Power Smokeless Grill Review: VS Gotham Steel Smokeless Grill!

[@TheWarieh]

This is my second one. We have it outside the garage door exposed to the elements yearound kzbin.infoUgkxreK_FUQ74_bylFqCr3y2MHqL3u78-b3r Direct sunlight deteriorated the plastic on the thermostat and severe winds blew the lid off. We found it about an acre away. I bought a new one and I saved the good parts from the old one as spares. Got about 8 years out of the first one.

[@trit2580]

all the replies are everyone who asked

[@DemonicAkumi]

13:14 "One big pancake" That's a normal sized pancake. Don't play around with me.

[@Thedirtylittletruth]

😂😂😂

[@flamecrow]

💀☠️💀

[@mercedyzmarieguion292]

"D", I caught that too. you have made my day with "... don't play around with me." tooo much!!!

[@585bambi]

One big pancake for a toddler

[@jonjohnson102]

Demonic Akumi thats not even normal wtf

[@柏佳妘]

Thank you for covering the cleaning part. Cleaning is the decisive factor in my purchase of a grill, but not many reviews would extend to it. Super useful comparison.

[@GrimmsDeath]

The reason for the differences in grill marks and the browning of the pancakes is the heating elements. The Gotham one is direct heat while the Smokeless one is indirect heat meaning that it probably needs to be at a higher temp than the Gotham Steel grill. Maybe if the Smokeless Grill could get a higher temp then it could win against the Gotham in appearance of the food but as is it's just not as a appealing. That and on the Steaks (not your fault), the Gotham was a medium rare while the Smokeless Grill looked more medium to medium well and I assume it's due to the fact that you kept the steak on the Smokeless grill longer to get the outside seared properly but in doing so caused the inside to cook more.

[@diananoonen2262]

Agree

[@kelicajohnston9990]

That's what I think also.

[@midmoto9458]

also feel like the smokeless grill has a harder time keeping temp so that why they say too cook with the included lid and also prob will need time to heat up with the lid on to get the cook surface hot put your food on the surface and replace the top to get the temp back up and maintain it also with there being a fan inside it would constantly be trying too keep temps up think he could have tested this differently rather then using the same methods for both grills

[@esseppi]

Agree! And, keeping the lid on the power smokeless when making the steak made it “steam” more thank grill, and that cooked more the inside. Not enough heat with the chicken and the pancakes (aka no grill marks). To me, the PS simply does not have enough… “power”. That’s a deal breaker as far as I’m concerned…

[@Choppini]

@GrimmsDeath The PowerSmokelessGrill can get up to SMOKING HOT! I use mine for the past few years, no complaint, and the MID and LOW temp setting I hardly use, it might be perfect for keeping stuff warm, with the lid on. The secret is to keep the lid on for heating it up, it gets up to 450, nothing more needed for crispy trouts and everything else. And I use it mainly outdoors on the covered balcony, even in winter. Don't want to miss it anymore, especially the size is great! The guy might start reading the user manuals instead of ignoring them, not each appliance uses the same settings

[@KeatingChick]

I like my pancakes lighter colored so that works for me and the grill marks don't matter that much to me either. Clean up and smokeless matter though! Thanks for the great review James!

[@PokemonTenLV]

yea its good know you cant possibly ruin pancakes with it lol.

[@DasPfirsichLP]

I totally agree! This is exactly what I was thinking

[@VineyardGHS]

On one of these for quite a few months now and it's complete and utter garbage the way the fan is located in the intake being on the other side causes have to meet to be on the grill to stay raw at while the other half cook stew a full well done also as for it being smokeless it's just a fan that exhaust down towards your countertop after repetitive use you will see the same stains that are in your oven Hood will be on your countertop it's garbage

[@asmith8898]

Grilled pancakes... that's new

[@KeatingChick]

@@asmith8898 I was talking about 2 different things. James seemed to like the darker grill marks on meat. The grill marks don't matter that much to me. Then the pancakes, I like mine lighter shade, not dark. I wouldn't grill my pancakes. ;)

[@S.E.C-R]

We just bought a smokeless grill almost identical to the ASOT one with a few cosmetic differences from HSN and it works fantastic, we have zero complaints about it. Tip: Use a dish brush with nylon bristles to scrub them to get in between all the tight spaces in the grills instead of a sponge!

[@BarbD55]

One from HSN, does it have the fan?

[@fjccommish]

You're one of the suckers born every minute.

[@kardiaheart]

I've had the Power Smokeless Grill for about a month now and it still is non-stick. I love mine!

[@sandrafraser7015]

kardiaheart I haven't tried mine yet but I'm wondering if I can use baking paper with it like in the oven?

[@mr.dirtydan3338]

Do you have an update for us?

[@kardiaheart]

@@mr.dirtydan3338 Still using it. Not as often though since we can grill outside now (summer 2021). A little of the non-stick has come off the grill part (the griddle is still going strong with the non-stick surface), but I use a little oil and there's no problem.

