Popcorn poppers: top picks

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1. 

   1 Best overall Presto

   Presto 04820 PopLite Hot Air Popper

   ★★★★★4.6/5 $34.99

   Uses hot air for healthy, oil-free popping; pops quickly and consistently.

   • Healthy oil-free popping
   • Fast popping time
   • Easy to clean

   • Can be noisy
   • Plastic construction feels light

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2. 

   2 Best for parties Great Northern Popcorn Company

   Great Northern Popcorn 8 oz. Theater Style Popcorn Machine

   ★★★★☆4.4/5 $194.99

   Stainless steel kettle with theater-style look; makes up to 8 quarts per batch.

   • Large batch capacity
   • Stainless steel kettle
   • Classic theater design

   • Bulky on counter
   • Requires stirring during popping

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3. 

   3 Best hot air model Presto

   Chef’sChoice 835B PopLite Pro Hot Air Popper

   ★★★★☆4.5/5 $34.99

   Durable stainless steel housing and powerful motor for quick, even popping.

   • Stainless steel build
   • Powerful air flow
   • Easy to store

   • Slightly louder than others
   • Can blow kernels out

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4. 

   4 Best automatic stirring Cuisinart

   Cuisinart CPM-100C EasyPop Popcorn Maker

   ★★★★☆4.3/5 $39.95

   Motorized stirring arm ensures even heating and reduces burning; nonstick kettle.

   • Stirring arm prevents burning
   • Nonstick kettle
   • Quick cleanup

   • Smaller batch size
   • Kettle can be tricky to reassemble

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5. 

   5 Best budget pick West Bend

   West Bend 82505 Stir Crazy Popcorn Maker

   ★★★★☆4.4/5 $45.87

   Classic stir-crazy design with nonstick popping tray and handy butter warmer.

   • Affordable price
   • Built-in butter warmer
   • Nonstick surface

   • Plastic lid can warp
   • Stirring rod may slow down

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6. 

   6 Best retro style Nostalgia

   Nostalgia 4 oz. Countertop Popcorn Cart

   ★★★★☆4.2/5 $169.99

   Vintage cart design with 4 oz. kettle; makes up to 3 quarts per batch.

   • Fun vintage look
   • Decorative for events
   • Easy to use

   • Small batch size
   • Plastic parts feel cheap

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7. 

   7 Best microwave option Presto

   Presto 04850 PowerPop Microwave Multi-Popper

   ★★★★☆4.4/5 $25.19

   Microwave popper that uses no oil and pops in 2-4 minutes; doubles as a serving bowl.

   • Very affordable
   • Microwave convenience
   • No oil needed

   • Only works in microwave
   • Can unevenly pop if not rotated

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