The best Tefal tabletop grills, compared.
Top pick: Tefal OptiGrill+ XL GC722D40 – Highest score: 4.7 from 2,766 reviews, sensor programmes, and a mid shelf price of about £129.99. Best value: Tefal SuperGrill 3-in-1 XL GC520DG1 – About £114.99, three modes including a 180 degree opening, with 146 UK reviews rather than a non-UK corpus. Updated 16.10.2026.
A Tefal tabletop grill is a mains electric appliance for a UK worktop. You are choosing among hinged contact grills, an open table plate, and a plancha. A plug for a UK socket has to be a BS 1363 plug. A plug on a travel adaptor is a reason to stop. Portion counts such as "up to 8" are maker claims, and plate-area fields sometimes disagree inside one listing. The [Tefal tabletop grill buying guide](/hub/portable-grills/tefal-tabletop-grill/sub/tefal-tabletop-grill-buying-guide) separates sensor, manual, open plate, and plancha before you use the prices below. The area field says 800 cm² and a features line says about 650 cm². The contact grills are the sensor models, the manual 3-in-1 XL, and the simpler. A thickness sensor with a doneness cue suits steak.
A Tefal tabletop grill is a mains electric appliance for a UK worktop. You are choosing among hinged contact grills, an open table plate, and a plancha. A plug for a UK socket has to be a BS 1363 plug.
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The OptiGrill+ XL GC722D40 is listed at about £129.99 with a 2,180 W element, a 5.2 kg body, and indoor use. The star line is 4.7 from 2,766 reviews, the largest OptiGrill sample in this folder, and the rank line is number 4 in Electric Grills. Bullets describe nine programmes, a thickness sensor, and colour steps for rare, medium and well-done. The area field says 800 cm² while special features say about 650 cm², and two dimension lines are both present. UK reviews praise steak and easy plate removal, and they also say fat burns into the ridges and that the cord is short. The warranty field says two years, and the spare-parts field says 15 years. That 15-year line is parts availability, not a free repair. It is the top pick for a household that wants the largest sensor grill here and will wash the ridges after mince or bacon.
Pros
Cons
Best for: A household that wants the largest sensor grill in this set and will wash the ridges after mince or bacon
Less suitable: A buyer who needs the plate to open flat, or who will not pre-clean fatty residue
Specifications
Common questions
How many programmes does the OptiGrill+ XL listing state?
The bullets say 9 cooking programmes. The special-features line says 9 presets plus 2 additional.
What cooking area is on the listing?
The cooking-surface field says 800 square centimetres. The special-features line says a non-stick surface of about 650 cm². Both figures stay. They are not averaged.
Does the listing say the parts are dishwasher-safe?
Yes. The bullets say the removable non-stick parts are dishwasher-safe. Included components lists grill plates. The body is not.
The OptiGrill+ GC713D40 is listed at about £155.55, which is more than the XL in this same folder, with 2,000 W, 600 cm² and a 5 kg weight. The star line is 4.7 from 2,504 reviews. Bullets name six programmes, a thickness sensor and an LED level light, and they call the plates and drip tray dishwasher-safe. The configuration field says Cart and the method says roast, which does not match the title. The power-levels field says 1 while the bullets say four temperatures. UK reviews like the dishwasher plates and say you still choose the colour step yourself for medium-rare. The warranty field says a two-year guarantee. It suits someone who wants the smaller OptiGrill+ plate. It is the wrong row if the XL at about £129.99 already covers the job.
Pros
Cons
Best for: Someone who wants the smaller OptiGrill+ plate and will follow the colour lights rather than a single beep
Less suitable: A buyer who can use the XL listing at about £129.99 and wants the larger stated plate
Specifications
Common questions
Which programmes does the listing name?
Burger, chicken, bacon, sausage, red meat and fish. The bullets also mention four temperature settings, while the power-levels field says 1.
Why does the configuration field say Cart?
The grill-configuration field says Cart and the cooking method says roast. The title and bullets describe an indoor contact grill, so those two fields clash with the product.
Is assembly required?
The listing says no. A UK review says the lid must be opened fully so the thickness setting can reset.
