Compare Sandwich & Panini Makers Side by Side
Shopping for a sandwich or panini maker means weighing a handful of specs that are easy to miss on a product page. This table pulls the real manufacturer figures for cooking surface area, wattage, plate material, nonstick coating type, controls, and physical dimensions and lines them up side by side so you can see the differences at a glance.
To use the tool, select the models you want to compare by checking the boxes next to them in the product list. The table updates to show only those models. Each column corresponds to one spec: surface area in square inches tells you how much food fits on the plates at once, wattage tells you how fast the machine heats up and recovers between batches, and dimensions tell you how much counter or cabinet space you need.
All figures come directly from manufacturer listings. Where a maker does not publish a spec, the cell shows a dash. Use the results as a shortlist, then read the full product page for each finalist before you buy.
Comparison table
Click a column header to sort.
| Hamilton Beach 25490MNA Sandwich Maker | - | 1200 W | Plastic | - | - | 8 X 10.5 X 6 In | $49.95 |
| Proctor Silex 25440MN Sandwich Maker | - | 1000 W | Ceramic | - | - | 10.2 X 11.7 X 3.9 In | $37.95 |
| Imusa GAU-80350 Sandwich Maker | - | 1200 W | Stainless Steel | - | - | 10.2 X 13 X 3.9 In | $33.75 |
| Yashe ZJ-521 Sandwich Maker | - | 1200 W | Aluminum | - | - | 9.8 X 3.69 X 6.1 In | - |
| Ovente GPS401B Sandwich Maker | - | 750 W | Stainless Steel | - | - | 9 X 9 X 3.5 In | $16.99 |
| Chefman RJ02-180-4-R Sandwich Maker | - | 1000 W | Stainless Steel | - | - | 12 X 13.5 X 5.25 In | $34.95 |
| Cuisinart GR-6S Sandwich Maker | - | 1500 W | Plastic,Stainless Steel,Aluminum | - | - | 10.5 X 11.5 X 7 In | $149.95 |
| Aigostar Sandwich Maker | - | 1000 W | Aluminum | - | - | 10.2 X 8.5 X 2.6 In | $29.99 |
| Hamilton Beach 25475 Sandwich Maker | - | 600 W | Plastic | - | - | 7 X 7 X 9 In | $29.95 |
| Hamilton Beach 25430 Sandwich Maker | - | 820 W | Plastic | - | - | 10.75 X 11.25 X 4.1 In | $27.99 |
| ヨシカワ(Yoshikawa) SJ1681 Sandwich Maker | - | - | Aluminum | - | - | 15.16 X 6.18 X 1.38 In | $14.40 |
| Elite Gourmet ESM2207XSS Sandwich Maker | - | 750 W | Stainless Steel | - | - | 9.2 X 3.65 X 9.2 In | $17.99 |
| Hamilton Beach 25478 Sandwich Maker | - | 600 W | Plastic | - | - | 5.3 X 7.5 X 5.8 In | $49.98 |
| Aigostar B30202J0C Sandwich Maker | - | 1200 W | Ceramic, Stainless Steel | - | - | 10.04 X 12.28 X 6.69 In | $35.99 |
| Novalife Sandwich Maker | - | 1000 W | Stainless Steel | - | - | 8.3 X 8.3 X 3 In | $29.99 |
| Aigostar Sandwich Maker | - | 1000 W | Regular | - | - | 11 X 8.7 X 3.3 In | $27.12 |
| Brentwood BTWTS240B Sandwich Maker | - | 750 W | Stainless Steel | - | - | 9.7 X 10 X 4.3 In | $22.29 |
| Lumme Sandwich Maker | - | - | - | - | - | - | $29.99 |
| Rae Dunn YRDPP39 Sandwich Maker | - | 750 W | Stainless Steel | - | - | 9 X 10.75 X 4 In | $44.21 |
| Yabano 221M Sandwich Maker | - | 800 W | Stainless Steel | - | - | 10.35 X 12.2 X 5.35 In | $39.99 |
| Bruno BOE068-ECRU Sandwich Maker | - | 550 W | Sand | - | - | 9.69 X 5.31 X 3.78 In | $126.24 |
| Waring WFG250 Sandwich Maker | - | 1800 W | Stainless Steel | - | - | 20.7 X 21.7 X 23 In | $786.28 |
| Cadco CPG-10F Sandwich Maker | - | 1500 W | Stainless Steel | - | - | - | $1524.00 |
| Chef Buddy 80-1840 Sandwich Maker | - | 1400 W | Alloy Steel | - | - | - | $27.17 |
| Waring WICSP180 Sandwich Maker | - | 1200 W | Stainless Steel | - | - | 17 X 11 X 22 In | $579.00 |
| Kratos 29Y-025 Sandwich Maker | - | 3500 W | Stainless Steel | - | - | 12 X 22.5 X 8.5 In | $345.00 |
| Eggkitpo Sandwich Maker | - | 1700 W | Stainless Steel | - | - | 14.5 X 16.9 X 8.2 In | $319.98 |
| Waring WFG300 Sandwich Maker | - | 3200 W | Stainless Steel | - | - | 15.5 X 21.8 X 21.6 In | $1220.00 |
| Salton SM1068BK Sandwich Maker | - | - | Plastic | - | - | 8.5 X 8.9 X 3.6 In | $29.99 |
Frequently asked questions
What cooking surface area do I need for a household of two to four people?
Most models aimed at two people land in the 35 to 50 square inch range, which is enough for two standard sandwiches at once. If you regularly cook for three or four, look for 55 square inches or more so you can press a larger portion without cutting corners off the bread. The surface area column in the comparison table makes it easy to filter out any model that is too small for your household.
How much wattage do I actually need in a sandwich or panini maker?
Most countertop models fall between 750 and 1500 watts. Higher wattage means the plates reach cooking temperature faster and recover heat more quickly after you load cold ingredients. For occasional use, 750 to 1000 watts is enough. If you plan to press several batches back to back, a 1200 to 1500 watt model will hold its temperature better and cut down on wait time between rounds.
Does plate material make a noticeable difference in cooking results?
Cast aluminum plates spread heat more evenly than thin stamped steel plates, which can produce hot spots near the heating element. The material column in the table shows what each model uses. Ceramic-coated plates are often easier to clean and tend to be free of PTFE coatings, which matters to some buyers. Stainless steel outer housings affect durability but not the cooking surface directly.
Are the nonstick coatings on these machines durable enough for daily use?
Durability depends mostly on how the plates are treated, not which model you own. Avoid metal utensils on any nonstick surface, hand-wash the plates instead of running them through the dishwasher if possible, and store the machine where the plates will not be scratched. The nonstick column in the comparison table shows whether a model uses a standard PTFE coating, a ceramic coating, or another finish, so you can pick based on your preference.
What should I check in the dimensions column before I order?
Measure the counter space you plan to use and compare it to the closed footprint shown in the dimensions column. Many panini makers are wider than they look in photos once the handle is included. Also check the open height if you store the machine upright in a cabinet, because a floating-hinge model that adjusts to thick sandwiches can add several inches to the open profile.