Olde Midway POP-1600 16 oz
#2 in 12 oz and upFull review
A 16 oz machine for events and fundraisers at $400, the least costly 16 oz kettle here.
Amazon $399.99$399.99
The Olde Midway POP-1600 16 oz is the better popcorn machine overall, rated 3.6 to 2.6. The Olde Midway POP-1600 16 oz leads on value and features. The Olde Midway POP-1600 16 oz costs $1,655.37 less ($399.99 vs $2,055.36).
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Gold Medal Super Pop Maxx 16 oz 2600
#5 in 12 oz and upFull review
A heavy-duty 16 oz machine for busy concession stands. Home users and small events get the same kettle size for far less.
Amazon $2,055.36$2,055.36
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Olde Midway POP-1600 16 oz for value ($25 per oz of kettle ($399.99, 16 oz) vs $128.46 per oz of kettle ($2,055.36, 16 oz)) and features (heated deck, unpopped kernel tray, separate kettle, stirrer and light switches, cabinet light vs heated deck).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every 12 oz and up popcorn machine; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Olde Midway POP-1600 16 oz | Gold Medal Super Pop Maxx 16 oz 2600 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.6/5 | 2.6/5 |
| Value 30% | 69 $25 per oz of kettle ($399.99, 16 oz) | 0 $128.46 per oz of kettle ($2,055.36, 16 oz) |
| Kettle size 20% | 100 16 oz kettle | 100 16 oz kettle |
| Heating power 10% | 42 106 W per oz of kettle (1,700 W, 16 oz) | 42 107 W per oz of kettle (1,710 W, 16 oz) |
| Features 20% | 75 heated deck, unpopped kernel tray, separate kettle, stirrer and light switches, cabinet light | 30 heated deck |
| 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-1600 16 oz | Gold Medal Super Pop Maxx 16 oz 2600 | |
|---|---|---|
| Popping | ||
| Kettle size | 16 oz | 16 oz |
| Kettle material | Stainless steel | - |
| Rated power | 1,700 W | 1,710 W |
| Price per oz of kettle | $25 | $128.46 |
| Features | ||
| Type | Countertop | Countertop |
| Heated deck | Yes | Yes |
| Unpopped kernel tray | Yes | - |
| Control switches | 3 | - |
| Cabinet light | Yes | - |
| Cart included | No | No |