One of our best selling brands, ZLINE Kitchen & Bath, gets compared a lot to the long lasting Viking brand. Let’s break down the similarities and differences between ZLINE Kitchen and Viking freestanding ranges... and our recommendation on which you should buy and why. 

ZLINE has two product series. The RA, RG Series and the Autograph Series. The Autograph Series is ZLINE's premium line while the RA (Dual Fuel Ranges) and RG (Gas Range) represent the base models.  

Viking has four Product Lines. The 3 Series, 5 Series, 7 Series and Tuscany Series. The Tuscany Series will be left out of this review since it gears towards the retro-look appliances. The 5 Series is the only Series that offers sizes in: 30, 36, 48 inches and both Dual Fuel and Gas Range.

To make this review as useful as possible, we'll review the Viking 5 Series and ZLINE RA/RG Models as it targets the majority of homeowners.

Comparative price showcasing cost differences between ZLINE and Viking ranges, with ZLINE offering up to 75% savings on professional freestanding ranges. Sizes compared include 30", 36", and 48", with ZLINE prices starting at $2,399 and Viking at $4,879, highlighting significant savings with ZLINE.

ZLINE and Viking are producers of heavy-duty professional ranges. With this being said, both brands provide a variety of sizes to choose from. Viking freestanding ranges are available in 30, 36, 48, 60, while ZLINE ranges are offered in 24, 30, 36, 48 and 60 inches. 

Mini Conclusion: Both ZLINE and Viking offer the standard sizes with ZLINE offering a 24 inch model for smaller size kitchens. ZLINE wins with a slight advantage. 

ZLINE offers high-quality alloy burners handcrafted that are imported directly from Italy. Alloy burners were also created to become detachable for a simple clean. Each ZLINE Range has 4 to 8 burners that provide cooking power ranging from 4,200 to 18,000 BTUs. 

ZLINE also offers premium Brass burners as an add-on. These burners are extremely durable, corrosion resistant, and provide even heat distribution resulting in evenly cooked foods.

The Viking 5 Series includes pro-sealed burner system that generally have one "PowerPlus" 18,500 BTU burner and the remaining burners at 15,000 BTUs. Depending on the size, you'll be cooking on 4 to 8 burners. All burners have a simmer setting which provides a gentle simmering heat at low cooking temperatures.

Both ZLINE and Viking cooktops have:

• Sealed Burners
• Automatic re-ignition
• One piece porcelainize cooktop for easy cleanup

Mini Conclusion: both ZLINE provide suitable power performance for all kinds of cooking. Even though ZLINE offers a Brass Burner add-on, this one goes to a tie. 

ZLINE ranges are meant to be the focal point of your kitchen. This is why ZLINE has and will continue to provide ranges in many different styles, colors, and finishes. Providing many colors result in a wide selection for you to chose from. We are sure there is a range that suit you.

ZLINE offers colors in almost every style:

• Stainless Steel
• Black Stainless Steel
• Black Matte
• White Matte
• Blue Matte
• Blue Gloss
• Red Matte
• Red Gloss

Viking is a subdued brand famous for their professional stainless steel ranges, but has now expanded their colors! Throughout the years, Viking was strictly limited to grey stainless steel. Now today, ranges are available in white, grey, black, red, green, gray, cream.

Mini Conclusion: Viking offers slightly more colors than ZLINE. Viking wins the color battle. 

We've heard this complaint over and over again..."I hate having to clean my range from those pesky fingerprints". ZLINE offers Fingerprint Resistant Stainless Steel to solve this problem. Check out the full ZLINE Fingerprint Resistant Collection.

Surprisingly, we were unable to find fingerprint resistant offerings from the most popular Viking Series.

Mini Conclusion: ZLINE takes the cake with their smudge-resistant stainless steel. 

Inspired by the elegance and snow-capped mountains of Lake Tahoe, ZLINE created the luxury Autograph Edition Series. Create an unforgettable style to your kitchen with knobs, handles and legs in three accents. The accents come in champagne bronze, gold and matte black.

ZLINE knobs are originally available in stainless steel. Alongside the classic stainless steel - matte black, gold, and champagne bronze knobs were added within ZLINE's new Autograph series. With the knobs being made from durable stainless steel, you will never have to worry about the oven knobs melting or getting hot. 

Unlike ZLINE, Viking’s new and improved square bezel knobs come in a black stainless steel finish. 

Choosing a range is heavily influenced by the fuel type you enjoy most - or which you have hooked up in your kitchen. Both ZLINE and Viking offer gas ranges (natural or propane) and duel fuel (gas powered cooktop and electric powered oven) ranges. If you are looking for an all electric or induction range, Viking's 5 Series has a 30 inch version. ZLINE offers an induction range in 30" and 36" sizes.

Mini Conclusion: Viking and ZLINE offer the same Fuel Type but if you are looking for an Induction Range in 30" or 36", ZLINE will be a better option. 

Now that you know the pros of ZLINE and Viking freestanding ranges you can now shop for the best range for your dream kitchen.

We highly recommend ZLINE Kitchen because it offers the same or better features and performance as the Viking range, for a fraction of the cost.

Choose from a wide selection and let your range be the heart of your kitchen. 

If you would like help finding the perfect range , call us at 1 (617) 221-6301 or book a consultation with one of our range experts!

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