Hamilton Beach 38560 vs Presto 07023
The short answer
Presto 07023 comes out ahead overall with 7.7/10 against 7.4/10 for the Hamilton Beach 38560. Hamilton Beach 38560 is stronger on cooking performance and coating durability & food release. Presto 07023 is stronger on ease of cleaning, capacity & versatility and value. At current verified prices, the Presto 07023 costs about $105.96 less.
- Choose the Hamilton Beach 38560 if: Buyers who want no coating of any kind and strong searing, and will season and hand-wash a heavy plate.
- Choose the Presto 07023 if: Most households that want a lab-tested griddle whose PFAS-free ceramic claim is corroborated independently, plus a built-in warming tray.
Scores by criterion
| Criterion | Hamilton Beach 38560 | Presto 07023 |
|---|---|---|
| Cooking performance | 8.5Food Network: even heat and excellent burger crust, but it runs very hot. | 7.5ATK Best Buy. ATK noted hot spots near the connection that didn't affect cooking. |
| Health & materials | 9.0Uncoated cast iron with no coating at all, though no formal manufacturer claim. | 9.0Presto says PFAS free, and ATK independently lists it as PFAS-free. |
| Coating durability & food release | 7.0Food Network says the surface is extremely durable, but eggs stuck until the seasoning built up. | 6.0Presto's manual warns that dishwashing reduces nonstick, and one owner reported sticking at 3 months. No lab finding of permanent staining. |
| Ease of cleaning | 5.0Heavy hand-wash cast iron that needs careful cleaning and maintenance (Food Network). | 7.5ATK says it hand-washes easily and it's immersible with the control removed. ATK calls it 'a little harder to clean' because the plate isn't removable. |
| Capacity & versatility | 6.0Small 160 sq in surface with a drip tray. | 7.5Modest 210 sq in, but the four-way flip tray (warmer, spatter shield, steamer, serving tray) adds real versatility. |
| Value | 7.0About $137 for a coating-free plate with a multi-year warranty. | 8.5$58.99 for an ATK-endorsed model with a corroborated PFAS-free claim, though the 07062 gives more area for about $3 more. |
Specifications
| Spec | Hamilton Beach 38560 | Presto 07023 |
|---|---|---|
| Cooking surface material | Pre-seasoned cast iron (no nonstick coating) | Ceramic nonstick |
| Manufacturer explicitly claims PFAS-free (or uncoated) | — | Yes |
| Cooking surface area | 160 sq in | 210 sq in |
| Cooking surface dimensions | 10 x 16 in | 14 x 15 in |
| Maximum temperature | 450 °F | 400 °F |
| Wattage | 1,800 W | 1,500 W |
| Removable cooking plate | Yes | No |
| Grease management | Drip tray | Slide-out drip tray |
| Lid or cover included | No | No |
| Warranty | — | 1 years |
Hamilton Beach 38560
Pros
- No nonstick coating
- Excellent searing and heat retention
- Even heat for pancakes
- Reaches 450°F
- Removable plate
Cons
- Heavy and needs seasoning and hand-washing
- Eggs stick until seasoned
- Can run very hot
- Modest 160 sq in cooking area
A strong option for buyers who prefer iron to ceramic and are willing to maintain it. Note that warranty terms are reported inconsistently, so check the listing before you buy.
Full Hamilton Beach 38560 review →Presto 07023
Pros
- PFAS-free ceramic surface, listed that way by ATK and by Presto
- ATK Best Buy
- Easy hand-washing, even after burgers
- Flip tray works as a warmer and serving tray
- Low price for what it offers
Cons
- Moderate 210 sq in cooking area
- Plate is not removable
- Presto warns dishwasher use wears down the ceramic
- One owner reports sticking after about 3 months
The most defensible all-round choice here. It pairs independent testing with a corroborated PFAS-free claim at a modest price, and its main limits are size and the usual short life of ceramic coatings.
Full Presto 07023 review →Both products are part of our guide The Best Non-Toxic PFAS-Free Electric Griddles of 2026, where you can see every pick, how we score and current prices from each retailer.