LG Smart FlushFit Dishwasher vs Thor Kitchen 36-Inch Professional Gas Range

These are not substitutes: one is a built-in dishwasher, the other a freestanding 36-inch gas range. Buy the LG if you are outfitting a kitchen and need quiet washing, a third rack and steam. Buy the Thor if you are replacing a range and want six burners, a griddle and convection. The LG's 3.7 rating from 103 owners is middling, with drying and reliability complaints common; the Thor's 4.7 from 230 owners is strong, though its listed specs are inconsistent on oven capacity and height.

• Choose the LG Smart FlushFit if you need a 24-inch built-in dishwasher with a third rack, 16 place settings, 41 dB operation and app control.
• Choose the Thor Kitchen 36-inch range if you need a wide freestanding gas range with six burners, a griddle and a convection oven.