choose these Thor stoves?
I weighed each model on five things a buyer can verify:
- Burner power and spread not just the headline BTU, but whether there’s a real high burner and a true low simmer. Thor’s tops run from a 6,000 BTU simmer up to an 18,000 BTU power burner.
- Oven capacity and convection single vs. double oven, cubic feet, and whether it’s a fan-assisted “commercial convection” or a true convection with its own element.
- Build and surface continuous cast-iron grates, sealed burners, and how the stainless is finished, all of which decide how cleanup goes.
- Fuel and installation natural gas vs. LP, and for the dual-fuel unit, the 240-volt circuit it needs.
- Fit for a protector because all eight are sealed-gas surfaces, a custom-cut liner is a valid option on every one.
Specs below were captured from Thor’s product pages, AJ Madison spec sheets, and Thor’s use-and-care manuals. Where a number wasn’t published for an exact model, I say so rather than guess.
Which Chef Gordon Ramsay Series gas range is right for you?
These are Thor’s freestanding gas ranges, the all-in-one cooktop-plus-oven units in the Gordon Ramsay Collection.
RSG30P-the compact 30-inch
Who it’s for: A smaller kitchen that still wants the pro stainless look and a convection oven. The RSG30P is the 30-inch Gordon Ramsay range with precision knob control that’s the “P.”
The specs: Four sealed burners two rated 15,000 BTU up front, two 12,000 BTU at the rear over continuous cast-iron grates, with a 650 BTU low simmer. The 4.55 cubic foot oven runs a commercial convection fan with an 18,500 BTU bake burner and a 10,000 BTU broiler, plus a telescopic rack, self-clean, and Sabbath mode.
Standout: Commercial convection and a panoramic window in a 30-inch box, so a tight kitchen doesn’t give up the pro feel.
One watch-out: It’s the smallest oven and the fewest burners in the line, and the cooktop tops out at 15,000 BTU. Thor’s marketing mentions an 18,000 BTU burner, but the spec table lists a 15,000 BTU max; don’t expect the big-burner heat of the larger models.
Because the cooktop is sealed gas, a Stove Shield custom-cut liner sized to the RSG30P drops in around the four burners and catches simmer spatter, so you lift out one sheet instead of scrubbing the recessed corners. Order it by the exact model number for the right cutout.
RSG36-the best all-around
Who it’s for: The buyer who wants one range to do nearly everything and has 36 inches for it. This is my overall pick.
The specs: Six sealed burners spanning a 6,000 BTU simmer up to an 18,000 BTU power burner (the set is 18,000 / 15,000 / 15,000 / 12,000 / 12,000 / 6,000), with dual burners that drop to a 650 BTU simmer. The roughly 6-cubic-foot oven uses true European convection with its own 800-watt element, a 22,000 BTU bake element, a 13,500 BTU broiler, self-clean, Sabbath mode, and unusual at this price air fry.
Standout: True convection plus air fry plus the biggest single oven in the range line. For most cooks, that’s the sweet spot.
One watch-out You pay a premium for a single-oven 36-inch, and there’s only one true low (6,000 BTU) burner, so plan your simmer pots around it.
Its six-burner top exposes more boil-over surface than the 30-inch; a Stove Shield liner cut to the RSG36 wraps each burner opening so cleanup is a lift-and-rinse. Match the cut to your model number.
RSG48-the two-oven workhorse
Who it’s for: Big kitchens, big batches, and anyone who wants a griddle built in. Thor currently sells this 48-inch range as the RSG48E.
The specs: Seven burners, six round sealed burners plus a dedicated 15,000 BTU griddle burner with one 18,000 BTU power burner and the rest at 12,000 BTU. Below are two ovens totaling 6.8 cubic feet: a 4.8-cubic-foot main (22,000 BTU bake, 10,000 BTU broil) and a 2.2-cubic-foot second oven (14,000 BTU bake), both on commercial convection with telescopic racks.
Standout: A double oven and an integrated griddle on one range roast at two temperatures while you flip pancakes.
One watch-out: The RSG48E skips the self-clean, Sabbath mode, and air fry the 36-inch offers, and only one burner hits 18,000 BTU. It’s about capacity, not the longest spec list.
On a 48-inch top with a griddle, spills travel; a Stove Shield protector cut to the RSG48 covers the open stainless between the seven burners and the griddle so grease wipes off the sheet, not the range. Select the RSG48 cut specifically.
How do Thor’s built-in rangetops and 48-inch pro ranges compare?
A quick honesty note on this group: only the HRT3618U is a true drop-in rangetop a cooking surface with no oven, made to pair with wall ovens. The HRG4808U and HRD4806U are Thor’s 48-inch ranges with their own ovens, the big built-in tier most shoppers cross-shop against rangetops, which is why they sit together here.
HRT3618U-the 36-inch rangetop
Who it’s for: A built-in kitchen with separate wall ovens that needs a serious gas cooking surface.
The specs: Six sealed burners two 18,000 BTU power burners up front, a 15,000 BTU dual burner that drops to a 650 BTU simmer, and three 12,000 BTU rear burners over heavy-duty continuous cast-iron grates with black porcelain drip pans, plus automatic re-ignition and blue-LED zinc-alloy knobs.