[@KathyCrispMama]

I LOVED mine at first. Still like it but it doesn't get as hot as it did when I first got it. Non-stick still works great, especially if I spray Dawn Power spray on it and let it sit for a minute or two before washing.

[@deaconandrewkingtheinspira762]

I like how you cook the different types of meat on the grills. Great review 👍

[@Riz_]

Hi James, the preparation you must go through to do these videos must be so arduous, and yet you still make such amazing videos. Thank you for all of your hard work, honesty and entertainment. One final thing I like how you talk about how the results look. I am visually impaired and it gives me a much better idea.

[@abbiegray5185]

From my observations The Gotham has a direct heating element hence better grill marks whilst the Power Smokeless Grill has a radiating heat which would take longer for the grill plate to heat up to the same temps .... I would love to see the same tests done again making sure the grill plates are at the same operating temperatures

[@AucklandGirl21]

The grill Mark's are less impressive because you're putting the lid on creating a steamer environment. Leave the lid off and you dont create that steam

[@BourbonMamaluke]

But the use of the fan would remove the steam, which means you ain't steaming the meat

[@gaylenewood7707]

I like the meat steamed it keeps it from been to tough and plus when you take off the lid you smell good meat and btw freaking review you forgot to give bailey a piece of that steak😃

[@malavalla]

@@BourbonMamaluke steam and condensation is all a matter of physical science. It boils down to a humid environment, hot areas, inadequate airflow, or inadequate conditioned air. If the ambient humidity in the grill is about 55%, it doesn't take much to create a steamy environment. The air can only hold so much moisture so when you start to have condensation when you have warm and wet air mixed with cool air or cool surfaces moreover the glass lid.

[@thecrapjunkie3976]

@@malavalla Yeah!.... What he said

[@malavalla]

This was me goofing off i just googled and replaced some of the quote to look like i was smart. If you want to bust me on this just look through my other post to see how really dumb i am lol

[@Angel_Billy4-30-23]

I usually hate like really can't freaking stand product review channels/videos but I genuinely enjoy watching your videos. They're not only very entertaining but they're also very informative as well. Thank you for creating your channel as it helps people decide what they should buy. I also enjoy your videos because they are serious reviews and not fake ass ones because you're being paid off by the companies. I appreciate how you always give your honest opinion on each product and help people decide whether or not they themselves would like to buy these products, so once again, thank you.

[@Charley711away711]

Your review/demo changed my mind about purchasing the Gotham Steel. Just placed my order for the Power Smokeless Grill XL! Thank you for your blood sweat and tears to help the rest of us make better decisions! I'm a low carber and do not have access to an outdoor grill (condo living). This is going to get a lot of use! Note: If you want darker pancakes substitute more melted butter for liquid and the butter will burn.

[@ronaldheadley7663]

your going to be sorry you bought it We are as they ripped us off it came without a lid , they forgot to put one in , and they a story that they are on back order, most likely they were when they boxed ours up and said oh well send it any way , they just don't care

[@commandresults1705]

I have a similar product and it works great. I could care less about grill marks, as long as things are cooked well enough.

[@lindaturner628]

Good review. I have both of these. Bought the smokles one first. Thought it had too many pieces, that made it a pain in the butt and it is quite a bit heavier. So I bought the Gotham grill second and it is just more simple, fewer prices, slightly smaller and lighter in weight and easier storage. I like the Gotham better. The smoke is not enough to bother me, I soaked the grill a little without submerging the electrical end of it and it cleaned up ok. I prefer the Gotham grill. Looking for some to take the smokeless grill off my hands.

[@Payin_Attention]

The Gotham grill's heating element is closer to the griddle than the Power Smokeless. That's going to affect things like browning; you'll want to let it preheat longer because of that. The heating element being built into the grill grates also results in darker grill marks, for the same reason. I'd go with Power Smokeless, overall. BTW, you can probably "season" both grill grates in a manner similar to cast iron. With the Gotham, since it does have the built in heating element, you would do that by cooking fatty foods on it a few times and only cleaning it with water and a soap free scrub pad. (Use a cheap toothbrush to get into the crevices). With the Power Smokeless, you could probably follow normal cast iron seasoning procedures, maybe 25 degrees cooler in oven temp or so.

[@bigbankheadz]

Nice review I own the power smokeless grill and have had no problems with it but what I've noticed in your video is that the Gotham heating element built into the grills surface giving you better grill Mark's but the trade off is that the heat destroys the nonstick surface making the clean up the absolute worst you can get the same grill Mark's an better clean up on the power smokeless grill if you just turn it on high an leave the food on a little longer so those are my thoughts also the power smokeless grill 2 puts out more wattage giving you better grill Mark's in less time hope my comment was helpful

[@ahmedzainy4971]

how does this work? where does the smoke go? I cant understand

[@stephanietip]

Thanks for the explanation.I love watching reviews and reading the comments,but I actually learned from yours.

