(checked 2026-10-10)
Good Housekeeping's best value: an overflow channel and 7 shade settings for about $30. It needs a high setting to get crisp, and Amazon owners report handles breaking and sticking plates.
Top complaints
- Durability: handle breaks
Amazon's review summary says owners report durability issues, including the handle breaking within a month, though some say nothing comes apart.
- Needs high heat to crisp; may not get hot enough
Good Housekeeping had to cook on higher settings for crispiness. Amazon owners are mixed on heating, with some saying it doesn't get hot enough and the temperature control isn't accurate.
- Sticking and some spills anyway
Amazon's summary says nonstick is mixed (some report food sticking) and the anti-overflow feature is mixed, with some owners still seeing batter spill over the sides.
What owners love
- Overflow channel works
Good Housekeeping says it brings its top pick's best feature, a channel around the grid, to a budget price, and it worked well at preventing mess.
Source: Good Housekeeping - Moist, well-browned waffles
Good Housekeeping found the waffles consistently moist and well browned; Amazon owners praise waffle quality and crispiness.
- Handy storage features
A top latch and built-in cord wrap; GH consumer testers praised the nonstick surface (Good Housekeeping).
Source: Good Housekeeping
- You want a sturdy machine that lasts
- You want crisp waffles at medium settings
- You need an audible done signal
- Belgian waffles on a tight budget
- Cutting down on batter spills
- Compact storage with cord wrap
Scores (tap for why)
What experts say
- Good Housekeeping: Best value: affordable, with an effective overflow channel, indicator light and cord storage; needs a longer cook for consistent crispness.