BLACK+DECKER WMB500 vs Breville BWM520XL No-Mess Waffle

No one is brushing oil on these things anymore. The world did not end, and my waffle cooked up just fine. I made another too and it was just great. If you cook waffles correctly, the cleanup should be minimal

There we go. So simple and the ready lights ready to go for our second batch. There we go. The No Mess waffles super easy

It's extremely easy to use you just plug the machine in no buttons, no switches, all knobs. You just have a light that indicates when the machine is h...

Then pour in your waffle batter (I found that 1/3 cup of the batter I use is perfect). Close the top and wait. Once the ready light comes on and the tone goes off you are ready to remove a perfectly cooked waffle then add more batter and repeat. Incredibly simple

Got this for Christmas and used it once (worked okay.. Wasn't the greatest) Tried to use it again 7 days later and all of the non stick coating started coming off onto the waffles. What a waste! Better get a refund!

The initial odor from the non-stick surface seems less than with others I have tried, though it is still there. I have found I use the maximum browning setting, but I am also using a gluten free mix. Not sure if the gf makes a difference; may just be that I prefer a crispier waffle. Breville is kind of like the Ferrari of kitchen appliances; they are stylish and perform well

This is okay, but could have been so much better. It's obviously made to store vertically, but there's no catch or magnet so it opens up once you set it down on a shelf. Cord doesn't have a built-in gripper (which would have helped) on it either. Also the handle gets just as hot as the waffle maker, and you have to have a potholder handy

However, it is simply not a match for the All-clad. I want a louder beep and a waffle that is easier to get out of the machine. I wanted to love this but I’m afraid that I do not.

e., set your own timer for 3 to 4 minutes and take out). I seasoned it as pointed out in the booklet and have not had to do anything further. A simple (light) wipe up with a paper towel when done and it's ready for the next time

Favorite feature is that it tells you when the waffle is done - the ready light goes on and the device beeps (presumably temperature derived). So much better than a different waffle maker I had tried before that simply had a timer that had no sensitivity to the necessary cooking time. Easy to clean, very straightforward to use. I love my stack of waffles - going into the freezer for easy keto breakfasts and snacks!!!

In all, I am happy with the price performance, do watch for a sale as I have seen the price go up by a third, and other reviewers have mentioned prices close to what I got it for. As a side note, I noticed that America's Test Kitchen tried to review this with a group of others. This item did not even make the first cut as an authentic Belgian Waffle is supposed to be thicker.

I have used this waffle maker for a couple weeks and while I like it, I honestly don’t think it’s worth the money. We had a $25 one we’ve used for several years (at least once a week) that kicked he bucket, and after a lot of research I decided on this one. I figured since we cooked waffles a lot I’d “splurge.” However, the first waffle is always too done, even if done on the lowest setting

I tried changing the batter consistency and time. Didn't matter. Still got a limp, soft mushy waffle. Didn't try for a replacement, so it could have been defective

Use only 1/2 cup of batter per waffle, as recommended in the basic recipe, and pour it a little toward the front of the machine to prevent the batter from flowing out the back when you close the machine. This machine is about as difficult to clean as other waffle irons -- the plates aren't removable, and you'll have to use ear swabs to get into the grooves. Minor nuisance for such good waffles, though.