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George Foreman 4-Serving Panini Press
George Foreman is a renowned company that manufactures grills and has sold over 100 million units worldwide.
Heats up quickly. Non-stick coating. Temperature indicator light. Drip tray to remove excess fat. Cooks delicious meals. Four servings. Two colors available.
Doesn’t have an on/off switch.
Removable plates
Plastic
Medium capacity
1400 watts
Dishwasher-safe parts
Best Value
Oster DuraCeramic Panini Maker and Grill
Founded in 1924, Oster has been manufacturing various kitchen appliances with a promise of delivering performance, versatility, and durability in its products.
Four times more durable non-stick surface. Scratch-resistant. Heats up quickly. Easy to clean. Adjustable feet to tilt and drain excess fat. Opens into flat grill.
Closing the lid pushes some dishes to the edge.
Fixed plates
Titanium-infused ceramic
Small capacity
1200 watts
Easy-to-clean surfaces
Cuisinart Griddler Deluxe Panini Press
Cuisinart was founded in 1973 and is managed by the Conair corporation to manufacture a wide array of kitchen appliances.
Dual temperature control knobs. An adjustable floating cover. An extra-large surface. Reversible non-stick plates. Easy to clean. Six cooking options.
Area around the grill can get greased.
Removable plates
Stainless steel
Extra large
1800 watts
Dishwasher-safe parts
Hamilton Beach Gourmet Panini Press
Hamilton Beach is a manufacturing company founded in 1910 to develop high-quality kitchen appliances for consumers worldwide.
Nonstick surface with a floating lid to press down your delicacies gently. Upright storage design to save countertop space. Durable and easy to clean. Makes them deli-style.
Has preset temperature controls.
Removable plates
Teflon-coated metal
Large capacity
1400 watts
Easy-to-clean surfaces
Bella Panini Press and Grill
Bella was founded in 2003 to design and provide convenient kitchen solutions that make the kitchen a fun place to be and prepare food in.
A drip tray holds excess fat from food being pressed. Compact for storage in an upright position. Saves space. Non-stick plates. Easy cooking & cleaning. Adjustable hinges.
It’s not ideal for long-term use.
Fixed plates
Chrome
Medium capacity
1400 watts
Easy-to-clean plates