DASHSmartStore™ Deluxe Stirring Popcorn Maker, Hot Oil Electric Popcorn Machine with Large Lid for Serving Bowl and Convenient Storage, 24 Cups – Red

The media could not be loaded. I did not get paid to make this review. I feel like I need to say this because I have nothing bad to say about this. I had purchased another popcorn maker from somebody else which I know right away already makes me sound like I’m some kind of influencer or something. But I’m not Let me tell you what I personally like about this. The other one that I had looked pretty cool. I like the idea that that thing would spin around and I like that concept so I bought it immediately about a year ago. I’ve used it for a year and the popcorn was good and I was excited to have an automatic popcorn machine. However , the cap that goes on top of the bowl didn’t really ever work very well. It looked like the lid for like a coffee can. So also, I didn’t have a lid. This one was great. It literally popped up the corn. It just looks like it’s more solid. It didn’t less than five minutes. It does OK. I don’t even care it could’ve been 10 minutes. I still would’ve been happy. But for some reason, the popcorn was super fluffy. The thing was strong enough to push the popcorn in circles, even when it was Popped near the top. I did use these bags that you could see in my video. I don’t work for that company either. But I did like how they are automatically sized. I like the oil they use. But I don’t like the powder, so I always put Salt, pepper, garlic, and real butter. But it has the lid lid is substantial and solid and it snaps on. The bottom that is on there is really great. It’s really substantial and snaps on really hard. The only microscopically bad thing is so microscopic. I should even mention it. Is I can’t figure out when I should put the butter on the top to have it start dripping in because it pops so fast which is a benefit problems we want to have. That I don’t know when to put the butter in and if it goes too early, so dripping in the pan and then it slows the popcorn down. At least that’s what it did to the other one. So screw it throw the butter in the microwave melted Throw it in on top after you crunch it out. It is really substantial I really love my popcorn maker thank you whoever invented and created a quality product will always sing the praises of quality products in the marketplace.

Popcorn junkie here. Trying to be more health conscious and stay away from the microwavable bags. I always end up burning some if I do it on the stovetop in a large pan no matter how well I shake and shimmy while popping. I was looking for something that wouldn't leave the bitter taste of burnt disappointment. So, first time trying a popper like this. So far, I think it works great and clean up is easy. I like that it has the rotating arm that prevents any kernels from sticking. It doesn't have an automated timer or any settings...just an on/off switch. So, you do have to watch it or listen closely. The little measuring cup gets placed on top after the popping is done and helps the dome function as a serving bowl. I thought this color was really cute and fun...but there's options. It's small enough to store on the pantry shelf right beside all the popcorn stuffs. I feel like it was worth the investment as much as I snack on popcorn and trying to have healthier options. Plus, I just like smelling and seeing homemade buttery popcorn popping on the countertop right before diving into movie night or as motivation during a study break. Maybe keeps me a little nostalgic and snacking better.

I have the smaller one and while I think they're all overpriced for 100% plastic item, it does work well so far.I like popcorn to snack on like everyone else reading this and air poppers send kernals flying all over the kitchen when popping, microwave poppers leave half the kernels unpopped, so I thought this was the way to go.It pops 95% of kernels, so that's nice. The bowl flips so it stores in the same space as a large glass bowl, which we wanted. Butter delivery and cover cap are great idea, works well.Cons: 100% plastic that feels cheap and flimsy. Heating element takes a few minutes to heat up, but it gets there. the arm that stirs the popcorn is removeable with a knob on top to unscrew, clever way they designed this. I'd be surprised if this lasted more than a year or two, but if it does, then I'd give it 5 stars.

I like popcorn - more than most. I make and eat it several times a month. I've had at least 4 or 5 popcorn makers over the years. To me it seems like Dash looked at all the problems of other popcorn makers and fixed them - putting the upgraded version together in this model. The design is better than similar machines. For example the bottom lid for the bowl snaps on easily and is not made of a "stiff" plastic. My last popcorn maker (one of the most popular on Amazon and I'm sure many of you have had one) had a lid which never went on easy - you had to wait for the bowl cover to totally cool down before the cover would snap on and stay on. Even the shape of the bowl is "the right shape" - you can toss the popcorn after adding your butter and salt. The sort of cylindrical covers on some machines make tossing difficult. This machine has a top lid for bowl - so no more having to transfer remaining popcorn to another bowl. just put the lid on and come back to finish it later. Bottomline is the Dash popcorn is "designed right". all these small tweaks add up to a good "popcorn experience". last - it makes good popcorn. I didn't realize all those annoying uncooked kernals was because of my last popcorn maker - not the popcorn itself. On my test batch in the Dash I had almost no unpopped kernals. It seems to make the popcorn faster too. If you are reading this and trying to decide between this machine and another more popular one which is a little less expensive - and if you really like your popcorn and want it made well - spend the few extra dollars and get this one. This machine will eventually die (as pretty much EVERY popcorn maker with heavy use does after a few years) and when it does - I will absolutely replace it with another Dash popcorn maker. Easy 5 star rating for this popcorn maker.