Comparison: Salamander Oven (Updated | Oct 22nd)
When exploring high-performance cooking solutions, salamander ovens stand out for their precision in broiling and searing. Whether for professional kitchens or home chefs, these versatile units excel at achieving crisp, caramelized finishes on meats, vegetables, and baked dishes. This comparison highlights key features, design differences, and performance factors to consider, helping you make an informed choice based on your cooking needs, space, and budget. From compact countertop models to robust commercial-grade options, understanding the nuances ensures you select an oven that balances functionality with your culinary goals.
Editor’s Choice
Best for a specific purpose
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Best for commercial grade:
2000W Salamander Broiler -
Best for best overall:
BIG HORN OUTDOORS 1500°F Small Infrared Propane Gas Grill – Portable Steak Broiler & Sear Station -
Best for high efficiency:
Electric Cheese Melter Cheesemelter Grill -
Best for premium build:
BALMUDA The Toaster Pro | Steam Oven Toaster | 6 Modes: Shokupan -
Best for steam broiler:
BALMUDA The Toaster Pro | Steam Oven Toaster | 6 Modes: Shokupan -
Best for space saving:
1500W Electric Cheese Melter Grill -
Best for wall-mounted:
Countertop Salamander Broiler 1500W Electric Cheese Melter Raclette Grill 120-570°F Temperature Adjustable Commercial Steak Broiler Food-grade Stainless Steel Cheesemelter Toaster Oven 110V/60Hz -
Best for portable design:
BIG HORN OUTDOORS Portable Infrared Broiler Propane Gas Grill -
Best for pro performance:
B.B. Prime Salamander Broiler Bundle by JJGeorge -
Best for best budget:
2000W Salamander Broiler
Product Comparison: Salamander Oven
Commercial grade
2000W Salamander Broiler, Electric Raclette Grill Cheese Melter, WQV Commercial Wall Mount or Countertop Stainless Steel Toaster Oven 50℃-300℃ for Cheese Steak Meat
WQV
- Salamander broiler allows precise heating temperature control ranging 50℃-300℃, ideal to melt cheese, toast sandwiches, and grill steaks and other meats
- Raclette grill cheese melter features an upper heating design to reduce smoke and dust, multiple U-shape style that evenly covers a larger area to improve heating efficiency
- Electric salamander broiler equipped with a grill, size of 17.5”x9.8”, plus 2x anti-scald handles, allowing easy adjustment of height
- Raclette grill salamander comes with a lower oil catch tray, easy to clean and maintain
- Salamander broiler constructed with food grade stainless steel, thickened to withstand any heavy and busy kitchen environments
- Salamander broiler countertop grill supports wall mounted or simply tabletop use
Best overall
BIG HORN OUTDOORS 1500°F Small Infrared Propane Gas Grill – Portable Steak Broiler & Sear Station, Outdoor Salamander BBQ with Pizza Stone, Stainless Steel
BIG HORN OUTDOORS
- Fast & Efficient Heating – 1500℉ in 3-5 Mins: This small propane grill features a powerful 19,000 BTU infrared burner that heats up to 1500℉ (800°C) in just 5 minutes. From backyard cookouts to off-grid adventures, this tabletop propane grill doubles as a compact small gas grill that delivers fast, even heat with minimal energy waste—perfect for juicy, flavorful steaks every time
- Professional Top-Down Infrared Heating: Modeled after restaurant-style salamander broilers, this small propane gas grill applies intense top-down infrared heat to create a perfect sear. It locks in moisture and flavor, reduces smoke, and enhances natural drippings—ideal for steak, ribs, and gourmet sauces. A true gas BBQ grill experience in a compact form
- Easy One-Touch Pulse Ignition: No more fumbling with matches or lighters. The windproof pulse ignition offers quick, safe startup at the push of a button. Reliable in any outdoor setting, this small propane grill system ensures you're always ready to cook with confidence
- 10-Tier Adjustable Rack – Versatile Cooking Zones: Designed with a 13" wide cooking chamber and a 10-position adjustable rack, this small gas grill offers flexible cooking zones for everything from high-heat searing to low-temp baking. The rack guide removes easily for quick cleaning—perfect for multi-course meals on your portable propane grill
- Built to Last – Stainless Steel, Safe & Easy to Clean: Crafted from rust-resistant stainless steel, this small propane gas grill is built for long-term durability and outdoor use. All components are easily detachable and dishwasher-safe, making cleanup effortless. The included pizza stone adds extra versatility to your barbecue routine
- Portable, Tabletop & Party-Ready: The portable and tabletop design makes this small propane gas grill perfect for backyard BBQs, camping, tailgating, park cookouts, and RV traveling. Whether you're hosting a party or grilling on the go, it’s your ideal companion for any outdoor cooking occasion
High efficiency
Electric Cheese Melter Cheesemelter Grill, 1500W Countertop Salamander Broiler, 120-570°F Commercial Cheese Melter Raclette Grill Cheesemelter Broiler Stainless Steel Toaster Oven
LIANDU-US
- 【PREMIUM MATERIALS】Our electric cheese melter is made of thickened food-grade stainless steel with a polished and brushed surface that is healthy and durable. The dense holes provide efficient heat dissipation while ensuring aesthetics, prolonging the life of the machine and improving safety in use.
