Best GE Range With Air Fryer: Which Models Are Worth Buying

Here is how we rate a GE air fry range, and what earns a higher score. We score each one on five things: how crisp air fry gets without a basket, how evenly the convection oven bakes, how fast the cooktop boils and simmers, how easy the oven and glass top are to clean, and how the controls and smart features behave day to day. Our repair-side habits also shape the scores, so we mark down glass tops, control panels, and anything with hard-to-find replacement parts.

For air fry we hold every range to the setup GE itself recommends: food near the center rack, a dark low-rimmed sheet pan, a single layer, and a light spray of high-heat oil. Judging all five against the same setup keeps the crispness comparison fair. Where a range falls short of that standard, we say so in its review.

Here is how the five ranges line up on the specs that matter most when you shop.

One caution applies to the whole table. GE's own pages list every range here as no longer manufactured, so the prices we quote are clearance prices and stock varies by retailer and region. Check current availability before you order.

1. GE Profile PHS930YPFS: Best Induction Air Fry Range

Induction is the fastest way to boil water on a range, and this one is a good example. Two synchronized 8-inch elements run at 2500W each, so a griddle heats across both. The trade-off is cookware, because induction only heats magnetic pans and aluminum and some stainless pieces stop working. If your pots are a mixed set, budget for a replacement or two.

The control panel tilts toward the cook and is easy to read from across the kitchen. It is also the part of this range we would watch, and the cons below explain why.

GE's page lists this model as no longer manufactured. The sale price we saw was $2,799 against a $3,349 list, though clearance pricing moves week to week and varies by retailer. The Fit Guarantee covers up to $300 in modification costs if the range does not fit your cutout.

Who should buy. Cooks upgrading from a radiant electric top who want induction speed and a big single oven.

Who should skip. Anyone whose pots are mostly aluminum or non-magnetic stainless, or who wants a model GE still builds.

2. GE Profile PB965YPFS: Best Double Oven With Air Fry

The cooktop is a five-element smooth top with a 12-inch power boil element, a dual element, and a two-burner griddle zone, so a big stockpot and a griddle can run at once.

On the parts side, bake elements, radiant surface elements, drip pans, oven racks, inner door glass, and control boards for GE ranges are stocked widely, which supports long-term ownership. We could not confirm the amperage or the upper and lower oven split, so read the manual before ordering.

GE lists the model as discontinued and out of stock online. Remaining stock varies by retailer and region, and the $1,899 sale price against a $2,199 list will shift with clearance sell-through.

Who should buy. Big households, holiday hosts, and anyone who regularly needs two temperatures at once.

Who should skip. Small kitchens that cannot spare the taller 47.5 inch body, and cooks who want induction.

3. GE JB735SPSS: Best Smart Freestanding

The smooth top is the wear point on this range, so use cookware with clean, flat bottoms and check the surface when it arrives. It is also sold in black, slate, and white as JB735DPBB, JB735DPWW, and JB735EPES, which helps if stainless does not suit your kitchen. GE marks it as no longer manufactured, and the $1,055 clearance price will move, so confirm availability first.

It needs a 40 amp circuit and stands 47 inches tall, so it suits a standard freestanding opening and shoppers who want SmartHQ, convection, and air fry without paying for induction or a second oven. It is a poor match for a poorly ventilated kitchen, or for anyone who wants a high-end cooktop.

4. GE Café CHS900P2MS1: Best Premium Build

The backlit glass touch panel disappears when idle and wakes on touch, and the menu is easy to learn thanks to clearly labeled function buttons.

Air fry uses the three-rack convection oven with no basket. We do not have measured crispness results for this range, so we judge it on the same GE technique as the others: dark low-rim pan, center rack, single layer. Treat air fry here as capable but unproven, and give the oven a few extra minutes before you load food.

The Café pages we could reach did not state the cleaning method, so we do not rank it on that point. A sibling, the CHS950P2MS1, is a double-oven induction slide-in.

Pricing sat at $4,139 against a $4,599 list at one dealer, and premium-range pricing varies by retailer, finish, and hardware choice. That premium over the Profile is why the Café ranks fourth.

Who should buy. Shoppers renovating a design-forward kitchen who want a slide-in with a warming drawer and are comfortable paying for the finish.

