An 8 oz kettle pops about 3 gallons per batch and a 10 oz kettle about 4, the usual size for parties, home theaters and small concession stands. Home machines cost $140 to $405, and most at this size have a heated deck, a kernel tray and three switches. Compare the watts: 850 W is common, which is plenty for 8 oz but slower on a 10 oz kettle. The Paragon and Gold Medal machines are commercial units with an NSF listing.
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- 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 - VEVOR 8 oz 800 W Popcorn Machine NP08T#6 of 14Full review
A budget 8 oz countertop popper with a warming deck. It has two switches where most rivals have three.
Amazon $139.90$139.908 oz800 WCountertop - Great Northern Perfect Popper 10 oz#7 of 14Full review
A 10 oz countertop machine for parties and big families at a reasonable price. Heating is modest for the kettle size.
Amazon $230.63$230.6310 oz850 WCountertop - Great Northern Matinee 8 oz#8 of 14Full review
The all-round 8 oz countertop pick: every common feature at a home price. A good first theater-style machine.
Amazon $188.99$188.998 oz850 WCountertop - Great Northern Popper Cart 10 oz#9 of 14Full review
The 10 oz Perfect Popper on a full cart, for a popcorn stand you can wheel to the party. Buy the countertop version if it will stay put.
Amazon $369.95$369.9510 oz850 WWith cart - Great Northern Foundation 8 oz Cart#10 of 14Full review
A complete 8 oz popcorn cart for a home theater or office. Solid features, though rival carts give more kettle for less.
Amazon $307.99$307.998 oz850 WWith cart - Paragon Venue Pop 8 oz#11 of 14Full review
A commercial 8 oz machine for concession stands, schools and venues that need an NSF listing. Overkill for home use.
Amazon $670.44$670.448 oz1,420 WCountertop - Great Northern Lincoln 8 oz#12 of 14Full review
An 8 oz bar-style machine with double doors for serving from a counter or bar. You pay extra for the larger cabinet.
Amazon $279.95$279.958 oz850 WCountertop - Nostalgia CCP510 8 oz Popcorn Cart#13 of 14Full review
A styled 8 oz popcorn cart for occasional home use. Rival carts publish more and offer a heated deck at the same price.
Amazon $249.99$249.998 oz-With cart - Gold Medal Fun Pop 8 oz 2408#14 of 14Full review
A commercial 8 oz popper for a concession stand that needs NSF listing. The Paragon Venue Pop costs less and publishes a warranty.
Amazon $807.91$807.918 oz1,053 WCountertop
