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 3.4. The Olde Midway POP-1600 16 oz leads on kettle size. The Olde Midway POP-P1200 12 oz costs $70 less ($329.99 vs $399.99).
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Olde Midway POP-P1200 12 oz
#4 in 12 oz and upFull review
A 12 oz countertop machine for events. It matches the Top Star on features but has a little less power.
Amazon $329.99$329.99
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Olde Midway POP-1600 16 oz for kettle size (16 oz kettle vs 12 oz kettle).
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 | Olde Midway POP-P1200 12 oz |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.6/5 | 3.4/5 |
| Value 30% | 69 $25 per oz of kettle ($399.99, 16 oz) | 64 $27.50 per oz of kettle ($329.99, 12 oz) |
| Kettle size 20% | 100 16 oz kettle | 85 12 oz kettle |
| Heating power 10% | 42 106 W per oz of kettle (1,700 W, 16 oz) | 44 108 W per oz of kettle (1,300 W, 12 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-1600 16 oz | Olde Midway POP-P1200 12 oz | |
|---|---|---|
| Popping | ||
| Kettle size | 16 oz | 12 oz |
| Kettle material | Stainless steel | Stainless steel |
| Rated power | 1,700 W | 1,300 W |
| Price per oz of kettle | $25 | $27.50 |
| 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 |