A well-known TV manufacturer also makes a contact grill. Now you can buy it for half the regular price

Hisense usually comes to mind as a TV manufacturer for most people, but surprisingly, you’ll also find kitchen appliances in its catalog – and one of them has now significantly dropped in price. The HISENSE HCG2000D contact grill has dropped to 2 250 Kč with code ALZADNY50, making it even cheaper than in the previous promotion (when it cost 2 799 Kč). The regular catalog price is 4 499 Kč.

Quick summary:
✅ Makes sense if you want a contact grill with a probe and independently controlled plates and don’t want to pay four thousand for it.
⚠️ Consider if you mind the higher return rate (6.38%) or the short 1-meter power cable.
💡 At 2 250 Kč, this is the lowest price I’ve seen this grill at Alza – even compared to the previous promotion at 2 799 Kč.

Why this grill is interesting

That Hisense also manufactures contact grills might surprise even people who have a TV from this brand in their living room. The HCG2000D is not a shoddy piece of equipment: it offers a built-in temperature probe, two plates with individual temperature settings, and 180° opening, allowing you to turn a panini maker into a classic grill. The main draw, however, is the price – for 2 250 Kč with code ALZADNY50, you get features that competitors usually offer for over three thousand.

Key parameters in plain language

The core features are a 2000 W power input, which quickly brings the plates to operating temperature, and two grilling surfaces of 28 × 24 cm. The marketing “10 programs” are actually six preset dishes (steak, burgers, sausages, chicken thighs, hot sandwiches, fish) plus four doneness levels for steak (rare to well done) – making a total of ten options, not ten different meals. The temperature probe is especially useful, allowing you to hit the internal meat temperature even without grilling experience.

Practical aspects: plates, maintenance, storage

The plates are removable and dishwasher-safe, which, for contact grills, is what practically decides between “I use it all the time” and “it sits in the cupboard.” Each plate can be set individually within a range of approximately 80–230 °C, so you can cook a main course on one and a side dish on the other. Excess fat drains into a drip tray, and thanks to the lockable lid, the grill can be stored upright to save counter space.

However, keep in mind that the power cable is only 1 meter long – depending on the socket placement in your kitchen, it might be tight, and you might need an extension cord. The grill also weighs 8 kg, which is not light for carrying, even though the manufacturer presents it as portable. For regular grilling on the counter, it’s fine, but for travel, it’s more of an issue.

What to watch out for

The most important detail worth mentioning: the grill has a reported return rate of 6.38%, which Alza itself describes as high. At the same time, it’s a new model with no user reviews and only 20+ units sold, so its long-term reliability has not yet been verified. This is not a reason to dismiss the purchase, but for the first units, we recommend checking functionality immediately after unboxing and not relying on it lasting for years without issues.

When it doesn’t make sense

If you want a proven model with a long history of reviews, this Hisense doesn’t offer such certainty yet – you’d be betting on a new unit with a higher return rate. Those looking for a truly portable grill for travel will encounter its 8 kg weight and short cable. And if you only grill a few times a year or a regular pan is enough for you, 2 250 Kč will be hard to justify, and a cheaper solution will suffice.

Verdict: who it’s worth it for

If you want a contact grill with a probe and independently controlled plates and are attracted by the price, the HISENSE HCG2000D for 2 250 Kč is a reasonable choice – especially since it’s 549 Kč less than in the previous promotion and its features aim higher than its usual price range. However, keep in mind that it’s a new model with a higher return rate and no reviews yet, so you’re relying more on its stated specifications than on a long-term proven unit. For someone who wants to grill at home and doesn’t want to spend four thousand, it works out at this price.

Would you bet on a brand you primarily know from TVs for a kitchen appliance?