Rankings
The George Foreman Smokeless Digital Smart Select is a family-size indoor grill featuring a 90 sq in non-stick surface, digital touch controls, and patented smoke-reduction technology. Its larger footprint and lack of independent testing mean it may be less portable and its performance claims are unverified. Best suited for families seeking quick, low-smoke cooking.
The George Foreman 4-Serving Removable Plate Electric Grill offers a compact footprint, durable nonstick coating, and fast 10-minute preheat. Its lack of temperature controls and relatively heavy assembled weight are notable trade-offs. Ideal for small families seeking quick, low-fat indoor grilling.
The George Foreman Indoor/Outdoor Electric Grill offers a spacious 200 sq in (≈1290 cm²) cooking surface with adjustable temperature control and a durable non-stick coating, making it ideal for large gatherings. Its heavy weight and bulky dimensions, along with occasional uneven heating, limit portability. Best suited for families or parties needing high capacity indoor/outdoor grilling.
The George Foreman GIO2000BK offers 1600 W power and a huge 240 sq in non-stick surface, perfect for cooking meals for up to 15 people with precise temperature control. Its substantial size and reliance on a power cord limit portability and storage convenience. Best for large families or parties needing high-capacity indoor/outdoor grilling.
The George Foreman Beyond Grill™ 7-in-1 combines grilling, air-frying and multiple cooking modes with Intelligrill technology that sears at 500 °F (≈260 °C) up to 65 % faster, all in a compact countertop footprint. Its limited 12 sq in (≈77 cm²) surface and potential trade-offs across functions may not satisfy specialized cooking needs. Perfect for small households wanting versatile, fast cooking.
The George Foreman Family-Size Grill & Panini Press offers a PFAS-free ceramic coating, adjustable angle, and a fat-draining slope for healthy family meals. Its heavier build and occasional temperature shortfall are notable compromises. Ideal for small families seeking a versatile, space-saving indoor grill.
The George Foreman Fully Submersible Grill is a compact electric contact grill featuring a dishwasher-safe, fully submersible design and rapid preheat. Its limited 36 in² cooking surface can feel cramped for four servings. Best suited for small households or apartments seeking easy cleanup.
The George Foreman 2-Serving Classic Plate Electric Grill is an ultra-compact, quick-preheat unit with a durable nonstick surface. Its limited cooking area and non-removable plates restrict versatility for larger meals. Best suited for singles or couples needing a space-saving grill.
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1,600 W | 1,800 Wbest | 1,600 W | 1,500 W | 1,100 W | 760 W | 1,500 W | 1,500 W | |
1,548.38 cm²best | 387.1 cm² | 1,290.32 cm² | 77.4 cm² | 232.3 cm² | 258.1 cm² | 580.64 cm² | 361.3 cm² | |
— | 232 °C | — | 260 °Cbest | 232 °C | — | 204.4 °C | 232 °C | |
120 Vbest | 110 V | 120 Vbest | 120 Vbest | — | — | — | 120 Vbest | |
15best | 4 | 15best | 6 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 5 | |
| ↓ lower better | 10 min | 10 min | — | — | — | 3 minbest | — | — |
| ↓ lower better | 3.935 kg | 0.28 kgbest | 6.5 kg | 6.5 kg | 2.62 kg | 1.27 kg | 1.9 kg | 2.5 kg |
3 yearsbest | 3 yearsbest | 3 yearsbest | 3 yearsbest | 3 yearsbest | 1 years | 3 yearsbest | 3 yearsbest |
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Warranty(1) | ||||||||
Warranty (years) | 3 years | 3 years | 3 years | 3 years | 3 years | 1 years | 3 years | 3 years |
Features(3) | ||||||||
Dishwasher‑Safe | — | true | true | true | true | false | true | true |
Removable Drip Tray | — | false | true | — | — | true | true | true |
Servings | 15 | 4 | 15 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 5 |
Accessories(1) | ||||||||
Included Accessories | Removable stand, lid, lid knob, temperature control probe, grill base, locking latch | Removable top plate, Removable bottom plate, Drip tray, Power cord, User manual | Removable stand, domed lid, drip tray, grease tray | — | Grill plates | George Foreman 2‑Serving Classic Plate Electric Indoor Grill, Drip tray, User manual | — | — |
Design & Build(4) | ||||||||
Cooking Surface Area (cm²) | 1548.38 cm² | 387.1 cm² | 1290.32 cm² | 77.4 cm² | 232.3 cm² | 258.1 cm² | 580.64 cm² | 361.3 cm² |
Product Weight (kg) | 3.935 kg | 0.28 kg | 6.5 kg | 6.5 kg | 2.62 kg | 1.27 kg | 1.90 kg | 2.5 kg |
Dimensions (HxWxD) | 20.47 x 11.02 x 19.69 inches | 33.71x16.51x31.20 cm | 12.0 x 22.25 x 10.43 in | 11.2 x 14.9 x 12.5 in | 10.16 x 25.4 x 27.94 cm | 26.04x13.00x23.82 cm | 14.6x19.0x21.6 cm | 31.30x10.39x36.38 cm |
Cooking Surface Material | Aluminum | Ceramic, aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | — | Ceramic, plastic |
Controls(2) | ||||||||
Temperature Control Type | 5 settings (probe) | On/off | adjustable | — | Manual | On/off | Digital touch-sensitive panel | On/off |
