BLACK+DECKER Electric Skillet
Score: 84/100
Nesco ES-12 12-inch Black
Score: 78/100Rankings
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 Nesco ES-12 is a 12-inch electric skillet delivering 1500 W of power with a premium non-stick interior and a deep 4-inch capacity. Its main trade-off is inconsistent power and weight specifications, which can cause uncertainty for buyers. Ideal for small families or campers needing portable countertop cooking.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
1,440 W | 1,500 Wbest | |
204 °Cbest | 192 °C | |
— | 120 Vbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 3.54 kg | 3.18 kgbest |
2 yearsbest | 1 years | |
44.2 cmbest | 30.48 cm | |
30.5 cm | 40.64 cmbest | |
11.2 cm | 24.13 cmbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Warranty & Safety(1) | ||
Warranty (years) (years) | 2 years | 1 years |
Controls(1) | ||
Temperature Control Type | Variable dial | adjustable |
Capacity & Size(3) | ||
Overall Width (cm) | 44.2 cm | 30.48 cm |
Overall Depth (cm) | 30.5 cm | 40.64 cm |
Overall Height (cm) | 11.2 cm | 24.13 cm |
Build & Design(1) | ||
Product Weight (kg) | 3.54 kg | 3.18 kg |
Power & Performance(2) | ||
Wattage (W) | 1440 W | 1500 W |
Maximum Temperature (°C) | 204 °C | 192 °C |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
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.
“5/5 rating praising its functionality”
Professional and retailer descriptions emphasize the ES-12's even heating, versatile temperature range and dishwasher-safe non-stick surface, positioning it as a convenient plug-in solution for a variety of cooking tasks, though independent editorial testing is lacking.
Everyday users provide minimal feedback, with the sole available review awarding a perfect score and praising functionality, while the overall scarcity of comments leaves durability and long-term performance largely unverified.
