DASH No-Drip Belgian vs Hamilton Beach 26031: Detailed Comparison

Overall Verdict

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These two waffle makers here have totally different uses. The DASH No-Drip Belgian is made for bulk cooking. Thanks to its large, segmented waffle plates, this model can cook four square waffles at the same time, each one measuring 4 inches across. This feature alone makes it an excellent choice for those who have to cook large batches of waffles regularly (like people with large families.)

Meanwhile, the Hamilton Beach 26031 can only cook one waffle at a time. However, it can cook a large 7-inch, Belgian-style waffle.

Pros & Cons

Affordable
Capable of bulk cooking (can make four waffles at once)
Did an acceptable job in our test with the self-mixed recipe
Solid build quality
High safety rating
Easy to clean

Luxurious aesthetic by incorporating premium materials (stainless steel and ceramic)
Does a great job in all of our performance tests
Removable and washable waffle plates
Easy to clean thanks to the included drip tray

The unit’s appearance looks quite cheap
Lacks a control panel

The spin-lock mechanism at the handle is finicky

Key Specs

Features

Indicator lights

Rotating baking chamber, removable ceramic waffle plates, indicator lights

Adjustable Settings

None

Dimensions

L6.3 x W5 x H2.5 inches

L16.5 x W8 x H8.7 inches

Material

Plastic housing, aluminum nonstick baking plates

Stainless steel/plastic housing; ceramic nonstick baking plates

Weight

8 pounds

3.1 lbs (1.4 kg)

Waffle diameter

4.0" (10.2 cm)

7.0" (17.8 cm)

Where to Buy

Price at publication

$49.99

$57.79

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Analysis and Test Results

Performance

Overall Performance Scoring

6.7

7.0

Self-Mixed Recipe

6.5

6.8

The golden - very dark brown top crust of a waffle baked for 3 minutes using our self-mixed recipe.

The golden - very dark brown bottom crust of a waffle baked for 3 minutes using our self-mixed recipe.

A cross-section of a waffle baked for 3 minutes using our self-mixed recipe, revealing the air bubble-filled inner core.

A waffle being torn by hand to test its consistency and texture. The interior of the waffle is revealed.

Hamilton Beach 26031 Self-Made Recipe Video

The dark brown top of a waffle cooked by the Hamilton Beach 26031 waffle maker in 5 minutes.

The mottled, dark brown bottom of a waffle cooked by the Hamilton Beach 26031 waffle maker in 5 minutes.

The interior of the 5-minute waffle cooked by the Hamilton Beach 26031 is shown, revealing large air cavities.

The waffle made by the Hamilton Beach 26031 in 5-minute is torn up by hands to test for consistency and texture.

Heat Level

N/A

Between 1 and 2

Cooking Time

3 minutes

5 minutes

Birch Benders Mix

6.9

7.1

The top crust of a waffle baked for 4 minutes using a batter made from Birch Benders mix. It has a very light gold color.

The bottom crust of a waffle baked for 4 minutes using a batter made from Birch Benders mix. It has a very light gold color

A cross-section of a waffle, revealing its core with prominent air cavities and multiple air bubbles.

A waffle, baked for 4 minutes, torn down the middle by hand to test it for consistency and texture.

Hamilton Beach 26031 Birch Benders Mix Video

The light gold top of a waffle cooked by the Hamilton Beach 26031 waffle maker in 6 minutes using the Birch Benders mix.

The light gold bottom of a waffle cooked by the Hamilton Beach 26031 waffle maker in 6 minutes using the Birch Benders mix.

The 6-minute waffle of the Hamilton Beach 26031 is torn in half by hands to test for the consistency and texture.

Heat Level

N/A

Between 1 and 2

Cooking Time

5 minutes

Design

Overall Design Scoring

8.7

9.7

In the Box

The blue Dash No-Drip waffle maker next to its shipping box and instruction manuals.

The Hamilton Beach Flip Belgian waffle maker (26031) is on a table next to the included drip tray and the user manual.

Dimensions

Length

6.3" (16.0 cm)

16.5" (41.9 cm)

Width

5.0" (12.7 cm)

8.0" (20.3 cm)

Height

2.5" (6.4 cm)

8.7" (22.1 cm)

Weight

8.0 lbs (3.6 kg)

3.1 lbs (1.4 kg)

Build Quality

9.5

Side view of the DASH No Drip waffle maker. The blue top lid and the black bottom of the waffle maker can be seen here.

A close-up shot of the Hamilton Beach Belgian waffle maker (26031) control panel section made from black plastic, with the browning control knob and the indicator lights in focus.

Waffle Plates

A zoomed-in view of the anti-drip moat on either side of the DASH Deluxe No-Drip Belgian waffle maker.

Waffle batter overflowing from the waffle plates and into the anti-drip moat during a cooking test.

An overview of the bronze-colored, Belgian-style waffle plates of the Hamilton Beach Flip waffle maker 26031.

The gray, metallic heating elements of the Hamilton Beach 26031 is revealed after the ceramic, bronze-colored waffle plates are taken off.

Number of Plates

Grid Pattern

Belgian-style

Plate Area

69.6 inch

50.27 inch

Plate Length

8.7" (22.1 cm)

8.0" (20.3 cm)

Plate Width

8.0" (20.3 cm)

Material

Aluminum

Cast aluminum

Non Stick Coating

Yes

Removable

Yes

Dishwasher Safe

Yes

Control Panel

0.0

The blue top lid of the DASH No Drip waffle maker. The indicator lights can also be seen here. They’re currently off.

Close-up of Hamilton Beach 26031 control panel: browning dial and indicator lights with clear white markings on the side to inform you of their functions.

Hamilton Beach 26031 Control Panel video

Indicator Lights

Yes

Audible Alarm

Timer

Browning Control

Yes

Power Cord

The power plug of the Dash No Drip waffle maker, focusing on its Type-A prongs.

Plug Style

Type A (Flat Blade Attachment Plug)

Length

2.3 ft (0.7 m)

2.2 ft (0.7 m)

Cable Management

Yes

Accessories

The removable black plastic drip tray of the Hamilton Beach 26031.

Material

N/A

Plastic

Removable

N/A

Yes

Dishwasher Safe

N/A

Yes

Usability

Overall Usability Scoring

9.6

9.7

Handling

9.5

Safety

9.2

The temperature of the DASH No Drip waffle maker’s top lid is being measured using a thermometer. The screen reads 202.3°F.

The temperature of the underside of the DASH No Drip’s handle is being measured with a thermometer. The screen reads 151.5°F.

The temperature of the top side of the DASH No-Drip’s handle is being measured with a thermometer. The screen reads 120.0°F.

The temperature on the control panel of the Hamilton Beach 26031 is being measured using a thermometer during a thermal safety test. The display reads 142.3°F.

The temperature on the cool-touch handle of the Hamilton Beach 26031 is being measured using a thermometer during a thermal safety test. The display reads 90.3°F.

The temperature on the Hamilton Beach 26031’s base is being measured using a thermometer during a thermal safety test. The display reads 88.3°F.

Top Side Temperature

202.3°F

142°F

Bottom Side Temperature

151.5°F

90°F

Handle Temperature

120°F

88°F

Cleanability

9.5

Excess batter overflowing from one of the waffle plates and into the anti-spill moat during a cooking test.

Indicator Light Visibility

9.0

Indicator lights at the top of the DASH No-Drip waffle maker. Left is the red POWER light and right is the green READY light.

A close-up of the lit-up indicator lights of the Hamilton Beach 26031. Both the green READY light and the red POWER light are on.

A view of the green READY light at the back of the Hamilton Beach 26031 when it’s flipped over.

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