Chefman Panini Press Grill
Score: 75/100
Nostalgia MyMini
Score: 68/100Rankings
The Chefman 4-slice panini press offers a floating hinge, 180° rotation and a removable drip tray, making it versatile for small spaces. Drawbacks include fixed plates that are hard to deep-clean and occasional uneven heating. Best suited for dorms, apartments or travelers needing a compact, multi-function grill.
The Nostalgia MyMini is a tiny, fast-preheating sandwich maker with dual nonstick plates, ideal for dorms or small kitchens. Its trade-offs include a very small cooking surface and lack of temperature control or dishwasher-safe components. Best for users who need portability and speed over capacity.
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551.5 cm²best | — | |
551.5 cm²best | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 2.88 kg | 0.839 kgbest |
| ↓ lower better | — | 120 secondsbest |
1,400 Wbest | 520 W | |
4 servingsbest | — | |
1 yearsbest | 1 yearsbest | |
120 Vbest | — |
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Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (kg) | 2.88 kg | 0.839 kg |
Dimensions (HxWxD) | 133 x 343 x 305 mm | width: 3.5, height: 3.5, length: 8.5 inches |
Power & Temperature(1) | ||
Wattage (W) | 1400 W | 520 W |
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Editors from Target, Best Buy, Lowe's and Chefman highlight the unit's multi-functionality, floating hinge for thick subs, sloped grease-draining design, simple one-button controls with indicator lights, and its compact footprint that fits small apartments. The main criticism from professionals is the fixed plate design, which limits versatility compared to removable-plate competitors, and occasional inconsistencies in listed dimensions and power.
Users consistently rate the grill highly, praising its quick heat-up, easy single-button operation, ability to cook four paninis at once, and reliable nonstick performance. Recurring themes include appreciation for its compact size and portability, while common complaints revolve around uneven heating, a short power cord, drip-tray overflow with fatty foods, and the difficulty of deep cleaning fixed plates.
Everyday users consistently praise the MyMini for its nostalgic look, safety-focused cool-touch handles, quick preheat, and ability to produce evenly toasted sandwiches in a compact form factor.
