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
The Great Northern Big Bambino 4 oz is the better popcorn machine overall, rated 3.1 to 2.9. The Great Northern Big Bambino 4 oz leads on features. The Olde Midway POP-500 6 oz wins on kettle size. The Great Northern Big Bambino 4 oz costs $30.99 less ($89 vs $119.99).
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Olde Midway POP-500 6 oz
#4 in Up to 6 ozFull review
A cheap 6 oz countertop popper for families who want more per batch than a 4 oz machine. The listing leaves out power and warranty.
Amazon $119.99$119.99
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Great Northern Big Bambino 4 oz for features (unpopped kernel tray, cabinet light vs none of the listed features).
- Choose the Olde Midway POP-500 6 oz for kettle size (6 oz kettle vs 4 oz kettle).
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 Big Bambino 4 oz | Olde Midway POP-500 6 oz |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.1/5 | 2.9/5 |
| Value 30% | 76 $22.25 per oz of kettle ($89, 4 oz) | 83 $20 per oz of kettle ($119.99, 6 oz) |
| Kettle size 20% | 25 4 oz kettle | 47 6 oz kettle |
| Heating power 10% | 60 120 W per oz of kettle (480 W, 4 oz) | 50 wattage not published (neutral score used) |
| Features 20% | 30 unpopped kernel tray, cabinet light | 0 none of the listed features |
| Listing 10% | 50 UL listed, no NSF listing | 0 no listing published, scored as none |
| Warranty 10% | 0 warranty not published, scored as none | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| Great Northern Big Bambino 4 oz | Olde Midway POP-500 6 oz | |
|---|---|---|
| Popping | ||
| Kettle size | 4 oz | 6 oz |
| Kettle material | Stainless steel | Stainless steel |
| Rated power | 480 W | - |
| Price per oz of kettle | $22.25 | $20 |
| Features | ||
| Type | Countertop | Countertop |
| Unpopped kernel tray | Yes | - |
| Control switches | 1 | 2 |
| Cabinet light | Yes | - |
| Cart included | No | No |
| Build | ||
| Listing | UL | - |
| Weight | 9.7 lb | 12.1 lb |