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 2.1. The Great Northern Foundation 6 oz leads on value, kettle size and features. The Nostalgia Coca-Cola 2.5 oz Popcorn Cart costs $5.70 less ($149.99 vs $155.69).
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Nostalgia Coca-Cola 2.5 oz Popcorn Cart
#6 in Up to 6 ozFull review
A decorative Coca-Cola popcorn cart for a home theater or game room. It looks the part, but the small kettle suits snacks for a few people.
Amazon $149.99$149.99
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Great Northern Foundation 6 oz for value ($25.95 per oz of kettle ($155.69, 6 oz) vs $60 per oz of kettle ($149.99, 2.5 oz)), kettle size (6 oz kettle vs 2.5 oz kettle) and features (heated deck, unpopped kernel tray, cabinet light vs cart included, cabinet light).
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 | Nostalgia Coca-Cola 2.5 oz Popcorn Cart |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.3/5 | 2.1/5 |
| Value 30% | 67 $25.95 per oz of kettle ($155.69, 6 oz) | 17 $60 per oz of kettle ($149.99, 2.5 oz) |
| Kettle size 20% | 47 6 oz kettle | 0 2.5 oz kettle |
| Heating power 10% | 42 107 W per oz of kettle (640 W, 6 oz) | 50 wattage not published (neutral score used) |
| Features 20% | 60 heated deck, unpopped kernel tray, cabinet light | 35 cart included, cabinet light |
| Listing 10% | 50 ETL 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 Foundation 6 oz | Nostalgia Coca-Cola 2.5 oz Popcorn Cart | |
|---|---|---|
| Popping | ||
| Kettle size | 6 oz | 2.5 oz |
| Kettle material | Stainless steel | Stainless steel |
| Rated power | 640 W | - |
| Popped per batch | 24 cups | 10 cups |
| Price per oz of kettle | $25.95 | $60 |
| Features | ||
| Type | Countertop | With cart |
| Heated deck | Yes | - |
| Unpopped kernel tray | Yes | - |
| Control switches | 2 | - |
| Cabinet light | Yes | Yes |
| Cart included | No | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Listing | ETL | - |
| Weight | 29 lb | - |