I think it's well worth it to spend a few more bucks to get the 3rd heating element in the convection fan and the multi-rack cooking feature. This was a big upgrade from my 20-year old non-convection. Plus, it looks spectacular. The only downside is that the touch-sensitive buttons (I hate those things!) don't always respond on the first push but the key is to push them lightly, sometimes a challenge when you've got 5 things going in the kitchen at once. Other than that, I love the full-slide shelf, the double-lights and the large window.