Rank #2 in Best Popcorn Maker 2026: Four Units, One Category
Yabano Popcorn Maker Machine, 5L with Nonstick Plate and Electric Stirring
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The Yabano is the largest-capacity popper in this ranking at 5 litres, and the only one that stirs instead of blowing: a motorised rod over a non-stick heating plate, 800W, for £33.99 with 1,157 ratings at 4.2 stars.
It takes second because 5 litres is real capacity and 1,157 ratings is real evidence. The caveat is the rate in those ratings: 8 per cent are one-star, the highest among the machines, mostly from the hot plate and the handling it demands.
How those 1,157 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.2 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Capacity as listed | 5 litres |
|---|---|
| Mechanism | Stirring rod over a non-stick heating plate |
| Power | 800 W |
| Pop rate as claimed | 99 per cent |
| Item weight | 2.2 kg |
| Ratings | 4.2 from 1,157 |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“Excellent popcorn maker, easy to use, clear instructions and delicious popcorn. To be handled by an adult for obvious reasons.”
Verified purchase“Absolutely love this product.We’ve mastered popcorn better than any brand in the supermarket with it and make a weekly batch for snacking on.Couldnt recommend this product enough!”
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 #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
How is it different from the other machines?
It has a motorised stirring rod over a heated non-stick plate instead of blowing hot air, and it claims a higher pop rate because the kernels keep moving.
Does it need oil?
No: the listing says no oil is needed, and the plate is non-stick and detachable for washing.
How much popcorn is 5 litres?
Enough for a party or a family; it is the largest capacity here, about five times a 1-litre machine.
Why only 800W?
A heating plate plus a stirrer is a different design from a hot-air element, so the wattage is not comparable.
What should I watch for?
The plate gets hot enough to need adult handling, and 8 per cent of its ratings are one-star.
How many ratings does it have?
1157 at the time of collection, averaging 4.2 stars, with 67 per cent five-star and 8 per cent one-star.
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