[@jeffkoeningsberg2127]

@@ahmedzainy4971 I’d assume there’s a filter the smoke goes through

[@MCV-xg7kc]

That copper type stick-free coating doesn’t work, I bought a set of copper surface pans. Doesn’t work without oil.

[@bronsondiamond2025]

I've watched only 2 videos but already I can tell that the name Freakin' Reviews fits. I mean this guys hits every perspective and question, sand even retests. Good stuff.

[@mgunter]

Premade patties are the only choice for comparison sake.

[@mgunter]

I'm just saying that if you're comparing two grills, premade burgers gives you an equal test for both. Otherwise the burger itself becomes a variable and that's too many variables for this test.

[@AfterDark33]

@Ultra CNC The point isn't freshness, or taste, its consistency. Pre-made burgers will taste the same, burger per burger, regardless of how they ACTUALLY taste.

[@AfterDark33]

Ultra CNC Dude just quit it. Nobody is believing you. They may make sub par burgers, but I can guaran-goddamn-tee you that if you buy pre made ones they don’t have mouse shit in them. There’s something called the FDA. You might want to read up on them.

[@dragonsharker4793]

Ultra CNC Jesus... you have to be trolling...

[@currenlydying]

@Ultra CNC Because when you do a comparison you don't care about freshness, taste or if is healthy. You just want to have a consistent thing that you can compare.

[@pkarowic]

I bought one of these a few weeks ago and it works great. As for the pancakes, you need to crank up the heat and using my heat gun, it takes somewhere around 8 minutes to get to 400 - 450 degrees. Steaks came out good. I even made a smash burger on it, the crust on the meat was perfect. I really didn't think I could make a smash burger on it but it worked. I really like the boneless chicken the way is comes out. So, so juicy and has pretty good grill marks. As for the smoke, none that I could see. For me, it's a great addition to my kitchen gadgets. I did watch this review before I bought it, so you kinda helped me make this purchase. Thanks.

[@edwardkellogg1284]

Great review. Grill marks to me really don't matter. Lighter pancakes May taste better then the darker. I would choose the power smokeless grill.

[@JasonLeeIsAGod]

Same here, I have no issues with those light pancakes & would prefer those. Don't care about the grill marks either, as long as it all tastes good.

[@Hamsterluv7985]

I love white pancakes

[@BuckMcAntlerson]

Same.

[@GigawingsVideo]

If I want darker result I just use basic grill. Gotham is pretty much just basic grill with some bell and whistle. Power smokeless grill work better.

[@michaelmayers3622]

I like crunchy darker pan

[@joycesaunders4973]

The demo video didn't put the water in the drip try when grilling. It prevents the smoke. It's very easy to wash if you use hot water/soap & brush. Easy! I love the grill!!

[@TheMaraj]

@freakinreviews I think you may have one of the defective units that will not heat above 300. Try one of those laser thermometers to test it and get a replacement if needed. I would still like to see how yours holds up.

[@patwalker9890]

Yup. Harbor Freight has 'em for like $19. For reviewing objectively it should be a must.

[@jamesdennett196]

Does seem possible. It did not seem to get very hot at all, even accounting for the greater distance between element and cooking surface.

[@MegaChoirguy]

Agreed, it could also be the reason why the geill marks came out nicer on the gotham steel, because it gets hotter. No real way to tell unless he used a laser thermometer

[@Grandpuba1069]

They aren’t laser thermometers. The laser is ONLY on there for aiming purposes. They’re infrared

[@SRVideoGame]

nick buck yeah i mean everybody knows that, but they are literally called laser thermometers its like having to clarify duct tape is not made out of ducts

[@byrons8956]

I had a smokeless grill in the early 90s before I was given a George Forman Grill with removable plates as a present. The one issue I had with the grill was its weight because it was ceramic and cleaning the grill was a pain. Time for a grill brush for the Gotham. Even though cookware may say non-stick, I still spray or use butter.

[@rantsandreviews]

I know they are both called grills but the Power Smokeless Grill is closer to an oven than a grill. It uses indirect heat, a heavy glass lid, and even the fan adds a convection effect. Whereas the Gotham steel uses direct heat and no lid or fan. That is why you got faster browning and great sear marks. Thanks for the review.

[@scaper8]

Really, it's a bit of a weird hybrid of grill and oven. Yes, the heating element is farther away, but the food is still being cooked via direct contact to a heated grill surface. So - grill. But as said, the lid and fan give it some aspects of an enclosed oven. So - oven. Really interesting.

[@judyfleming6269]

the fan only sucks in smoke. It has no convection effect like an oven in which the fan blows the heat around in the oven so that all sides of a dish get heated equally at the same time.

