Great Northern Foundation 6 oz
#1 in Up to 6 ozFull review
A well-equipped 6 oz countertop machine with a heated deck and kernel drawer. A good fit for regular movie nights.
Amazon $155.69$155.69
The Great Northern Foundation 6 oz is the better popcorn machine overall, rated 3.3 to 3.1. The Great Northern Foundation 6 oz leads on features and kettle size. The Great Northern Big Bambino 4 oz wins on value and heating power. The Great Northern Big Bambino 4 oz costs $66.69 less ($89 vs $155.69).
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Great Northern Big Bambino 4 oz
#2 in Up to 6 ozFull review
A small one-switch countertop popper for family movie nights at under $100. It keeps things simple but has no warming deck.
Amazon $89$89
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Great Northern Foundation 6 oz for features (heated deck, unpopped kernel tray, cabinet light vs unpopped kernel tray, cabinet light) and kettle size (6 oz kettle vs 4 oz kettle).
- Choose the Great Northern Big Bambino 4 oz for value ($22.25 per oz of kettle ($89, 4 oz) vs $25.95 per oz of kettle ($155.69, 6 oz)) and heating power (120 W per oz of kettle (480 W, 4 oz) vs 107 W per oz of kettle (640 W, 6 oz)).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every up to 6 oz popcorn machine; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Great Northern Foundation 6 oz | Great Northern Big Bambino 4 oz |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.3/5 | 3.1/5 |
| Value 30% | 67 $25.95 per oz of kettle ($155.69, 6 oz) | 76 $22.25 per oz of kettle ($89, 4 oz) |
| Kettle size 20% | 47 6 oz kettle | 25 4 oz kettle |
| Heating power 10% | 42 107 W per oz of kettle (640 W, 6 oz) | 60 120 W per oz of kettle (480 W, 4 oz) |
| Features 20% | 60 heated deck, unpopped kernel tray, cabinet light | 30 unpopped kernel tray, cabinet light |
| Listing 10% | 50 ETL listed, no NSF listing | 50 UL listed, no NSF listing |
| Warranty 10% | 0 warranty not published, scored as none | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| Great Northern Foundation 6 oz | Great Northern Big Bambino 4 oz | |
|---|---|---|
| Popping | ||
| Kettle size | 6 oz | 4 oz |
| Kettle material | Stainless steel | Stainless steel |
| Rated power | 640 W | 480 W |
| Popped per batch | 24 cups | - |
| Price per oz of kettle | $25.95 | $22.25 |
| Features | ||
| Type | Countertop | Countertop |
| Heated deck | Yes | - |
| Unpopped kernel tray | Yes | Yes |
| Control switches | 2 | 1 |
| Cabinet light | Yes | Yes |
| Cart included | No | No |
| Build | ||
| Listing | ETL | UL |
| Weight | 29 lb | 9.7 lb |