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CROWNFUL 4-inch Mini vs Euro Cuisine WM520 Side-by-Side Comparison
Wondering what to pick between the Crownful 4-inch Mini and the Euro Cuisine WM520 waffle maker? Here’s our comparison to help you pick!
CROWNFUL Mini
Tested Using Methodology v1.1Euro Cuisine
Tested Using Methodology v1.1Overall Verdict
The Crownful 4-inch and the Euro Cuisine WM520 are in entirely different classes. While the former is a mini waffle maker, the latter is a full-size, Norwegian-style model.
The Crownful 4-inch Mini’s compact and lightweight design gives it many advantages. It can easily fit inside a backpack and help you make fresh waffles on the go. Plus, its bite-sized 4-inch waffles make for excellent snacks!
On the other hand, the Euro Cuisine WM520 is a fitting choice if you want to add an element of fun to your breakfast times. This waffle maker can make Norwegian-style, heart-shaped waffles. The beautiful patterning fits right into a Thanksgiving or Christmas meal, but it will also work for daily breakfasts and meals.
Pros & Cons
- Affordable
- Beautiful patterning on the lid
- Excellent build quality
- Easy to clean, thanks to the non-stick waffle plates and the smooth plastic outer shell
- 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
- Fairly mediocre performance in our performance tests
- Does not have a control panel
- Low safety rating
- 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.
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