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Black and Decker WMD200B Double vs Cuisinart WMR-CA Classic Side-by-Side Comparison
Though the BLACK+DECKER WMD200B and the Cuisinart WMR-CA are in the same price range, they’re different in more ways than one. Here’s our detailed analysis.
Black and Decker Double
Tested Using Methodology v1.1Cuisinart WMR-CA Classic
Tested Using Methodology v1.1Overall Verdict
The Black and Decker WMD200B Double waffle maker and the Cuisinart WMR-CA Classic are considered “budget” in their respective category.
The WMD200B is a budget double-sided waffle maker and the ability to cook two waffles at once can be a game-changer for large families.
In contrast, the WMR-CA can only cook waffles one at a time. However, it compensates for having a breakneck cooking speed. In our tests, the WMR-CA only needed 2 minutes to serve a waffle of decent quality. In the time it takes for the WMD200B to cook two waffles (5 minutes and 30 seconds), the WMR-CA should also be able to produce two.
The WMR-CA’s high cooking speed has more or less neutralized the design advantage of the WMD200B’s double-sided design. Plus, because the WMD200B does not come with a temperature control dial, it is less flexible than the Cuisinart WMR-CA.
If you must pick between either, the Cuisinart WMR-CA constitutes a more value purchase.
Pros & Cons
- Capable of cooking two waffles at once with the double-sided design
- Acceptable performance across all two tests
- Solid build quality for the price
- Plug-and-play design makes it very easy to use
- Great cleanability thanks to the included drip tray
- Affordable
- Did a great job in our test with Birch Benders mix
- Fast cooking time
- Compact and lightweight design makes it easy to store
- Bulky and heavy
- Tends to undercook the bottom of the waffle
- Lacks a control panel
- Poor performance on self-mixed recipe
- Heating element is too strong and can easily burn waffles
- Dim indicator lights
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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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