Great Northern Foundation 8 oz Cart
#10 in 8 to 10 ozFull review
A complete 8 oz popcorn cart for a home theater or office. Solid features, though rival carts give more kettle for less.
Amazon $307.99$307.99
The Great Northern Foundation 8 oz Cart is the better popcorn machine overall, rated 3.2 to 3.1. The Great Northern Foundation 8 oz Cart leads on features. The Great Northern Lincoln 8 oz costs $28.04 less ($279.95 vs $307.99).
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Great Northern Lincoln 8 oz
#12 in 8 to 10 ozFull review
An 8 oz bar-style machine with double doors for serving from a counter or bar. You pay extra for the larger cabinet.
Amazon $279.95$279.95
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Great Northern Foundation 8 oz Cart for features (heated deck, cart included, unpopped kernel tray, separate kettle, stirrer and light switches, cabinet light vs heated deck, unpopped kernel tray, separate kettle, stirrer and light switches, cabinet light).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every 8 to 10 oz popcorn machine; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Great Northern Foundation 8 oz Cart | Great Northern Lincoln 8 oz |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.2/5 | 3.1/5 |
| Value 30% | 44 $38.50 per oz of kettle ($307.99, 8 oz) | 49 $34.99 per oz of kettle ($279.95, 8 oz) |
| Kettle size 20% | 63 8 oz kettle | 63 8 oz kettle |
| Heating power 10% | 42 106 W per oz of kettle (850 W, 8 oz) | 42 106 W per oz of kettle (850 W, 8 oz) |
| Features 20% | 100 heated deck, cart included, unpopped kernel tray, separate kettle, stirrer and light switches, cabinet light | 75 heated deck, unpopped kernel tray, separate kettle, stirrer and light switches, cabinet light |
| Listing 10% | 0 no listing published, scored as none | 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 8 oz Cart | Great Northern Lincoln 8 oz | |
|---|---|---|
| Popping | ||
| Kettle size | 8 oz | 8 oz |
| Kettle material | Stainless steel | Stainless steel |
| Rated power | 850 W | 850 W |
| Popped per batch | 48 cups | 48 cups |
| Price per oz of kettle | $38.50 | $34.99 |
| Features | ||
| Type | With cart | Countertop |
| Heated deck | Yes | Yes |
| Unpopped kernel tray | Yes | Yes |
| Control switches | 3 | 3 |
| Cabinet light | Yes | Yes |
| Cart included | Yes | No |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 49.4 lb | 37 lb |