Blackstone Original 36" Griddle vs Blackstone 28" XL Omnivore Griddle

Buy the 36-inch Original if you regularly cook for a crowd or want four separate heat zones for a full breakfast at once. Buy the 28-inch XL Omnivore if you cook for two to four people, move the griddle around a patio or tailgate, or have limited storage space. Both use Blackstone's Omnivore griddle plate, which heats fast and resists warping, and owners of both praise even cooking. The 36-inch is a heavy, mostly stationary unit at 154 lb; the 28-inch is 70 lb with two wheels and a hard cover, so it is far easier to roll away and store.

• Choose the Blackstone 36-inch Original if you feed a family or a crowd and want four independent burners, a wide 768 sq in surface and a full prep station with side shelf, cutting board and tool hooks.
• Choose the Blackstone 28-inch XL Omnivore if you cook for a smaller household, want a griddle you can wheel into a garage or load for a tailgate, and value a hard cover and built-in ignitor.