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Cuisinart WMR-CA Classic vs Nostalgia MWF5AQ Side-by-Side Comparison
The Cuisinart WMR-CA can bake diner-style waffles, but it’s worth picking over the cheap and compact Nostalgia MWF5AQ Mini waffle maker?
Cuisinart WMR-CA Classic
Tested Using Methodology v1.1Nostalgia Mini
Tested Using Methodology v1.1
Overall Verdict
The Cuisinart WMR-CA Classic is an outlier in our database. So far, it’s the only model we’ve reviewed that has a classic-style patterning.
Also known as “American-style” patterning, the waffle plates of the Cuisinart WMR-CA are much more shallow and have fewer pockets. The result is a thinner (but no less delicious!) waffle reminiscent of old diners and waffle houses.
If you’re nostalgic for this waffle style, give the Cuisinart WMR-CA a shot!
On the other hand, the Nostalgia MWF5AQ is a mini waffle maker. Its waffle plates measure only around 4 inches across, and the waffles it bakes can fit neatly in the palm of your hand. As a result, the Nostalgia MWF5AQ has often been called a “snack machine.”
It’s perfect for making mid-day snacks!
Its small size also makes it a big hit among travelers, who can fit it in their backpacks and cook waffles on the go.
Pros & Cons
- Affordable
- Did a great job in our test with Birch Benders mix
- Fast cooking time
- Compact and lightweight design makes it easy to store
- Affordable
- Surprisingly decent cooking performance for the price
- High build quality; solid lid hinges
- Waffle plates’ non-stick coating performs excellently
- Poor performance on self-mixed recipe
- Heating element is too strong and can easily burn waffles
- Dim indicator lights
- No control feature
- Oven mitts are required for handling
Key Specs
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Analysis and Test Results
Performance
Self-Mixed Recipe
Birch Benders Mix
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Waffle Plates
Control Panel
Power Cord
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Indicator Light Visibility
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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