With a name like Viking, you can expect the high-end appliance brand to carry the same spirit of pioneering as the daring explorers from eons ago. These days, the Viking brand is conquering a whole different territory—the aspirational kitchen—manufacturing luxury appliances crafted with premium details, high-performance features, and restaurant-grade power for a chef-inspired experience right in the comfort of domestic kitchens. For this article, we’re turning our expert eyes to Viking ranges, highlighting the best features and considerations in order to help you decide whether the brand is a right fit for your cooking and kitchen needs.
At a Glance:
Should You Purchase a Viking Range?
An international name with American craftsmanship—that’s the essence of Viking’s brand, which was born out of Mississippi over 40 years ago. To this day, Viking works out of its Greenwood headquarters, producing a whole suite of professional kitchen appliances that are continuously recognized for their performance and designs.
Viking ranges offer luxury buyers a taste of something different with four collections of pro-style ranges rich in details and cooking functions reminiscent of professional restaurant kitchens. The complete lineup is inclusive, with ranges measuring standard 30-inch and 36-inch sizes, to larger Viking double oven ranges in sizes 48–66 inches. And since variety is the spice of life, Viking equips its series of premium ranges with a number of cooktop configurations on a scale from four burners/elements up to eight cooking zones, plus the option to add an electric griddle for more flexibility come mealtime.
Viking doesn’t manufacturer the largest catalog of luxury electric or induction ranges, but there are still a few options to explore amongst the brand’s rich selection of all-gas and dual fuel ranges.
Overall, we recommend Viking ranges to:
✓ Buyers with distinct tastes who prefer American products and who want a robust cooking appliance with reliable performance
✓ Buyers with a budget between the $4,279–$26,889 Viking price range
Performance Review
There are four unique lines of professional ranges to choose from Viking, designed to suit specific levels of home cooking. Here’s how they rank.
Viking 3 Series Range
This lineup consists entirely of 30-inch ranges, providing a collection of exclusively standard-size luxury freestanding ranges ideal for cozier kitchen settings. With a max of 18K BTU of firepower, this series still delivers the brawns to cook like a pro. Style includes a contemporary design with professional-inspired knobs and handle with matching trim and power options in electric, gas, and dual fuel.
Viking 5 Series Range
Shoppers with their eyes fixed on an induction range will be glad to know the Viking 5 Series comes with a space-friendly 30-inch induction range as part of electric, gas, and dual fuel counterparts. Models range from 30 inches up to 60 inches, are available in several burner configurations, and offer TruePowerPlus technology with up to 18.5K BTUs of flame power for a slightly higher output than the 3 Series.
In terms of style, the 5 Series carries a similar aesthetic to the Series 3 with sealed burners, edge-to-edge grates, pro-style controls and handles, and extra-large oven windows.
Viking 7 Series Range
For the most gas power with commercial-grade output in the Viking range catalog, consider the 7 Series. This line highlights the versatility of the flame with a set of gas and dual fuel ranges, each fitted with Elevation burners made of brass with a BTU rating of 23K and VariSimmer technology for low-heat applications. Viking 7 Series 36-inch ranges come with six burn ports, while 48-inch Viking Series 7 ranges are available with up to eight burners, or the option to include a reversible griddle for added cooking versatility.
Viking Tuscany Series Range
The luxury of European design sits front and center on every Viking Tuscan Series range. Fitted in ornate details with vintage appeal, these high-end ranges look like collectors’ items, but with up to 20K BTUS of heat, they’re more than just pretty appliances. This suite of kitchen ranges also features an ample 66-inch model for the truly ambitious home cook with enough kitchen space, and each option comes with convection baking and eight professionally inspired cooking functions, so every meal created looks and tastes as great as one of these ranges’s presentation.
Viking Range Features
It’s not hard to see the quality Viking ranges are made of, but the unique features each select model provides for home cooks seal the deal on the brand’s excellence that’s been approved by the pros and product specialists alike.
Depending on the series, here’s what Viking ranges have to offer:
- Vari-Speed Dual Flow – Viking’s patented convection featuring the largest convection fan in the industry. That means greater generation of airflow with a fan large enough to push the air evenly throughout
- ProFlow Convection – Lower-end models use this specially designed convection system that’s designed for each individual oven’s size.
- Rapid Ready Preheat – Start creating meals faster with rapid preheating technology for an oven that’s up to temperature in minutes.
- QuickCook – Viking electric ranges feature a surface capable of reaching the exact temperature in approximately three seconds.
- High Performance Burners – All Viking gas and dual fuel ranges feature high performance burners with powerful heat output. Select burners are made of brass, while all ranges come with an automatic reigniting function for meal preparation without interruptions.
