BLACK+DECKER Electric Skillet
Score: 84/100
Elite Gourmet EG808
Score: 70/100Rankings
The BLACK+DECKER SK1215BC is a family-size electric skillet featuring a spacious nonstick surface and variable temperature control up to 400°F. Its weight and bulkiness can make it harder to move and store. Ideal for families of four to five who need a versatile, large-capacity cooking appliance.
The Elite Gourmet EG808 is a compact 8" × 8" electric skillet delivering rapid heat-up and easy cleanup for single-serve meals. Its low power and small capacity restrict it from handling larger or high-heat tasks. Best for individuals or couples needing a space-saving, low-to-medium heat cooking solution.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
1,440 Wbest | 600 W | |
204 °Cbest | 204 °Cbest | |
— | 2.4 Lbest | |
— | 120 Vbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 3.54 kg | 1.5 kgbest |
2 yearsbest | 1 years | |
44.2 cmbest | 20.3 cm | |
30.5 cmbest | 20.3 cm |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Warranty & Safety(1) | ||
Warranty (years) (years) | 2 years | 1 years |
Controls(1) | ||
Temperature Control Type | Variable dial | dial |
Capacity & Size(3) | ||
Overall Width (cm) | 44.2 cm | 20.3 cm |
Overall Depth (cm) | 30.5 cm | 20.3 cm |
Overall Height (cm) | 11.2 cm | 10.2 cm |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Product Weight (kg) | 3.54 kg | 1.5 kg |
Lid Material | Tempered glass | glass |
Power & Performance(1) | ||
Wattage (W) | 1440 W | 600 W |
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Professional reviewers from Target, Walmart, Wayfair and Newegg consistently emphasize the SK1215BC's generous cooking surface, precise temperature control, and user-friendly features such as the tilt-leg and dishwasher-safe base, positioning it as a top-selling family electric skillet.
Everyday buyers praise the skillet's reliable heat, ample size for family meals, and low-maintenance cleaning, while occasional comments focus on its weight and a slightly stiff temperature dial, indicating overall high satisfaction with minor ergonomic concerns.
Professional reviewers commend the EG808 for its compact footprint, non-stick surface, and rapid heat-up, noting it works well for quick, single-serve meals. However, they caution that the modest 600 W output and small cooking area make it less suitable for high-heat searing, deep frying, or feeding larger households.
There is limited direct consumer feedback in the data, but the professional review reflects typical user concerns: appreciation for convenience and ease of cleanup, tempered by disappointment over size and power limitations for bigger cooking tasks.
