Tough Mama NTM-EG7 Econo-Grill review

The Tough Mama NTM-EG7 Econo-Grill is the value pick of the line: 2000W, the highest here, with cool-touch handles and an adjustable height, at around ₱1,400. It is our Best Budget electric griller, and the low price shows in the build rather than in the cooking.

Cold pork belly keeps sizzling on the 2000W plate

2000W is more power than any other griller in this list, including models at three times the price. Heat recovery is the thing that separates a good grilling session from a frustrating one, and this has it. Cold pork belly hits the plate and keeps sizzling instead of stewing in its own juice.

The adjustable height is a real feature, not a spec-sheet filler: raising the plate away from the element gives you a gentler zone for vegetables or for holding cooked meat warm while the next batch goes on.

Cool-touch handles let you move it mid-meal

Cool-touch handles mean you can move it mid-session without a towel, which is more useful than it sounds when the table is crowded. It is a budget appliance, so expect lighter materials than the ₱3,800 models, and treat the non-stick plate gently.

Full power, with a fixed plate and a lighter body

Around ₱1,400 as of August 19, 2026, the cheapest griller here and the most powerful. That combination is why it takes Best Budget. You are giving up detachable plates and heft, not watts.

Cooks who put power ahead of easy cleanup

Buy this if you want the most cooking power per peso and you are willing to wipe a fixed plate. Buy up the line if you want detachable plates or a heavier build.

Detachable plates for easier cleaning: the NTM-EG1

For detachable plates and a glass cover at a slightly higher price, the Tough Mama NTM-EG1 is the easier one to clean.

See how the category stacks up in our best electric grillers in the Philippines roundup.