[@davidsapir3764]

Great review. I freaking love my Power Smokeless Grill. Can't recommend it enough. Yes, it really is smokeless, even in a small room, and the benefits and convenience of that feature alone is huge. There's a smoke alarm in close proximity to where mine's set up and the grill doesn't set it off, even when grilling 2 lbs of marinated tips. It's very well designed and built great, and easily breaks down for quick cleaning. It does a fantastic job of grilling and cooking. And I love the bright glowing blue temperature light and how it functions. I know it's a small thing, but it's just so cool when you see it for yourself. It sucks when you have high hopes for a product that ends up being a piece of crap waste of money. But trust me, the Power Smokeless Grill is not one of those products. It exceeded all expectations. You'll love it.

[@davidsheriff9274]

Can you adjust the temperature while you are cooking?

[@davidsapir3764]

@@davidsheriff9274 yes you can

[@davidsheriff9274]

@@davidsapir3764 do you have part ownership of this company? Your original comment sounds very scripted?

[@davidsapir3764]

@@davidsheriff9274 No, I have zero relationship with this company or any company that sells it. I'm just a guy that got this grill as a gift and love how great it works.

[@davidsheriff9274]

@@davidsapir3764 alright dude, there are so many out there, but this seems to be the one people consistently like, I'm going for it. The XL is too big, I think I'll just go for the regular size. Thanks 🙏

[@jimmeier547]

Buy an infra red digital thermometer from a place like Harbor Freight for checking engine temps. Heat up both grills, then point the thermometer at each grill and compare the temps. I don't think the Power Grill was getting as hot as it needed to be at a given setting. Testing them with such a thermometer will give you a better comparison.

[@umbrellacorp.]

The Gotham Steel is the best to me.😉 I am a cook and I used it alot. 👨‍🍳 I cook out side to avoid the smoke or if I am inside grilling, I put on the vent over the grill/stove so the smoke will be pulled outside.💁‍♂️ Stay Awesome. 😎👍

[@Bill-ps2wt]

Fantastic review... I have to admit though, regardless of the smoke, I like the Gotham... I have a smokeless grill that absolutely isn't smokeless also, but has a lid and keeps the smoke down enough to satisfy me, the thing is, I spray canola or olive spray oil before I use it and it has kept my grill nonstick without any problems so far. Thanks for this!

[@juliesmith821]

Thank you sir for taking time out to compare both grills. I really enjoyed it!

[@Skorch88]

I love the light brown pancake color.

[@noahbarnard812]

I have to agree

[@johnchafin3817]

Agreed I like them to be lighter.

[@brandykelly1751]

I concur

[@yankdiz]

I didn't know people like eating dark pancakes. Almost like people drinking dark water.. to each there own.

[@normn2915]

@@yankdiz what's a dark water?

[@deborahshallin5843]

I’m thinking that The Gotham Steel May need to be seasoned with some cooking spray before starting to cook, although the Smokeless grill probably could use some as well. The Gotham Steel reminds me of my Copper red pan, which has served me well with a occasional little seasoning all these years. Thank you for your reviews!

[@iluvj00]

How do you season your pan?

[@robertsimpsonsr63]

The power smoker grill also has a tray underneath the drip pan so you have to fill it up with water for the smoke to go away this is a good product love it I’m not worry about the grill marks neither the cleaning and the non-sticking is the important thing they both get the job done when it comes to cooking

[@DavidSweat-vi9cm]

Can I add wood chips to the water ?

[@debbieelholm7921]

I’ve been looking at the smokeless power grill, but have been unsure to buy it. Thank you for this review. This has helped me so much!

[@reneewatson68]

Just used ours. Grilled pork chops. They were fantastic.

[@JohnnieGarner]

I have the Power Smokeless Grill and I love it. Yes, being smokeless is imperative with my cockamamie smoke detecters being too sensitive. I also agree the non-stick surfaces are better, not to mention everything can go into the dishwasher. Yes, I believe higher temperatures are necessary to get browning and so forth. I pretty much stick with the griddle because it will not drip and is forgiving for soft foods to cook. Typically, unless something dramatic occurs, I just need to wipe off the griddle with a paper towel and I am ready to go again.

[@lindajohnsen5170]

I’m impressed- great detail on comparing both grills; very thorough testing. Except for one element - what was Bailey’s take on the results? 🤗

[@thechuckinator]

The one gripe i have about "non-stick" and "grill" is that the way you get good searing (grill marks) is to have the food in full contact with the cooking surface. When it gets "stuck", that's the food getting "stuck" to that surface, meaning it's getting as much contact as possible, whereas of it comes off easily, that means that it's not going to sear as well.

[@robjacks2748]

Nice review. Grill marks do matter to me. The better marks mean more caramelization, hence better flavor. I think it might be a matter of adjusting the heat on the Power grill. That one also looks better designed to grill veggies. Smaller gaps for stuff to fall through. Do you buy all of your reviewed products? Impressive.

[@alexsterling4718]

Hello again my friend yes I have tried these power smokeless Grill I had to get used to it I realize that it says to heat the grill up at least two 350 so I do it at 400 and because I do that 400 after so many minutes I will reduce the Heat to 350 and everything comes out just right I also grill onions and shallots on there too, once again I always enjoy your advertisement in shape of things out for the public right on my man right on

[@MeepMeep88]

I think you're suppose to use a little oil on the non stick grill first. Just like nonstick pan you're still suppose to use a tiny amount of oil. Like a drop would do, doubt you can use a drop for those grills but you get the point.