Standout: Two 18,000 BTU front burners and a genuine 650 BTU simmer strong high heat, and a low you can actually melt chocolate over.
One watch-out: It’s a rangetop only, so budget for separate wall ovens and the cabinetry to hold them.
A Stove Shield liner cut for the HRT3618U sits over the porcelain drip pans and catches what runs off the grates, so a boil-over becomes one sheet to rinse. Pick the HRT3618U cutout so it clears the burners.
HRG4808U-the all-gas 48-inch range
Who it’s for: A cook who wants a 48-inch all-gas range with two ovens and a griddle.
The specs: Six sealed burners, a mix of high-output and dual simmer burners with an integrated griddle and an infrared broil burner, feeding two ovens that total 6.7 cubic feet, with convection, a blue porcelain interior, continuous grates, and automatic re-ignition.
Standout: The infrared broil burner is the headline a searing tool you don’t get on the standard ranges, paired with a griddle and a double oven.
One watch-out: Thor doesn’t publish a per-burner BTU breakdown or the per-oven split for this model, so confirm those against the unit. And it’s a full range, not a drop-in it brings its own ovens.
Because it’s a sealed-burner gas top, a Stove Shield protector cut to the HRG4808U guards the stainless around the burners and griddle from baked-on grease. Order the cut by model number so it fits the 48-inch layout.
HRD4806U-the 48-inch dual fuel
Who it’s for: The baker who wants gas burners but an electric oven’s even, dry heat the classic dual-fuel case.
The specs: A 48-inch dual-fuel range pairs a sealed gas cooktop with twin electric convection ovens. Per Thor’s dual-fuel manual, the cooktop runs a six-burner-plus-griddle layout (a “3-3-1” arrangement) with high-output burners up to 18,000 BTU, a 650 BTU simmer, continuous cast-iron grates, and automatic re-ignition. It needs a 240-volt, 40-amp circuit.
Standout: Gas control on top, electric evenness in the ovens the best of both for serious baking, in a 48-inch footprint.
One watch-out: That dual-fuel wiring is a real requirement, and Thor’s pages don’t break out the exact oven cubic feet for this model to confirm capacity and the circuit before you commit.
The gas cooktop takes a Stove Shield liner the same way the all-gas models do cut to the HRD4806U, it catches boil-overs around the sealed burners. (The electric ovens, of course, are a separate matter.) Choose the HRD4806U cut for the right fit.
Are Thor’s built-in gas cooktops worth it?
If your ovens are covered and you just want a drop-in gas cooktop, Thor’s two pro cooktops are the most affordable way into the look.
TGC3001U-the 30-inch cooktop
Who it’s for: A 30-inch cutout replacing a tired electric or glass cooktop with real gas.
The specs: Four sealed burners, an 18,000 BTU power burner, a 12,000 BTU, and two 9,000 BTU burners, 48,000 BTU total under continuous cast-iron grates on a one-piece, hand-finished stainless top with Italian-made burners. It ships with a wok ring and an LP conversion kit, uses automatic electric ignition and LED-backlit knobs, and is CSA certified.
Standout: A genuine 18,000 BTU power burner and an included wok ring on a compact, budget-friendly drop-in.
One watch-out: Only one burner is a true high burner; the two 9,000 BTU burners are modest, so it’s a cooktop for everyday cooking more than for running four big pots at once.
Drop-in cooktops collect spills in the seam around the frame; a Stove Shield liner cut to the TGC3001U lays flat over that seam, so cleanup is a wipe of one sheet. Order the TGC3001U cutout.
TGC3601U-the 36-inch cooktop
Who it’s for: The cook who wants more burners and more total power in a 36-inch cutout.
The specs: Six sealed burners, two 18,000 BTU power burners, two 12,000 BTU, and two 6,000 BTU simmer burners, 72,000 BTU total over continuous cast-iron grates on a one-piece hand-finished stainless top. Same wok ring, LP kit, electric ignition, LED knobs, and CSA certification as its 30-inch sibling.
Standout: Two 18,000 BTU power burners and two true 6,000 BTU simmer burners, the most flexible burner spread of any Thor cooktop here.
One watch-out: It’s a cooktop only and Thor recommends a hood; treat the two small 6,000 BTU burners as dedicated simmer spots.
With six burners and only a slim stainless border, a Stove Shield protector cut to the TGC3601U covers the gaps where grease pools. Match it to your exact model number for the cut.