Who should skip. Anyone shopping mostly on cooking performance per dollar. The Profile does the same headline work for less.

5. GE GRF600AVSS: Best Budget

Consumer Reports ranks the GRF600AVSS number 8 of 52 electric smoothtop ranges, a strong showing at this price. GE's page shows a $779 sale price and lists the model as out of stock and no longer manufactured, with retail listings varying, so confirm before you buy.

Inspect it the day it arrives: press each corner of the glass, and call for service if the top moves before you connect anything.

Who should buy. Budget shoppers, renters, and anyone who dreads scrubbing an oven floor.

Who should skip. Anyone who wants the surest air fry shortcut or induction speed.

GE's air fry is a specialized convection mode. Hot, fast-moving air is directed from above so it surrounds the food, and the fan cycles on and off rather than running constantly. Regular convection bake circulates air more gently for even baking. The air fry mode pushes stronger top-down heat for browning.

No basket or special tray is required. GE sells an optional Air Fry Basket and Tray Set, part PM48X120, but the mode does not need it, and it is a convenience purchase. Third parties also sell replacement air fry trays, so accessory parts are easy to find. Eligible Profile and Café ranges can also download a no-preheat air fry mode through a free software update over Wi-Fi.

A countertop unit uses a tighter chamber. If you are still choosing between the two, our comparison of the air fryer vs. convection oven explains the difference. In a range, thick meat can brown on the outside before the inside is done, so use a meat thermometer on chicken pieces. Air fry also sprays grease on the fan cover and oven walls, so wipe them every couple of sessions.

Oven Capacity and Size

Three of the five ranges here have 5.3 cu. ft. ovens, which is enough for a full-size turkey pan or several sheet pans at once. The Café CHS900P2MS1 is slightly larger at 5.7 cu. ft., and the double-oven PB965YPFS gives 6.6 cu. ft. across two cavities. The Profile slide-in is 29.875 inches wide, the PB965YPFS stands 47.5 inches tall, and the GRF600AVSS is 30 inches wide.

Freestanding vs Slide-In

Freestanding ranges have a raised back panel and finished sides, so they fit almost anywhere. Slide-ins sit flush with your counter and have front controls, which looks cleaner but may need cutout changes. The PHS930YPFS and Café Fit Guarantee each cover up to $300 in modification costs.

Induction vs Radiant Electric vs Gas

Induction boils fastest and gives you steady simmering, but it needs magnetic cookware. Radiant electric works with any flat pan and costs less, though it heats and cools more slowly. GE also sold a gas model, the JGB735SPSS, with No Preheat Air Fry, but we focused on electric and induction.

Smart Features and Wi-Fi

Every range here has built-in Wi-Fi through SmartHQ, which works with Alexa and Google Assistant. If you never expect to use an app, treat it as a bonus, not a deciding factor.

Cleaning: Self-Clean vs Steam Clean

Self-clean runs a high-heat cycle for heavy soil. Steam clean handles light soils with less heat and odor. The GRF600AVSS takes a different path with its dishwasher-safe EasyWash tray, which is the least effort of any of these.

For most cooks who want fewer appliances, yes. You get a real oven that air fries without a basket, so you skip buying a separate gadget and free up counter space. These ranges deliver on that for wings, fries, and frozen snacks.

The catch is age. Every model we reviewed is discontinued on GE's own site, so stock is limited. Replacement parts remain widely stocked, but the standard warranty is a limited 1-year.

Frigidaire was first to market with air fry ranges in late 2019. LG markets ProBake Convection with no-preheat air fry, and Samsung sells induction slide-ins. Frigidaire and GE both have induction ranges with built-in air fry.

GE's edge is breadth. It offers air fry across mainstream, Profile, and Café tiers, in electric, induction, and gas, with SmartHQ Wi-Fi on the models we covered. Compare any rival on the same points: capacity, cleaning, cooktop type, and parts availability.

Buy the GE Profile PHS930YPFS if it is in stock at a price you accept, and move to the JB735SPSS if you want most of the air fry experience for far less money. Choose the PB965YPFS only if you truly need two ovens, and the GRF600AVSS if the EasyWash tray and the low price matter most. Because all of these are clearance models, confirm stock and inspect the glass on delivery.