- 【HIGH WORKING EFFICIENCY】It adopts a 1500W high-power electric heating element and multiple U-shaped heating tube layout to ensure rapid heat transfer and even distribution, significantly reducing the preheating time and speeding up the cooking process. In addition, a large grill (17.7'' x 9.65'') provides an extra-large work area; and the large oil tray (17.7" x 10") helps collect food residue and waste oil.
- 【WIDE TEMPERATURE CONTROL】The convenient temperature control knob allows you to precisely control the heating temperature between 122-572°F, and you can set the heating temperature according to different ingredients to meet your different baking needs. The green power indicator and yellow heating indicator help you see if the cheese melter is running properly.
- 【ADJUSTABLE HEIGHT】You are free to place the grill on any of the four levels, adjust the space and control the heating distance according to the size and shape of your food for more even heating. Moreover, the two rubber handles of the grill help you conveniently adjust the height of the grill or hold the grill without scalding your hands.
- 【HANGING AND TABLETOP DESIGN】Its hanging or tabletop design adapts to different kitchen space layouts, meeting diverse commercial and home cooking needs. It is ideal for melting cheese, toasting sandwiches/burgers, and grilling steaks, fish, chicken wings, and other meats, at home, in hotels, restaurants, etc.
Premium build
BALMUDA The Toaster Pro | Steam Oven Toaster | 6 Modes: Shokupan, Golden Toast, Pizza, Croissant, Oven, Salamander Grill | Precise Temperature Control | Compact Design | Black
BALMUDA
- STEAM TECHNOLOGY – Add 5 cc of water to generate steam that crisps bread and pastries while sealing in flavor and moisture.
- PRECISE TEMPERATURE CONTROL – Three distinct heating zones ensure the perfect balance of a savory, crisp outside and a fluffy, moist inside.
- VERSATILE COOKING MODES – Shokupan, Golden Toast, Pizza, Croissant, Oven (350°F, 400°F, 450°F), and Salamander Grill.
- PROFESSIONAL SALAMANDER GRILL MODE – Powerful top-down heat replicates a broiler, ideal for caramelizing, searing, and finishing foods at home.
- REFINED COMPACT DESIGN – A sleek, space-saving form that enhances kitchen performance while blending effortlessly into any aesthetic.
Steam broiler
BALMUDA The Toaster Pro | Steam Oven Toaster | 6 Modes: Shokupan, Golden Toast, Pizza, Croissant, Oven, Salamander Grill | Precise Temperature Control | Compact Design | Off-white
BALMUDA
- STEAM TECHNOLOGY – Add 5 cc of water to generate steam that crisps bread and pastries while sealing in flavor and moisture.
- PRECISE TEMPERATURE CONTROL – Three distinct heating zones ensure the perfect balance of a savory, crisp outside and a fluffy, moist inside.
- VERSATILE COOKING MODES – Shokupan, Golden Toast, Pizza, Croissant, Oven (350°F, 400°F, 450°F), and Salamander Grill.
- PROFESSIONAL SALAMANDER GRILL MODE – Powerful top-down heat replicates a broiler, ideal for caramelizing, searing, and finishing foods at home.
