BlueStar appliances: review and lineup
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BlueStar is a range specialist based in Reading, Pennsylvania, and its ranges are made in Pennsylvania. The brand is known for three things: high-output burners, commercial-size ovens and a custom color program with more than 1,000 colors. It's a cook's brand rather than a full-kitchen brand.
Our database carries the BlueStar Platinum 36 gas range (BSPGR366B). It starts at about $11,495, published as UMRP (BlueStar's unilateral minimum retail price) rather than MSRP. Its six X-8 star-shaped sealed burners run 25,000 BTU at the front and 18,000 at the rear, and all simmer down to 500 BTU. A 30,000 BTU oven burner heats a cavity big enough for an 18 x 26-inch full sheet pan, about 5.6 cu ft by calculation from published dimensions. The infrared broiler is rated 15,000 BTU and reaches 1,850°F. There's convection and full-extension racks, but no advertised Wi-Fi.
You'll also still see the open-burner BSP366B at retailers. The current Platinum uses sealed burners, which are easier to clean.
Customization is the other draw: 1,000+ body colors, 190 knob colors and 7 trim finishes. Warranty is listed at 2 years parts and labor by a major retailer; BlueStar's official warranty document wasn't reviewed, so confirm terms with your dealer.
Who should shop BlueStar: cooks who sear, wok and bake on full sheet pans, and anyone who wants a range in a truly custom color. Who should skip it: buyers who want smart features, a matching suite or the lowest price for a six-burner range. High-output burners also call for serious ventilation, so plan your hood with the ventilation hub.
Read BlueStar vs Wolf, compare more on the ranges hub, or see Wolf and Hestan.
If you'd rather pair separate wall ovens with a cooktop, BlueStar's Platinum 36-inch rangetop brings its high-output burners to a rangetop. It has six X-8 sealed burners, with three 25,000 BTU burners that simmer down to 500 BTU, and the same knob colors and trim finishes as the ranges. It lists at about $7,585 MSRP with brushed trim and is handcrafted in Pennsylvania. See how it stacks up in Wolf vs Thermador rangetop and on our best 36-inch gas cooktops and rangetops.
BlueStar appliances we review
BlueStar Platinum Series 36-inch Gas Rangetop, 6 X-8 Sealed Burners
BlueStar · Cooktop · Rangetop
- $7,585 MSRP
- 36″ wide
- Gas
- 2-yr full warranty
- Burners: 6
- Max burner output (BTU): 25,000
The BlueStar Platinum 36-inch rangetop (BSPGRT366B) is the most powerful rangetop in this group and the one for serious high-heat cooks. Three front X-8 sealed burners hit 25,000 BTU, the rear three hit 18,000, and all six turn down to a 500 BTU simmer. It's handcrafted in Pennsylvania and offers 190-plus knob colors. AJ Madison lists an MSRP of about $7,585, though it sells near $6,595. It costs the most, and its feature list is simpler than Wolf's or Monogram's.
BlueStar Platinum Series 36-inch Gas Range
BlueStar · Range · Gas
- $11,495 MSRP
- 36″ wide
- Gas
- 2-yr full warranty
- Burners: 6
The BlueStar Platinum 36-inch gas range (BSPGR366B) is the most powerful, most commercial-feeling 36-inch range here, built in Pennsylvania for cooks who want raw heat. Front burners are rated at 25,000 BTU, every burner simmers down to 500 BTU, and the oven fits a full 18-by-26-inch sheet pan. It starts at $11,495, and that's BlueStar's minimum retail price (UMRP), not a typical MSRP. The trade-offs: an all-gas oven, no Wi-Fi and fewer conveniences. For high-heat cooks, it's the most purpose-built gas range here on paper.
BlueStar vs other brands
Questions about BlueStar
Is BlueStar a good range?
For high-heat cooking, yes. The Platinum 36 has 25,000 BTU front burners, a 500 BTU simmer on every burner, a 1,850°F infrared broiler and an oven that fits a full sheet pan. Our editorial ratings, estimated from specs rather than tests, give it top marks for performance. It's lighter on smart features.
Where are BlueStar ranges made?
BlueStar says its ranges are made in Pennsylvania. The company is based in Reading, Pennsylvania. Its hand-built approach is part of why it can offer more than 1,000 custom colors, 190 knob colors and 7 trim finishes, which few other range brands match.
What does UMRP mean on BlueStar pricing?
BlueStar publishes prices as UMRP, its unilateral minimum retail price, rather than MSRP. In practice, that's the lowest price authorized dealers are expected to advertise. The Platinum 36 starts at about $11,495 UMRP. As with other luxury brands, savings typically come from dealer packages rather than discounts.