Proctor Silex Deluxe Hot Sandwich vs DASH Mini Maker Portable Grill
Both made our Best Panini Presses and Sandwich Makers Under $30 shortlist, at #1 and #2. Here's how they differ and who each one suits.
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Quick verdict
Choose the Proctor Silex Deluxe Hot Sandwich Maker if you want smallest footprint in this category, stores upright on its edge. Choose the DASH Mini Maker Portable Grill Machine and Panini Press if you'd rather have very small and light. Overall we rank the Proctor Silex Deluxe Hot Sandwich Maker higher: #1 versus #2 in our Best Panini Presses and Sandwich Makers Under $30 list.
Winner overall: Proctor Silex Deluxe Hot Sandwich Maker
Proctor Silex Deluxe Hot Sandwich Maker vs DASH Mini Maker Portable Grill Machine and Panini Press compared
Every difference that matters, in one table.
| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Our ranking | #1 of 2 in Best Panini Presses and Sandwich Makers Under $30 | #2 of 2 in Best Panini Presses and Sandwich Makers Under $30 |
| Pick label | Shortlisted | |
| Brand | Proctor Silex | DASH |
| Key features | Fits 2 sandwiches at once; Ceramic nonstick plates; Compact upright storage | See full details |
| Biggest strength | Smallest footprint in this category, stores upright on its edge | Very small and light |
| Main trade-off | Smaller plate area than the other two picks | 4-inch plate fits only small sandwiches |
| Best for | small kitchens | dorm rooms and single servings |
Which should you buy?
#1 pick
Choose the Proctor Silex Deluxe Hot Sandwich Maker if…
- Smallest footprint in this category, stores upright on its edge
- Lightweight enough to lift in and out of a cabinet one-handed
- Cheapest option, easy to justify in a kitchen with tight budget and tight space
Best for: small kitchens
Prefer the alternative? See the DASH Mini Maker Portable Grill Machine and Panini Press section.
#2 pick
Choose the DASH Mini Maker Portable Grill Machine and Panini Press if…
- Very small and light
- Inexpensive
- Heats quickly
Best for: dorm rooms and single servings
Prefer the alternative? See the Proctor Silex Deluxe Hot Sandwich Maker section.
Pros and cons of each
Proctor Silex Deluxe Hot Sandwich Maker
Pros
- Smallest footprint in this category, stores upright on its edge
- Lightweight enough to lift in and out of a cabinet one-handed
- Cheapest option, easy to justify in a kitchen with tight budget and tight space
Cons
- Smaller plate area than the other two picks
- Fixed clamshell gap, no adjustable pressure
- Single-purpose, sandwiches and quesadillas only
DASH Mini Maker Portable Grill Machine and Panini Press
Pros
- Very small and light
- Inexpensive
- Heats quickly
- Easy to store in a drawer
Cons
- 4-inch plate fits only small sandwiches
- One fixed heat level
- Makes one item at a time
Proctor Silex Deluxe Hot Sandwich Maker vs DASH Mini Maker Portable Grill Machine and Panini Press: common questions
Which is better, the Proctor Silex Deluxe Hot Sandwich Maker or the DASH Mini Maker Portable Grill Machine and Panini Press?
Choose the Proctor Silex Deluxe Hot Sandwich Maker if you want smallest footprint in this category, stores upright on its edge. Choose the DASH Mini Maker Portable Grill Machine and Panini Press if you'd rather have very small and light. Overall we rank the Proctor Silex Deluxe Hot Sandwich Maker higher: #1 versus #2 in our Best Panini Presses and Sandwich Makers Under $30 list.
What is the difference between the Proctor Silex Deluxe Hot Sandwich Maker and the DASH Mini Maker Portable Grill Machine and Panini Press?
The Proctor Silex Deluxe Hot Sandwich Maker stands out because smallest footprint in this category, stores upright on its edge, while the DASH Mini Maker Portable Grill Machine and Panini Press stands out because very small and light. The trade-offs differ too: the Proctor Silex Deluxe Hot Sandwich Maker's main caveat is that smaller plate area than the other two picks, and the DASH Mini Maker Portable Grill Machine and Panini Press's is that 4-inch plate fits only small sandwiches.
Is the Proctor Silex Deluxe Hot Sandwich Maker worth it over the DASH Mini Maker Portable Grill Machine and Panini Press?
For most buyers, yes: it's our #1 pick. Consider the DASH Mini Maker Portable Grill Machine and Panini Press instead if smaller plate area than the other two picks is a deal-breaker for you.
Who should buy the DASH Mini Maker Portable Grill Machine and Panini Press instead of the Proctor Silex Deluxe Hot Sandwich Maker?
The DASH Mini Maker Portable Grill Machine and Panini Press suits dorm rooms and single servings, while the Proctor Silex Deluxe Hot Sandwich Maker is best for small kitchens.