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Cuisinart WMR-CA Classic vs KRUPS Belgian Side-by-Side Comparison
Overall Verdict
If you’re seeking a waffle maker that can make thin, classic-style waffles, then the Cuisinart WMR-CA Classic is a decent choice in the entry-level price range. Though its performance wasn’t spectacular by any means, the waffle it produced was edible. In the test with the Birch Benders pre-made waffle mix, the WMR-CA Classic even received a high score from our chef.
Its design quality is good. However, its appearance is simplistic because it is a budget-oriented waffle maker. It’s evident with a glance that it’s not a pricey machine.
While the KRUPS Belgian waffle maker has a far more premium and solid design, its performance was disappointing. It is the only model to have failed our performance test by receiving a zero in our test with the pre-mixed recipe. The KRUPS was unable to cook an edible waffle even after 10 minutes.
So, even if you are looking for a new Belgian waffle maker instead of a classic-style one, we can’t recommend getting the KRUPS over any model.
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
- Solidly built from high-quality materials
- Able to cook four waffles simultaneously
- The waffle plates’ non-stick coating works great
- Controls are straightforward to use
- Easy to clean
- Poor performance on self-mixed recipe
- Heating element is too strong and can easily burn waffles
- Dim indicator lights
- Waffle’s quality is mediocre in the self-mixed recipe test
- Failed at producing an edible waffle in the test with the Birch Benders mix
- Power cord is too short
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