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DASH DMW001AQ Mini vs DASH No-Drip Belgian Side-by-Side Comparison
Overall Verdict
The DASH DMW001AQ Mini, a small and compact machine, is hugely popular among travelers. It can easily fit inside a backpack and provide freshly-baked waffles on the go. At home, it can supply you with quick snacks to keep you energized throughout the day.
On the other hand, the DASH No-Drip Belgian is made for bulk cooking. Its large set of waffle plates can produce four 4-inch square waffles simultaneously. It is an excellent purchase for large families and those who need to cook large batches of waffles regularly.
The cooking performances of both models are quite similar, with the DASH No-Drip Belgian having a slight edge over the smaller Mini.
Pros & Cons
- Does a decent job at making pre-mixed waffles
- The waffle plates’ non-stick layer works well
- Easy to use ‘plug-and-play’ design
- Great cleanability
- Affordable
- Capable of bulk cooking (can make four waffles at once)
- Did an acceptable job in our test with the self-mixed recipe
- Solid build quality
- High safety rating
- Easy to clean
- Unremarkable performance in the self-mixed recipe test
- Relatively slow cooking speed
- Thin layer of paint that can be easily scratched
- Many safety issues
- The unit’s appearance looks quite cheap
- Lacks a control panel
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