Indicator Lights | — | true | — | — | — | true | true | false |
Power & Performance(4) | ||||||||
Wattage (W) | 1600 W | 1800 W | 1600 W | 1500 W | 1100 W | 760 W | 1500 W | 1500 W |
Voltage (V) | 120 V | 110 V | 120 V | 120 V | — | — | — | 120 V |
Maximum Temperature (°C) | — | 232 °C | — | 260 °C | 232 °C | — | 204.4 °C | 232 °C |
Preheat Time (min) | 10 min | 10 min | — | — | — | 3 min | — | — |
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Professional reviewers commend the George Foreman GIO2000BK for its massive cooking area, precise five-setting probe, and flexible indoor/outdoor design, labeling it apartment-approved and ideal for large meals. The main criticisms focus on its reliance on a power cord and its substantial size, which can hinder portability and storage.
Everyday users overwhelmingly praise the grill's large capacity, quick preheat, easy cleanup, and health-focused fat-removing slope, often describing it as perfect for parties and family gatherings. The recurring complaints center on its bulkiness and the limitation of being tied to an electrical outlet.
“Liked the removable grills... Top portion is hinged for better contact,”
“Dishwasher-safe design for easy cleanup.”
“Smaller than I thought... serves four maybe if only eating four normal size meatballs.”
Professional sources consistently commend the grill's health-focused design, rapid preheat, durable nonstick coating, and easy-clean removable plates, while noting the lack of temperature controls and additional accessories as minor drawbacks.
Consumers praise the simplicity of cleanup, the hinged top for better contact, and the quick heat-up, with few complaints beyond occasional confusion over wattage and the fixed-height design.
Professional reviewers and editors commend the grill for its large 240 sq in cooking area, effective fat-draining sloped surface, and versatile removable stand, positioning it as a top choice for group cooking and indoor/outdoor flexibility. They also note its bulk and dependence on an electrical outlet as drawbacks.
Everyday users consistently praise the grill's capacity, quick heating, and health-focused fat reduction, while common complaints focus on the heavy weight, stand stability, and occasional uneven heating on larger loads.
Professional reviewers commend the Beyond Grill for its rapid, no-flip searing and solid build quality, noting that it consistently heats the cooking surface and lives up to its speed claims. However, they caution that the attempt to cover seven cooking functions may dilute performance in any single mode, especially the air-fry function, which does not match dedicated air fryers.
Everyday users overwhelmingly appreciate the grill's quick cooking times, intuitive operation, and the convenience of a no-flip sear, while occasional concerns about whether the appliance can truly excel at every advertised function.
Professional reviewers and editors, though scarce, highlight the grill's space-saving vertical storage, rapid preheat, and fully submersible design as key strengths, while noting the limited cooking surface and the absence of comprehensive third-party testing.
Everyday users consistently commend the easy cleanup and quick cooking, especially appreciating the compact footprint for small households, but many express disappointment that the cooking area feels too small for four servings and note the extra step of detaching the control panel.
Professional reviewers highlight the grill's ultra-compact design, quick preheat, and effective fat-draining sloped surface, noting its durability thanks to the Advanced George Tough coating. They appreciate the safety features like the cool-touch handle but point out the fixed plates and modest power as drawbacks for heavier cooking tasks.
Everyday users consistently praise the grill's small footprint, fast heating, and easy cleanup, especially valuing the healthier, lean results from the fat-draining design. Common complaints focus on the limited cooking area and difficulty cleaning the fixed plates, with many stating it's unsuitable for family meals.
Professional reviewers and editors are not represented in the available sources; the information consists mainly of manufacturer and retailer descriptions that highlight the smokeless performance, digital controls, and family-size capacity, but no independent testing or editorial ratings are provided.
Professional reviewers highlight the grill's PFAS-free ceramic coating, compact footprint, and versatile adjustable angle as strong points, while expressing concern over the discrepancy between claimed and observed maximum temperatures and questioning the completeness of the PTFE-free claim.
Consumers generally praise the grill for its ease of use, effective non-oil cooking, and family-size capacity, though a few note minor issues and frustration over inconsistent size information and occasional stock shortages.
