A 10 oz countertop machine for parties and big families at a reasonable price. Heating is modest for the kettle size.
Amazon $230.63The Great Northern Perfect Popper 10 oz is the better popcorn machine overall, rated 3.4 to 3.3. The Great Northern Perfect Popper 10 oz leads on value. The Great Northern Popper Cart 10 oz wins on features. The Great Northern Perfect Popper 10 oz costs $139.32 less ($230.63 vs $369.95).
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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 $369.95Which should you buy?
- Choose the Great Northern Perfect Popper 10 oz for value ($23.06 per oz of kettle ($230.63, 10 oz) vs $36.99 per oz of kettle ($369.95, 10 oz)).
- Choose the Great Northern Popper Cart 10 oz 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 Perfect Popper 10 oz | Great Northern Popper Cart 10 oz |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.4/5 | 3.3/5 |
| Value 30% | 74 $23.06 per oz of kettle ($230.63, 10 oz) | 46 $36.99 per oz of kettle ($369.95, 10 oz) |
| Kettle size 20% | 75 10 oz kettle | 75 10 oz kettle |
| Heating power 10% | 13 85 W per oz of kettle (850 W, 10 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 Perfect Popper 10 oz | Great Northern Popper Cart 10 oz | |
|---|---|---|
| Popping | ||
| Kettle size | 10 oz | 10 oz |
| Kettle material | Stainless steel | Stainless steel |
| Rated power | 850 W | 850 W |
| Popped per batch | 64 cups | 64 cups |
| Price per oz of kettle | $23.06 | $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 | 37 lb | 60.5 lb |