The OptiGrill Elite GC750D40 is the dearest listing in this folder at about £198.80, with 2,000 W, a stated weight of 6.63 kg and a cooking area of 551 cm². The star line is 4.6 from 725 UK reviews. The special-features text lists 12 programmes, including four named vegetables, plus refill and Searing Boost. The model-name line says 5 portions. Included components lists a tray, and the highlight says the plates are dishwasher-safe. Reviews praise the sensor and the plates, and they also say panini can crisp before the programme ends. One review title flags a health and safety concern without describing it in the excerpt. The warranty field says two years. It suits a cook who wants vegetable programmes and a countdown and will keep the grill on the worktop.
Pros
Cons
Best for: A cook who wants vegetable programmes and a countdown, and who will keep the grill on the worktop
Less suitable: Someone who mainly needs a larger plate or a lower price
Specifications
Common questions
Which foods do the 12 programmes name?
Red meat, burger, sausage, panini, fish, chicken breast, seafood, bacon, potato, aubergine, pepper and tomato.
What extras does the listing claim?
A refill feature and a Searing Boost mode, plus a digital countdown. The item highlight also says dishwasher-safe plates.
How heavy is the listing weight?
6.63 kg. The cooking-area field is 551 square centimetres, and the bullets say it serves 4 to 5 people. That portion line is a maker claim.
The Giant Plancha CB631D10 is listed at about £91.49, 2,300 W and 3.2 kg, with five thermostat settings and a Resist+ non-stick surface. The manufacturer field reads Giant Plancha grill while the brand field says Tefal. There is no dimension or area figure, and no indoor or outdoor line. The star line is 4.6 from 336 reviews. Only one written review in the raw file is marked United Kingdom, and it says the plate heats quickly and cleans easily. Other-country reviews praise the width and also describe grease trapped around a plate that does not lift. The warranty field says limited warranty, with no duration. Rank is number 80 in Electric Grills. It suits someone who wants a wide open Tefal plate and accepts a thin UK review sample.
Pros
Cons
Best for: Someone who wants a wide open Tefal plate with a thermostat, and who accepts a thin UK review sample
Less suitable: A buyer who wants a hinged lid, a sensor, or a stated cooking area
Specifications
Common questions
Is this a contact grill?
No. The listing is a Giant Plancha with an XXL surface claim for up to 12 people, 2,300 W and five thermostat settings. A plate area is not given.
What does the coating field say?
Resist+ non-stick in the bullets. The material-free line says lead free, PFAS free and PFOA free. A plate area is not given.
Do the plates come off?
The bullets do not say the plate is removable. A French review in the file says the heating plate does not come off and grease sits in the groove.
The Inicio GC241D12 is a meat and panini grill listed at about £73.79, 2,000 W, 3.9 kg, with dimensions 33.2 x 36.3 x 10.8 cm and a 90 cm cable. The settings field says 1. Special features mention a removable dishwasher-safe drip tray, and the material line says PTFE free. Bullets add vertical storage and a 15-year repairability line, which is parts availability, not a free repair. The star line is 4.5 from 12,222 reviews. In the raw file only two reviews are marked United Kingdom. One calls the plug dangerous because the cover came off. Other-country text likes the heat and dislikes fixed plates. The warranty field says limited warranty, with no duration. Rank is number 84 in Electric Grills. It suits a panini user who will inspect the plug first.
Pros
Cons
Best for: A panini user who wants a slim grill and will inspect the plug before the first cook
Less suitable: Anyone who wants removable plates, a doneness sensor, or a clean UK review sample
Specifications
Common questions
Can the plates come off?
The listing does not say the plates are removable. It says the drip tray is removable and dishwasher-safe. Reviews say the cooking surfaces stay fixed.
How many heat settings are listed?
One. Wattage is 2,000 W, the cable field is 90 cm, and the bullets mention vertical storage.
What did the UK reviews in the file say?
One, from September 2020, says the plug cover came off at the socket. Another says quality and ease of cleaning. The 12,222-review line is not a UK-only sample in this file.
