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 value. The Paragon Theater Pop 4 oz wins on features, listing and heating power. The Great Northern Big Bambino 4 oz costs $532.41 less ($89 vs $621.41).
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Paragon Theater Pop 4 oz
#3 in Up to 6 ozFull review
A commercial 4 oz popper for a small concession counter that needs an NSF listing. Home users get the same kettle size for far less.
Amazon $621.41$621.41
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Great Northern Big Bambino 4 oz for value ($22.25 per oz of kettle ($89, 4 oz) vs $155.35 per oz of kettle ($621.41, 4 oz)).
- Choose the Paragon Theater Pop 4 oz for features (heated deck, unpopped kernel tray, cabinet light vs unpopped kernel tray, cabinet light), listing (NSF listed and UL listed vs UL listed, no NSF listing) and heating power (300 W per oz of kettle (1,200 W, 4 oz) vs 120 W per oz of kettle (480 W, 4 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 Big Bambino 4 oz | Paragon Theater Pop 4 oz |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.1/5 | 2.9/5 |
| Value 30% | 76 $22.25 per oz of kettle ($89, 4 oz) | 0 $155.35 per oz of kettle ($621.41, 4 oz) |
| Kettle size 20% | 25 4 oz kettle | 25 4 oz kettle |
| Heating power 10% | 60 120 W per oz of kettle (480 W, 4 oz) | 100 300 W per oz of kettle (1,200 W, 4 oz) |
| Features 20% | 30 unpopped kernel tray, cabinet light | 60 heated deck, unpopped kernel tray, cabinet light |
| Listing 10% | 50 UL listed, no NSF listing | 100 NSF listed and UL listed |
| Warranty 10% | 0 warranty not published, scored as none | 33 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| Great Northern Big Bambino 4 oz | Paragon Theater Pop 4 oz | |
|---|---|---|
| Popping | ||
| Kettle size | 4 oz | 4 oz |
| Kettle material | Stainless steel | Aluminum |
| Rated power | 480 W | 1,200 W |
| Output per hour | - | 92 oz servings |
| Price per oz of kettle | $22.25 | $155.35 |
| Features | ||
| Type | Countertop | Countertop |
| Heated deck | - | Yes |
| Unpopped kernel tray | Yes | Yes |
| Control switches | 1 | 2 |
| Cabinet light | Yes | Yes |
| Cart included | No | No |
| Build | ||
| Listing | UL | UL, NSF |
| Weight | 9.7 lb | - |
| Warranty | - | 1 year |