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Cuisinart WMR-CA Classic vs CROWNFUL 4-inch Mini Side-by-Side Comparison
Overall Verdict
The Cuisinart WMR-CA will make for a good buy if you want to make diner-style waffles. Its waffle plates are printed with a classic-style (also known as “American-style”) patterning. Classic-style waffles are thinner and have smaller pockets than their more popular Belgian-style counterparts.
Though the portion is smaller, classic-style waffles are still very popular because they cook quickly. Take the Cuisinart WMR-CA as an example: In our test, it took less than 3 minutes to cook a waffle.
The Crownful 4-inch Mini, on the other hand, is a mini-size waffle maker and no larger than a softball. It can fit snugly inside a backpack, making it very popular among travelers and hikers as it can help them cook fresh waffles on the go.
The Crownful is also popular as a snack maker. The bite-sized 4-inch waffles it bakes are perfect as a light, healthy snack to keep up your energy level during the day.
Pros & Cons
- Affordable
- Did a great job in our test with Birch Benders mix
- Fast cooking time
- Compact and lightweight design makes it easy to store
- Affordable
- Beautiful patterning on the lid
- Excellent build quality
- Easy to clean, thanks to the non-stick waffle plates and the smooth plastic outer shell
- Poor performance on self-mixed recipe
- Heating element is too strong and can easily burn waffles
- Dim indicator lights
- Fairly mediocre performance in our performance tests
- Does not have a control panel
- Low safety rating
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