Presto 16-inch Foldaway Skillet
Score: 83/100
Elite Gourmet EGL-6101
Score: 63/100Rankings
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.
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 | |
204 °Cbest | — | |
8.42 Lbest | — | |
120 Vbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 3.88 kgbest | — |
1 yearsbest | — | |
31.75 cmbest | 30.48 cm | |
50.8 cmbest | 19.05 cm |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Controls(1) | ||
Temperature Control Type | Automatic | None |
Capacity & Size(3) | ||
Overall Width (cm) | 31.75 cm | 30.48 cm |
Overall Depth (cm) | 50.8 cm | 19.05 cm |
Overall Height (cm) | 20.32 cm | 18.42 cm |
Build & Design(1) | ||
Lid Material | Tempered Glass | Tempered glass |
Power & Performance(1) | ||
Wattage (W) | 1500 W | 650 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 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.