[@mcearl8073]

Candi Soda I have a Gotham steel electric grill, not the one in this video but a clamshell type like a George foreman, but it has that same copper surface on it and right on the box it says no oil or butter needed so you’re not supposed to use oil, though it might help. I haven’t used mine yet to say for sure. I’m probably in the minority on this but if I had the smokeless grill on here I probably wouldn’t care how clean it got, it’s a grill, an outdoor grill doesn’t start off with clean grated every time.

[@ThePkboo001]

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[@hansgrubber5753]

Hey James, putting dish soap on your sponge helps make cleaning easier. You had your temp too low on the smokeless grill during your trial testing. All in all a good educational and informative video. Thanks!

[@lightning1224]

Just Imagine being his family and waiting for him to cook dinner but also has to makes the video at the same time

[@sagirahakaevilbunny227]

I guess it just depends especially my house. But your mom or your dad ain't cooking your food everyday it's a rare occasion. Every man for their self after the age 16.

[@nycgirltee]

🤣🤣🤣

[@stevetaylor2004]

Just spent an hour trying to choose a smokeless grill , watched this and you have sold me on the power grill , the way the smoke disappeared was the deciding factor , thanks for a great video and saving me more hours of turmoil as what to buy . cheers pal

[@maxcapone56]

I think your temp settings are not right goes up to 450 deg and not browning wrong temp settings

[@jeff-m6f]

My thoughts exactly!!!

[@karlana]

Thank you! 🤔 I wasn’t sure, on deciding the best grill to choose; this video comparison helped me a lot.

[@braxtonstephens71]

Pancakes aren’t supposed to be that dark! Hahaha, great review!

[@kathiboschetderrow9445]

I agree. I don't like my pancakes that brown

[@jimmeier547]

Used our Power Smokeless grill tonight for the first time. Grilled a thick steak and had great grill marks as well as evenly cooked to a medium rare.

[@arkkukakku112]

Next time you do this kind of review I would like to see more comparasing between, like: -wich is faster to heat up -wich one can get hottest -wich one has lower minium tempature -wich one has better heat pattern (like does it have some parts that are hotter than others)

[@GrandCanyonMountainMan]

Thank you for the video review this was great, very thorough and enough information for me to make my purchasing decision. After watching I would say the power grill is better in all categories and I will definitely be buying the power now. The reason why is you can jut leave the lid off to get the grill marks and those pancakes were perfect. I don't like a hard brown surface on my pancakes I definitely prefer light and fluffy cause they absorb syrup better. Also on a final note I think they suggested using the lid just to simply make it 100% smokeless and not meant as a cooking suggestion.

[@egn83b]

The problem your facing with non-stick items is that you need to clean your grill first then season them with cooking oil tell its burned onto the surfaces and you will find that your problems with sticking will be next to none but it will look ugly but will taste amazing.

[@killtyrant]

Because the heating element is built right into the other grill, the non-stick surface gets eroded easier. At least from what I've seen across the board with any grill that's set up like that (george foreman grill, pancake/waffle maker's, etc). The quick fix is pretty much what you commented but that's just a solution to the poor design

[@IllMakeUSquirtle]

I bought the Gotham per your review, have used it many times for gatherings in my apartment. I don’t seem to have the same issue with cleaning as the one you have. My nonstick surface is still as good as day 1 and just wipes away easily. So maybe I got lucky or yours unlucky. Either way, excellent review the power grill definitely is better with the “smoke-less”

[@jennigee51]

I’m new to your channel, thank you for your interesting reviews. I just want to comment on beautiful Bayley, what a sweetheart she is, I love the way she stands there looking up it’s almost as if she’s saying “come on, let me in there!” Bless her 😁

[@renitalake3580]

I truly enjoyed this video comparison. I did kinda get vertigo with all the back and forth, bouncy bounce though. LOL Thanks! This one was way better than the others I've seen for this product.

[@maddoxweld642]

Nice Video James! 👍 And you can’t forget Bailey in your videos!

[@datfella5501]

They make two different wattages. The normal one you buy at the local Walmart or other retailers are only 1200 watts. I ordered one directly from Power Smokeless Grill, cause I wanted a bigger grilling size. The normal grilling size like the one in this video is 13.5. They are at the local retailers. The bigger grilling size you can only get through the company itself, and it has a grilling size of 15.5. As far as power goes, you can get the 1200 watt (Normal) or get the 1500 watt. I believe with the 1500 watt you see faster temperature changes, and it may put out more power for other features. The 1500 watt you can only get it through ordering from Power Smokeless Grill directly.

[@optimisticpessimist..]

Wouldn't the fan just send the 'smoke' out some other part of the grill instead? Also wouldn't the increased airflow, draw heat away from the grill, therefore reducing the heating capacity?

