Great Northern Top Star 12 oz
#3 in 12 oz and upFull review
A 12 oz countertop machine for big parties and small events. Strong power and features at a home price.
Amazon $320.53$320.53
The Great Northern Top Star 12 oz rates 3.5 among 12 oz and up popcorn machines; the Great Northern Popper Cart 10 oz rates 3.3 among 8 to 10 oz ones. The Great Northern Top Star 12 oz costs $49.42 less ($320.53 vs $369.95).
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Great Northern Popper Cart 10 oz
#9 in 8 to 10 ozFull review
The 10 oz Perfect Popper on a full cart, for a popcorn stand you can wheel to the party. Buy the countertop version if it will stay put.
Amazon $369.95$369.95
Scores side by side
These two sit in different kettle size classes (12 oz and up and 8 to 10 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 Top Star 12 oz | Great Northern Popper Cart 10 oz |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.5/5 | 3.3/5 |
| Value 30% | 66 $26.71 per oz of kettle ($320.53, 12 oz) | 46 $36.99 per oz of kettle ($369.95, 10 oz) |
| Kettle size 20% | 85 12 oz kettle | 75 10 oz kettle |
| Heating power 10% | 60 120 W per oz of kettle (1,440 W, 12 oz) | 13 85 W per oz of kettle (850 W, 10 oz) |
| Features 20% | 75 heated deck, unpopped kernel tray, separate kettle, stirrer and light switches, cabinet light | 100 heated deck, cart included, 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 Top Star 12 oz | Great Northern Popper Cart 10 oz | |
|---|---|---|
| Popping | ||
| Kettle size | 12 oz | 10 oz |
| Kettle material | Stainless steel | Stainless steel |
| Rated power | 1,440 W | 850 W |
| Popped per batch | 80 cups | 64 cups |
| Price per oz of kettle | $26.71 | $36.99 |
| Features | ||
| Type | Countertop | With cart |
| Heated deck | Yes | Yes |
| Unpopped kernel tray | Yes | Yes |
| Control switches | 3 | 3 |
| Cabinet light | Yes | Yes |
| Cart included | No | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 42.3 lb | 60.5 lb |