Paragon Theater Pop 4 oz
#3 in Up to 6 ozFull review
A commercial 4 oz popper for a small concession counter that needs an NSF listing. Home users get the same kettle size for far less.
Amazon $621.41$621.41
The Paragon Theater Pop 4 oz is the better popcorn machine overall, rated 2.9 to 2.7. The Paragon Theater Pop 4 oz leads on heating power and features. The Great Northern Vintage 6 oz Cart wins on value and kettle size. The Great Northern Vintage 6 oz Cart costs $428.46 less ($192.95 vs $621.41).
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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
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Paragon Theater Pop 4 oz for heating power (300 W per oz of kettle (1,200 W, 4 oz) vs 78 W per oz of kettle (470 W, 6 oz)) and features (heated deck, unpopped kernel tray, cabinet light vs cart included, cabinet light).
- Choose the Great Northern Vintage 6 oz Cart for value ($32.16 per oz of kettle ($192.95, 6 oz) vs $155.35 per oz of kettle ($621.41, 4 oz)) and kettle size (6 oz kettle vs 4 oz kettle).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every up to 6 oz popcorn machine; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Paragon Theater Pop 4 oz | Great Northern Vintage 6 oz Cart |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2.9/5 | 2.7/5 |
| Value 30% | 0 $155.35 per oz of kettle ($621.41, 4 oz) | 54 $32.16 per oz of kettle ($192.95, 6 oz) |
| Kettle size 20% | 25 4 oz kettle | 47 6 oz kettle |
| Heating power 10% | 100 300 W per oz of kettle (1,200 W, 4 oz) | 4 78 W per oz of kettle (470 W, 6 oz) |
| Features 20% | 60 heated deck, unpopped kernel tray, cabinet light | 35 cart included, cabinet light |
| Listing 10% | 100 NSF listed and UL listed | 0 no listing published, scored as none |
| Warranty 10% | 33 1-year warranty | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| Paragon Theater Pop 4 oz | Great Northern Vintage 6 oz Cart | |
|---|---|---|
| Popping | ||
| Kettle size | 4 oz | 6 oz |
| Kettle material | Aluminum | Stainless steel |
| Rated power | 1,200 W | 470 W |
| Popped per batch | - | 24 cups |
| Output per hour | 92 oz servings | - |
| Price per oz of kettle | $155.35 | $32.16 |
| Features | ||
| Type | Countertop | With cart |
| Heated deck | Yes | - |
| Unpopped kernel tray | Yes | - |
| Control switches | 2 | 2 |
| Cabinet light | Yes | Yes |
| Cart included | No | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Listing | UL, NSF | - |
| Warranty | 1 year | - |