Winco EGD-36M
#1 in ElectricFull review
A 36 in thermostatic electric griddle for restaurant lines without gas. It is the most powerful electric here for its size and listed for inspected kitchens.
Amazon $1,037.92$1,037.92
The Winco EGD-36M is the better commercial griddle overall, rated 4.1 to 2.2. The Winco EGD-36M leads on listings and plate thickness. The Vikeer VK818 Electric Griddle costs $817.93 less ($219.99 vs $1,037.92).
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Vikeer VK818 Electric Griddle
#10 in ElectricFull review
A plug-in 21 in griddle for small events and light cafe use. It is underpowered for a busy line and has no listing for an inspected kitchen.
Amazon $219.99$219.99
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Winco EGD-36M for listings (sanitation listed, safety listed vs no listing published) and plate thickness (0.5 in thick plate vs 0.3 in thick plate).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every electric commercial griddle; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Winco EGD-36M | Vikeer VK818 Electric Griddle |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.1/5 | 2.2/5 |
| Heat 25% | 100 14.1 W per sq in of cooking surface (plate width taken as the overall width) | 6 5.4 W per sq in of cooking surface |
| Plate thickness 20% | 29 0.5 in thick plate | 1 0.3 in thick plate |
| Cooking area 15% | 56 about 594 sq in (plate width taken as the overall width) | 20 297 sq in cooking surface |
| Controls 15% | 100 thermostatic, 3 heat zones | 60 thermostatic (zones not published) |
| Listings 15% | 100 sanitation listed, safety listed | 0 no listing published |
| Warranty 10% | 50 1-year parts and labor | 50 1-year parts and labor |
Specifications
| Winco EGD-36M | Vikeer VK818 Electric Griddle | |
|---|---|---|
| Cooking surface | ||
| Cooking surface | 16.5 in deep | 21.5 x 13.8 in |
| Cooking area | about 594 sq in | 297 sq in |
| Plate thickness | 0.5 in | 0.3 in |
| Plate material | Polished steel | Steel |
| Heat | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Heating power | 6,300 / 8,400 W | 1,600 W |
| Controls | Thermostatic | Thermostatic |
| Heat zones | 3 | - |
| Control range | - | 120 to 570 F |
| Electrical | ||
| Voltage | 208/240 V, 1-phase | 120 V |
| Current draw | 30.29/35 A | - |
| Plug | Hardwired | - |
| Build | ||
| Outside dimensions | 36 x 21.8 x 12.9 in (W x D x H) | 21.6 x 16.4 x 8 in (W x D x H) |
| Weight | 159.6 lb | 43.2 lb |
| Certifications | ETL, ETL Sanitation | - |
| Parts and labor warranty | 1 year | 1 year |