The SuperGrill 3-in-1 XL GC520DG1 is listed at about £114.99 with 2,200 W, three temperature settings and a bullet area of 800 cm². The item weight field is 3.18 kg and the dimensions are 37.8 x 43.7 x 17.5 cm. The star line is 4.4 from 146 UK reviews, a smaller sample than the OptiGrill+ models. Bullets describe contact, barbecue and oven positions, a plate lock, vertical storage, and dishwasher-safe plates and tray. Reviews like the size and the flat opening. They also report a one-sided hinge, a flimsy drip-tray lug, a plate that would not clip back, and one early failure with parts unavailable. The warranty field says only Limited. Manufacture year on the listing is 2025, origin China. It is the best value if you want a large manual plate that opens flat and you will check the hinge on arrival.
Pros
Cons
Best for: A cook who wants a large manual plate that opens flat and will check the hinge on arrival
Less suitable: Someone who wants a beep for rare or medium, or a compact cupboard fit
Specifications
Common questions
What are the three modes?
The bullets say contact grill, barbecue and oven. The title says the grill opens 180 degrees. There are three temperature settings, not OptiGrill programmes.
Are the plates removable?
Yes. Included components list removable plates and an internal drip tray, and the bullets say both are dishwasher-safe.
What do UK reviews say about the lid?
Several of the 146 reviews say the lid sits heavy or wonky on one side. One review says a plate broke within two months and repair parts were not available.
The EasyGrill BG90C814 is the cheapest listing here at about £57.10, with 2,300 W, a stated weight of 2.1 kg and an area field of 1,621.94 cm². Two dimension lines disagree. The bullets describe a stainless grille, an on/off switch, a water tray, up to two times less smoke, a two-year warranty and made in France. Recommended use says Outdoor and assembly says yes. The star line is 4.3 from 747, but the written reviews in the file are not a UK set. Those reviews like the power and dislike the missing thermostat. One says the element failed after about a week. Rank is number 108 in Electric Grills. The less-smoke line is the listing's claim. This page does not call the EasyGrill smokeless or a health grill.
Pros
Cons
Best for: A buyer who wants the cheapest open electric plate in this set and has read the outdoor line
Less suitable: A flat cook who wants an indoor sensor grill with a doneness light
Specifications
Common questions
Does the listing say indoor or outdoor?
Recommended uses says Outdoor. It is an electric tabletop barbecue with a water tray, not a hinged OptiGrill.
Is there a thermostat?
The bullets describe an on/off button. The power-levels field says 1. A less-smoke claim of up to two times is tied to the water tray. That is the listing's claim.
Are the written reviews from the UK?
The star line is 4.3 from 747. The raw review text is almost entirely from other countries, so that count is not a UK-only sample.
The OptiGrill One GC7P08G0 is listed at about £91.63 with 2,000 W, 600 cm², a 5.44 kg weight and dimensions of 22.7 x 40.4 x 22.7 cm. The star line is 4.1 from 19 UK reviews, the smallest sample in the folder. Bullets describe automatic programmes, a thickness sensor, manual mode up to 270°C, and a removable drip tray. Special features add keep-warm and a removable surface. Reviews that like it call it smaller than an OptiGrill+ XL and easy to unclip. Several say the panel is German. Two say it tripped the household supply. There is no warranty duration on the listing. Origin is China. Rank is number 70 in Electric Grills. Empty plates on that high manual setting are a bad idea. Stop if a breaker trips.
Pros
Cons
Best for: A one- or two-person cook who checks the panel language and tests the circuit once, with a return route ready
Less suitable: Anyone who needs an English panel out of the box, or a large review sample
Specifications
Common questions
What temperature does the listing state?
The bullets say an adjustable temperature up to 270°C, plus automatic programmes and a manual countdown. Empty plates on a high manual setting are a bad idea.
Are the controls in English?
UK reviews say the buttons arrived in German, with an English sticker in the booklet. Reviewers also say the plug is a UK plug.
Does it stay on the circuit?
Two of the 19 UK reviews say it tripped the power. One says a replacement did the same and then ran. Stop if a breaker trips, and do not open the appliance.
Eight amazon.co.uk listings were scored from the staged files. Prices, stars, and review counts are those UK lines. Scores are editorial, out of 100. They are not a laboratory test and not a Which? score. The four weights below sum to 100. Deductions apply for clashing area or dimension fields, hinge or plug complaints, a non-UK review text under a UK star line, tripping reports, a German control panel, and an outdoor recommended-use line on a tabletop listing.
Stars
49%The amazon.co.uk star rating times 10 is the largest block, up to 47 points before this weight is scaled. A 4.7 contributes 47 on that block.
