How strongly 3 sources agree — expert labs and real owners, with community voices weighted heavier. Not one reviewer’s opinion; the pattern across all of them.
- Lid with viewing window lets you monitor food without releasing smoke
- Adjustable temperature control for versatile cooking
- Dense hole pattern in grate whisks fat away quickly to minimize smoke
- Grate bottom is uncoated, making cleanup harder than the Zojirushi
- Took nearly twice as long to cook food as the Zojirushi in Epicurious testing
- No visible grill marks in some tests, more like pan-searing than grilling
“I also liked the affordable Hamilton Beach Electric Indoor Searing Grill, which comes at a fair price without sacrificing quality.”Serious Eats
What owners love
- Lid with viewing window lets you monitor food without releasing smoke
- Adjustable temperature control for versatile cooking
- Dense hole pattern in grate whisks fat away quickly to minimize smoke
- Compact at 16.75 x 12.25 inches, easier to store than larger models
The recurring gripe
- Grate bottom is uncoated, making cleanup harder than the Zojirushi
- Took nearly twice as long to cook food as the Zojirushi in Epicurious testing
- No visible grill marks in some tests, more like pan-searing than grilling
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