- REFINED COMPACT DESIGN – A sleek, space-saving form that enhances kitchen performance while blending effortlessly into any aesthetic.
Space saving
1500W Electric Cheese Melter Grill, 110V Commercial Salamander Broiler Stainless Steel Cheese Melter Machine Countertop Salamander Broiler For Melt Cheese, Toast Sandwiches, Grill Steaks
LOYALHEARTDY
- 【High Quality Cheese Melting Machine】This electric salamander broiler is made of thick food-grade stainless steel with brushed surface. Anti-corrosion, long-term use.
- 【High Efficiency And Space Saving】This electric cheese melter adopts a large-area oil pan design to collect food residue and waste oil. The 1500w salamander adops wall-mounted design improving the space utilization.
- 【Precise Temperature Control】This steak broiler machine can precisely control the temperature through the knob, and the temperature can be adjusted between 50-300°C (122-572°F); the heating temperature of the food can be changed by adjusting the height of the grill.
- 【Rapid Heating】This electric salamander broiler adopts upper heating technology, which can quickly heat, bake and melt cheese or other foods, effectively reducing smoke and dust. The maximum working area of this salamander oven is 17.7" x 10.2" (450x260mm), which improves the baking efficiency.
- 【Suitable】The wall-mounted design of this commercial cheese melter electric machine is suitable for space use. The electric countertop sandwich grills can be used to melt cheese, toast sandwiches, and even grill steaks and other meats.
Wall-mounted
Countertop Salamander Broiler 1500W Electric Cheese Melter Raclette Grill 120-570°F Temperature Adjustable Commercial Steak Broiler Food-grade Stainless Steel Cheesemelter Toaster Oven 110V/60Hz
JAYEUW
- 【High-quality Salamander Broiler】This countertop salamander broiler is made of thickened food-grade stainless steel with a brushed surface that is healthy, non-corrosion, wear-resistant, and long-term use. Using a metal sheath heating element that will quickly broil or melt to perfection. Perfectly be used to melt cheese, toast sandwiches, and even grill steaks and other meats.
- 【Accurate Temperature Control】The heating temperature can be precisely controlled between 122-572°F through the knob as well as by adjusting the height of the grill(4 levels), thus meeting your different baking needs.
- 【High Efficiency】Adopting 1500W power, multiple U-shaped heat pipes, an upper heating&lower grilling technology, a height-adjustable grill, and a 17.7*10.2" large working area, this cheese melter ensures fast and even heating while allowing for baking multiple foods or melting many pieces of cheese at once.
- 【Perfect Space Utilization】The small footprint(24*13.8*11in) and wall-mounted design make this machine ideal for small and medium kitchens while improving space utilization. Additionally, the two installation types are for you to choose from to meet the style needs of your home.
- 【Non-slip Feet】When you place this cheesemelter on the table, the soft rubber non-slip feet can help it stand firmly on the table without slipping or scratching the countertop.
Portable design
BIG HORN OUTDOORS Portable Infrared Broiler Propane Gas Grill, 1500 Degree Stainless Steel Tabletop Quick Cooking Steak Grill for Meat, Seafood, Veggies
BIG HORN OUTDOORS
- ENJOY THE STEAK IN 5 MINUTES – Infrared burner of the steak grill produces around 1500℉of intense heat, with 12,000 BTU power and constant cyclic heating, the propane gas grill will seal the heat efficiently and save more energy
- HOME STEAK – Juicy steak make at home! The propane gas grill constructed of premium stainless steel, sturdy and rustproof for outdoor BBQ, easy to assemble, dissemble, clean and dishwasher-friendly
- PORTABLE DESIGN – You can take your steak grill to picnic or a camping trip with your families and friend, the dimension of this propane gas grill is: L 9 in x W 17 in x H 15.4 in, the weight is: 21.6 lbs
- ADJUSTABLE GRILL GRATE – This steak grill complete with a stainless steel cooking grate, built-in notches offer 10 levels of grill rack position inside the gas grill that greatly facilitate you to control the cooking heat for meat, seafood and veggies
- SAFE AND CONVENIENT – A Stainless steel front panel is set to prevent the steak grill from overheating, protect the table in front of the gas grill from damage, a stainless steel grill handle helps you to take out the extreme hot grate and pick up the steaks without hurting
Pro performance
B.B. Prime Salamander Broiler Bundle by JJGeorge, 1500 Degree Infrared Broiler, Steak Searing Machine, Cook High End Steaks at Home
JJGeorge
- 1500 Degree Infrared Burner
- Reaches Optimal Cook Temp in 3 Minutes
- Multiple Level Cooking Zones.