Pros & Cons
Before presenting our list of favorites, here are the major takeaways every buyer should consider before purchasing a Viking range:
Pros:
✓ Various color finishes
✓ Good variety of cooktop configurations
✓ Great flame control from low to high cook settings
✓ Made of quality materials
Cons:
✗ Not the highest gas output on the market (Series 3 and 5)
✗ Pricier than comparable luxury range brands
✗ Different convection systems can be hard to decide which is best
✗ Limited smart range options
Our Top Viking Range Picks
To experience the brand that conquered the world of luxury appliances right in your kitchen, consider these six top-performing Viking ranges. With powerful features and functions, each option provides home cooks with a professionally inspired cooking setup made to expand culinary skills.
1. Viking 3 Series Electric: Viking® 3 Series 30" Free Standing Electric Range-Stainless Steel-RVER33015BSS
While many electric ranges include a warming burner as part of their cooktop, this five element Viking electric range provides full functionality on all its heat sources for a maximum cooking setup that keeps up with you. Exclusive QuickCook Surface Element technology uses an improved ribbon design beneath the cooktop for superior heat distribution that activates in around three seconds, and with three flexible elements, there’s a spot for every size cookware in your collection. Impress family and guests by creating sides on cooktop while the main entrée cooks with the precision of TruConvec Convection Baking for professional results everyone will savor.
2. Viking 3 Series Gas: Viking® 3 Series 30" Freestanding Gas Range-Stainless Steel-RVGR33025BSS
The trusted performance of gas cooking meets the flexibility of this Viking 30 inch range, complete with four main burners plus a center oval burner to prepare pan sauces in a roasting pan or grilled cheeses on an accessory griddle. Enjoy high performance at your demand with a left and right front burner featuring 18K BTUs of flame power on an edge-to-edge grate design made to smoothly transfer cookware from burner to burner. This model also features a spacious 4-cubic-foot oven equipped with ProFlow Convection technology and a self-clean function to maintain a luxury presentation inside and out.
3. Viking 5 Series Gas: Viking® 5 Series 36" Stainless Steel Pro Style Gas Range-VGIC53626BSS
Upgrade to this Viking 36 inch gas range for a total of six cooking zones powered by up to 18.5K BTUs of heat and VariSimmer technology for lower flame settings all-day sauces, stews, and braises were made for. Your cravings to explore your culinary side will be truly satisfied by the addition of a 5.1-cubic-foot oven with six bake modes, exclusive ProFlow Convection Air Baffle heating, and a Gourmet-Glo infrared broiler for restaurant-inspired chars.
4. Viking 5 Series Dual Fuel: Viking® Professional 5 Series 48" Pro Style Dual Fuel Range-Stainless Steel-VDR5488BSSLP
Featuring eight cooking zones with up to 18.5K BTUs of power and TruPower Plus technology, no size feast is a match for this Viking 48 inch range. Restaurant-grade cooking at home is made simple with the addition of VariSimmer low-output flame technology for greater heat control on the cooktop, plus Vari-Speed Dual Flow Convection in the oven with the industry’s largest oven fan with superior heat circulation. Altogether, 7.3 cubic feet of oven capacity give you the liberty to pursue a full-course meal just like in a professional kitchen.
5. Viking 7 Series: Viking® 7 Series 36" Stainless Steel Pro Style Dual Fuel Range-VDR73624GSSLP
If you’re looking to expand your skills as a serious home chef, we recommend this Viking 7 Series range with a powerful gas cooktop and the even baking of an electric oven. With one of the highest heat ratings on the market at 23K BTUs, the perfect sear on your next steak is waiting to happen, but with VariSimmer low-level flame technology, even delicate dishes are cooked to perfection. Along with four burners, a reversible cast iron griddle/grill serves as a flexible surface for everything from fajitas to weekend pancakes, all thermostatically heated for better control and precision.
Below, the self-clean oven helps simplify dinner with 12 professional cooking modes, TruConvec convection baking, and Viking’s exclusive GourmetGlo infrared broiler for a final blast of heat to achieve golden finishes and scrumptious crusts.
6. Viking Tuscany Series: Viking® Tuscany 48" White Dual Fuel Pro-Style Range-TVDR4814GWH
It takes all the right elements to be an original, like those on this Viking Tuscany range and its one-of-a-kind aesthetic that showcases the best of updated Italian Provincial style. Let the inspiration of vintage design be a part of every cooking journey as you sauté, simmer, and sear on four high-performance gas burners with up to 20K BTUs of heat. At the center of this high-end range is a built-in electric griddle, providing a touch of modern appeal to this timeless setup.
Complete with 6.2 cubic feet of baking space, convection baking, and eight unique oven cooking settings, this ode to Italian heritage is the perfect choice for keeping family food traditions alive and creating new ones, too.
Shop Viking Ranges at Friedmans Appliance
With over 40 years of impact in the luxury appliance sector, Viking has earned its spot as a leader of quality products—and their ranges stand out as some of the best the brand has to offer. At Friedmans Appliance, we proudly carry Viking appliances as part of our complete catalog of appliances that has made us a Trusted Name in The Bay Area Since 1922™.
Experience our entire stock today by shopping online, by phone at (925)-808-2950, or by visiting our appliance showroom located at 2304 Monument Boulevard in Pleasant Hill.