Olde Midway POP-1000 10 oz Bar Style
#4 in 8 to 10 ozFull review
A 10 oz countertop machine at an 8 oz price, with a warming deck and kernel tray. Strong value for parties.
Amazon $199.99$199.99
The Olde Midway POP-1000 10 oz Bar Style is the better popcorn machine overall, rated 3.5 to 3.4. The Olde Midway POP-1000 10 oz Bar Style leads on value. The Olde Midway POP-1000 10 oz Bar Style costs $30.64 less ($199.99 vs $230.63).
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Great Northern Perfect Popper 10 oz
#7 in 8 to 10 ozFull review
A 10 oz countertop machine for parties and big families at a reasonable price. Heating is modest for the kettle size.
Amazon $230.63$230.63
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Olde Midway POP-1000 10 oz Bar Style for value ($20 per oz of kettle ($199.99, 10 oz) vs $23.06 per oz of kettle ($230.63, 10 oz)).
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 | Olde Midway POP-1000 10 oz Bar Style | Great Northern Perfect Popper 10 oz |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.5/5 | 3.4/5 |
| Value 30% | 83 $20 per oz of kettle ($199.99, 10 oz) | 74 $23.06 per oz of kettle ($230.63, 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 | 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
| Olde Midway POP-1000 10 oz Bar Style | Great Northern Perfect Popper 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 |
| Price per oz of kettle | $20 | $23.06 |
| Features | ||
| Type | Countertop | Countertop |
| Heated deck | Yes | Yes |
| Unpopped kernel tray | Yes | Yes |
| Control switches | 3 | 3 |
| Cabinet light | Yes | Yes |
| Cart included | No | No |
| Build | ||
| Weight | - | 37 lb |