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
A 16 oz machine for events and fundraisers at $400, the least costly 16 oz kettle here.
- 16 ozKettle
- 1,700 WPower
- CountertopType
- YesHeated deck
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- 16 oz kettle makes about 6 gallons per batch
- Costs a fifth of the commercial 16 oz machine here
- Full feature set with three switches
- 1,700 W draws most of a 15 A circuit, so share the outlet with nothing else
- No safety listing or warranty published
The Olde Midway Commercial family
Every Olde Midway Commercial model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own kettle size.
| Model | Kettle | Rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olde Midway POP-P1200 12 oz | 12 oz | 3.4/5 | $329.99 |
| Olde Midway POP-1600 16 oz (this one) | 16 oz | 3.6/5 | $399.99 |
How it scores
The rating comes from 6 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its kettle size. How we rank explains each one.
Specifications
| Model number | POP-1600-RED |
|---|---|
| Popping | |
| Kettle size | 16 oz |
| Kettle material | Stainless steel |
| Rated power | 1,700 W |
| Price per oz of kettle | $25 |
| Features | |
| Type | Countertop |
| Heated deck | Yes |
| Unpopped kernel tray | Yes |
| Control switches | 3 |
| Cabinet light | Yes |
| Cart included | No |
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