Presto 16-inch Foldaway Skillet
Score: 83/100
Nesco ES-12 12-inch Black
Score: 78/100Rankings
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 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 | |
204 °Cbest | 192 °C | |
8.42 Lbest | — | |
120 Vbest | 120 Vbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 3.88 kg | 3.18 kgbest |
1 yearsbest | 1 yearsbest | |
31.75 cmbest | 30.48 cm | |
50.8 cmbest | 40.64 cm |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Controls(1) | ||
Temperature Control Type | Automatic | adjustable |
Capacity & Size(3) | ||
Overall Width (cm) | 31.75 cm | 30.48 cm |
Overall Depth (cm) | 50.8 cm | 40.64 cm |
Overall Height (cm) | 20.32 cm | 24.13 cm |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Product Weight (kg) | 3.88 kg | 3.18 kg |
Lid Material | Tempered Glass | Tempered glass |
Accessories(1) | ||
Number of Included Accessories | 6 | 4 |
Power & Performance(1) | ||
Maximum Temperature (°C) | 204 °C | 192 °C |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
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.
“5/5 rating praising its functionality”
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.
