Broil King PCG-10
Score: 81/100
Blackstone Original Omnivore Griddle 2206
Score: 76/100Rankings
The Broil King PCG-10 is a professional-grade portable electric griddle with a large non-stick surface and strong, even heating. Its main trade-offs are a higher price point and a tendency to overheat when run empty. Ideal for families or small groups that value cooking consistency and easy cleanup.
The Blackstone 2206 is a 28-inch (22-inch cooking surface) portable propane griddle with a spacious 527 sq in surface, Omnivore plate, wheels, and a hood for heat retention. Assembly challenges and occasional quality-control issues can affect the user experience. It excels for small families and tailgaters seeking quick, even cooking on the go.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
— | 2best | |
| ↓ lower better | 3.697 kgbest | — |
1,625.65 sq_cm | 3,400 sq_cmbest | |
15.2 cm | 85.7 cmbest | |
33 cm | 118 cmbest | |
73.7 cmbest | 55.6 cm | |
204.4 °Cbest | — | |
2 yearsbest | — |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Dimensions(3) | ||
Overall Height (cm) | 15.2 cm | 85.7 cm |
Overall Width (cm) | 33.0 cm | 118.0 cm |
Overall Length (cm) | 73.7 cm | 55.6 cm |
Power & Fuel(2) | ||
Fuel Type | electric | Propane |
Power Type | electric | Gas |
Features(1) | ||
Cooking Surface Area (sq_cm) | 1625.65 sq_cm | 3400 sq_cm |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers highlight the PCG-10's ability to hold a steady temperature-around 350°F when empty and 300-320°F when loaded-across the entire cooking surface, noting its superior build quality, effective splatter protection, and even heat distribution that outperforms cheap department-store models, while cautioning about the risk of overheating when operated empty.
Everyday users appreciate the large cooking area, easy cleanup with the removable tray and immersible base, and reliable heat for staples like bacon and omelets, but they frequently mention occasional uneven spots, overheating when left on without food, and a perception that the price is high relative to basic alternatives.
“Large cooking area for family meals”
“Even heat distribution maintains ~300-350°F consistently across surface”
“completely upgraded the way I cook outdoors.”
Professional reviewers consider the Blackstone 22" 2-Burner model a benchmark for portable flat-top griddles, praising its even heating, ceramic-clad steel surface and the inclusion of a hood that improves heat retention.
Everyday users consistently praise the grill's generous cooking surface, quick heating, and easy cleanup, noting it dramatically improves their outdoor cooking experience.
