Courant 2-Serving Classic Plate Electric Indoor Grill and Panini Press
- Electric Grill
- 870 watts
- White
- Cool Touch
A budget 2-serving grill that handles sandwiches and thin cuts well, but the lack of temperature control and a couple of durability complaints mean it suits light, occasional use.
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How it ranks among the 38 electric grills we track
4.0★ across 191 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
191 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
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Overview
A compact 2-serving electric grill and panini press with a 40 square inch nonstick surface and floating hinge, sized for small kitchens or single-person households needing quick sandwiches and basic grilling.
It has no temperature dial and no on/off switch, it heats simply by being plugged in, so reviewers who wanted more control over doneness were caught off guard. The floating hinge helps it close over sandwiches and thicker cuts, though several buyers found it runs hot enough to mark food quickly rather than cook it gently.
- 40 square inch cooking surface
- 870 watt dual contact heating
- Slide-out drip tray for excess fat
- Skid-resistant feet, cool-touch housing
Who it's for
Fits single people or couples wanting a small panini press or grill for sandwiches, bacon, and thin cuts without counter space for a full-size unit. Not a fit for anyone wanting adjustable heat, tall food items like thick burgers or salmon fillets, or heavy daily use given at least one reported failure after light use.
What buyers say
From Amazon customer reviews.
Reviewers who liked it praised the grill marks it leaves without burning food, quick heat-up, and easy wipe-down cleaning. Complaints center on the missing temperature control and on/off switch, plates that run hot enough to scorch sandwiches, and at least two reports of units failing or discoloring within the first week or two of use.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Nonstick plates wipe clean without much effort
- Floating hinge accommodates food of varying thickness
- Compact footprint, stands upright for storage
- Heats and cooks quickly for sandwiches and thin cuts
- No temperature control or on/off switch
- Not tall enough for thick burgers or salmon fillets
- One reviewer's unit stopped heating after three uses
- Plates are not removable, complicating deep cleaning
Specifications
| Brand | Courant |
|---|---|
| Model | CCG2871W |
| Wattage | 870 watts |
| Color | White |
| Other Special Features of the Product | Cool Touch |
| Part Number | CCG2871W |
| Product Style | Modern |
How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in electric grills.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Courant 2-Serving Classic Plate Electric Indoor Grill and Panini PressThis product | 4.0 / 5 | 191 | 3.9 / 5 |
| ERNITERTY WMF Lono Raclette Grill mit Pfännchen und SchiebernWMF | 4.7 / 5 | 6,300 | 4.6 / 5 |
| Hamilton Beach Electric Indoor Searing Grill with Adjustable Temperature Control to 450FHamilton Beach | 4.5 / 5 | 31,300 | 4.5 / 5 |
| MegaChef Dual Surface Reversible Indoor Grill and Griddle with Removable Glass LidMegachef | 4.6 / 5 | 1,600 | 4.4 / 5 |
| Starfrit The Rock Indoor Smokeless Electric BBQ GrillStarfrit | 4.4 / 5 | 1,800 | 4.3 / 5 |
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Questions about the Courant CCG2871W
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Does the Courant CCG2871W grill have adjustable temperature settings?
No, reviewers note it has no temperature dial and no on/off switch, it heats as soon as it is plugged in.
Can the Courant Grill Champ handle thick burgers or salmon fillets?
Not well, one reviewer says it lacks the height for taller food items like thick burgers and salmon fillets.
Are the plates on the Courant CCG2871W removable for cleaning?
No, the plates are fixed in place, though reviewers say the nonstick coating wipes clean easily after use.