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 2.1. The Paragon Theater Pop 4 oz leads on kettle size and features. The Nostalgia Coca-Cola 2.5 oz Popcorn Cart wins on value. The Nostalgia Coca-Cola 2.5 oz Popcorn Cart costs $471.42 less ($149.99 vs $621.41).
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Nostalgia Coca-Cola 2.5 oz Popcorn Cart
#6 in Up to 6 ozFull review
A decorative Coca-Cola popcorn cart for a home theater or game room. It looks the part, but the small kettle suits snacks for a few people.
Amazon $149.99$149.99
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Paragon Theater Pop 4 oz for kettle size (4 oz kettle vs 2.5 oz kettle) and features (heated deck, unpopped kernel tray, cabinet light vs cart included, cabinet light).
- Choose the Nostalgia Coca-Cola 2.5 oz Popcorn Cart for value ($60 per oz of kettle ($149.99, 2.5 oz) vs $155.35 per oz of kettle ($621.41, 4 oz)).
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 | Nostalgia Coca-Cola 2.5 oz Popcorn Cart |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2.9/5 | 2.1/5 |
| Value 30% | 0 $155.35 per oz of kettle ($621.41, 4 oz) | 17 $60 per oz of kettle ($149.99, 2.5 oz) |
| Kettle size 20% | 25 4 oz kettle | 0 2.5 oz kettle |
| Heating power 10% | 100 300 W per oz of kettle (1,200 W, 4 oz) | 50 wattage not published (neutral score used) |
| 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 | Nostalgia Coca-Cola 2.5 oz Popcorn Cart | |
|---|---|---|
| Popping | ||
| Kettle size | 4 oz | 2.5 oz |
| Kettle material | Aluminum | Stainless steel |
| Rated power | 1,200 W | - |
| Popped per batch | - | 10 cups |
| Output per hour | 92 oz servings | - |
| Price per oz of kettle | $155.35 | $60 |
| Features | ||
| Type | Countertop | With cart |
| Heated deck | Yes | - |
| Unpopped kernel tray | Yes | - |
| Control switches | 2 | - |
| Cabinet light | Yes | Yes |
| Cart included | No | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Listing | UL, NSF | - |
| Warranty | 1 year | - |