George Foreman Indoor/Outdoor Grills and Compact Alternatives

Best for
Tailgates and apartment patios

Best for
Balcony cookouts for big groups

The George Foreman Indoor Outdoor Electric Grill with Stand is the 15-serving model, and the listing says it has room for more than 15 servings of meats, veggies, kabobs and desserts. The removable stand is the key feature: it is sturdy on a patio and lifts off for countertop grilling, which is ideal if your balcony plans depend on the weather. The listing reminds you to make sure the grill clips securely onto the stand before use.

Five heat settings cover everything from steaks to fruit, with a recommended 10-minute preheat. The George Tough nonstick coating removes the need for butter or oil and is best cleaned with nylon scrubbers after each use. The signature fat-removing slope drains up to 42 percent of fat into the drip tray, as long as the grill is level. The listing calls it apartment approved because it is fully electric; use it on a heat-safe surface indoors or out.

One inconsistency: the specs list heating power as 1500 watts and wattage as 2372 watts, so the exact power draw is unclear. It suits anyone hosting a crowd for a match or tournament watch party. If you usually cook for fewer people, the 12-serving model is a slightly smaller alternative.

• Room for over 15 servings
• Removable stand for patio or countertop
• Five heat settings
• Fat-removing slope, up to 42 percent

The George Foreman Indoor Outdoor Electric Grill with Stand in this listing has a 200 square inch rectangular grilling surface and is rated for more than 12 servings. It shares the same core ideas as the larger model: fully electric with no charcoal, propane or flare-ups, George Tough nonstick coating, and the sloped surface that removes up to 42 percent of fat.

Heat is controlled through a temperature probe with five settings. The listing pitches it for tailgates and backyard barbecues as well as family dinners indoors. Like the 15-serving model, it lists two power figures, 1.5 kW heating power and 2344.7 watts, so treat the exact wattage as unclear. It suits a smaller group or someone with limited balcony space who still wants the indoor/outdoor flexibility. If you run a camera over your balcony or patio, our outdoor security camera guide can help keep an eye on the setup.

Best for
Couples and small families indoors

The George Foreman 4-Serving Indoor Grill with Removable Plates, GRP1060B, is the listing’s most popular George Foreman Grill, with a 60 square inch cooking surface for a main course for four or a meal with sides. It is a contact grill and panini press, meaning food cooks between two hot plates.

Its selling points are speed and cleanup. The improved heating elements preheat 35 percent faster, and the removable grill plates go in the dishwasher. The advanced George Tough coating is described as three times more durable, and the sloped surface drains up to 42 percent of fat. It lists 1800 watts and a 3-year limited warranty. It suits couples and small families; for more than four people or outdoor grilling, the stand grills take over. For more on the classic contact design, see our George Foreman grill guide.

• Dishwasher-safe removable plates
• 35 percent faster preheat
• 60 sq in, four servings

Best for
Solo gamers, dorms and RVs

The George Foreman Compact 2-Serving Electric Indoor Grill and Panini Press is a personal-size grill for one or two people. The listing says it fits one full-size burger or sandwich, or two smaller items like sliders or grilled cheese. It stores vertically, which is ideal for apartments, dorms, RVs and small kitchens, and measures about 10.49 by 3.1 by 7.53 inches.

It has one trick the larger contact grills here do not mention: an adjustable angle that switches between the fat-draining slope and a flat panini mode, with a stand that keeps plates level. The George Tough nonstick plates are classic plates, and the listing does not say they are removable. It is a good fit for a quick snack between ranked matches, but it gives way to the 4-serving models as soon as you cook for more than two.

Best for
Families who hate scrubbing grills

The GEORGE FOREMAN Contact Submersible Grill is the family-size 5-serving contact grill built around one idea: remove the control panel and wash everything else in the dishwasher or sink. That solves the biggest complaint with classic contact grills, which is cleaning the fixed plates.

It preheats 30 percent faster than the brand’s GRP2841R, uses the advanced George Tough coating rated three times more durable than the standard coating, and has an adjustable temperature dial. A 3/4 inch hinge accommodates thick burgers and sandwiches. The listing gives 1200 watts, a removable grease tray and a preheat light. It suits families who want five servings indoors and the easiest cleanup here.

• Wash the whole grill after removing the control panel
• Up to five servings
• Adjustable temperature dial

Best for
Small kitchens wanting submersible cleanup

The George Foreman Fully Submersible 4-Serving Grill, GRES060BS, brings the submersible design to a four-serving size. Remove the control panel and wash all parts; the listing advises avoiding aerosol sprays to protect the nonstick coating. It preheats 30 percent faster than the GRP0004B, has the 3/4 inch adjustable hinge and the 3X tougher nonstick plates.

Its other advantage is footprint: the listing says it offers the same 4-serving size as the GRP1060B with 35 percent less counter space and stores vertically. It carries a 3-year limited warranty. The listed wattage of 188.4 watts is clearly not a realistic grill figure, so ignore that field. It suits small kitchens that want four servings with submersible cleanup.