Presto 16-inch Foldaway Skillet
Score: 83/100
Ovente 12-inch Skillet with Nonstick Coating
Score: 69/100Rankings
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 Ovente 12-inch electric skillet delivers rapid 1400 W heating and a lightweight, portable design with a nonstick surface. Its thin pan and shallow capacity can limit durability and liquid-based recipes. Ideal for small families or dorm-room cooks needing quick dry-heat cooking.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
1,500 Wbest | 1,400 W | |
204 °C | 240 °Cbest | |
8.42 Lbest | 2.37 L | |
120 Vbest | 120 Vbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 3.88 kg | 1.5 kgbest |
1 yearsbest | 1 yearsbest | |
31.75 cm | 34.29 cmbest | |
50.8 cmbest | 29.21 cm |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Controls(1) | ||
Temperature Control Type | Automatic | dial |
Capacity & Size(4) | ||
Capacity (L) | 8.42 L | 2.37 L |
Overall Width (cm) | 31.75 cm | 34.29 cm |
Overall Depth (cm) | 50.8 cm | 29.21 cm |
Overall Height (cm) | 20.32 cm | 10.16 cm |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Product Weight (kg) | 3.88 kg | 1.5 kg |
Lid Material | Tempered Glass | glass |
Power & Performance(2) | ||
Wattage (W) | 1500 W | 1400 W |
Maximum Temperature (°C) | 204 °C | 240 °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.
Professional reviewers praise the Ovente skillet for its lightweight build, stable anti-slip feet, cool-touch double-walled exterior, and clear heating indicator, but criticize the thin pan that can warp and the inaccurate temperature sensor.
Users love the fast heating and easy cleanup but frequently mention pan warping, imprecise temperature control, and concerns about the two-prong plug.
