VEVOR 8 oz 850 W Popcorn Machine
#2 in 8 to 10 ozFull review
A low-cost 8 oz countertop machine with the full feature set. Good value if a published warranty is not a must.
Amazon $149.90$149.90
The VEVOR 8 oz 850 W Popcorn Machine is the better popcorn machine overall, rated 3.5 to 3.2. The VEVOR 8 oz 850 W Popcorn Machine leads on value and features. The Paragon Venue Pop 8 oz wins on heating power. The VEVOR 8 oz 850 W Popcorn Machine costs $520.54 less ($149.90 vs $670.44).
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Paragon Venue Pop 8 oz
#11 in 8 to 10 ozFull review
A commercial 8 oz machine for concession stands, schools and venues that need an NSF listing. Overkill for home use.
Amazon $670.44$670.44
Which should you buy?
- Choose the VEVOR 8 oz 850 W Popcorn Machine for value ($18.74 per oz of kettle ($149.90, 8 oz) vs $83.81 per oz of kettle ($670.44, 8 oz)) and features (heated deck, unpopped kernel tray, separate kettle, stirrer and light switches, cabinet light vs heated deck, unpopped kernel tray, cabinet light).
- Choose the Paragon Venue Pop 8 oz for heating power (178 W per oz of kettle (1,420 W, 8 oz) vs 106 W per oz of kettle (850 W, 8 oz)).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every 8 to 10 oz popcorn machine; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | VEVOR 8 oz 850 W Popcorn Machine | Paragon Venue Pop 8 oz |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.5/5 | 3.2/5 |
| Value 30% | 87 $18.74 per oz of kettle ($149.90, 8 oz) | 0 $83.81 per oz of kettle ($670.44, 8 oz) |
| Kettle size 20% | 63 8 oz kettle | 63 8 oz kettle |
| Heating power 10% | 42 106 W per oz of kettle (850 W, 8 oz) | 100 178 W per oz of kettle (1,420 W, 8 oz) |
| Features 20% | 75 heated deck, unpopped kernel tray, separate kettle, stirrer and light switches, cabinet light | 60 heated deck, unpopped kernel tray, cabinet light |
| Listing 10% | 0 no listing published, scored as none | 100 NSF listed and UL listed |
| Warranty 10% | 0 warranty not published, scored as none | 33 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| VEVOR 8 oz 850 W Popcorn Machine | Paragon Venue Pop 8 oz | |
|---|---|---|
| Popping | ||
| Kettle size | 8 oz | 8 oz |
| Kettle material | - | Aluminum |
| Rated power | 850 W | 1,420 W |
| Popped per batch | 48 cups | - |
| Output per hour | - | 147 oz servings |
| Price per oz of kettle | $18.74 | $83.81 |
| Features | ||
| Type | Countertop | Countertop |
| Heated deck | Yes | Yes |
| Unpopped kernel tray | Yes | Yes |
| Control switches | 3 | - |
| Cabinet light | Yes | Yes |
| Cart included | No | No |
| Build | ||
| Listing | - | UL, NSF |
| Weight | 28.7 lb | - |
| Warranty | - | 1 year |