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BELLA 13991 Classic vs Nostalgia MWF5AQ Side-by-Side Comparison
The Bella 13991 Classic waffle maker is a great upgrade for your kitchen, but so is the Nostalgia MWF5AQ Mini. This comparison can help you choose!
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Tested Using Methodology v1.1Overall Verdict
There is a clear separation in value between the Bella 13991 Classic Belgian and the Nostalgia MWF5AQ. Picking which one simply boils down to what you want most from a waffle maker.
With the Bella 13991, you get a full-size machine that can cook 7-inch Belgian waffles. These large waffles aren’t just filling, but with deep pockets printed onto them, you’re free to load them up with however much syrup and toppings you want.
On the other hand, the Nostalgia MWF5AQ, a mini-sized waffle maker, bakes 4-inch waffles about the size of your palm. These would make for a great mid-day snack or, if you cook enough and turn it into a platter, can also be a pretty decent meal.
The most striking feature of the Nostalgia MWF5AQ is its compact size, which is ideal for travelers. With its bulkier design, the same can’t be said for the Bella 13991.
So, if you value thick, tasty waffles better, pick the Bella 13991. But if compactness is more important for you, or you’d like smaller waffles as snacks, check out the Nostalgia MWF5AQ.
Pros & Cons
- Affordable
- Did a good job in both of our performance tests
- Overall design looks very premium
- The non-stick coating functions well
- Affordable
- Surprisingly decent cooking performance for the price
- High build quality; solid lid hinges
- Waffle plates’ non-stick coating performs excellently
- Poor build quality
- The lid is dangerously loose
- No control feature
- Oven mitts are required for handling
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Analysis and Test Results
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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.
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