Presto Poplite Hot Air Popcorn Popper, 18 cups, yellow vs Nordic Ware Microwave Popcorn Popper, Red 12 Cup

Overall winner: Presto Poplite Hot Air Popcorn Popper, 18 cups, yellow

Key Differences

Presto Poplite (A) produces up to 18 cups quickly and includes a built-in measuring cup and butter-melting tray, while the Nordic Ware microwave popper (B) is microwave- and dishwasher-safe and is sized for 12 cups. Pick Presto if you want larger, fast hot-air popping and the included accessories; pick Nordic Ware if you prefer a microwave-safe, dishwasher-friendly option for smaller batches

Presto Poplite Hot Air Popcorn Popper, 18 cups, yellow

Presto Poplite Hot Air Popcorn Popper, 18 cups, yellow

Presto • ★ 4.5/5 • Budget

Hot air popcorn popper that uses little to no oil for a light snack. Features a built-in measuring cup and butter-melting tray for theater-style popcorn. Easy to clean and quick popping, with reports of reliable performance

Pros

  • hot air, oil-free popped corn
  • measuring cup doubles as butter-mearing tray
  • easy to clean, wipe-clean base
  • pops up to 18 cups quickly

Cons

  • some customers report unpopped kernels flying out
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Nordic Ware Microwave Popcorn Popper, Red 12 Cup

Nordic Ware Microwave Popcorn Popper, Red 12 Cup

Nordic Ware • ★ 4.3/5 • Budget

Microwave-safe popcorn popper with lid for easy, oil-free or oil-use popping. Customers note easy cleaning and versatile use for popcorn and vegetables

Pros

  • microwave safe
  • dishwasher safe
  • oil-optional use
  • popular for healthy snacking

Cons

  • kernel pop rate varies
  • some unpopped kernels reported
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Head-to-Head

CriteriaWinner
Price Tie
Durability Tie
Versatility Nordic Ware
User Reviews Presto