Side by Side Comparison of: Hamilton Beach vs OXO vs Adams Media vs Harvard Common Press vs Weldon Owen

Bought this for my Mom, she's used it for several different things...she's happy, I'm happy.

Awesome!! Sandwiches won't be the same! Big enough for a fully loaded sandwich!

Gave this item as a gift and also bought a panini cookbook to go along with it. He loves it.

This is easy to use. Quick and easy clean up. great product for you kitchen

Great buy. Look up recipes and see that it cooks lots of other interesting foods, not just panini!

HOLY MOTHER OF GOD, THIS IS THE GREATEST INVENTION EVER.1. Buy it.2. Make yourself a damn sandwich.3. Put that thing IN YOUR FACE.Mind. Blown.YOU'RE WELCOME.

This brush is one of my favorite cleaning tools! It is handy for a lot of projects. It is great for cleaning the prongs from a rotisserie grill, running shoes, tricky bathroom crevices, crusty pots etc. The size and weight make it easy to use. The bristles are not soft and they are not stiff like a wire brush. Goes in the dishwasher.

I bought this product for my George Foreman Grill and it does a fantastic job at cleaning. I found that I use it even more though in my pots and pans that need to avoid abrasive cleaning and it excels here as well. Together with the reasonable price I'd have no problem buying it again if it ever wears out.

This is an absolute necessity for the new ceramic plates. The wet paper towel is also a good asset for these plates (back to basics). I also try to cook at at lower temps where possible, mostly 325 to 350.

Soft enough to clean your grill without scratching it but durable enough to withstand any harden food even at high temperatures

I use this to clean my Secura grill. Cleans it totally! Easy clean-up! Brush is sturdy and doesn't loose shape while using pressure while cleaning.Fits into all spaces.

Very good and stiffer than some reviews say. Useful tool to remove the gritty stuff stuck to the grill but naturally the greese still needs to be cleaned off. Used unded the faucet with a few drops of liquid soap, fantastic.

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Bought this for my father in law and he thinks it's great. A lot of different things to try. If you're into experimenting with different flavors of paninis, then you'll like this cookbook.

Wonderful creations. Can't wait to try them out! They look really easy and the ingredients are easily found. I never would have thought of putting some of these together.

This book has plenty of panini sandwich recipes. It is very comprehensive and gives you swell ideas on how to use your panini grill (mine is a Bella) in other ways as well. A good example is to make a quesadilla. Spreads and condiments are a swell addition too.

I just bought a Panini press but the booklet with it wasn't enough for doing other things besides paninis. This book has lots of recipes plus lots of hints on how to use the press. The extra cookbook from HSN was $16.95 & this one was only $12.95 & has tons of great ideas. I would definitely recommend this item. Another bonus....got it in 2 days.

Just the book to have when you get your new press. The cookbook that usually comes with the press will only contain a few recipes. This book is just filled with great recipes to help you really enjoy your press. It will also stimulate your imagination to come up with your own great recipes.

It makes great sandwiches and didn't cost a lot. What else is there to say?

Its a panini maker alright! Works as expected. The reason Im not giving this 5 stars is because the screw on the side where you're suppose to tighten the top plate doesn't tighten at all which makes giving the press to a panini rather difficult. Otherwise a decent product for the price.

Works as advertised. Feels cheap but you get what you pay for. Works perfectly even through the construction of the product isn't the best.

It works very well. Heats up quickly and plenty of room for two paninis even using large size bread. We found that 31/2 minutes is good for most sandwiches. When using bulky breads/rolls, I turn them around halfway through or they turn out lopsided with the end towards the opening higher and the other end squashed down. All in all we are happy with this product. Plus it arrived very quickly.

Great Panini press for the price paid. I usually make four sandwiches at once. Its so convenient that we also use it as a toaster as we call get multiple slices toasted. Only reason five stars were not given was because I wish there was a way to control the amount of heat. Great buy otherwise.

It was relatively inexpensive, and it works. I like that you have a way to lock it in place both when you're making the sandwich to get a good press and when carrying it for safety. It's fairly easy to clean, as well, when it's warm by simply misting the surfaces with water and wiping with a paper towel. It heats up quickly and the green light lets you know when it's ready. The only real downfall is that it doesn't heat evenly. My sandwiches aren't a uniform color across the surface, as the product has hot spots. Not a deal breaker, but I'd be unhappy if I'd spent more than $20 on it.

Works well as the initial "scrub" on our George Foreman 15-serving BBQ grill. After soaking the grill plate surface with water for a few minutes, this got much of the most stuck stuff loosened and off. I then finished things up with the George Foreman Grill Sponge.

