Nesco ES-08 8-inch
Score: 75/100
Elite Gourmet Electric Skillet Black
Score: 82/100Rankings
Elite Gourmet's 15"×12" electric skillet delivers rapid 1500 W heating and a generous 10.5-quart capacity with a tempered glass lid and cool-touch folding handles. Its substantial weight and non-detachable base can make handling and deep cleaning cumbersome. Ideal for large families or gatherings needing quick, high-capacity cooking.
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 | 1,500 Wbest | |
— | 232 °Cbest | |
1.7 L | 9.94 Lbest | |
120 Vbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 1.59 kgbest | 3.67 kg |
— | 1 yearsbest | |
20.32 cm | 30.64 cmbest | |
27.69 cmbest | 10.16 cm |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Controls(1) | ||
Temperature Control Type | Adjustable | Dial |
Capacity & Size(4) | ||
Capacity (L) | 1.7 L | 9.94 L |
Overall Width (cm) | 20.32 cm | 30.64 cm |
Overall Depth (cm) | 27.69 cm | 10.16 cm |
Overall Height (cm) | 13.97 cm | 18.06 cm |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Product Weight (kg) | 1.59 kg | 3.67 kg |
Lid Material | Tempered Glass | Tempered glass |
Features(1) | ||
Dishwasher Safe | false | true |
Power & Performance(1) | ||
Wattage (W) | 800 W | 1500 W |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
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”
“efficient & cost-effective for breakfast/dinner without oven.”
Professional reviewers praise the Elite Gourmet EGL2510 for its large cooking surface, deep capacity, rapid 1500W heating, and safe ceramic coating, noting minor heat unevenness and a non-detachable base as drawbacks.
Everyday users commend the skillet's generous size, quick heating, and easy cleanup, while noting its weight and occasional edge temperature variation.
