Presto 16-inch Skillet
Score: 80/100
Elite Gourmet EGL-6101
Score: 63/100Rankings
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 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 | — | |
8.4 Lbest | — | |
120 Vbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 4.08 kgbest | — |
33.02 cmbest | 30.48 cm | |
58.42 cmbest | 19.05 cm | |
22.86 cmbest | 18.42 cm |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Controls(1) | ||
Temperature Control Type | Thermostat | None |
Capacity & Size(3) | ||
Overall Width (cm) | 33.02 cm | 30.48 cm |
Overall Depth (cm) | 58.42 cm | 19.05 cm |
Overall Height (cm) | 22.86 cm | 18.42 cm |
Power & Performance(1) | ||
Wattage (W) | 1500 W | 650 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 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.
