Nesco ES-08 8-inch
Score: 75/100
Elite Gourmet EG6201
Score: 76/100Rankings
The Elite Gourmet EG6201 provides a deep 7.5-quart cooking space with a 1200 W embedded heating element and scratch-resistant marbleized non-stick coating. Its weight ambiguity and non-submersible base are potential drawbacks. Suitable for larger households needing a versatile, stove-free skillet.
The Nesco ES-08 is an 8-inch electric skillet with a 1.7-L capacity, 800 W heating element and adjustable thermostat, perfect for compact, single-serve cooking. Its limited capacity, non-dishwasher-safe pan and short leg height are trade-offs for its portability. Best suited for travelers, dorm residents or anyone needing a lightweight skillet for quick meals.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
800 W | 1,200 Wbest | |
— | 204 °Cbest | |
1.7 L | 7.1 Lbest | |
120 Vbest | 120 Vbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 1.59 kgbest | 3.12 kg |
— | 1 yearsbest | |
20.32 cm | 30.48 cmbest | |
27.69 cmbest | 8.128 cm |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Capacity & Size(4) | ||
Capacity (L) | 1.7 L | 7.1 L |
Overall Width (cm) | 20.32 cm | 30.48 cm |
Overall Depth (cm) | 27.69 cm | 8.128 cm |
Overall Height (cm) | 13.97 cm | 30.48 cm |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Product Weight (kg) | 1.59 kg | 3.12 kg |
Lid Material | Tempered Glass | Tempered glass |
Features(1) | ||
Dishwasher Safe | false | true |
Power & Performance(1) | ||
Wattage (W) | 800 W | 1200 W |
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Professional reviewers commend the ES-08 for its perfect single-serve capacity, sturdy die-cast aluminum build, and reliable temperature control, while noting the limited cooking surface, basic thermostat and the inconvenience of a non-detachable, hand-wash-only pan.
Everyday users appreciate the skillet's compact footprint, easy-clean non-stick surface, and heat-resistant handles, but repeatedly mention the lid knob taking up space, the need to hand-wash the pan, and occasional overheating concerns due to short leg height.
“great for preparing meals at home or in RVs”
“one user removes it for flatness”
Professional reviewers highlight the skillet's fully embedded heating element that provides rapid, uniform heat, its generous 7.5-quart capacity for one-pan family meals, and safety features such as ETL certification and cool-touch controls. They note the lack of independent long-term durability testing and the confusing weight specifications, but overall view it as a solid value for households seeking stove-free cooking.
Everyday users praise the even heat distribution, easy food release from the marbleized non-stick coating, and the convenience of cooking without heating the whole kitchen. Common themes include appreciation for the deep capacity, compact storage, and dishwasher-friendly cleanup, while occasional complaints focus on the non-submersible base and limited information on long-term durability.
