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Black and Decker WMD200B Double vs Oster Belgian Side-by-Side Comparison
It’s an easy pick between the mid-tier BLACK+DECKER WMD200B and the super budget Oster Belgian waffle maker. Read our full analysis and selection here.
Black and Decker Double
Tested Using Methodology v1.1Oster Belgian
Tested Using Methodology v1.1Overall Verdict
The Black and Decker WMD200B is far better than the Oster Belgian waffle maker.
The WMD200B has a flippable, double-sided design that allows it to cook two waffles at once. Though the quality of the waffles it makes isn’t spectacular, they are still enjoyable, at the very least. The same can’t be said for the Oster waffle maker. It is one of the few models we’ve tested that failed a performance test.
In terms of design, the WMD200B is far better, also. Its build quality is solid compared to the rather shoddy craftsmanship of the Oster.
The only area where the Oster outdid the BLACK+DECKER WMD200B was controllability. The WMD200B does not have a temperature control dial, while the Oster does.
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
- Performs decently in our test with Birch Benders mix
- Fairly compact design makes for easier storage
- Responsive temperature control dial
- Bulky and heavy
- Tends to undercook the bottom of the waffle
- Lacks a control panel
- Unremarkable performance in our test with our self-mixed waffle batter
- Bad build quality
- Exposed electronics could be safety hazards
- Very dim indicator lights
Key Specs
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Analysis and Test Results
Performance
Self-Mixed Recipe
Birch Benders Mix
Design
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Waffle Plates
Control Panel
Power Cord
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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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