BLACK+DECKER Electric Skillet
Score: 84/100
Presto 16-inch Foldaway Skillet
Score: 83/100Rankings
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 Presto 06857 is a 16-inch electric foldaway skillet featuring a powerful 1500 W heating element and a durable 3 mm cast-aluminum base for even cooking. Its loosely fitting lid and recessed indicator light can be inconvenient, but it excels for versatile, space-saving cooking.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
1,440 W | 1,500 Wbest | |
204 °Cbest | 204 °Cbest | |
— | 8.42 Lbest | |
— | 120 Vbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 3.54 kgbest | 3.88 kg |
2 yearsbest | 1 years | |
44.2 cmbest | 31.75 cm | |
30.5 cm | 50.8 cmbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Warranty & Safety(1) | ||
Warranty (years) (years) | 2 years | 1 years |
Controls(1) | ||
Temperature Control Type | Variable dial | Automatic |
Capacity & Size(3) | ||
Overall Width (cm) | 44.2 cm | 31.75 cm |
Overall Depth (cm) | 30.5 cm | 50.8 cm |
Overall Height (cm) | 11.2 cm | 20.32 cm |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Product Weight (kg) | 3.54 kg | 3.88 kg |
Lid Material | Tempered glass | Tempered Glass |
Power & Performance(1) | ||
Wattage (W) | 1440 W | 1500 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 praise the Presto 06857 for its strong overall performance, especially on steaks and pizza crust, and highlight the thick cast-aluminum base for even heating.
Generally positive reception, with users likely appreciating its versatility, space-saving design, and easy cleanup.
