Cuisinart GR-11
Score: 72/100
Hamilton Beach Panini Press Sandwich Maker
Score: 73/100Rankings
Hamilton Beach's Panini Press delivers a spacious 95 sq in cooking area, floating hinged lid, and ribbed nonstick plates for fast, restaurant-style sandwiches. The six-minute preheat and lack of temperature adjustment can be a drawback for quick snacks. It's well-suited for small families wanting reliable, no-fuss grilling.
The Cuisinart GR-11 Griddler is a compact 3-in-1 grill, panini press and full grill with stainless-steel construction and dishwasher-safe ceramic plates. Its modest 300-650 W power and limited preset temperatures keep it from matching higher-end models. Ideal for one- or two-person households needing a space-saving, easy-clean indoor grill.
| Attribute | | |
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— | 516.13 cm²best | |
— | 612.9 cm²best | |
| ↓ lower better | 2.5 kgbest | 2.6 kg |
| ↓ lower better | — | 360 secondsbest |
650 W | 1,500 Wbest | |
— | 1 yearsbest |
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Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (kg) | 2.50 kg | 2.60 kg |
Dimensions (HxWxD) | 6.0 x 12.8 x 10.9 in | 12.6 x 12.3 x 4.5 in |
Power & Temperature(1) | ||
Wattage (W) | 650 W | 1500 W |
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Professional reviewers and editors are scarce for the GR-11; retailer descriptions emphasize its versatility and easy-clean design, while a Cuisinart product expert highlighted the higher 650 W power figure. Compared to higher-end Griddler models, the GR-11 is positioned as a basic, space-saving option with fewer cooking modes and lower wattage.
Everyday users consistently praise the GR-11 for its compact size, ease of cleaning with dishwasher-safe plates, and versatility for small meals. The most common feedback mentions its suitability for two-person households, while occasional complaints focus on unclear wattage specifications and the limited cooking surface.
“Perfect size for 2 people and so easy to clean with the removable plates”
Professional reviewers and editors emphasize the grill's ability to deliver restaurant-style paninis quickly, noting the floating lid and non-flip dual plates as key conveniences, while pointing out the absence of temperature control and the shipping restrictions as drawbacks.
Everyday users consistently praise the speed, crispness, and ease of cleaning, especially appreciating the ability to make two to three sandwiches at once and the upright storage feature; the most common complaint is the six-minute preheat period and occasional build-quality inconsistencies.
