Nesco ES-12 12-inch Black
Score: 78/100
Elite Gourmet EGL-6101
Score: 63/100Rankings
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 EGL-6101 is a compact 8.5-inch electric skillet that heats up quickly and features a PFOA-free non-stick surface with a dishwasher-safe glass lid. Its lack of adjustable temperature control and limited cooking area restrict its use for larger meals. Best suited for single users or small-space kitchens.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
1,500 Wbest | 650 W | |
192 °Cbest | — | |
120 Vbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 3.18 kgbest | — |
1 yearsbest | — | |
30.48 cmbest | 30.48 cmbest | |
40.64 cmbest | 19.05 cm | |
24.13 cmbest | 18.42 cm |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Controls(1) | ||
Temperature Control Type | adjustable | None |
Capacity & Size(2) | ||
Overall Depth (cm) | 40.64 cm | 19.05 cm |
Overall Height (cm) | 24.13 cm | 18.42 cm |
Power & Performance(1) | ||
Wattage (W) | 1500 W | 650 W |
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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 consider the EGL‑6101 an excellent value for individuals and couples, emphasizing its rapid heat‑up, reliable non‑stick surface, and solid build quality while noting that its small cooking area and lack of temperature controls limit its suitability for larger households or precise cooking tasks.
Everyday users overwhelmingly appreciate the quick heating, perfect pancake size, easy cleaning, and portability for camping or RV use, but they repeatedly mention the limited cooking capacity and occasional glass-lid fogging as the main sources of dissatisfaction.
