Which is better for smash burgers?

The Mainstays. Its 1500W and 400°F dial give a hotter surface and more room to press several patties at once. The MyMini works for a single patty and keeps the bun warm.

Which is better for a dorm room?

The MyMini. It is mini-sized and draws 600W, so it fits a small counter and is less likely to trip a dorm circuit. The Mainstays is about 23 inches wide.

Is the Mainstays worth the extra money?

The gap is 72 cents ($15.00 at eBay versus $14.28 at Amazon, both as of November 4, 2026). If you have the counter space, the Mainstays gives far more cooking area and real temperature control for about the same price.

Can the Mainstays cook pancakes and eggs too?

Yes. The flat non-stick surface and adjustable heat up to 400°F handle pancakes, eggs, burgers and sandwiches. The MyMini is built around burgers and buns.

Which is easier to clean?

The Mainstays, because its drip tray slides out and its parts are dishwasher-safe. The MyMini has a non-stick surface and an oil drip tray but no dishwasher claim.

Neither maker publishes a lifespan. The Mainstays has the larger sample of owner ratings, 4.5 out of 5 from 5,147, against 4.4 from 313 for the MyMini.

MyMini 5 in. Smash Burger Griddle with Bun Warmer vs Mainstays 20 in Electric Griddle

These are not really competitors. The MyMini is a 600W single-patty smash burger griddle with a bun warmer for one or two people; the Mainstays is a 1500W, 10.5x20-inch family griddle that cooks for 5 to 8. At $14.28 at Amazon as of November 4, 2026 versus $15.00 at eBay as of November 4, 2026, the price gap is trivial, so buy on capacity and cooking style, not cost.

Today the MyMini 5 in. Smash Burger Griddle with Bun Warmer costs $10.40 less at its best price.

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