Does a decent job helping clean out waffle iron after making cinnamon rolls.

without damaging the grill. Not a whole lot more to say about this...it's does what it is suppose to do!

Great brush for the Foreman grill; only thing I'd like is having the ability to have some soap in the handle as some OXO brushes do.

I bought the OXO Good Grips Electric Grill Brush for our indoor table top grill.It has worked well on the grill grooves to remove food residue.I hope it stands up to it's name and we get long term and many successful uses from the OXO Grill Brush.It appears to be well made and am very pleased with this purchase so far.

I am giving this a four for use on a true, cast iron grill pan. This brush does a valiant job, working as hard as it can to clean up the burnt bits and bobs that stick to the pan. Since this brush is really designed for coated pans, the bristles are not quite stiff and "wiry" enough to do a perfect job.But, on my ceramic lined grill pan, the smaller square ones, this brush is perfect and would receive a full five stars.I suspect that this is a tool that will need to be replaced regularly, just like a dobie or sponge since the bristles are already getting softer.

Terrific book. Would be even better with pictures, but the recipe ideas are great and very clear. So glad I got this book to go with our Hamilton Beach Panini Press, which I LOVE.

This was purchased as a gift and not read

Lots of good recipes.

Bought this to go along with a Panini Press for my sister's birthday. She loves it!

Purchased this recipe book to go with my new panini press. Use it often. I haven't made anything but sandwiches, but from the suggestions in the recipe book, I plan to try grilling shrimp and veggies. Press very easy to use and easy to clean.

Good ideas, great to mix with other info and easy to read. A great ref guide and customers are excited about the variations.

I wish it had variable temperature control. Runs on the hot side.

a pain to wash, but we immerse it in water a bit....

The heat is too high so sometimes it burns the bread or what you are cooking.You cannot regulate the temperature

I have not chance to make the first time, I bought it for replace an older press that I can't find the temperature controlI don't like the chrome cover, should be made or flat or coarse or unpolished cover for better looking and clean surface it's my opinionthe right side lift control should have to had in the bolt a spring that entered the hole once you full open the lid, when wanted to close just pull the lever and closed

If you are looking for a simple and inexpensive panini maker, this is a fine choice, but it does have a few drawbacks.Pros- Price- Heats up quickly- large enough for 2 paninis- Sits on side when storing- Can lock top above foodCons- Cooks unevenly, with the top side always browning much quicker than the bottom, and with some spots browning less than others from side to side.- You cannot remove the bottom grate, so it is hard to clean. I read reviews that stated as much, but figured it would be fine. After a few months of use, however, I have to admit it is pretty annoying how difficult it is to clean, especially if you are using an oil to crisp up your paninis. Again, not a deal breaker, but you will wish that part came out.OverallWe use it, and we like it. It has some things that stop it from being amazing, but if you just want a cheap press this isn't a bad way to go.

had very high hopes but everything sticks to it and it flattens everything into a crunchy frisbee. best for a quick and simple grilled cheese

Not really needed with how easy the plates are to clean

This does have a groove that helps in the grill that I have, but the grease/food particles stick to it and makes a mess to try and remove

Cleans nicely

This didn't do anything special to help clean a panini maker or grill pan, but it is a little firmer bristle than our ordinary sink brush.

Ok, bristles are not firm, but appear soft enough not to scratch the surface.

Not a terribly big fan of this. It cleans but you have to go back after the fact and clean the grill down. Seems it almost spreads it more than helps.

Recipes did not show temps[LOW MED HIGH]

I haven't used this book much. I prefer the 200 Best Panini Recipes book .

almost no pictures!

I expected more information and recipes, based on the title of the book.

a lot of great recipies but i was dissapointed there were very few pictures. i'm silly and like cook books with lots of pictures. :)

I chose this book over another because the review on the other recipe book said pictures didnt match up to the recipes. Then I was disappointed that there are not any pictures in this recipe book.

Cheaper panini that the one Hamilton Beach, I had before. I thought to send it back , but it's not worth it. Always burns my sandwiches and doesn't cook even.

As a very basic panini maker, it works. However, it doesn't always grill evenly. And once you plug it in, it's automatically on and heating, which is a feature I don't really like. There are no knobs to adjust the level of heat, as I've seen in other inexpensive panini makers.

I wish there was an easier way to clean this.All the butter drains off the back. No way to catch it.

I think the one I received may have been a return. I received absolutely NO Instructions and the box looked like it had been re-taped. Needless to say, I have blindly used the product one time and the sandwiches turned out poorly.

its more of a George foreman type grill then a panini press just squishes sandwich or makes them weirdly angled due to the top being free floating would go with another brand if i were you

Broke after 1 month. Extremely hard to clean (plates are not removable). Used it frequently in the month that I owned it, but would rather spend a bit more for something better.

