Nesco ES-12 12-inch Black
Score: 78/100
Elite Gourmet EG-6203
Score: 76/100Rankings
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.
The Elite Gourmet EG-6203# offers a massive 10.5-qt deep pan with a durable marble-coated nonstick surface and rapid heating. Its weight, two-prong plug, and occasional uneven heat are notable drawbacks. Best suited for large families or entertainers needing high-capacity cooking.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
1,500 Wbest | 1,500 Wbest | |
192 °C | 204 °Cbest | |
— | 9.9 Lbest | |
120 Vbest | 120 Vbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 3.18 kgbest | 4.8 kg |
1 yearsbest | — | |
30.48 cm | 40.6 cmbest | |
40.64 cm | 50.8 cmbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Capacity & Size(3) | ||
Overall Width (cm) | 30.48 cm | 40.6 cm |
Overall Depth (cm) | 40.64 cm | 50.8 cm |
Overall Height (cm) | 24.13 cm | 21.1 cm |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Product Weight (kg) | 3.18 kg | 4.8 kg |
Lid Material | Tempered glass | glass |
Power & Performance(1) | ||
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”
“Largest and deepest pan... capable of frying chicken for 6-8 people... marble-coated raised honeycomb pan [is] aesthetic, functional, and easy to clean... fastest preheating times”
Professional reviewers commend the Elite Gourmet for being the largest and deepest skillet in its segment, offering rapid pre-heat, a premium marble-coated honeycomb non-stick surface, and a practical glass lid and spout. However, they caution that heat distribution can be uneven at higher settings and note the less-safe two-prong plug.
Everyday users praise the skillet's massive capacity, easy food release, dishwasher-safe pan, splatter-proof walls, and quick pre-heat, while recurring complaints focus on bottom discoloration, heat variability, heavy weight, and the two-prong plug.
