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BELLA 13991 Classic vs Euro Cuisine WM520 Side-by-Side Comparison
While the Bella 13991 Classic bakes more traditional Belgian-style waffles, the Euro Cuisine WM520 can bake heart-shaped waffles. So, which one to get?
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Tested Using Methodology v1.1Euro Cuisine
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Overall Verdict
The Bella 13991 Classic Belgian and the Euro Cuisine WM520 are roughly at the same price point, but what they can offer you is entirely different.
The Bella 13991 Classic Belgian has a more traditional design out of the two, with a tall frame and flippable baking chamber capable of cooking 7-inch waffles. The waffle maker is imprinted with Belgian-style patterning, resulting in waffles with deep pockets that you can fill with syrups and toppings.
On the other hand, the Euro Cuisine WM520 has a more exotic heart-shaped patterning on its plates, also known as the Norwegian-style waffle pattern. The beautiful shape of the waffles cooked with this model will certainly give your breakfast platter a prettier flair.
These heart-shaped waffles are especially big hits around the festival seasons. But there’s nothing stopping you from cooking and enjoying them regularly, either!
All in all, deciding between this pair only boils down to whether you would like a traditional waffle maker that makes thick, Belgian-style waffles or something that can give your breakfast a more interesting twist, like a heart-shaped waffle.
Pros & Cons
- Affordable
- Did a good job in both of our performance tests
- Overall design looks very premium
- The non-stick coating functions well
- Did a passable job in our self-mixed recipe test
- Luxurious design with chrome lid
- Easy to use control panel with clicky, responsive browning level dial
- Eco-friendly PTFE and PFOA-free ceramic coating on the plates
- Excellent cleanability
- Poor build quality
- The lid is dangerously loose
- Loose lid hinges
- The rubber screw protectors can be easily lost
- Many surfaces of the waffle maker became scorching hot after two-three cooking sessions
Key Specs
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Analysis and Test Results
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Self-Mixed Recipe
Birch Benders Mix
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Behind the Comparison
Matthew Lee is a writer and editor for HealthyKitchen101. With over 8 years working for various outlets and agencies, specializing in tech review and other subjects of note, such as current affairs.
Lap is Head of the Research, Testing, and Review Team (RTR Team) at HealthyKitchen101.com, where he directs and supervises the testing of kitchen gadgets and appliances.
Tuyet Pham is an award-winning Saigonese chef passionate about delicious and healthful foods. At HealthyKitchen101, she develops recipes and collaborates with our Research, Testing, and Review lab to evaluate the performance of cooking appliances. Her assessments add a strong authoritative voice to our product scoring process.
Nguyen Ntk is a graphic designer, photographer, and videographer whose philosophy centers around respecting and celebrating the beauty of reality. Through his lenses, Nguyen strives to capture the true essence of objects and events, showcasing and highlighting authentic features without distortion or exaggeration.
