Lodge LPP3
Score: 80/100
Hamilton Beach Sealed Sandwich Maker Grill
Score: 74/100Rankings
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 Hamilton Beach 25430G is a compact sealed sandwich maker with fast preheat and a floating lid that adapts to sandwich thickness. Its main trade-offs are the lack of temperature control and a short warranty period. Best for small households or kitchens where space is at a premium.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
439.5 cm² | 522.5 cm²best | |
439.5 cm² | 522.5 cm²best | |
| ↓ lower better | 1.79 kg | 1.56 kgbest |
| ↓ lower better | — | 360 secondsbest |
— | 820 Wbest | |
— | 2 servingsbest | |
0 years | 1 yearsbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Cooking Surface(2) | ||
Plate Size (cm²) | 439.5 cm² | 522.5 cm² |
Cooking Surface Area (cm²) | 439.5 cm² | 522.5 cm² |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (kg) | 1.79 kg | 1.56 kg |
Dimensions (HxWxD) | HxWxD: 1.5 x 8.31 x 8.31 inches | width: 11.25, height: 4.1, length: 10.75 inches |
General(1) | ||
Warranty (years) | 0 years | 1 years |
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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”
