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 rates 3.2 among 8 to 10 oz popcorn machines; the Great Northern Vintage 6 oz Cart rates 2.7 among up to 6 oz ones. The Great Northern Vintage 6 oz Cart costs $115.04 less ($192.95 vs $307.99).
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Great Northern Vintage 6 oz Cart
#5 in Up to 6 ozFull review
A budget 6 oz popcorn cart for a home theater. The cart is the draw; the 470 W kettle is on the slow side.
Amazon $192.95$192.95
Scores side by side
These two sit in different kettle size classes (8 to 10 oz and up to 6 oz), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own kettle size peers. How we rank explains each factor.
| Factor weight | Great Northern Foundation 8 oz Cart | Great Northern Vintage 6 oz Cart |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.2/5 | 2.7/5 |
| Value 30% | 44 $38.50 per oz of kettle ($307.99, 8 oz) | 54 $32.16 per oz of kettle ($192.95, 6 oz) |
| Kettle size 20% | 63 8 oz kettle | 47 6 oz kettle |
| Heating power 10% | 42 106 W per oz of kettle (850 W, 8 oz) | 4 78 W per oz of kettle (470 W, 6 oz) |
| Features 20% | 100 heated deck, cart included, unpopped kernel tray, separate kettle, stirrer and light switches, cabinet light | 35 cart included, 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 Vintage 6 oz Cart | |
|---|---|---|
| Popping | ||
| Kettle size | 8 oz | 6 oz |
| Kettle material | Stainless steel | Stainless steel |
| Rated power | 850 W | 470 W |
| Popped per batch | 48 cups | 24 cups |
| Price per oz of kettle | $38.50 | $32.16 |
| Features | ||
| Type | With cart | With cart |
| Heated deck | Yes | - |
| Unpopped kernel tray | Yes | - |
| Control switches | 3 | 2 |
| Cabinet light | Yes | Yes |
| Cart included | Yes | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 49.4 lb | - |