Frigidaire also has an induction range with physical knobs you might want to check out.

I haven't read any user reviews of the Bertazzoni, but I have read positive user reviews of the Bosch.

The Bertazzoni induction range was released in the US this June or July so there probably isn't any reviews of the exact model. However, they have been making induction cooktops and dual-fuel ranges with electric convection ovens for quite some time.

And yes, I'm aware that the analog dial is converted into an electric signal and the range will not function without power. The dial is simply quicker to access and set. Especially with oven gloves. On the other hand, Bertazzoni's lack of a clock/timer/alarm is unfortunate.

Fisher & Paykel makes an induction with knobs with a clock/timer

Fisher Paykel Induction

And the Miele HR1662I has knobs and adds steam for the oven.

And the Miele HR1662I has knobs and adds steam for the oven.

It sure does. It's also more than twice the price of both the ranges the OP was considering.

I've been trying to find out more about the Bertazonni, too. I love the look and am with you about the knobs. I don't care so much about oven size or warming drawer, but the lack of timer is a bit of a bother. Another consideration is getting it serviced. Not sure about you, but we live in a small market and I know that even tho there may be someone here to service it now, doesn't guarantee there will be someone in the future. Probably willing to accept most deficiencies just because it so damn handsome.

"Handsome is as handsome does."

In the Northeast we have excellent service, and have no qualms selling a bertazzoni. They are well made and have been reliable.

HOWEVER, if you do not have good service, even a reliable product can become a nightmare. That should be something you research first. It may one day become very important!

Thanks Joe, I indeed live in that area.

Overall I like my Bosch induction range and it works very well. I would prefer knobs over the push button. it is kind of slow and pain to just turn the burner off. One nice thing about it is that I just remove the pot and eventually it will turn off. Nothing gets hot when there is no pan on the burner.

On my Bosch cooktop, I just press "off" - not sure how that could be any faster.

but 1 tap to select, and 9 taps to put it on high. 1 tap to turn off (unless other burners are on, then it's 9 taps off). I do like the child lock though, even though we would forget to use it.

Oh, sorry, I have "direct select" power levels. You're right, it would drive me crazy to have to go tap=tap-tap every time.

Are you sure it takes 9 taps to go to high? My Electrolux, after turning the burner on, immediately jumps to high if the + button is pressed and low if the - button is pressed. The only time multiple taps are needed is if you want a moderate power level, and even then you can get around it by holding the button down. The interface is super responsive and easy to use. It doesn't bother me at all.

@JVNA Solution What Induction range did you choose in the end? I am in the thick of this now - I love the Berta look, but the reviews on this forum are so horrendous that I am worried about being wooed by the aesthetic! Any chance you chose that one?

I installed a Bosch NITP668SUC and have had real problems finding non-stick induction compatible pans that work well. Even the ones I used for a couple years on my portable induction burner do not work well. The repairman says it really varies by different models and brands of cooktops and cookware and that you should test the pans in the store before you decide. Cast iron works fine.