- Integrated Warming Tray with Lid
- Double Wall Stainless Steel Construction
- Quick and Easy Cleaning
- Electric Self Igniter (Battery Included)
- Pull-out Drawer for Drip Tray
Best budget
2000W Salamander Broiler, Electric Cheese Melter, Countertop BBQ Grill with 122-572°F Adjustable Temp & 4 Height, Commercial Cheesemelter Broiler, Stainless Steel Toaster Oven for Cheese Steak Meat
choayun
- 🧀【𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡 𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐥𝐭𝐞𝐫】This salamander broiler is made of thickened 𝐟𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐞𝐥 with a brushed surface, long-term use. Using a metal sheath heating element that will quickly warm, toast and melt to perfection. Perfectly be used to melt cheese, toast sandwiches, and even grill steaks and other meats.
- 🍗【𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐓𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐥】The convenient temperature control knob of commercial cheese melter allows you to precisely control the heating temperature between 𝟏𝟐𝟐-𝟓𝟕𝟐°𝐅, and you can set the heating temperature according to different ingredients to meet your different baking needs.
- 🍔【𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡 𝐄𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐨𝐩 𝐆𝐫𝐢𝐥𝐥】 Cheesemelter broiler adopts a 𝟐𝟎𝟎𝟎𝐖 high-power electric heating element and multiple 𝐔-𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐞𝐝 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐮𝐛𝐞 layout to ensure rapid heat transfer and even distribution, significantly reducing the preheating time and speeding up the cooking process. In addition, a large grill (𝟏𝟕.𝟕 "𝐱 𝟏𝟎.𝟐") provides an extra-large work area, allowing you to bake multiple foods or melt multiple cheeses at once.
- 🦐【𝐀𝐝𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧】You are free to place the commercial salamander grill on any of the 𝟒 levels, adjust the space and control the heating distance according to the size and shape of your food for more even heating. Moreover, the 2 rubber handles of the electric steak broiler help you conveniently adjust the height of the steak grill or hold the grill without scalding your hands.
- 🧀【𝐖𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧】Commercial electric cheese melting machine is ideal for melting cheese, toasting sandwiches/burgers, and grilling steaks, fish, chicken wings, and other meats, at home, in hotels, restaurants, etc.
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Buying Guide
FAQs
Which salamander oven offers the highest power output?
The 2000W Salamander Broiler (B0D7LSK6N1) and 2000W Electric Cheese Melter (B0D83KCN6P) provide the highest power at 2000W.
Are there portable options for outdoor use?
The BIG HORN OUTDOORS 1500°F Propane Grill (B089Y1HXSF) and Portable Infrared Broiler (B08G8NYBX6) are designed for outdoor portability.
Which models are best for commercial settings?
The 1500W Electric Cheese Melter Grill (B08K3DV52V) and Countertop Salamander Broiler (B0D6VPHW5J) are labeled as commercial-grade.
Do any models include multiple cooking modes?
The BALMUDA Toaster Pro (B0FPNYHLCQ, B0FPNWT116) features 6 cooking modes, including steam and toasting functions.
Which salamander ovens use propane gas?
The BIG HORN OUTDOORS 1500°F Grill (B089Y1HXSF) and Portable Infrared Broiler (B08G8NYBX6) operate on propane gas.
Are there models with infrared heating technology?
The BIG HORN OUTDOORS 1500°F Grill (B089Y1HXSF), Portable Infrared Broiler (B08G8NYBX6), and B.B. Prime Salamander Broiler (B08XPNG2KW) use infrared heating.
Which models function as cheese melters or raclette grills?
The 2000W Salamander Broiler (B0D7LSK6N1), Electric Cheese Melter Grill (B089W47VTM), and Countertop Salamander Broiler (B0D6VPHW5J) include raclette or cheese-melting features.
