Nesco ES-12 12-inch Black
Score: 78/100
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-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 | 1,500 Wbest | |
192 °C | 232 °Cbest | |
— | 9.94 Lbest | |
120 Vbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 3.18 kgbest | 3.67 kg |
1 yearsbest | 1 yearsbest | |
30.48 cm | 30.64 cmbest | |
40.64 cmbest | 10.16 cm |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Controls(1) | ||
Temperature Control Type | adjustable | Dial |
Capacity & Size(3) | ||
Overall Width (cm) | 30.48 cm | 30.64 cm |
Overall Depth (cm) | 40.64 cm | 10.16 cm |
Overall Height (cm) | 24.13 cm | 18.06 cm |
Build & Design(1) | ||
Product Weight (kg) | 3.18 kg | 3.67 kg |
Accessories(1) | ||
Number of Included Accessories | 4 | 3 |
Power & Performance(1) | ||
Maximum Temperature (°C) | 192 °C | 232 °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”
“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.
