Presto Poplite Hot Air Popcorn Popper, 18 cups, yellow vs Stovetop Popcorn Maker 6.5-Quart Pan with Wooden Handle
Overall winner: Presto Poplite Hot Air Popcorn Popper, 18 cups, yellow
Key Differences
Presto Poplite (A) is an oil-free hot-air popper that quickly pops up to 18 cups and includes a built-in measuring cup and butter-melting tray, and it sits at a more affordable price tier. Great Northern (B) is a stovetop 6.5-quart popper with a wooden cool-hand stirring handle and duplex heat pad for even cooking, but it uses plastic gears that may wear over time
Presto Poplite Hot Air Popcorn Popper, 18 cups, yellow
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
Stovetop Popcorn Maker 6.5-Quart Pan with Wooden Handle
Stovetop popcorn popper for up to 6.5 quarts of popcorn with a wooden stir handle and internal kernel stirrer. Durable stainless steel build supports easy cleaning; parts separate for thorough cleaning, per user feedback
Pros
- 6.5-quart capacity
- wooden cool-touch stirring handle
- stainless steel construction
- even cooking with duplex heat pad
Cons
- plastic gears may wear over time
Head-to-Head
| Criteria | Winner |
|---|---|
| Price | Presto |
| Durability | Great Northern Popcorn Company |
| Versatility | Presto |
| User Reviews | Tie |