Elite Gourmet EGL-6101
Score: 63/100
Bella Make & Take Electric Skillet
Score: 80/100Rankings
Bella's Make & Take skillet offers 1200 W heating and a PFAS-free EverGood ceramic coating within a space-saving inverted-lid design. The ceramic coating can wear with frequent high-heat use and the pan isn't detachable for deep cleaning. Best suited for portable kitchens, RVs, and potluck hosts.
The Elite Gourmet EGL-6101 is a compact 8.5-inch electric skillet that heats up quickly and features a PFOA-free non-stick surface with a dishwasher-safe glass lid. Its lack of adjustable temperature control and limited cooking area restrict its use for larger meals. Best suited for single users or small-space kitchens.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
650 W | 1,200 Wbest | |
— | 204 °Cbest | |
— | 5.68 Lbest | |
| ↓ lower better | — | 3.2 kgbest |
30.48 cm | 41.2 cmbest | |
19.05 cm | 31.5 cmbest | |
18.42 cmbest | 17.49 cm | |
— | 6best |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Controls(1) | ||
Temperature Control Type | None | adjustable |
Capacity & Size(3) | ||
Overall Width (cm) | 30.48 cm | 41.20 cm |
Overall Depth (cm) | 19.05 cm | 31.50 cm |
Overall Height (cm) | 18.42 cm | 17.49 cm |
Power & Performance(1) | ||
Wattage (W) | 650 W | 1200 W |
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Professional reviewers consider the EGL‑6101 an excellent value for individuals and couples, emphasizing its rapid heat‑up, reliable non‑stick surface, and solid build quality while noting that its small cooking area and lack of temperature controls limit its suitability for larger households or precise cooking tasks.
Everyday users overwhelmingly appreciate the quick heating, perfect pancake size, easy cleaning, and portability for camping or RV use, but they repeatedly mention the limited cooking capacity and occasional glass-lid fogging as the main sources of dissatisfaction.
Professional reviewers commend the Bella Make & Take for its powerful 1200W heating, even temperature distribution, and health-focused PFAS-free ceramic coating, while also highlighting its innovative inverted lid with side clamps that saves storage space. However, they caution that the nonstick coating can wear with frequent high-heat use and that the unit is not ideal for delicate batter-based dishes.
Everyday users rate the skillet highly, praising its easy-release nonstick surface, lightweight portability, and the convenience of the lockable lid for potlucks. Recurring complaints focus on the coating's durability over time, difficulty pouring from the deep pan, and the lack of a detachable pan for thorough cleaning.