[@bobhughes1465]

He probably didn't talk about putting the water in the drip pan on the PowerXL. It captures the smoke via the fan system.

[@InLawsAttic]

I have that model and I let it heat up for a longer time, and sometimes use butter to get better grill marks ,but they are never that great. Cleaning easy and use in dishwasher. Have had it for two years now, using about twice a month. Still looks new.

[@-Slinger-]

Looks like the Power grill is at a lower temp or maybe the fanning makes the temp drop.

[@marilynalvarez9951]

Oh my gosh...I just said the same thing...that blue light was a bit low and I too think the fan may lower the temp a bit.

[@naddakeeps9964]

@@marilynalvarez9951 it may also be because the heating element is closer to the grill in the Gotham then the power

[@tjinla9850]

@@naddakeeps9964 Yeah. The heating element is actually fused to the underside of the grill. That's why it gets hotter. That's why the non-stick gets over heated and becomes "stick". Non stick skillets don't do well to brown meat. They work....a few times. Then the non-stick surface turns color and eventually goes away.

[@MycroSopht]

They make those elements/grills detachable so you can clean them without the controls/plug in getting wet. So saying you can't wash the non-stick of the Gotham Steel is incorrect. Just make sure its completely dry before using it after washing.

[@adamsomepolishwordwithazin1283]

You should have used an infrared thermometer on them.

[@phyllisheiderscheit182]

Try covering the grill with a very wet paper towel (over cooled grill) for a few minutes to soften the grease spots then wipe clean under running water. My Gotham Steel instruction booklet says you can also put the grill (without the electric plug insert)in the dishwasher, but that might only be for my model of their grill.

[@monis1894]

"* Cough cough * Smokeless grill" xD

[@SMooreArtDesign]

If you put cold steaks, burgers, etc. on cold grill it sticks more. It helps to put room temperature proteins on preheated grill for sticking and don't flip till it's brown. Don't need more kitchen gadgets but now I want one.

[@dallasdynasty0077]

I was really hoping bailey would get one of those patties 😕

[@anawashere5762]

She probably did off camera.

[@AlmaWells]

Dynamic Dallas - I was also looking forward to watching the dog eat... so I did NOT give thumbs up.

[@Trytocookthis]

I'm sure bailey had a three meat treat on that day! :)

[@BrokenCurtain]

Bailey: "I'd like a burger, please. Just leave out the sauce, salad, cheese, tomatoes, onions and buns. No need to spice or grill the patties either, I'll take them raw."

[@woke1497]

Ms K Jones 🤣😂

[@darlasmith5049]

This was a gift. I wasn't to sure about it when I see to received it. Now I think I'm love it. But it it didn't come with the pancake griddle. I'm going to try and buy it. Your video was very helpful. Thank you.

[@darkholyPL]

Alright a real question here: do you or do you not say 'I'm Batman!' everytime you bring on the Gotham grill? This is crucial information.

[@marilynalvarez9951]

LOL....I thought that too....holy smokeless grill Batman :)

[@rjrichards489]

Because it's the grill we deserve, but not the grill we need

[@shakeimcarter9447]

lmao.. good one 😂

[@thatguy3718]

It's the grill Gotham needs but not the one it deserves

[@zulitatyson5629]

what is promo code

[@kinglord5429]

I bought the power smokeless grill off QVC. So far i cooked sausage peppers/onion on griddle turned out fine. Grill asparagus & corn, then chicken thighs, boneless pork chops and steak and all were fine. It did really stopped the smoke but its a fantasy to feel like you're cooking out side but truly any cooking pan or oven can do the same thing. I took a damp cloth and just wiped down the grill in between meats. Other looks better because its grill plate are wider

[@lloydknighten5071]

Thanks for the review of the Gotham Steel Smokeless Grill and The Power Grill. I am not surprised that you too found that the Gotham Steel grill's "non-stick surface" that the info-mercials tout on their products degrades after no more than two uses. I have a Gotham Steel frying pan. And when I try to cook an omelette or pancakes "without oil or butter," as the info-mercial says, the food sticks like nobody's business! I am so GLAD that I saw your videos before I wasted my money on that Gotham Steel Smokeless Grill!

[@BadWolf002]

I just got this given to me for my birthday, I had no clue this even existed. I haven't tried it yet, but this review helped. Thank you.

[@catmamma79]

I’m sending back! I didn’t like it and even with adding the higher charge it still took forever to cook. Nothing different than a broiler pan marks too. I wish it worked out

[@supergeek1418]

Once you've got the Gotham Steel cleaned, try wiping it down with alcohol, or acetone. That usually cleans off the thin layer of baked on schmoo, re-exposing the ceramic non stick coating.

