Nesco ES-12 12-inch Black
Score: 78/100
Elite Gourmet EG6201
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 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.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
1,500 Wbest | 1,200 W | |
192 °C | 204 °Cbest | |
— | 7.1 Lbest | |
120 Vbest | 120 Vbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 3.18 kg | 3.12 kgbest |
1 yearsbest | 1 yearsbest | |
30.48 cmbest | 30.48 cmbest | |
40.64 cmbest | 8.128 cm |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Controls(1) | ||
Temperature Control Type | adjustable | Adjustable |
Capacity & Size(2) | ||
Overall Depth (cm) | 40.64 cm | 8.128 cm |
Overall Height (cm) | 24.13 cm | 30.48 cm |
Build & Design(1) | ||
Product Weight (kg) | 3.18 kg | 3.12 kg |
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 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.
