Best Buys
The Which? Best Buy award is given to
products with high total test scores that perform consistently well in
our rigorous lab tests and excel in all key areas.
Energy Savers
We award the Energy Saver logo to
products that our testing shows are very energy efficient, meaning
they'll cost you less to run.
Don't Buys
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to the products that performed extremely poorly in one or more key
areas of our tests.
Overall cooking results
Overall ability to cook meat, fish and vegetables.
Overall ease of use
How easy the grill is to set up, use, clean and store, plus the quality of the instructions
Build quality
We consider how well constructed the appliance is, taking into account the quality of the materials, machining, assembly and likely durability. A five star appliance is made from strong and durable materials; all parts fit together well and are properly finished and appear solid and unlikely to break in normal operation.
Vegetables
A five star grill cooks aubergene and pepper slices evenly and creates tasty, juicy veg. A one star grill overcooks aubergine and undercooks peppers, leaving the vegetables slimy or tasting charred, or chewy, unappetising and pallid.
Chicken
A five star grill cooks chicken that is browned with clear searing lines and has a juicy, succulent appearance. The fillet is cooked through, moist, cuts and chews easily and tastes fresh. Fewer stars means uneven cooking and less impressive taste, appearance and aroma.
Salmon
A five star grill cooks salmon that is browned with clear searing lines and had a juicy, succulent appearance. The fillet is cooked through, moist, flaky but not falling apart, cuts and chews easily and tastes fresh. Fewer stars means uneven cooking and less impressive taste, appearance and aroma.
Instructions
How good the instructions for use are based on the quality of the written English, layout and clarity of the information, helpfulness of diagrams and safety information. Instructions receiving five stars are written in clear and concise English with useful diagrams, have a troubleshooting and/or quick start guide, adequate safety information, cooking guidelines and recipes.
Setting up
How easy it is to set the appliance up to use. A five star grill has good indicator lights, is easy to turn on and it is easy to install removable grill plates where supplied.
Using the appliance
A five star grill has plates that fit together well and drain juices away from the food. Guideline cooking times are provided and the controls are easy to operate too.
Additional features
Additional features such as raclette grilling or removable plates should of real benefit when using the appliance.
Cleaning
A five star grill is provided with a scraper tool and is easy to clean internally and externally. The finish resists fingermarks and there are no dirt traps or areas where fat and juices collect apart from the drip tray.
Storage
A five star grill has a cord storage facility, the plates lock together for easy storage (or do not fall open) and it can be stored upright or horizontally.
Price
Typical prices are the most common online price we found & are updated monthly. Retailers you see on the 'Compare Prices' links are from a 3rd party. We cannot guarantee stock availability at these retailers and don't endorse them in any way. We are not responsible for any loss or damage for 3rd party websites and have no control over their content.
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