Current Model G Electric Griddle vs Current Model G2 Electric Grill
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Quick take: The Current Model G Electric Griddle costs $500 less; the Current Model G2 Electric Grill reaches a higher max temp (700 vs 600°F).
| Spec | Current Model G Electric Griddle | Current Model G2 Electric Grill |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ~$699 | ~$1,199 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Type | Griddle | Electric Grill |
| Cooking Area | 330 sq in | 330 sq in |
| Max Temp | 600°F | 700°F |
| Fuel Type | Electric | Electric |
| Build Material | Seasoned Steel cooktop, Painted Steel lid | Black Anodized Aluminum grates |
| Hopper Capacity | — | — |
| Burners | — | — |
| WiFi / App | Yes | Yes |
| App control | Yes | Yes |
| Meat probe | Yes | Yes |
| PID controller | No | No |
| Side burner | No | No |
| Rotisserie | No | No |
| Searing | No | Yes |
| Dimensions | 49 x 24 x 45 in | 49 x 24 x 45 in |
| Weight | 125 lbs | 108 lbs |
| Warranty | 10 years with registration, 5 years without | 10 years with registration, 5 years without |
Pros & cons
Current Model G Electric Griddle
- ✓Set-point temperature control with app feedback, which no knob-controlled gas griddle can match
- ✓No propane tank to store, refill or hide — the whole reason it works in a condo
- ✓Ten-year warranty with registration is by far the longest in the griddle category
- ✓200°F low end allows genuine holding and low-temperature cooking gas griddles cannot reach
- ✓330 sq in of real seasoned steel, so the cooking behaviour matches a conventional griddle
- ✗125 lbs on a cart, so despite being electric it is not moved or stored indoors
- ✗600°F ceiling and electric heat means slower recovery than a 48,000 BTU gas griddle under a heavy load
- ✗Needs a dedicated outdoor circuit; a shared balcony outlet will likely trip
- ✗$699 buys a considerably larger gas griddle if propane is permitted
- ✗Seasoned steel cooktop still needs oiling and rust management despite the premium price
Current Model G2 Electric Grill
- ✓700°F is gas-grill searing temperature from a household outlet, which nothing else in electric achieves
- ✓Two independent zones give a true sear side and an indirect side, the thing most electrics lack
- ✓Four probe ports with two probes in the box, more instrumentation than most $1,200 pellet grills
- ✓Ten-year warranty with registration, against one year on most of the Ninja electric line
- ✗Requires a dedicated 15 A circuit and Current recommends 20 A — many balconies have neither
- ✗$1,199 buys a very capable gas grill or a high-end pellet grill instead
- ✗330 sq in primary grate is modest for the price; a $500 gas grill offers more
- ✗108 lbs on a cart, so it is a fixture rather than something stored indoors