Lodge LPP3
Score: 80/100
Nostalgia MyMini
Score: 68/100Rankings
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 Nostalgia MyMini is a tiny, fast-preheating sandwich maker with dual nonstick plates, ideal for dorms or small kitchens. Its trade-offs include a very small cooking surface and lack of temperature control or dishwasher-safe components. Best for users who need portability and speed over capacity.
| Attribute | | |
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439.5 cm²best | — | |
439.5 cm²best | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 1.79 kg | 0.839 kgbest |
| ↓ lower better | — | 120 secondsbest |
— | 520 Wbest | |
0 years | 1 yearsbest |
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Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (kg) | 1.79 kg | 0.839 kg |
Dimensions (HxWxD) | HxWxD: 1.5 x 8.31 x 8.31 inches | width: 3.5, height: 3.5, length: 8.5 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.
Everyday users consistently praise the MyMini for its nostalgic look, safety-focused cool-touch handles, quick preheat, and ability to produce evenly toasted sandwiches in a compact form factor.
“not even tempted to buy an electric Panini press anymore!”
“every cooker every chef ought to invest in”
