BLACK+DECKER Electric Skillet
Score: 84/100
Elite Gourmet EGL-6101
Score: 63/100Rankings
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 EGL-6101 is a compact 8.5-inch electric skillet that heats up quickly and features a PFOA-free non-stick surface with a dishwasher-safe glass lid. Its lack of adjustable temperature control and limited cooking area restrict its use for larger meals. Best suited for single users or small-space kitchens.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
1,440 Wbest | 650 W | |
204 °Cbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 3.54 kgbest | — |
2 yearsbest | — | |
44.2 cmbest | 30.48 cm | |
30.5 cmbest | 19.05 cm | |
11.2 cm | 18.42 cmbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Controls(1) | ||
Temperature Control Type | Variable dial | None |
Capacity & Size(3) | ||
Overall Width (cm) | 44.2 cm | 30.48 cm |
Overall Depth (cm) | 30.5 cm | 19.05 cm |
Overall Height (cm) | 11.2 cm | 18.42 cm |
Power & Performance(1) | ||
Wattage (W) | 1440 W | 650 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 consider the EGL‑6101 an excellent value for individuals and couples, emphasizing its rapid heat‑up, reliable non‑stick surface, and solid build quality while noting that its small cooking area and lack of temperature controls limit its suitability for larger households or precise cooking tasks.
Everyday users overwhelmingly appreciate the quick heating, perfect pancake size, easy cleaning, and portability for camping or RV use, but they repeatedly mention the limited cooking capacity and occasional glass-lid fogging as the main sources of dissatisfaction.
