A low-cost 8 oz countertop machine with the full feature set. Good value if a published warranty is not a must.
Amazon $149.90The VEVOR 8 oz 850 W Popcorn Machine rates 3.5 among 8 to 10 oz popcorn machines; the Olde Midway POP-500 6 oz rates 2.9 among up to 6 oz ones. The Olde Midway POP-500 6 oz costs $29.91 less ($119.99 vs $149.90).
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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 $119.99Scores side by side
These two sit in different kettle size classes (8 to 10 oz and up to 6 oz), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own kettle size peers. How we rank explains each factor.
| Factor weight | VEVOR 8 oz 850 W Popcorn Machine | Olde Midway POP-500 6 oz |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.5/5 | 2.9/5 |
| Value 30% | 87 $18.74 per oz of kettle ($149.90, 8 oz) | 83 $20 per oz of kettle ($119.99, 6 oz) |
| Kettle size 20% | 63 8 oz kettle | 47 6 oz kettle |
| Heating power 10% | 42 106 W per oz of kettle (850 W, 8 oz) | 50 wattage not published (neutral score used) |
| Features 20% | 75 heated deck, unpopped kernel tray, separate kettle, stirrer and light switches, cabinet light | 0 none of the listed features |
| 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
| VEVOR 8 oz 850 W Popcorn Machine | Olde Midway POP-500 6 oz | |
|---|---|---|
| Popping | ||
| Kettle size | 8 oz | 6 oz |
| Kettle material | - | Stainless steel |
| Rated power | 850 W | - |
| Popped per batch | 48 cups | - |
| Price per oz of kettle | $18.74 | $20 |
| Features | ||
| Type | Countertop | Countertop |
| Heated deck | Yes | - |
| Unpopped kernel tray | Yes | - |
| Control switches | 3 | 2 |
| Cabinet light | Yes | - |
| Cart included | No | No |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 28.7 lb | 12.1 lb |