[@coreyd528]

Your lack of seasoning bothers me

[@333panda]

@Kevin chill

[@kmart625]

Well Hello There bruh 😂 lay off the man

[@MrToddino]

@Kevin despite making up 13% of the population

[@jessecw2]

Who'd have thought literal racists watched these product reviews

[@richlaue]

Seasoning if not done the same way would squ the results

[@anastasiam.prickett4875]

You can use it with or without lid. They plastic smell goes away, its simply because it is new. There are a few techniques you can use. You can smoke your food then suck up the rest of the smoke so it doesn't fill your home. It keeps you meat moist. I've never used the Gotham grill but they both look like they have there pros and cons

[@kennethyoung141]

Gotham steel only has better grill Mark's because the heating element is in the grill and makes it harder to clean so I would want easier to clean over grill Marks

[@jheychode]

then why not use a frying pan on the stove then

[@kennethyoung141]

@@jheychode lol just mean power smokeless is better

[@markboyer6380]

I have a Gotham grill. Put it in warm soapy water for a few minutes and it wipes off with a dish rag. Easy cleaning. Also dishwasher safe. It works good.

[@jeffgendron1959]

Plus over cooked/heated fat is supposedly a carcinogen and the higher the heat and more grill marks the more unhealthy then.

[@kedaousadama]

Is it just me, or did anyone else get really bad motion sickness on the free cam parts? Not sure what did it with just this video! Great review regardless!! Loved the constant voice over!

[@lamelama22]

Minor note: never put non-stick cookware in the dishwasher, it corrodes/destroys the non-stick surface.

[@Armelmarcus]

The product was advertised as dishwasher safe, so he tested that claim.

[@optionsadministrator7635]

I have both. I also live in hotels 11 months out of the year for work. The grill/griddle (A) gets hotter because of the direct contact. The power grill/ griddle (B) has great smoke control and keeps the fire alarm quiet. Cleaning (A) is easier when it has completely cooled. Meats do tend to stick after several uses. Still cleans easily. (B) takes too long to heat and cook food. Makes you late for the crew van in the am. Gotham also advertises (A) as a Smoke Less grill now. It’s true cause grease falls from hot grill onto a cool drip pan. Griddle not so but still not much smoke unless you burn something. For speed, ease and convenience, I prefer (A). Just disconnect the fire alarm or cook in the bathroom

[@desireepruyne1383]

I have had my Power Smokeless Grill for 3 years and I love it. Non stick surface is holding strong, and I use it at least 3 times a week. Love the tenderness of the meat and the ease of cleanup.

[@ritapacelli9943]

Tradurre in italiano

[@ritapacelli9943]

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[@franmotley2957]

Just Received My Surprise Birthday Gift Today From My Sister And Neice!! They Heard Me Talking About The Late Night TV Commercial Of This Power XL Smokeless Grill That I Was Really Sold On Getting. I'm So Excited And Thankful. Can't Wait To Use My New Grill 🎉🤩🤣😂

[@RasAlKhul]

* Turns on smokeless grill * * Grill immediately smokes *

[@hollywood21639]

All heating elements have a coating on them to prevent corrosion during shipping. Completely normal.

[@paulaw418]

That's just the first use, it means nothing. Even a toaster stinks like burnt plastic the first time you use it.

[@shakeimcarter9447]

but the grill still smoked a good amount while he was using it guys... so market it as 'almost ' smokeless or 'virtually ' smokeless then...

[@mjbug]

I own 2 of and happy with them, if you wrap the bottom of the collection pan with foil and poke holes to allow smoke to go down, you can get of away of washing it every time. I disassemble the fan (only one screw at the bottom) and wash it with a paint brush, dish detergent under running water to prevent grease build up on the fan blades, just remember to avoid the fan motor to get wet.

[@marilynalvarez9951]

I don't think the heat was up enough on the power smokeless grill, the blue light indicator was not really up high enough and even though it does say the temp, perhaps the "fan" brings down the temp a little....just my humble opinion. Another great review, thank you, keep them coming :)

[@BWilks]

very informative. thank you. darker grill marks = more heat (energy). probably get better grill marks with Power Smokeless by turning the heat up higher. the cover on the PSG coupled with the fan allows it reduce smoke AND energy usage by taking advantage of convection in addition to the direct heat from the grill. as to the pancakes: i've no idea ;-)

[@jordann2879]

I feel like grill marks are not as important as the product doing what it says it does...which I assume is "smokeless indoor grilling"

[@bayarearaised1894]

Yeah but if there were no grill marks can you really claim its smokeless indoor grilling" if it doesn't "grill"?

[@camaroman101]

@@bayarearaised1894 technically it has a "grill". But personally i don't consider either to be grilling.

[@mikeanthony07]

I'm not sure you showed the temperature setting for the power smokeless grill. What was it. How did you set it?

[@spudthegreaterusa8386]

Of all the cooking grill kitchen gadgets for making pancakes, I have found the Ninja 12" premium fry pan on medium heat makes absolutely evenly cooked top and bottom. Most of the time the second side looks a bit mottled due to uneven temps, but the ninja fry pan retains heat so well the pancakes are the same on both sides.

