Lodge LPP3
Score: 80/100
Chefman Electric Panini Press Grill
Score: 73/100Rankings
The Lodge LPP3 is a pre-seasoned cast-iron square ribbed panini press that offers superior heat retention and versatile stovetop, grill, and oven use. Its heavy weight and need for hand-washing limit convenience. Ideal for home cooks seeking durable, multi-purpose cookware.
The Chefman 2-slice compact panini press offers a 180° rotating hinge, dishwasher-safe non-stick plates and a removable drip tray in a lightweight design. Its main limitation is a small cooking surface that restricts batch size, and the plates are not removable for deep cleaning. Best suited for dorm-living, travelers or small households needing a portable, easy-to-use grill.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
439.5 cm²best | 310.5 cm² | |
439.5 cm²best | 310.5 cm² | |
| ↓ lower better | 1.79 kgbest | 1.81 kg |
— | 1,400 Wbest | |
— | 4 servingsbest | |
0 years | 1 yearsbest | |
— | 120 Vbest |
Click an attribute name to sort · Green = best, red = worst (relative to this comparison)
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Cooking Surface(2) | ||
Plate Size (cm²) | 439.5 cm² | 310.5 cm² |
Cooking Surface Area (cm²) | 439.5 cm² | 310.5 cm² |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (kg) | 1.79 kg | 1.81 kg |
Dimensions (HxWxD) | HxWxD: 1.5 x 8.31 x 8.31 inches | 5.0 x 12.0 x 10.0 inches |
Features(1) | ||
Dishwasher‑Safe | false | true |
General(1) | ||
Warranty (years) | 0 years | 1 years |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers consider the Lodge LPP3 a practical kitchen investment that bridges home cooking and professional results. They commend its heat retention, versatile functionality, and the durable American-made construction, positioning it as a superior, long-lasting alternative to electric panini presses.
Everyday users overwhelmingly praise the press for its crisp paninis, rapid cooking of bacon and steaks, and the professional grill marks it creates.
“not even tempted to buy an electric Panini press anymore!”
“every cooker every chef ought to invest in”
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. The most common complaint centers on the small cooking surface, which limits the amount of food that can be prepared in a single session.
