Presto 16-inch Foldaway Skillet
Score: 83/100
Bella Make & Take Electric Skillet
Score: 80/100Rankings
The Presto 06857 is a 16-inch electric foldaway skillet featuring a powerful 1500 W heating element and a durable 3 mm cast-aluminum base for even cooking. Its loosely fitting lid and recessed indicator light can be inconvenient, but it excels for versatile, space-saving cooking.
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.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
1,500 Wbest | 1,200 W | |
204 °Cbest | 204 °Cbest | |
8.42 Lbest | 5.68 L | |
120 Vbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 3.88 kg | 3.2 kgbest |
1 yearsbest | — | |
31.75 cm | 41.2 cmbest | |
50.8 cmbest | 31.5 cm |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Controls(1) | ||
Temperature Control Type | Automatic | adjustable |
Capacity & Size(4) | ||
Capacity (L) | 8.42 L | 5.68 L |
Overall Width (cm) | 31.75 cm | 41.20 cm |
Overall Depth (cm) | 50.8 cm | 31.50 cm |
Overall Height (cm) | 20.32 cm | 17.49 cm |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Product Weight (kg) | 3.88 kg | 3.20 kg |
Lid Material | Tempered Glass | Tempered glass |
Power & Performance(1) | ||
Wattage (W) | 1500 W | 1200 W |
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Professional reviewers praise the Presto 06857 for its strong overall performance, especially on steaks and pizza crust, and highlight the thick cast-aluminum base for even heating.
Generally positive reception, with users likely appreciating its versatility, space-saving design, and easy cleanup.
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.
