(checked 2026-10-10)Small sample: 1,853 ratings.
Wirecutter's top pick: tall, evenly golden Belgian waffles in about two minutes, with a drip tray and a 3-year warranty. It has no beep (only a green light), and following the manual's 1-cup batter instruction makes it overflow.
Top complaints
- No beep, only a light
Wirecutter says it offers no sound to indicate when the waffle is cooked, only a green 'ready' light, so you have to hover.
Source: Wirecutter - Overflows if you follow the manual
Wirecutter followed the manual's 1-cup batter instruction and the machine was too full to close, with batter oozing out; a scant cup (closer to the included 3/4-cup measure) worked.
Source: Wirecutter - Some owners find it flimsy
Amazon's review summary says opinions on sturdiness are mixed: some find it quite sturdy, while others describe it as flimsy and not well machined.
What owners love
- Evenly golden, fluffy-crisp waffles
Wirecutter got batch after batch of thick, uniformly golden waffles, fluffy inside and crispy outside, in about two minutes; only the far pricier Breville Smart Waffle Pro made slightly crispier ones.
Source: Wirecutter - Responsive browning dial
Going from the darkest to the lightest of its 5 levels, it made a pale waffle right after a deep-brown one with no recovery time (Wirecutter).
Source: Wirecutter - Easy release and cleanup
Waffles pop out without resistance, the plates wipe clean with a damp cloth, and a stainless drip tray catches spills (Wirecutter). Amazon owners also praise easy cleaning and ease of use.
- You want an audible done signal
- You feed a crowd at once (one waffle per batch)
- You need a very low-profile machine
- Thick, fluffy Belgian waffles one at a time
- Good value for the waffle quality
- A long 3-year warranty
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What experts say
- Wirecutter (NYT): Top pick: the closest to ideal waffles it has tested, at one of the lowest prices; no audible cue, it is the tallest of its picks, and the manual's batter amount is too much.
- Serious Eats: Not a winner: worked well thanks to the flipping mechanism, but the Cuisinart Double Flip makes twice as many waffles.