Rank #1 in Best Popcorn Maker 2026: Four Units, One Category
BRENSTEN Collapsible Silicone Microwave Popcorn Popper with Lid and Handles
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The BRENSTEN silicone popper is the most-reviewed popcorn maker in this ranking: 19,199 ratings at 4.5 stars with 72 per cent five-star and 4 per cent one-star, for £9.99. It is a collapsible bowl — 299g, BPA-free — that pops in a microwave in two to three minutes.
It takes first place because the evidence is overwhelming and the price is the lowest here. It is also the only product in this ranking that is not an appliance: no element, no cord and no wattage, which is why it costs a tenth of some of the machines below it.
How those 19,199 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.5 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Ratings | 4.5 from 19,199 |
|---|---|
| Capacity as listed | 10 cups |
| Time | 2 to 3 minutes |
| Item weight | 299 g |
| Material | Silicone, BPA free |
| Price | £9.99 |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“Absolutely delighted. So easy and tasty results”
Verified purchase“This popper is so easy to use. No oil is necessary! And, being collapsible, it’s easy to store.”
What it is up against
The rivals it was ranked against in Best Popcorn Maker 2026: Four Units, One Category.
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
Rank #5
Gadgy Hot Air Popcorn Maker 1200W, Oil-Free Retro Red
£24.95
Questions people ask
Do I need oil?
No: kernels go in dry and the bowl pops them in the microwave.
How much popcorn does it make?
Up to 10 cups, which is about two large servings.
Does it work in any microwave?
It is designed for standard domestic microwaves; the bowl is 21.1cm across.
How do I store it?
It collapses to 6.9cm and weighs 299g, so it fits in a drawer.
Why is it first when it is not a machine?
Because 19,199 buyers have rated it 4.5 stars and it costs £9.99, which is a tenth of the price of the machines below it.
How many ratings does it have?
19199 at the time of collection, averaging 4.5 stars, with 72 per cent five-star and 4 per cent one-star.
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