This product advertized that you could use it for indoor non-stick grills without having the surface stripped. Upon my very first use, it stripped the black coating right off the middle of thr grill! Ive had this grill for years, so it was a real bummer.The scrubber DID however become useful as a heavy duty scraper fir mu cats food bowl when small bits get stale and ruin sponges trying to remove. Wouldn't have bought it if I knew it was going to ruin my grill, but I'm glad it was useful for something else!

THE BRISTLES ARE TOO SOFT AND THE SILICONE SCRAPER DOES NOT FIT THE GROOVES OF MY PANINI MAKER.

doesnt easily remove buildup, bristles too flexable

Its not cleaning the curvature part of the pan because of the over bite with the rubber at the top, also the bristles(?) need to be a little tougher for cleaning.

I bought this to use on my George Foreman grill. A dish rag does a better job of cleaning than this does. The key to keeping any electric grill in top shape, is to clean it immediately after cooking (while its still hot). After using the brush, you still have to use a rag to clean it. It defeats the purpose of having the brush. Also it is pretty difficult to get the food particles out of the brush bristles. Stick to a dish rag!

Theoretically this brush should be useful. It looks well-designed. In actual use it is not. Cleaning grills is no fun. While the bristles seemed stiff enough, it doesn't clean very well. The rubber edge scrapper does not scrape anything off. Soaking the grill overnight is mandatory. The hole in the handle is ill-designed, and cannot be hung on any curved hook other than a straight nail.

Too much French toast reciepes. Everything way too similar

I hate cookbooks without photos. I don't like to read the entire recipe to see if it is appetizing. I haven't tried any of the recipes and doubt I will. Instead of this book, I'd recommend Panini, recipes by Melanie Barnard. Beautiful photos. I want to try every recipe!!

I loved this product for 2 months. I got it as a Christmas gift, then one day I plugged it in and it wouldn't turn on....very frustrating!

Works ok at first. My husband and I make paninis very often! At least once a week if not more. Cooks kinda fast and there's no settings of high or low it's either in or off. Also after the first month or so of using it a funny taste started appearing in the food. It's really strange. I've cleaned it well over and over and it still tastes weird. I won't be rebuying. I'll probably get a nicer one next time.

This press heats unevenly causing uneven grilling of sandwiches. I have tried it several times, and all I ever get are burnt edges and barely toasted centers. It is clear that the heating element is around the edges of the grill surface, and not enough heat is getting to the center of the plates. I wish I could return it.

I used this multiple times per week for sandwiches, hashbrows, etc. It worked great for exactly 6 months. I purchased on 10/19/15 and it quit working on 4/21/16. The return window has closed. Very disappointed.

Didn't make paninis, just a squished flat sandwich. I returned it.

I would give it less than one star if I could! We've had it for Bout 5 weeks and it's already dead. We used it maybe 10 times. I actually had to get 2 as the first one arrived broken. despite my Prime membership, Amazon took over a week to get me the replacement. I have never been this unsatisfied with a product!

Doesn't work.

Melted in the first day

Do Not Buy! I have an expensive, no-stick grill pan that we use ~3 nights a week and would normally clean it with a paper towel and it would clean perfectly easily yet just felt like more work than i wanted to do--I thought there must be a better way and searched and found this brush. However, after using it just 2x, it has completely ruined the non-stick surface on my pan (despite saying it is for non-stick surfaces) and now meats are sticking to the pan and it will not clean at all. Plus, it was definitely not better than simply using a paper towel and my fingernail. I could live with the fact that the product didn't work and would deal with throwing away the $10 i spent on it, HOWEVER, i am absolutely livid that this has ruined the surface of my $130 non-stick pan! OXO, shame on you--this really sucks!!

This is the replacement for the cast iron brush and it's terrible compared to the old one. The bristles are too soft!

Bought the brush to clean cast iron pans. Works OK for the middle of the pan but due to the wide gray rim around the bristles, I couldn't clean the edges of the pan.

Bristlesare very soft. I was expecting a firmer bristle considering how short the handle is. It does not scrub very well on burt items in a cast iron skillet or other non stick surfaces (no I don't use soap on my cast iron).

Another waste of money if all you want are some basic recipes. This has all the weird, hard-to-find ingredients that the average person won't buy or eat. Why does everything have to be so elaborate and exotic?

This book has lots of great recipes, but the type was way too small.They put gray type on the white paper and even smaller gray type on darker gray for the list of ingredients. I could not read it without a bright light and a magnifying glass. Very disappointing !!!