Presto 16-inch Skillet
Score: 80/100
Elite Gourmet EG6201
Score: 76/100Rankings
The Presto 06852 is a 16-inch electric skillet delivering 1500 W power and a spacious 8.9 qt capacity with even heat distribution. Its heavy weight and fixed handles make it less portable and harder to store. Ideal for families and buffet-style cooking.
The Elite Gourmet EG6201 provides a deep 7.5-quart cooking space with a 1200 W embedded heating element and scratch-resistant marbleized non-stick coating. Its weight ambiguity and non-submersible base are potential drawbacks. Suitable for larger households needing a versatile, stove-free skillet.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
1,500 Wbest | 1,200 W | |
204 °Cbest | 204 °Cbest | |
8.4 Lbest | 7.1 L | |
120 Vbest | 120 Vbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 4.08 kg | 3.12 kgbest |
— | 1 yearsbest | |
33.02 cmbest | 30.48 cm | |
58.42 cmbest | 8.128 cm |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Controls(1) | ||
Temperature Control Type | Thermostat | Adjustable |
Capacity & Size(4) | ||
Capacity (L) | 8.4 L | 7.1 L |
Overall Width (cm) | 33.02 cm | 30.48 cm |
Overall Depth (cm) | 58.42 cm | 8.128 cm |
Overall Height (cm) | 22.86 cm | 30.48 cm |
Build & Design(1) | ||
Product Weight (kg) | 4.08 kg | 3.12 kg |
Power & Performance(1) | ||
Wattage (W) | 1500 W | 1200 W |
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Professional reviewers commend the Presto 06852 for its exceptional heat uniformity, noting a mere 5.8% temperature variance thanks to its thick cast-aluminum pan and large heating element. They also praise its PFAS-free ceramic nonstick surface, energy-efficient 1500 W power draw, and stylish design that earns a 7.1/10 rating for even cooking and low warping risk.
Everyday users appreciate the skillet's versatility for big meals, the ease of cleaning the ceramic nonstick surface, and the reliable temperature control for routine frying. Recurring complaints focus on the unit's bulk, fixed handles, and heavy weight, which make storage and portability challenging in smaller kitchens.
Professional reviewers highlight the skillet's fully embedded heating element that provides rapid, uniform heat, its generous 7.5-quart capacity for one-pan family meals, and safety features such as ETL certification and cool-touch controls. They note the lack of independent long-term durability testing and the confusing weight specifications, but overall view it as a solid value for households seeking stove-free cooking.
Everyday users praise the even heat distribution, easy food release from the marbleized non-stick coating, and the convenience of cooking without heating the whole kitchen. Common themes include appreciation for the deep capacity, compact storage, and dishwasher-friendly cleanup, while occasional complaints focus on the non-submersible base and limited information on long-term durability.
