Side by Side Comparison of: Hamilton Beach vs Outset

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.

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.

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

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.

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!