Presto 16-inch Foldaway Skillet
Score: 83/100
Elite Gourmet Ceralast
Score: 83/100Rankings
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.
Elite Gourmet's EG2212 combines 1200 W rapid heat-up with a PFAS-free Ceralast ceramic coating and a dishwasher-safe design. Its variable power rating and Prop 65 lead warning raise some safety concerns. Great for busy home cooks preparing six-serving meals.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
1,500 Wbest | 1,200 W | |
204 °C | 218 °Cbest | |
8.42 Lbest | 5.68 L | |
120 Vbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 3.88 kg | 2.84 kgbest |
1 yearsbest | 1 yearsbest | |
31.75 cmbest | 30.63 cm | |
50.8 cmbest | 45.98 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 | 30.63 cm |
Overall Depth (cm) | 50.8 cm | 45.98 cm |
Overall Height (cm) | 20.32 cm | 17.98 cm |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Product Weight (kg) | 3.88 kg | 2.84 kg |
Lid Material | Tempered Glass | Tempered glass |
Accessories(1) | ||
Number of Included Accessories | 6 | 3 |
Power & Performance(2) | ||
Wattage (W) | 1500 W | 1200 W |
Maximum Temperature (°C) | 204 °C | 218 °C |
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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.
“completely satisfied, highly recommend for garlic shrimp stir-fry”
Professional reviewers praise the Elite Gourmet EG2212 for its rapid heat-up, even temperature distribution, and PFAS-free ceramic coating that delivers healthy nonstick performance. They also commend the dishwasher-safe construction and moisture-locking tempered glass lid, noting it makes family-size meals quick and easy, though some question the long-term durability of the aluminum body and the variable power rating.
Everyday users echo the pros highlighted by experts, frequently mentioning the quick heating, effortless cleanup, and large cooking surface that handles meals for six people. Praise centers on the nonstick ceramic's reliability and the convenience of dishwasher safety, while concerns focus on the Prop 65 lead warning, the tall walls limiting shallow frying, and confusion over the exact wattage.