Review volume
15%1,500 or more reviews scores 15; 700 to 1,499 scores 13; 300 to 699 scores 10; 100 to 299 scores 7; under 20 scores 2. A non-UK written sample is then deducted.
Features
21%Up to 20 points in the method for sensor programmes, removable plates, a doneness cue, a stated cooking area, and a drip tray.
Price-to-kit
15%A lower shelf price with a usable control scores higher. The dearest Elite scores lower on this block.
Choose the mechanism first, then whether the plates and tray come off, then the weight and the review sample. Prices below are the eight amazon.co.uk shelves in the staged files.
A Tefal tabletop grill in this set is a mains electric appliance for a UK worktop. The eight amazon.co.uk listings split into hinged contact grills, one open table plate, and one plancha. The contact grills are the OptiGrill sensor models, the manual SuperGrill 3-in-1 XL, and the simpler Inicio. The EasyGrill BG90 is the open table plate. The Giant Plancha CB631D10 is the open plancha. You choose the mechanism before any badge. A thickness sensor with a doneness cue suits steak.
Lines such as up to 8, up to 12, or 4 to 5 people are maker claims. They are not a measured plate. The Elite area field is 551 cm². The plancha has no area figure at all.
The OptiGrill+ XL cooking-surface field says 800 cm² and the features line says about 650 cm². Both stay. Averaging them would hide the listing you are about to buy.
Recommended use says Outdoor. The on/off plate and the water tray are what the listing describes. Up to two times less smoke is the listing's claim. It is not a smokeless result, and this page does not call any model the healthiest.
The job decides the mechanism before the price. Thickness-sensor programmes suit a doneness cue. A manual thermostat suits a cook who will watch the food. A single on/off plate is the EasyGrill. An open plancha is the Giant Plancha. On file the OptiGrill+ names six programmes, the XL names nine, the Elite names 12 including vegetables, and the OptiGrill One adds a manual mode to 270°C. The SuperGrill has three temperature settings and three positions: contact, barbecue, and oven.
Item weights on file run from 2.1 kg on the EasyGrill and 3.18 kg on the SuperGrill field up to 6.63 kg on the Elite. The XL is 5.2 kg, the OptiGrill+ is 5 kg, the OptiGrill One is 5.44 kg, the Inicio is 3.9 kg, and the plancha is 3.2 kg. XL contact grills draw cupboard complaints in UK reviews. A lighter body is not a reason to ignore an outdoor line or a missing area. Prefer a UK review sample.
Three typical situations, each with a recommendation from this comparison.
You want a thickness sensor and a colour step for steak, and the plate has to feed more than two. The OptiGrill+ XL is about £129.99, with 4.7 from 2,766 reviews and nine programmes. The area field says 800 cm² and a features line says about 650 cm². Wash the ridges after mince or bacon.
You want contact, barbecue, and oven positions in one manual grill, without automatic programmes. The SuperGrill 3-in-1 XL is about £114.99, 2,200 W, with an 800 cm² bullet and 4.4 from 146 UK reviews. Check the hinge on arrival. The warranty field says only Limited.
You want a slim one-setting press and you will inspect the plug before the first cook. The Inicio is about £73.79 and 2,000 W. The listing does not call the plates removable. Only two reviews in the raw file are marked United Kingdom, and one says the plug cover came off.
The OptiGrill+ XL GC722D40 is the top pick: 4.7 from 2,766 reviews, nine programmes, and a colour doneness cue, at about £129.99, which is below the smaller OptiGrill+ in this set. Keep both area figures, 800 cm² and about 650 cm². The SuperGrill 3-in-1 XL is the best value at about £114.99, the strongest price-to-function result among listings whose written reviews are from the United Kingdom, below the sensor models. It opens flat and it has no automatic programmes. The EasyGrill and the Inicio are cheaper, and they lose that place because the written reviews are mostly not from the UK.
Tefal OptiGrill+ XL GC722D40
Highest score: 4.7 from 2,766 reviews, sensor programmes, and a mid shelf price of about £129.99.
Tefal SuperGrill 3-in-1 XL GC520DG1
About £114.99, three modes including a 180 degree opening, with 146 UK reviews rather than a non-UK corpus.
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