How the Five Compare on the Numbers
The clearest published difference among these five presses is weight. The HULISEN press is listed at 0.94 lb, the Cuisinart at 1.0 lb, the Pisol at 1.98 lb, the Firsgrill set at 2.5 lb and the Amzlink kit at 3.83 lb. Plate size follows a similar spread, from the 6.0 inch published width of the Pisol press to the 7.4 inch published width of the Amzlink kit, with the Cuisinart at 6.4 inches between them. All five of these listings publish a width, a depth, a height and a weight.
Shape splits the group in two. The HULISEN, Pisol and Cuisinart presses are round only. The Firsgrill and Amzlink sets each add a rectangle plate alongside a round one, which their makers present for bacon and for broad contact on a griddle. Handle material also divides them: wood on the Firsgrill, Pisol and Amzlink presses, stainless steel on the HULISEN, and unstated on the Cuisinart listing.
| Specification |
HULISEN B095LBPPND |
Amzlink B0H4G7Y147 |
Firsgrill B0CLH2WQ12 |
Cuisinart B07SZFHKVZ |
Pisol B0DSKDHWYW |
| Published weight |
0.94 lb |
3.83 lb |
2.5 lb |
1.0 lb |
1.98 lb |
| Published width |
6.2 in |
7.4 in |
7.0 in |
6.4 in |
6.0 in |
| Published depth |
6.2 in |
8.7 in |
8.3 in |
6.5 in |
6.0 in |
| Published height |
3.0 in |
3.7 in |
3.0 in |
3.0 in |
2.3 in |
| Plate shape |
Round |
Round and rectangle |
Round and rectangle |
Round |
Round |
| Handle material |
Stainless steel |
Wood |
Wood |
not published |
Wood |
| Body material |
Brushed stainless steel |
Cast iron |
Cast iron |
Cast iron |
Cast iron |
| Pre-seasoned |
not published |
not published |
Yes |
not published |
Yes |
| Dishwasher stated |
Yes |
not published |
not published |
No, hand wash |
Yes |
| Papers included |
None listed |
100 |
None listed |
None listed |
None listed |
The table does not tell you how any press performs on a hot griddle. No listing publishes a maximum temperature, a warranty length or a country of manufacture, and none of the five has been used by anyone at Lush. The figures above are what each maker states, and nothing more. Where a cell reads not published, the maker states no figure and this guide does not supply one.
What Each Press Is Built to Do
Round plates for single patties
The HULISEN press is a 6.2 inch round stainless steel plate with a grip handle the maker states is laser welded so it will not loosen over time. At 0.94 lb it is the lightest of the five, which makes it the easiest to lift between patties and to store in a drawer. The maker also states the press is stain resistant, rustproof and dishwasher safe.
The Cuisinart press is a 6.5 inch round cast iron plate at 1.0 lb. Its maker states the flat edge helps achieve crispy, caramelized edges, and lists use on griddles, skillets and grills. Cleanup is stated as hand washing with warm water and mild soap. The listing does not name a handle material or state whether the cast iron is pre-seasoned.
Two plates in one set
The Firsgrill set pairs a 7.08 inch round cast iron plate with an 8.3 by 4.3 inch rectangle plate, both with wood handles. The maker states the round plate is oversized to cover 1/3 to 1/2 lb patties and that the handle is BPA free and heat resistant. The set is published at 2.5 lb, and the maker does not break that figure down per plate.
The Amzlink kit is the heaviest of the five at 3.83 lb and the most complete. It lists a 6.69 inch round cast iron press, a 7.68 by 4.1 inch rectangle press, a hamburger press patty maker, 100 patty papers and a cleaning brush. Both plates have wood handles. The maker does not publish a weight for either plate on its own, nor a material for the patty maker or brush.
Low profiles and stated care
The Pisol press is the lowest of the five at 2.3 inches tall, with a 6.0 inch round cast iron plate published at 1.98 lb. The maker states the press is pre-seasoned, that the wooden handle stays cool to reduce heat transfer, and that the completely flat bottom helps control thickness and crispiness. The maker also states the press can go in a dishwasher, which is unusual for cast iron and worth checking against the care instructions that ship with it.
Care is the one subject all five listings address, and they do not agree. HULISEN states its brushed stainless steel press is stain resistant, rustproof and dishwasher safe. Pisol states its pre-seasoned cast iron press can go directly in the dishwasher after a wipe. Cuisinart states hand washing with warm water and mild soap. Firsgrill states a seamless body that wipes clean and resists rust when dried, and Amzlink ships a cleaning brush rather than a stated method.
Which One Fits Your Kitchen
You want the lightest press to lift and store. The HULISEN press is published at 0.94 lb, the lowest figure among the five, with a 6.2 inch round stainless steel plate and a stated dishwasher safe build. It suits a drawer or a small kitchen where a heavy cast iron plate would be a nuisance.
You want one purchase to cover burgers, bacon and prep. The Amzlink kit lists two cast iron plates, a patty maker, 100 patty papers and a brush. At 3.83 lb it is the heaviest set here, so it stays on the counter rather than in a drawer, and it covers more jobs than any other pick.
You want a round and a rectangle plate without the extras. The Firsgrill set gives you a 7.08 inch round plate and an 8.3 by 4.3 inch rectangle plate at a published 2.5 lb, with wood handles and a stated BPA free grip. It skips the papers and patty maker that come with the Amzlink kit.
You want a flat cast iron edge for crispy borders. The Cuisinart press is a 6.5 inch round cast iron plate at 1.0 lb. The maker states the flat edge helps build crispy, caramelized edges, and cleanup is by hand. It is the simplest cast iron option of the five.
You want a low cast iron press with a cool handle. The Pisol press is 2.3 inches tall, the lowest here, with a 1.98 lb cast iron plate and a wooden handle the maker states reduces heat transfer. The maker also states the press is pre-seasoned and can go in a dishwasher.
What We Could Not Verify
Several figures a buyer might want are simply not published by these makers. This guide states that plainly rather than filling the gaps.
- A maximum temperature for any of the five presses.
- A warranty length for any of the five presses.
- A country of manufacture for any of the five presses.
- A plate thickness for any of the five presses.
- A weight for either plate on its own in the Firsgrill and Amzlink sets.
- A handle material for the Cuisinart press.
