All-Clad Electric Indoor Grill
Score: 81/100
Cuisinart GR-6SNAS
Score: 85/100Rankings
The Cuisinart Griddler with Smoke-Less Mode offers a powerful 1500 W, 200 sq in cooking area and digital controls that keep indoor grilling virtually smoke-free. Its advanced features come at a higher price and the presets may require adjustment. Best for cooks who value precise temperature control and a cleaner indoor grilling experience.
The All-Clad Electric Indoor Grill features AutoSense technology, a large 5-liter capacity and removable dishwasher-safe plates, delivering hands-free, high-capacity cooking. Its inability to lay completely flat and the short power cord limit versatility for pure panini pressing. Ideal for families seeking automated grilling and large-batch cooking.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
1,568.5 cm²best | — | |
1,568.5 cm²best | 1,290 cm² | |
| ↓ lower better | 6.1 kg | 4.44 kgbest |
274 °Cbest | 218 °C | |
1,800 Wbest | 1,500 W | |
8 servingsbest | 8 servingsbest | |
— | 120 Vbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Cooking Surface(1) | ||
Cooking Surface Area (cm²) | 1568.5 cm² | 1290 cm² |
Controls(1) | ||
Temperature Control | automatic/manual | Digital |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (kg) | 6.10 kg | 4.44 kg |
Dimensions (HxWxD) | 6.8 x 17.95 x 13.54 inches (H x W x D) | 14.0 x 14.5 x 9.25 in |
Power & Temperature(3) | ||
Maximum Temperature (°C) | 274 °C | 218 °C |
Power Type | electric | Electric |
Wattage (W) | 1800 W | 1500 W |
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Professional reviewers commend the All-Clad indoor grill for its innovative AutoSense sensor that reads food thickness and adjusts cooking parameters automatically, the expanded five-level doneness control, and the premium stainless-steel construction. They also note the angled non-stick plates with divots and effective grease-drainage system as quality enhancements, while criticizing the inability to lay the unit completely flat, which reduces versatility compared with flat-top grills.
Everyday users consistently praise the grill's hands-free operation, large capacity for family meals, easy cleanup with dishwasher-safe plates, and its ability to cook frozen foods without pre-thawing. The most frequently mentioned drawback is the limited flat-open capability, along with concerns about the non-stick coating durability and the short power cord.
Professional reviewers and editors, though limited, emphasize the Griddler's innovative smoke-less technology, precise temperature presets, and multifunctional 5-in-1 design as standout features that make indoor grilling cleaner and more versatile.
Everyday users appreciate the appliance's quick, even cooking and easy cleanup, but note that the factory presets often need tweaking and that weight/dimension variations across retailers suggest inconsistent packaging or measurement reporting.
“"Precise AutoSense technology delivers consistent results without flipping or monitoring, ideal for steaks, frozen chicken, veggies, burgers, paninis." - Williams Sonoma video”
“"Easy cleanup with removable, dishwasher-safe parts and effective grease drainage." - MSR Workshop review”
“Easy, fast, even cooking but defaults need tweaking”
