Chefman Electric Panini Press Grill
Score: 80/100
Dash Mini Maker
Score: 59/100Rankings
Chefman's compact 2-slice electric panini press delivers 1400 W power and a 180° rotating hinge within a small footprint. The limited cooking surface and non-removable plates restrict larger meals and deep cleaning. Best suited for dorms, offices, or solo cooks.
The Dash Mini Maker is a tiny, ultra-low-power grill ideal for dorms, RVs, and other low-capacity environments. Its 4-inch cooking area and lack of temperature control limit its usefulness for larger meals. Best suited for single-serving snacks where portability outweighs cooking capacity.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
1,400 Wbest | 350 W | |
311 cm²best | 84 cm² | |
120 Vbest | — | |
4best | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 1.814 kg | 0.45 kgbest |
1 yearsbest | 1 yearsbest | |
121.92 cmbest | — |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Design & Build(4) | ||
Cooking Surface Area (cm²) | 5.5x8.75 in cm² | 84 cm² |
Product Weight (kg) | 1.814 kg | 0.45 kg |
Dimensions (HxWxD) | 12.7 x 30.48 x 25.4 cm | 7.1 x 15.2 x 12.7 cm |
Cooking Surface Material | Stainless Steel | PTFE |
Power & Performance(1) | ||
Wattage (W) | 1400 W | 350 W |
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Professional reviewers highlight the Chefman 3-in-1's space-saving design, rapid heating and the innovative floating hinge that adapts to sandwich thickness. They commend its versatility for both panini pressing and flat grilling while noting the lack of removable plates and advanced temperature controls as drawbacks for more demanding users.
Everyday users consistently praise the unit's compact footprint, ease of use and the convenience of the 180-degree hinge, especially for small households and on-the-go cooking.
Professional reviewers consistently commend the Dash Mini Maker for its ultra-low 350 W power draw and rapid heating, calling it a perfect fit for RVs, solar-powered setups, and other low-capacity electrical environments.
Everyday users highlight the grill's compact size, lightweight build, and effortless plug-in use, noting it excels at preparing single-serving meals and snacks in tight spaces like dorms and RVs.
