CAMMOO 10 oz 1300 W Popcorn Machine
#1 in 8 to 10 ozFull review
A powerful, cheap 10 oz countertop machine with a temperature display. It asks for more care in use and cleaning than most.
Amazon $139.99$139.99
10 oz1,300 WCountertop
A kettle popcorn machine pops kernels in oil in a heated, stirred kettle that hangs under the roof of a glass cabinet, then tips the batch onto the cabinet floor to keep warm. These rankings cover the theater-style machines sold for home theaters, parties and light commercial use, as countertop units or on a wheeled cart: Great Northern, Olde Midway, VEVOR, Nostalgia, CAMMOO, Paragon and Gold Medal. Hot-air poppers, microwave poppers, stovetop and stirring-plate poppers, and kettle corn cookers are left out.
Kettle size is the first choice. The size in ounces is how many ounces of kernels the kettle takes per batch. A 4 to 6 oz kettle makes about 1.5 gallons, enough for a family movie night. An 8 oz kettle makes about 3 gallons and suits most parties. A 12 to 16 oz kettle makes 5 to 6 gallons per batch for events and fundraisers.
Power sets how fast batches come. Look at the watts against the kettle size: more watts per ounce of kernels pops each batch faster, while a big kettle on a small heater makes you wait between batches. A 16 oz machine can draw most of a 15 A household circuit, so give it an outlet of its own.
Features decide how pleasant it is to use. A heated deck keeps popcorn warm and crisp after the batch drops. A kernel tray or old maids drawer catches unpopped kernels. Three separate switches let you run the stirrer and the light without the kettle heater, which helps when you finish a batch or keep popcorn on display.
Listing matters if you sell popcorn. Many health departments look for an NSF listing on food equipment at a concession stand. Among these, only commercial machines from Paragon and Gold Medal state one; the home machines don’t.
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VEVOR 8 oz 800 W Popcorn Machine NP08T
#6 in 8 to 10 ozFull review
A budget 8 oz countertop popper with a warming deck. It has two switches where most rivals have three.
Amazon $139.90$139.90
8 oz800 WCountertop
Olde Midway 10 oz Popcorn Cart
#3 in 8 to 10 ozFull review
The best-value popcorn cart here: a 10 oz kettle, full features and a storage cart for $250.
Amazon $249.99$249.99
10 oz850 WWith cart
Shop by Kettle Size
Up to 6 oz
6 rankedKettle popcorn machines with a 2.5 to 6 oz kettle, for family movie nights and small rooms.
Top rated: Great Northern Foundation 6 oz $155.69
8 to 10 oz
14 rankedKettle popcorn machines with an 8 to 10 oz kettle, the usual size for parties, home theaters and small concession stands.
Top rated: CAMMOO 10 oz 1300 W Popcorn Machine $139.99
12 oz and up
5 rankedKettle popcorn machines with a 12 oz or larger kettle, for events, concession stands and large crowds.
Top rated: VEVOR 12 oz 1440 W Popcorn Machine $252.90
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Best Small Popcorn Machines, Up to 6 oz
- Great Northern Foundation 6 oz#1 of 6Full review
A well-equipped 6 oz countertop machine with a heated deck and kernel drawer. A good fit for regular movie nights.
Amazon $155.69$155.696 oz640 WCountertop - Great Northern Big Bambino 4 oz#2 of 6Full review
A small one-switch countertop popper for family movie nights at under $100. It keeps things simple but has no warming deck.
Amazon $89$894 oz480 WCountertop - Paragon Theater Pop 4 oz#3 of 6Full 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$621.414 oz1,200 WCountertop - Olde Midway POP-500 6 oz#4 of 6Full 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$119.996 oz-Countertop - Great Northern Vintage 6 oz Cart#5 of 6Full review
A budget 6 oz popcorn cart for a home theater. The cart is the draw; the 470 W kettle is on the slow side.
Amazon $192.95$192.956 oz470 WWith cart
Best 8 to 10 oz Popcorn Machines
- CAMMOO 10 oz 1300 W Popcorn Machine#1 of 14Full review
A powerful, cheap 10 oz countertop machine with a temperature display. It asks for more care in use and cleaning than most.
Amazon $139.99$139.9910 oz1,300 WCountertop - VEVOR 8 oz 850 W Popcorn Machine#2 of 14Full 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$149.908 oz850 WCountertop - Olde Midway 10 oz Popcorn Cart#3 of 14Full review
The best-value popcorn cart here: a 10 oz kettle, full features and a storage cart for $250.
Amazon $249.99$249.9910 oz850 WWith cart - Olde Midway POP-1000 10 oz Bar Style#4 of 14Full review
A 10 oz countertop machine at an 8 oz price, with a warming deck and kernel tray. Strong value for parties.
Amazon $199.99$199.9910 oz850 WCountertop - Olde Midway 8 oz Popcorn Cart#5 of 14Full review
An inexpensive 8 oz popcorn cart with the usual features. The 10 oz version costs $50 more and pops more per batch.
Amazon $199.99$199.998 oz750 WWith cart
Best Large Popcorn Machines, 12 oz and Up
- VEVOR 12 oz 1440 W Popcorn Machine#1 of 5Full review
A low-cost 12 oz countertop machine for parties and small events. Good value if a published warranty is not a must.
Amazon $252.90$252.9012 oz1,440 WCountertop - Olde Midway POP-1600 16 oz#2 of 5Full review
A 16 oz machine for events and fundraisers at $400, the least costly 16 oz kettle here.
Amazon $399.99$399.9916 oz1,700 WCountertop - Great Northern Top Star 12 oz#3 of 5Full review
A 12 oz countertop machine for big parties and small events. Strong power and features at a home price.
Amazon $320.53$320.5312 oz1,440 WCountertop - Olde Midway POP-P1200 12 oz#4 of 5Full review
A 12 oz countertop machine for events. It matches the Top Star on features but has a little less power.
Amazon $329.99$329.9912 oz1,300 WCountertop - Gold Medal Super Pop Maxx 16 oz 2600#5 of 5Full review
A heavy-duty 16 oz machine for busy concession stands. Home users and small events get the same kettle size for far less.
Amazon $2,055.36$2,055.3616 oz1,710 WCountertop
How We Rank
Each machine is ranked against others of the same kettle size, and scored on its price per ounce of kettle, its kettle size, its rated watts per ounce of kettle, its features, its NSF or safety listing and its warranty.
| Factor | Measures | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Value | price per ounce of kettle | 30% |
| Kettle size | ounces of kernels per batch | 20% |
| Heating power | rated watts per ounce of kettle | 10% |
| Features | heated deck, cart, kernel tray, separate switches and cabinet light | 20% |
| Listing | NSF sanitation listing, or UL or ETL safety listing | 10% |
| Warranty | warranty length | 10% |
How we rank explains each factor in full.