West Bend Stir Crazy Hot Oil Popcorn Popper vs West Bend Stir Crazy Popcorn Popper #5346 Amber Dome
These are the same popper design: a 6-quart stirred oil popper that flips into a serving bowl. The #5346 Amber Dome lists an 800W motor, BPA-free bowl and cover, and heat-resistant handles; the red Stir Crazy lists 850W and a dishwasher-safe cover and butter lid. Buy whichever is cheaper at the store you trust, since both pop 24 cups per batch.
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West Bend Stir Crazy Hot Oil Popcorn Popper
4.1Choose the West Bend Stir Crazy Hot Oil Popcorn Popper if you want the red model with the higher listed wattage and a dishwasher-safe cover and butter lid.
- 850W is the higher of the two listed wattages.
- Cover doubles as a butter melter and, flipped, a serving bowl.
- Dishwasher-safe cover and butter lid.
- Stir rod keeps kernels moving to limit burning.
What separates them
| West Bend Stir Crazy Hot Oil Popcorn Popper | West Bend Stir Crazy Popcorn Popper #5346 Amber Dome | |
|---|---|---|
| Listed wattage | 850W | 800W |
| Bowl and lid material | Plastic, non-stick surface; dishwasher-safe cover and butter lid | BPA-free bowl and cover |
| Handles | Not specified as heat-resistant | Heat-resistant handles |
| Color | Red | Red and black with amber dome |
| Batch size | 6 oz kernels, 24 cups popped | 6 oz kernels, 24 cups popped |
| Popping method | Hot oil with stir rod, butter melting well in cover | Hot oil with stir rod |
| Footprint | About 13.5 x 11.4 x 11 in, 3.44 lb | About 13.5 x 11.4 x 11 in, 3.44 lb |
| Cleanup |
Price history
- West Bend Stir Crazy Hot Oil Popcorn Popper: lowest $25.50 on Nov 4 at Mercari.
- West Bend Stir Crazy Popcorn Popper #5346 Amber Dome: lowest $25.50 on Nov 4 at Mercari.
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West Bend Stir Crazy Hot Oil Popcorn Popper
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West Bend Stir Crazy Popcorn Popper #5346 Amber Dome
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Specs compared
| Spec | West Bend Stir Crazy Hot Oil Popcorn Popper | West Bend Stir Crazy Popcorn Popper #5346 Amber Dome |
|---|---|---|
| color | Red | Red, Black |
| Capacity | 6 Qt | 6 qt |
| Wattage | 850W | 800 W |
| Weight | 3.44lbs | 3.44 lb |
| Popcorn Maker Type | Popcorn Maker | Popcorn Maker |
| Machine Type | Countertop | Countertop |
| Popping Method | Hot air, Oil | Hot air, Oil |
| Commercial Use | No | No |
| Environment Suitability | Residential | Residential |
| Typical Users | Family and friends | Family and friends |
What reviewers say
West Bend Stir Crazy Hot Oil Popcorn Popper
With 4.1 out of 5 from 383 ratings, owners mostly praise the even popping, the built-in butter melter and the flip-over serving bowl. Complaints center on plastic parts and cleanup around the stir rod.
- Even popping with few old maids
- Butter melts in the lid while popcorn pops
- Lid doubles as a serving bowl
- Easy cleanup with non-stick surface
- Plastic lid and body feel flimsy
- Oil residue and stir rod take some scrubbing
- Butter well can overflow
West Bend Stir Crazy Popcorn Popper #5346 Amber Dome
Owners of the Stir Crazy line generally like the big yield and the stir-while-it-pops design, and many have used theirs for years. Common complaints are cleaning the lid and rod, kernels that still fail to pop, and plastic parts that wear or crack over time.
Questions and answers
- Is the #5346 the same popper as the red Stir Crazy?
- Yes. Both are 6-quart stirred oil poppers that pop 24 cups per batch in the same footprint. The #5346 adds a BPA-free bowl and cover and heat-resistant handles.
- Does the wattage difference matter?
- Barely. 850W versus 800W is a 6% gap, and both pop the same 6 ounces of kernels. Batch time will be close.
- Which is better for a family movie night?
- Either one. Both make 24 cups per batch, enough for four to six people, and the lid flips into a serving bowl.
- Which is easier to clean?
- The red Stir Crazy lists a dishwasher-safe cover and butter lid. The #5346 lists a BPA-free bowl and cover but no dishwasher claim, so check the manual before washing.
- Is either worth paying more for?
- Only for the BPA-free bowl and heat-resistant handles on the #5346. If prices are close, those are the real upgrades; otherwise take the cheaper one.