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 and the Olde Midway POP-500 6 oz are evenly matched, rated 2.9 and 2.9. The Paragon Theater Pop 4 oz leads on features. The Olde Midway POP-500 6 oz wins on value and kettle size. The Olde Midway POP-500 6 oz costs $501.42 less ($119.99 vs $621.41).
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Olde Midway POP-500 6 oz
#4 in Up to 6 ozFull review
A cheap 6 oz countertop popper for families who want more per batch than a 4 oz machine. The listing leaves out power and warranty.
Amazon $119.99$119.99
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Paragon Theater Pop 4 oz for features (heated deck, unpopped kernel tray, cabinet light vs none of the listed features).
- Choose the Olde Midway POP-500 6 oz for value ($20 per oz of kettle ($119.99, 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 | Olde Midway POP-500 6 oz |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2.9/5 | 2.9/5 |
| Value 30% | 0 $155.35 per oz of kettle ($621.41, 4 oz) | 83 $20 per oz of kettle ($119.99, 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) | 50 wattage not published (neutral score used) |
| Features 20% | 60 heated deck, unpopped kernel tray, cabinet light | 0 none of the listed features |
| 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 | Olde Midway POP-500 6 oz | |
|---|---|---|
| Popping | ||
| Kettle size | 4 oz | 6 oz |
| Kettle material | Aluminum | Stainless steel |
| Rated power | 1,200 W | - |
| Output per hour | 92 oz servings | - |
| Price per oz of kettle | $155.35 | $20 |
| Features | ||
| Type | Countertop | Countertop |
| Heated deck | Yes | - |
| Unpopped kernel tray | Yes | - |
| Control switches | 2 | 2 |
| Cabinet light | Yes | - |
| Cart included | No | No |
| Build | ||
| Listing | UL, NSF | - |
| Weight | - | 12.1 lb |
| Warranty | 1 year | - |