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Top rated contact grills
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Best overall
Cuisinart Griddler GR-4NP1
Versatile 4-in-1 countertop grill, griddle, panini press, and full grill. Consistent heat, easy cleanup with reversible nonstick plates.
- Versatile 4-in-1
- Even heating
- Easy to clean
- Larger footprint
- Temperature control not precise
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Best budget pick
Hamilton Beach Electric Indoor Searing Grill 25361
Affordable indoor grill with searing function that gets hot enough for steakhouse-quality sear marks. Compact and dishwasher safe grates.
- High searing heat
- Affordable price
- Compact size
- Uneven heat on edges
- Nonstick coating wears over time
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Best smart grill
T-fal Optigrill GC722D34
Automatic cooking programs with 6 settings for different meats, adjusting time and temperature. LED indicators show doneness.
- Automatic doneness sensing
- Multiple presets
- Nonstick plates
- No manual temperature control
- Expensive for features
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Best high-end
Breville Smart Grill BGR820XL
Element IQ technology adjusts heat across 5 zones for even cooking. Extra-large cooking surface and floating hinge for thick foods.
- Element IQ smart heat
- Large cooking surface
- Floating hinge
- Heavy and bulky
- High price point
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Best for families
George Foreman 10-Serving 2-Sided Grill GFO240S
Large 240 sq. in. cooking surface with slope to drain fat. Nonstick grates and removable drip tray. Good for batch cooking.
- Large capacity
- Fat drainage sloped design
- Durable nonstick
- Hard to clean drip tray
- No temperature control
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Best for smoke reduction
Zojirushi Gourmet Sizzler Indoor Grill EB-CC15
Unique ceramic grill with infrared heating for juicy results, reduced smoke, and even heat. Removable grill pan for easy cleaning.
- Less smoke output
- Even infrared heat
- Ceramic coating nonstick
- Small capacity
- Ceramic needs careful handling
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Best 2-in-1 air fryer and grill
Ninja Foodi FlexBasket DualZone Air Fryer & Grill AG301
DualZone technology allows cooking two foods separately or together as a large basket. Includes grill grates for searing.
- Dual zone cooking
- Air fry and grill functions
- Large capacity
- Bulky footprint
- Learning curve for settings
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Best value
PowerXL Indoor Contact Grill SMG-501
Compact contact grill with removable nonstick plates and adjustable temperature control. Good for small kitchens or occasional use.
- Adjustable temp control
- Removable plates
- Compact size
- Small cooking area
- Plates not dishwasher safe