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 2.9. The Great Northern Foundation 6 oz leads on value and kettle size. The Paragon Theater Pop 4 oz wins on heating power and listing. The Great Northern Foundation 6 oz costs $465.72 less ($155.69 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 Foundation 6 oz for value ($25.95 per oz of kettle ($155.69, 6 oz) vs $155.35 per oz of kettle ($621.41, 4 oz)) and kettle size (6 oz kettle vs 4 oz kettle).
- Choose the Paragon Theater Pop 4 oz for heating power (300 W per oz of kettle (1,200 W, 4 oz) vs 107 W per oz of kettle (640 W, 6 oz)) and listing (NSF listed and UL listed vs ETL listed, no NSF listing).
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 | Paragon Theater Pop 4 oz |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.3/5 | 2.9/5 |
| Value 30% | 67 $25.95 per oz of kettle ($155.69, 6 oz) | 0 $155.35 per oz of kettle ($621.41, 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) | 100 300 W per oz of kettle (1,200 W, 4 oz) |
| Features 20% | 60 heated deck, unpopped kernel tray, cabinet light | 60 heated deck, unpopped kernel tray, cabinet light |
| Listing 10% | 50 ETL 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 Foundation 6 oz | Paragon Theater Pop 4 oz | |
|---|---|---|
| Popping | ||
| Kettle size | 6 oz | 4 oz |
| Kettle material | Stainless steel | Aluminum |
| Rated power | 640 W | 1,200 W |
| Popped per batch | 24 cups | - |
| Output per hour | - | 92 oz servings |
| Price per oz of kettle | $25.95 | $155.35 |
| Features | ||
| Type | Countertop | Countertop |
| Heated deck | Yes | Yes |
| Unpopped kernel tray | Yes | Yes |
| Control switches | 2 | 2 |
| Cabinet light | Yes | Yes |
| Cart included | No | No |
| Build | ||
| Listing | ETL | UL, NSF |
| Weight | 29 lb | - |
| Warranty | - | 1 year |