Side-by-side comparison based on expert reviews and community consensus.
Breville The Smart Grill
Best Premium Indoor GrillZojirushi EB-CC15 Indoor Electric Grill
Best Overall Indoor GrillPrice
$350
$82-$138
Summary
Serious Eats' splurge pick with a tilted grill plate that channels grease away from the heating element to reduce smoke. At $350, it's for serious indoor grillers who want premium build quality and precise control.
Top pick from both Serious Eats and Epicurious for indoor grilling. Gets hotter than competitors, produces minimal smoke, and cleans up fast thanks to full nonstick coating on both sides of the grate.
Pros
- Tilted grill plate design channels grease away from heating element to minimize smoke
- Premium build quality and materials justify the higher price point
- Precise temperature control for consistent results
- Enclosed cooking environment with lid for more even heat distribution
- Serious Eats' top splurge recommendation after hands-on testing
- Gets hotter than competing indoor grills — reaches high enough to char zucchini and leave real grill marks
- Nonstick coating on both top and bottom of grate prevents fat from sticking during cleanup
- Large ~160 sq inch open-grate cooking surface with separate drip tray for grease management
- Minimal smoke production due to dense hole pattern that whisks fat away from heating element quickly
- Simple dial controls — no manual-scouring required
Cons
- Expensive at $350 — nearly 4x the price of the Zojirushi
- Heavy at 19 pounds — difficult to move and store
- Grease drainage hole is a bit small, which can limit effectiveness
- Smaller cooking footprint (14 x 14 inches) than the Zojirushi despite higher price
- Only the drip tray is dishwasher-safe; grill grate requires hand washing
- No lid, so it lacks the enclosed cooking environment of some competitors
- Relatively large footprint at 18 x 12.25 inches — takes up significant counter space
Our take
The Breville Smart Grill is the choice if you're cooking indoors regularly and want the closest thing to a professional setup. The tilted plate design is genuinely clever — it's the only indoor grill that actively manages grease rather than just collecting it.
If you want one indoor grill that just works without fuss, this is it. Every expert who tested it picked it first, and the simplicity is the point — no gimmicks, just great results.
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