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 2.9. The Winco EGD-36M leads on listings and controls. The Waring WGR240X costs $41.93 less ($995.99 vs $1,037.92).
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Waring WGR240X
#6 in ElectricFull review
A 24 in NSF-listed electric griddle for kitchens with a 240 V outlet. A single thermostat means one cooking temperature across the plate.
Amazon $995.99$995.99
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Winco EGD-36M for listings (sanitation listed, safety listed vs sanitation listed) and controls (thermostatic, 3 heat zones vs thermostatic, 1 heat zone).
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 | Waring WGR240X |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.1/5 | 2.9/5 |
| Heat 25% | 100 14.1 W per sq in of cooking surface (plate width taken as the overall width) | 51 8.6 W per sq in of cooking surface |
| Plate thickness 20% | 29 0.5 in thick plate | 0 plate thickness not published, scored as zero |
| Cooking area 15% | 56 about 594 sq in (plate width taken as the overall width) | 34 384 sq in cooking surface |
| Controls 15% | 100 thermostatic, 3 heat zones | 80 thermostatic, 1 heat zone |
| Listings 15% | 100 sanitation listed, safety listed | 60 sanitation listed |
| Warranty 10% | 50 1-year parts and labor | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| Winco EGD-36M | Waring WGR240X | |
|---|---|---|
| Cooking surface | ||
| Cooking surface | 16.5 in deep | 24 x 16 in |
| Cooking area | about 594 sq in | 384 sq in |
| Plate thickness | 0.5 in | - |
| Plate material | Polished steel | Steel |
| Heat | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Heating power | 6,300 / 8,400 W | 3,300 W |
| Controls | Thermostatic | Thermostatic |
| Heat zones | 3 | 1 |
| Control range | - | Up to 570 F |
| Electrical | ||
| Voltage | 208/240 V, 1-phase | 240 V |
| Current draw | 30.29/35 A | - |
| Plug | Hardwired | NEMA 6-20P |
| Build | ||
| Outside dimensions | 36 x 21.8 x 12.9 in (W x D x H) | - |
| Weight | 159.6 lb | 95 lb |
| Certifications | ETL, ETL Sanitation | NSF |
| Parts and labor warranty | 1 year | - |