I sold my outdoor grill and bought this. I wanted something that was compact yet big enough to cook 2-4 hamburgers or chicken breasts at once. This thing works great. As some review say, the top doesn't get as hot as the bottom but I haven't found that to be a problem. I have cooked hamburgers and chicken breasts on the grill portion with it closed, and I have cooked pancakes on the open griddle portion. Everything came out great. One thing I love is how easy the grill plates come out. They are very light and easy to handle. Easy to take out and wash and then put back in the machine.
Its great to use especially on these hot days as then I don’t have to heat up my oven. Cleaning is easy with the removable trays. Could use a locking latch on the front when storing it.