Blackstone E-Series 17" Electric Tabletop Griddle vs Blackstone On The Go 14" Griddle with Side Burner
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Quick take: The Blackstone On The Go 14" Griddle with Side Burner costs $20 less; the Blackstone E-Series 17" Electric Tabletop Griddle offers more cooking space (238 vs 168 sq in).
| Spec | Blackstone E-Series 17" Electric Tabletop Griddle | Blackstone On The Go 14" Griddle with Side Burner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ~$199 | ~$179 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Type | Griddle | Griddle |
| Cooking Area | 238 sq in | 168 sq in |
| Max Temp | — | — |
| Fuel Type | Electric | Propane/Natural Gas |
| Build Material | Ceramic Titanium Coated Steel | Rolled Carbon Steel |
| Hopper Capacity | — | — |
| Burners | — | 2 |
| WiFi / App | No | No |
| App control | No | No |
| Meat probe | No | No |
| PID controller | No | No |
| Side burner | No | Yes |
| Rotisserie | No | No |
| Searing | No | No |
| Dimensions | 18.7 x 17.89 x 6.97 in | 21 x 17 x 6 in |
| Weight | 24 lbs | 25 lbs |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |
Pros & cons
Blackstone E-Series 17" Electric Tabletop Griddle
- ✓No seasoning and no rust — the ceramic non-stick plate is the opposite of the carbon-steel maintenance cycle
- ✓Dial-set temperature with a digital readout, where every propane Blackstone is guesswork on a knob
- ✓1,500 W on a normal household circuit, so no propane storage and no tank swaps
- ✓Small enough at 18.7 inches wide to live on a kitchen counter and move outdoors for a cook
- ✓Glass hood rotates off rather than hinging, so it stores flat in a cabinet
- ✗1,500 W does not sear — expect good pancakes and eggs, not a hard crust on a smashburger
- ✗Metal utensils are explicitly not allowed on the ceramic coating, which rules out the steel spatulas griddling normally uses
- ✗238 sq in is roughly four steaks' worth; it is a two-person appliance
- ✗Non-stick coatings are consumable, and there is no replacement plate the way there is for carbon steel
Blackstone On The Go 14" Griddle with Side Burner
- ✓Side burner on a unit this small is genuinely rare and turns a griddle into a one-box camp kitchen
- ✓Latching hood and handle mean it travels as a closed case rather than needing a separate bag
- ✓25 lbs is a one-hand carry from truck bed to picnic table
- ✓Propane chain lets a second Blackstone run off the same tank, which matters on a long camp trip
- ✗168 sq in cooks for two, three at a stretch — it is not a group griddle
- ✗14,400 BTU split across two burners means slow recovery once cold food hits the plate
- ✗Carbon steel still needs seasoning and rust care, which is harder to keep up with on the road