We compared two countertop presses aimed at different jobs: the Breville Ultimate Deep Fill Toastie Maker and the George Foreman Medium Electric Fit Grill.
What we looked at
What each is designed to cook, capacity and extras, speed and cleaning, and price.
The verdict
If you want a deep-fill toastie maker with a cut-and-seal system and detachable plates that can convert to a waffle maker (with separately sold plates), the Breville is the toastie-focused pick, at £29.00. If you would rather pay £5.99 more for an open flat grill stated to go from switch-on to plate in under 6 minutes, with a clip-in drip tray, the George Foreman Fit Grill is the grilling-focused option, at £34.99.
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A £29.00 deep-fill toastie maker with a cut-and-seal system.
A £34.99 grill stated to heat from switch-on to plate in under 6 minutes.
Breville Ultimate Deep Fill Toastie Maker, 2 Slice Sandwich Toaster [VST082] — Best for Toasties
Intended for: Marketed as a deep-fill 2-slice toastie maker with 20% more filling room than other Breville toastie makers, a cut-and-seal system for evenly browned triangular sandwiches, detachable dishwasher-safe non-stick plates that can convert to a waffle maker with separately sold plates, and a ready-to-cook indicator.
What we liked
- Cheaper than the George Foreman on these listings, at £29.00
- Extra deep fill: 20% more room than other Breville toastie makers, per the listing
- Cut-and-seal system seals fillings in and browns evenly
- Detachable, dishwasher-safe plates, with an optional waffle-plate conversion
- Stands upright for compact storage, with built-in cord storage
Worth knowing
- Made specifically for sealed toasted sandwiches, not open grilling
- Waffle plates are sold separately, per the listing
Best for
- Buyers who want deep-filled toasted sandwiches
- Anyone who wants the lower price
- Compact upright storage
Not ideal for
- Anyone who wants to grill meat, fish or vegetables on an open plate
- Buyers who want a waffle maker included in the box
George Foreman Medium Electric Fit Grill, Black, 1630W — Fastest Heat-Up
Intended for: Marketed as a 1630W electric grill stated to go from switch-on to plate in under 6 minutes compared with a conventional electric oven grill at 230 degrees, with non-stick plates, a clip-in drip tray for excess fat, and a vertical storage design stated to save 30% more space than the manufacturer's 18471 model.
What we liked
- Stated to heat from switch-on to plate in under 6 minutes, per the listing
- Non-stick plates described as 2x easier to clean than a conventional oven grill
- Clip-in drip tray collects excess fat and residue
- 30% space-saving vertical storage design, per the listing
- 1630W power for effortless cooking, per the listing
Worth knowing
- Costs £5.99 more than the Breville on these listings
- Open grill format, not designed for sealed toasted sandwiches
Best for
- Buyers who want a fast-heating open grill
- Anyone who wants an easy-clean, space-saving design
- Grilling meat, fish and vegetables
Not ideal for
- Anyone who specifically wants a sealed toastie maker
- Budget-conscious buyers
