Gotham Steel Panini Press
Score: 68/100
Ovente Panini Press Grill Black
Score: 74/100Rankings
The Ovente GP0401B offers 1500 W power, a large cooking surface and digital temperature control, making it fast and versatile. Its heavier build and limited 4-slice capacity may deter users needing maximum portability or larger batch cooking. Ideal for cooks who want café-quality results in a compact kitchen.
Gotham Steel's Nonstick Panini Press provides an ultra-compact form factor with TI-ceramic nonstick plates, indicator lights, and automatic shut-off for rapid two-sandwich cooking. The tiny 12 sq in surface and plasticky construction limit its usefulness for larger meals. Best suited for students or travelers who need quick, small-batch meals.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
— | 459 cm²best | |
77.42 cm² | 459 cm²best | |
| ↓ lower better | 1 kgbest | 1.04 kg |
— | 218 °Cbest | |
1,400 Wbest | 750 W | |
2 servings | 4 servingsbest | |
1 yearsbest | 1 yearsbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Cooking Surface(1) | ||
Cooking Surface Area (cm²) | 77.42 cm² | 459 cm² |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (kg) | 1.0 kg | 1.04 kg |
Dimensions (HxWxD) | 9.3 x 4.5 x 9.4 in | 9.0 x 3.5 x 9.0 inches |
General(1) | ||
Capacity (Servings) (servings) | 2 servings | 4 servings |
Power & Temperature(2) | ||
Power Type | Electric | electric |
Wattage (W) | 1400 W | 750 W |
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Professional testers highlight the panini press's TI-ceramic nonstick coating as a standout feature that prevents sticking and simplifies cleanup, while praising the dual plates for cooking two items at once and the compact, upright storage for portability. However, they note the limited cooking surface restricts it to small-portion meals and criticize the plasticky build quality.
Everyday users consistently praise the ease of use, rapid cooking time, and effortless wipe-clean nonstick surface, especially for quick kids' meals. Common complaints focus on the tiny sandwich size, inability to handle thick or large fillings, and a cheap-looking plastic construction.
“very convenient”
“I'm a grown ass woman, give me a real sandwich”
Professional retailer descriptions portray the Ovente GP1000BR as a powerful, precise, and user-friendly grill that delivers café-quality results. Emphasis is placed on its high wattage, large cooking area, digital temperature readout, and safety features such as auto shut-off and a cool-touch handle.
Product listings suggest consumers appreciate the press's versatility, fast heating, and easy-clean nonstick plates. No recurring complaints are documented in the source data.