How do the Thor stoves compare at a glance?
| Model | Type | Size | Burners (max BTU) | Oven | Stove Shield fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RSG30P | Gas range | 30″ | 4 sealed (15,000) | 4.55 cu ft, commercial convection | Yes – gas |
| RSG36 | Gas range | 36″ | 6 sealed (18,000) | ~6 cu ft, true convection + air fry | Yes – gas |
| RSG48 (RSG48E) | Gas range, double oven | 48″ | 6 + griddle (18,000) | 6.8 cu ft total, two ovens | Yes – gas |
| HRT3618U | Rangetop | 36″ | 6 sealed (18,000) | None (rangetop) | Yes – gas |
| HRG4808U | Gas range, double oven | 48″ | 6 + griddle (not published) | 6.7 cu ft total, two ovens | Yes – gas |
| HRD4806U | Dual-fuel range | 48″ | 6 + griddle (18,000) | Twin electric ovens | Yes – gas cooktop |
| TGC3001U | Gas cooktop | 30″ | 4 sealed (18,000) | None (cooktop) | Yes – gas |
| TGC3601U | Gas cooktop | 36″ | 6 sealed (18,000) | None (cooktop) | Yes – gas |
On price Thor positions all of these below comparable luxury pro brands, but list prices move and retailers discount, so get a current quote for your exact model rather than trusting a number that’s weeks old.
What do real Thor owners report?
The questions buyers ask most pulled straight from what people search are about quality, not features: Are Thor stoves good quality? What are common problems with Thor appliances? That tells you where the worry sits.
Here’s the honest read from owner discussions and retailer reviews: people generally love the look, the burner power, and the price to feature ratio, and many run them for years without drama. The recurring complaints cluster around customer service, igniters or control boards over time, and the occasional shipping ding on a heavy stainless unit. Thor backs the cooktops with a two-year parts and labor warranty. None of that is unique to Thor in the value pro-style tier, but it’s why I’d buy for the cooking features and keep the model and serial number handy for service you can confirm yours with our find your model number guide.
How do you protect a Thor cooktop from boil-overs?
Every stove on this list is a sealed-burner gas top, and sealed burners keep spills on the surface instead of dropping into the works, which is exactly where a custom-cut protector earns its keep. A Stove Shield liner is a thin, heat-tolerant sheet PTFE-coated fiberglass about 0.5 to 0.6 mm thick, rated to 500°F cut as one piece to your specific model so it lies flat around the burners. A boil-over lands on the sheet; you lift it out, rinse it, and drop it back. It ships flat, carries a 365-day product promise, and on Thor’s continuous cast-iron grates it sits below the grate and pulls out for cleaning. Keep it clear of the flame and off the burner caps, and confirm the cutout against your exact model first, because fit is model-specific. For one matched to your range, rangetop, or cooktop, start with our Thor stovetop protectors.
A liner is a between-cleaning convenience, not a substitute for cleaning the burners or seating the caps and it’s the right tool only on the gas surfaces here. These protectors are made for gas and electric-coil cooktops, not glass or induction. (On the dual-fuel HRD4806U, that means the gas cooktop, not the electric ovens.)
A Thor gas range, rangetop, or cooktop uses the same kind of sealed surface burners as the Samsung gas range we tested, so a liner sits on it the same way and cleans up the same way. For the universal method, see how to clean a gas stove.
Best Thor stove FAQs
What is the best Thor stove in 2026?
For most kitchens it’s the 36-inch Gordon Ramsay RSG36 gas range six sealed burners up to 18,000 BTU and a roughly 6 cubic foot true-convection oven with air fry and self-clean. Choose the 48-inch RSG48 if you need two ovens and a griddle, or the 30-inch RSG30P if you’re short on space.
Are Thor stoves good quality?
They’re a strong value in the pro-style category: heavy continuous cast-iron grates, sealed burners up to 18,000 BTU, and convection ovens at prices below luxury brands. Owner reports are mostly positive on cooking and looks, with the usual value-tier caveats around long-term electronics and customer service. Buy for the cooking features and keep your model number for warranty service.
Is a Thor rangetop or a Thor range better?
It depends on your kitchen. A rangetop like the HRT3618U is a cooking surface only pick it if you already have or want separate wall ovens. A range like the RSG36 or RSG48 includes its own oven (or two), which is simpler and usually cheaper than a rangetop-plus-wall-oven setup.
Do Thor gas stoves work with a custom stovetop protector?
Yes. Every Thor model here is a sealed-burner gas surface, which is exactly what a custom-cut Stove Shield liner is made for. Order it cut to your exact model number so it fits around the burners. The liners suit gas and electric-coil cooktops, not glass or induction.
Which Thor gas range has the biggest oven?
The 48-inch RSG48 has the most total capacity, about 6.8 cubic feet across two ovens. Among single-oven ranges, the 36-inch RSG36 is largest at roughly 6 cubic feet.
What problems do owners report with Thor stoves? The most-mentioned issues are customer-service experiences, igniter or control-board reliability over time, and shipping damage on heavy units. Many owners cook on them for years without trouble; register the warranty and keep the model and serial number on hand for service.
Sources
- Thor Kitchen Gordon Ramsay Collection gas ranges (RSG30 precision-knob, RSG36, RSG48E) product pages.
- Thor Kitchen professional gas rangetops (HRT3618U) and the dual-fuel range use-and-care manual listing the HRD4806U.
- Thor Kitchen 30″ and 36″ professional drop-in gas cooktops (TGC3001 / TGC3601) product pages.
- AJ Madison Thor RSG36, HRG4808U, HRT3618U, RSG48E, TGC3001, TGC3601 spec sheets and the RSG30 spec PDF.
