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Black+Decker WMD200B Double vs BLACK+DECKER WMB500 Side-by-Side Comparison

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Black and Decker Double

$40.51 from Amazon

BLACK and DECKER

$28.95 from Amazon
Black+Decker WMD200B Double vs BLACK+DECKER WMB500

Overall Verdict

There’s a world of difference between the Black+Decker WMD200B Double and the WMB500.

For one, the WMD200B is aimed at the mid-tier level of the market. And you can see it right from the design. It has a sleek appearance seems very well-built, with strong plastic parts and metal sleeving on the cabling. The waffle maker has a flippable double-sided baking chamber, allowing you to cook two waffles simultaneously.

Meanwhile, the WMB500 is a lot more simple in terms of design. It doesn’t come with a control panel and only comes with a single set of waffle plates (so it can only cook one waffle at a time.)

Still, BLACK+DECKER still gave this model a high-quality feel with metal housing. Sure, it may not look as luxurious or impressive as the pricier WMD200B Double, but for an entry-level waffle maker, the WMB500 is seriously impressive!

In terms of performance, both models did a decent job in our cooking tests. But notably, despite being cheaper, the WMB500 did marginally better. It served up more consistently cooked waffles (the WMD200B has a notable issue of undercooking the underside of its waffles.)

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Pros & Cons

  • Capable of cooking two waffles at once with the double-sided design
  • Acceptable performance across all two tests
  • Solid build quality for the price
  • Plug-and-play design makes it very easy to use
  • Great cleanability thanks to the included drip tray
  • Affordable pricing
  • Decent cooking performance across both test recipes
  • Good-looking stainless steel baking chamber
  • The lid can dampen the force of a strong push, preventing the lid from accidentally snapping close to the user’s hand
  • The non-stick coating on the waffle plates works very well
  • Excellent safety rating
  • Bulky and heavy
  • Tends to undercook the bottom of the waffle
  • Lacks a control panel
  • Lacks control panel
  • The stainless steel baking chamber needs regular cleaning to look its best

Key Specs

Features
Rotating baking chamber, indicator lights
Premium stainless steel top cover, indicator lights
Adjustable settings
N/A
None
Dimensions
L13 x W7.5 x H7 inches
L13.1 x W10 x H4.7 inches
Material
Plastic; cast iron nonstick baking plates
Stainless steel/plastic housing; aluminum nonstick baking plates
Weight
7.3 lbs (3.3 kg)
4 pound
Waffle diameter
6.8" (17.3 cm)
7.5" (19.1 cm)

Where to Buy

Price at publication
$39.11
$21.82
$40.51 at Amazon
$28.95 at Amazon

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Analysis and Test Results

Performance

Overall Performance Scoring
6.2
6.7

Self-Mixed Recipe

6.1
6.8
The very dark brown top crust of a waffle cooked in 5 minutes.
Top
The very dark brown top crust of a waffle cooked in 5 minutes.
The very dark brown bottom crust of a waffle cooked in 5 minutes.
The interior of a waffle with multiple air bubbles visible.
A waffle baked in 5 minutes being torn by hands to reveal the inner core during a texture test.
BLACK+DECKER WMB500 Self-Mixed Recipe
The dark brown - golden top crust of a waffle cooked for 5 minutes.
The dark brown - golden bottom crust of a waffle cooked for 5 minutes.
The interior of a waffle cooked for 5 minutes, with prominent air cavities and bubbles inside.
The cross-section of a waffle baked in 5 minutes using our self-mixed recipe, revealing the interior with small air bubbles within.
Heat Level
N/A
N/A
Cooking Time
5 minutes
5 minutes

Birch Benders Mix

6.3
6.5
The dark brown top crust of a waffle baked in 7 minutes and 30 seconds.
The dark brown top crust of a waffle baked in 7 minutes and 30 seconds.
The pale yellow crust of a waffle baked in 7 minutes and 30 seconds.
The pale yellow crust of a waffle baked in 7 minutes and 30 seconds.
The waffle is being torn by hands to test its consistency and texture.
BLACK+DECKER WMB500 Birch Benders Mix
The pale gold top crust of a waffle cooked using the Birch Benders mix for 7 minutes.
The pale gold bottom crust of a waffle cooked using the Birch Benders mix for 7 minutes.
The interior of a waffle cooked for 7 minutes, with prominent air cavities and bubbles inside.
The waffle, which has been cooked for 7 minutes, is torn by hand in order to test for its consistency and texture, revealing the fluffy core inside.
Heat Level
N/A
N/A
Cooking Time
7 minutes 30 seconds
7 minutes

Design

Overall Design Scoring
8.8
8.7

In the Box

The all-black Black and Decker double waffle maker WMD200B next to its removable drip tray and instruction manual.
The black and silver Black and Decker waffle maker WMB500 next to its instructional manual and shipping box.