[@princessdoddie]

Thanks for the review...Power Smokeless Grill it is. This was next on my shopping list; what a coincidence 😊

[@pamelarichards5251]

Power Smokeless Grill, ALL the Way!!

[@RBLACKPEARL7]

Thanks for taking the time to do this 👍.

[@THESHOMROM]

Using the lid on the Power grill affects the caramelization and therefore affecting the taste. WHY USE THE LID?

[@strickingJAH]

Yep

[@naturegirl5681]

I didn’t use the water and I turned up the grill and they browned beautifully

[@lilchina1]

you didn't have the grill at full power thus the light grill marks. your lights on the grill were only 3/4 up at full power it would be a fully lit up. FYI

[@brandonbaker9106]

And the pancake that did get browned was on full power and it just barely browned stop pay attention think then comment

[@laverdadbuscador]

The metal mass and material make a huge difference too. Comparing the thin metal on the smokeless to big honking steel grates isn't apples to apples. Thermal mass on thin metal doesn't hold up and won't up quite as good at "grill marks"....but it's benefits of the smokeless outweigh the steel. For indoors smokeless is definitely more important.

[@peaceful3250]

Most people pour sauces and gravies over their food so in my opinion the color doesn't matter much. I would definitely choose Power Smokeless Grill.

[@frotwithdanger]

I like that the first thing the power smokeless grill did when you turned it on was smoke

[@jakoatmon1]

I had the Gotham grill and upgraded to the power smokeless grill. The Gotham nonstick surface seemed to go bad the first time I turned the heat on. The smokeless grill still has a great nonstick surface even after cooking steaks every weekend for at least 4 months. The grill marks are more pronounced if you leave the lid off and use higher heat also I have found it does better if you let it preheat a lil longer to get the grill tray hotter. If you're like me and live in an apartment or condo where you can't have an outdoor grill then the power smokeless grill is the best alternative to an actual grill. Great review though thx

[@leorabyrd5926]

the lid caused your food to be steamed.... yuk for meat lol

[@rodneystevenson4057]

He kept turning the fan on and off. If the fan stayed on it would probably grill better

[@vlrissolo]

@577AllWell

[@7531monkey]

The fan would remove steam.

[@hasiendaad557]

The power smokeless is a scam of a product for people that don't know how cooking works, it's truly smokeless because it doesn't create any smoke. It create steam because it barely reaches 320f (where caramelization occurs) which is probably sucked by the fan, cooled and then blown out at a slightly cooler temperature and voilà! Smokeless steamer! I think it's a fail on the grilling aspect. If you truly want a smokeless steak do it sous-vide .

[@Mr.Everything]

Then why are steamed hams so popular?

[@Vortechtral]

I don't know if you do it, however on your washing segments, I always see no soap. Running water and a sponge don't clean well. I use a good soapy cloth (microfiber usually) and keep the water off. The soap helps break down the grease and fats. It doesn't mean cleaning is any more enjoyable however from what it looks like, with simply running water you might be on it a while longer.

[@mjc0961]

Can't see the grill marks once the burger is in the bun, so if that's the only thing Gotham Steel has going for it, it's got nothing. 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@pretzelmaker3122]

Yeah, but the power with the lid on is essentially the same as any grill pan in the oven. It just steams food. Without the lid, it probably is more impressive.

[@rickperez5388]

The fan and the lid equipped Power Smokeless Grill were the real stars. As indicated, the grill marks left on the food were better on the Gotham.

[@Whigu]

Grillmarks on food are like audio on dashcam... not so important to me.

[@ronni2664]

Then you should just boil all you'r meat. Way faster 😋

[@Whigu]

@@ronni2664 You do notice that I wrote about grillmarks and not about actual grilling?

[@NicoleTheeHomebody]

@@ronni2664 lol you though u were smart.

[@jamesdennett196]

However, grill marks equals caramelisation, which is going to enhance the flavour more.

[@ronni2664]

Yes I did notice that. Difference is that this is a video with a premise about indoor foodmaking and not outdoor grilling or BBQ'ing. There is a reason why you have things like grill pans - as the caramelisation and charring of the meats surface is difference from a grill pan vs. a regular pan (indoors). It gives a diffrent flavore profile to meat, vegtables and other things. So Grill marks do matter.

[@sagansrun2932]

On Amazon, there were several complaints about the fan stops working on the Power one. QVC had them on sale price at $89. With 6 month easy pay. On the 3rd week of February 19. But the numerous complaints about the fan stopped working, and with only a 60 day warranty. I decided not to purchase even at lower price. Will check the reviews in QVC to see they have any complaints on the Power model. I have the Power 8 qt pressure cooker and it works great by the way. I will stick to .. lol..my nuwave counter top oven

[@Muunchiez]

I think the most important feature here is smokeless. when it comes down to it. Gotham steel SMOKELESS Grill did not work as the name intended. NOT SMOKELESS. Power SMOKELESS Grill worked as the name intended. SMOKELESS.

[@donnamyers2025]

I see that Gotham now sells one with a fan . Costs more , of course .