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BLACK+DECKER Family Sized Electric Griddle vs Zojirushi Gourmet Sizzler Electric Griddle

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Zojirushi Gourmet Sizzler Electric Griddle is cheaper at $184.99. Every spec and price links to its source.

Full spec sheet

marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.

Spec BLACK+DECKER Family Sized Electric Griddle Zojirushi Gourmet Sizzler Electric Griddle
US price $184.99 MSRP, store.zojirushi.com
BrandBLACK+DECKERZojirushi
Released2013
Cooking surface (in) 20 x 11 in (200 sq in) 19 x 12.5 in
Wattage (W) 1500 1350
Temp control adjustable adjustable
Max temp f 400 425
Removable plate No Yes
Dishwasher safe Yes No
Warming tray Yes No
Nonstick coating nonstick (coating type not specified) titanium and ceramic enhanced triple-layer
Release year 2013

Sources — BLACK+DECKER Family Sized Electric Griddle: blackanddecker.com (verified 2026-06-20). Zojirushi Gourmet Sizzler Electric Griddle: store.zojirushi.com (verified 2026-06-20).

What's the difference between the BLACK+DECKER Family Sized Electric Griddle and Zojirushi Gourmet Sizzler Electric Griddle?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (7 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Cooking surface (in): BLACK+DECKER Family Sized Electric Griddle 20 x 11 in (200 sq in) vs Zojirushi Gourmet Sizzler Electric Griddle 19 x 12.5 in
  • Wattage (W): BLACK+DECKER Family Sized Electric Griddle 1500 vs Zojirushi Gourmet Sizzler Electric Griddle 1350
  • Max temp f: BLACK+DECKER Family Sized Electric Griddle 400 vs Zojirushi Gourmet Sizzler Electric Griddle 425
  • Removable plate: BLACK+DECKER Family Sized Electric Griddle false vs Zojirushi Gourmet Sizzler Electric Griddle true
  • Dishwasher safe: BLACK+DECKER Family Sized Electric Griddle true vs Zojirushi Gourmet Sizzler Electric Griddle false
  • Warming tray: BLACK+DECKER Family Sized Electric Griddle true vs Zojirushi Gourmet Sizzler Electric Griddle false
  • Nonstick coating: BLACK+DECKER Family Sized Electric Griddle nonstick (coating type not specified) vs Zojirushi Gourmet Sizzler Electric Griddle titanium and ceramic enhanced triple-layer

What reviewers say

Sourced tester consensus for each — the "what people who used it think" layer, not just specs.

BLACK+DECKER Family Sized Electric Griddle

One whitelisted hands-on tester covers this griddle: Reviewed (USA Today) names the Black+Decker Family-Sized Griddle its Best Flat Top pick, praising even, quick cooking, a large 200-square-inch surface, and easy water-immersible cleanup on the ultra-slick nonstick coating, and flagging only a very short power cord. All three quotes were verified as literal matches to Reviewed's article. No tester-measured lab figures were published (dimensions, weight, and 400°F max are spec-sheet values), and retailer, blog, and aggregator reviews were excluded, leaving a single-source consensus. (1 sourced review, 1 lab-tested.)

Praised: Cooked every test item (bacon, pancakes, eggs, grilled cheese) evenly and quickly; Large 200-square-inch family-sized cooking surface; Fully water-immersible base makes cleanup easy on the slick nonstick coating.

Flagged: Very short power cord limits where it can be placed without an extension cord.

Zojirushi Gourmet Sizzler Electric Griddle

Only one whitelisted tester (Reviewed) hands-on cooked on the Zojirushi EA-DCC10, naming it Best With Lid. They praise consistent, even heating and the unique steam-capable lid, but flag it as the only model tested without a fat collector, plus heavy, awkward-to-store construction. No Wirecutter, Good Housekeeping or Serious Eats hands-on review exists; retailer ratings excluded. (1 sourced review, 1 lab-tested.)

Praised: Consistent, even heating; effortlessly cooked bacon, pancakes and eggs; Only model tested that includes a lid, so it can steam food too; Raised edges help with flipping food.

Flagged: Only model tested with no fat collector, so excess grease has nowhere to go; Heavy and unwieldy, making it awkward to store; Tricky to wash in the sink despite being water-safe.

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