A 4 to 6 oz kettle pops about 1.5 gallons per batch, enough for a family movie night, and most of these fit on a kitchen counter under the cabinets. Home machines here cost $89 to $193. A heated deck is the feature that sets the better ones apart, since without one the popcorn cools while it waits. The commercial 4 oz Paragon costs far more and is worth it only where a concession counter needs an NSF listing.
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- 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 - Nostalgia Coca-Cola 2.5 oz Popcorn Cart#6 of 6Full review
A decorative Coca-Cola popcorn cart for a home theater or game room. It looks the part, but the small kettle suits snacks for a few people.
Amazon $149.99$149.992.5 oz-With cart
