Rank #8 in Best Popcorn Maker 2026: Four Units, One Category
Giles & Posner Sorbet Popcorn Maker, 1200W Hot Air, Blue
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The Giles & Posner Sorbet is a 1200W hot-air popper for £19.99 with 4.1 stars from 537 ratings, a detachable plate, a dual-function lid and a measuring jug.
It takes eighth because its capacity is the smallest claimed here at 1 litre and 10 per cent of its ratings are one-star. It is also the only popper in the ranking claiming quiet operation.
How those 537 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.1 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Capacity as listed | 1 litre |
|---|---|
| Power | 1,200 W hot air |
| Noise | Claimed quiet operation |
| Time | Under 3 minutes for 1 cup of kernels |
| Ratings | 4.1 from 537 |
| Price | £19.99 |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“Nice quick popcorn maker for movie nights at home, no fuss.”
Verified purchase“Bought as a Christmas present. It's a great machine for the money!”
What it is up against
The rivals it was ranked against in Best Popcorn Maker 2026: Four Units, One Category.
Rank #1
BRENSTEN Collapsible Silicone Microwave Popcorn Popper with Lid and Handles
£9.99
Rank #2
Yabano Popcorn Maker Machine, 5L with Nonstick Plate and Electric Stirring
£33.99
Rank #3
Andrew James Classic Popcorn Maker Machine, 1200W with 8 Retro Boxes
£24.99
Rank #4
YASHE Popcorn Machine Retro, 1200W Hot Air Maker with Measuring Cup
£18.73
Questions people ask
How much popcorn does it make?
About 1 litre, from one cup of kernels, in under three minutes: the smallest capacity in this ranking.
Is it quiet?
It is the only popper here claiming quiet operation, which is worth something only because the cheapest machine below it is described as noisy by buyers.
Does the lid serve as a bowl?
Yes, the lid is dual function and the plate is detachable for washing.
Does it use oil?
No, it is oil-free hot air.
Why is it eighth?
Because 10 per cent of its ratings are one-star and 1 litre is the smallest capacity here, though it costs £6 less than the machines above it with better records.
How many ratings does it have?
537 at the time of collection, averaging 4.1 stars, with 59 per cent five-star and 10 per cent one-star.
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