Nesco ES-12 12-inch Black
Score: 78/100
Bella Make & Take Electric Skillet
Score: 80/100Rankings
Bella's Make & Take skillet offers 1200 W heating and a PFAS-free EverGood ceramic coating within a space-saving inverted-lid design. The ceramic coating can wear with frequent high-heat use and the pan isn't detachable for deep cleaning. Best suited for portable kitchens, RVs, and potluck hosts.
The Nesco ES-12 is a 12-inch electric skillet delivering 1500 W of power with a premium non-stick interior and a deep 4-inch capacity. Its main trade-off is inconsistent power and weight specifications, which can cause uncertainty for buyers. Ideal for small families or campers needing portable countertop cooking.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
1,500 Wbest | 1,200 W | |
192 °C | 204 °Cbest | |
— | 5.68 Lbest | |
120 Vbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 3.18 kgbest | 3.2 kg |
1 yearsbest | — | |
30.48 cm | 41.2 cmbest | |
40.64 cmbest | 31.5 cm |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Capacity & Size(3) | ||
Overall Width (cm) | 30.48 cm | 41.20 cm |
Overall Depth (cm) | 40.64 cm | 31.50 cm |
Overall Height (cm) | 24.13 cm | 17.49 cm |
Build & Design(1) | ||
Product Weight (kg) | 3.18 kg | 3.20 kg |
Accessories(1) | ||
Number of Included Accessories | 4 | 6 |
Power & Performance(2) | ||
Wattage (W) | 1500 W | 1200 W |
Maximum Temperature (°C) | 192 °C | 204 °C |
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Professional and retailer descriptions emphasize the ES-12's even heating, versatile temperature range and dishwasher-safe non-stick surface, positioning it as a convenient plug-in solution for a variety of cooking tasks, though independent editorial testing is lacking.
Everyday users provide minimal feedback, with the sole available review awarding a perfect score and praising functionality, while the overall scarcity of comments leaves durability and long-term performance largely unverified.
“5/5 rating praising its functionality”
Professional reviewers commend the Bella Make & Take for its powerful 1200W heating, even temperature distribution, and health-focused PFAS-free ceramic coating, while also highlighting its innovative inverted lid with side clamps that saves storage space. However, they caution that the nonstick coating can wear with frequent high-heat use and that the unit is not ideal for delicate batter-based dishes.
Everyday users rate the skillet highly, praising its easy-release nonstick surface, lightweight portability, and the convenience of the lockable lid for potlucks. Recurring complaints focus on the coating's durability over time, difficulty pouring from the deep pan, and the lack of a detachable pan for thorough cleaning.