Dimensions

The Black and Decker WMD200B waffle maker with measurement markers to the side, showing the height as 7 inches, the length as 13 inches, and the width as 7.5 inches.
The side profile of the black and silver Black and Decker WMB500 waffle maker.
Length
13.0" (33.0 cm)
13.1" (33.3 cm)
Width
7.5" (19.1 cm)
10.0" (25.4 cm)
Height
7.0" (17.8 cm)
4.7" (11.9 cm)
Weight
7.3 lbs (3.3 kg)
4.0 lbs (1.8 kg)

Build Quality

10
9.5
The back hinge of the Black and Decker WMD200B rotating waffle maker’s baking chamber. Two metallic cabling sleeves are snaking around the back.
BLACK+DECKER WMB500 Build Quality Video
A close-up at the lid hinges of the Black and Decker Belgian waffle maker WMB500.
A zoomed-up view of the lid hinges and black plastic housing of the Black and Decker WMB500 waffle maker in its closed state.

Waffle Plates

9.5
10
An overview of the Black & Decker double flip waffle maker WMD200B’s cooking plates.
An overview of the Black & Decker double flip waffle maker WMD200B’s cooking plates.
Close-up view of one of the Black and Decker WMD200B’s black, Belgian-style waffle plates.
A close-up view of the glossy, black, Belgian-style waffle plate of the Black and Decker WMB500 waffle maker.
A close-up view of the glossy, black, Belgian-style waffle plate of the Black and Decker WMB500 waffle maker.
An overview of the glossy, black, Belgian-style waffle plates of the Black and Decker WMB500 waffle maker.
Number of Plates
4
2
Grid Pattern
Belgian-style
Belgian-style
Plate Area
36.32 inches
50.27 inch
Plate Length
6.8" (17.3 cm)
8.0" (20.3 cm)
Plate Width
6.8" (17.3 cm)
8.0" (20.3 cm)
Material
Cast iron
Cast aluminum
Non Stick Coating
Yes
Yes
Removable
No
No
Dishwasher Safe
No
No

Control Panel

0.0
0.0
Indicator Lights
Yes
Yes
Audible Alarm
No
No
Timer
No
No
Browning Control
No
No

Power Cord

A close-up view of the power plug of the Black and Decker WMD200B double flip waffle maker.
The power plug of the Black and Decker WMB500 Belgian waffle maker with the Type-A prongs design clearly visible.
Plug Style
Type A (Flat Blade Attachment Plug)
Type A (Flat Blade Attachment Plug)
Length
2.0 ft (0.6 m)
1.9 ft (0.6 m)
Cable Management
No
No

Accessories

The removable and washable black, plastic drip tray of the Black and Decker double waffle maker WMD200B.
Material
Plastic
N/A
Removable
Yes
N/A
Dishwasher Safe
Yes
N/A

Usability

Overall Usability Scoring
9.2
9.5

Handling

9.5
10

Safety

9.9
9.9
The temperature of the Black and Decker WMD200B waffle maker’s top lid is being measured using a thermometer in our thermal safety test. The screen reads 144.5°F.
The temperature of the Black and Decker WMD200B waffle maker’s top lid is being measured using a thermometer in our thermal safety test. The screen reads 144.5°F.
The temperature of the Black and Decker WMD200B’s base is being measured using a thermometer in our thermal safety test. The screen reads 86.5°F.
The temperature of the Black and Decker WMD200B’s base is being measured using a thermometer in our thermal safety test. The screen reads 87°F.
The surface temperature of the back of the Black and Decker WMB500 waffle maker is being measured with a thermometer during a thermal safety test. The screen reads 156°F.
The surface temperature of the back of the Black and Decker WMB500 waffle maker is being measured with a thermometer during a thermal safety test. The screen reads 156°F.
The surface temperature of the Black and Decker WMB500’s base is being measured using a thermometer in a thermal safety test. The screen reads 104.2°F.
The temperature of the Black and Decker WMB500’s handle is being measured using a thermometer in a thermal safety test. The screen reads 111°F.
Top Side Temperature
144°F
156.7°F
Bottom Side Temperature
86°F
104.2°F
Handle Temperature
87°F
111°F

Cleanability

8.5
8.0
A close-up of dirty gunks and leftover batter within a small nook next to the handle of the Black and Decker WMD200B double Belgian waffle maker.
A close-up of dirty gunks and leftover batter within a small nook next to the handle of the Black and Decker WMD200B double Belgian waffle maker.
The Black+Decker WMD200B Double waffle maker with batter spilling out from inside the waffle plates down to the drip tray below.

Indicator Light Visibility

7.0
10
A close-up of the indicator lights on the Black and Decker WMD200B double Belgian waffle maker. Both lights are shining dimly, one green and one red.
The sole indicator light on top of the Black and Decker WMB500 waffle maker is glowing red.