BLACK+DECKER Electric Skillet
Score: 84/100
Ovente 12-inch Skillet with Nonstick Coating
Score: 69/100Rankings
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 Ovente 12-inch electric skillet delivers rapid 1400 W heating and a lightweight, portable design with a nonstick surface. Its thin pan and shallow capacity can limit durability and liquid-based recipes. Ideal for small families or dorm-room cooks needing quick dry-heat cooking.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
1,440 Wbest | 1,400 W | |
204 °C | 240 °Cbest | |
— | 2.37 Lbest | |
— | 120 Vbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 3.54 kg | 1.5 kgbest |
2 yearsbest | 1 years | |
44.2 cmbest | 34.29 cm | |
30.5 cmbest | 29.21 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 | 34.29 cm |
Overall Depth (cm) | 30.5 cm | 29.21 cm |
Overall Height (cm) | 11.2 cm | 10.16 cm |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Product Weight (kg) | 3.54 kg | 1.5 kg |
Lid Material | Tempered glass | glass |
Power & Performance(2) | ||
Wattage (W) | 1440 W | 1400 W |
Maximum Temperature (°C) | 204 °C | 240 °C |
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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 praise the Ovente skillet for its lightweight build, stable anti-slip feet, cool-touch double-walled exterior, and clear heating indicator, but criticize the thin pan that can warp and the inaccurate temperature sensor.
Users love the fast heating and easy cleanup but frequently mention pan warping, imprecise temperature control, and concerns about the two-prong plug.
