8 best waffle irons for home according to the owners

A full kitchen contains a lot of different equipment, tools and accessories for all occasions. Something is used daily, and some things we get out of the box less often. Making homemade waffles is becoming increasingly popular. And although this delicacy is prepared, as a rule, not so often, one cannot do without a special device - an electric waffle iron. expert.bigbadmole.com/en/en/ recommends eight optimal models - three models for thin wafers and thick Belgian wafers, as well as two universal versions with interchangeable panels.

Top waffle makers rating

nomination	a place	Name of product	price
The best waffle irons for baking thin waffles	1	Bomann HA 5017 CB	2080 rub.
	2	Maxwell MW-1571	1520 RUB.
	3	Clatronic HA 3494	1710 RUB.
The best waffle irons for thick (Belgian) waffles	1	Clatronic WA 3606	1623 RUB.
	2	Jardeko waffle maker	2620 RUB.
	3	Clatronic WA 3491	1890 RUB.
The best inexpensive waffle irons with interchangeable panels	1	Rommelsbacher WA 1000 / E	5563 RUB.
	2	REDMOND RMB-M613 / 1	1590 RUB.

Waffle iron which company to buy

Although, electric waffle irons are extremely simple devices belonging to the class of small household appliances, there are still a number of points that make the conscious buyer not to take anything and look at the brand. Our experts explained which waffle maker manufacturers are optimal in terms of price, quality and convenience of this particular type of product.

1. The German company C. Bomann Gmbh produces electric waffle irons under the brand name BOMANN. The company has almost a century and a half history, and now it is part of the holding company Clatronic Group. Products belong to the medium-low price category, and those products that enter the Russian market are collected in China.

2. The brand CLATRONIC is the flagship brand of the German group of companies Clatronic Group. The very first holding company - CTC Clatronic International GmbH - was opened in 1982 as a family business. All the production part has long been transferred to a contract basis in China.

3. Another solid and old German brand is Rommelsbacher. The company was founded in 1928, and since then, production facilities have been opened in different countries. Now the company owns factories in Italy, Turkey and China. Specifically, waffle irons, like all home appliances Rommelsbacher lower price category is made in Turkey and China.

4. The well-known Russian consumer brand Redmond is an international brand. The company was created by investors from several countries - Israel, Canada and the USA. There is often confusion on the network about the country of origin of Redmond - in various sources it is argued that it is either American, Canadian or even Russian. The fact is that the company's policy involves the registration of individual local brands of the same name in each country where there is a representative office. This is done to combat counterfeiting. Redmond equipment is produced mostly in China, but the assembly of goods for the Russian market can be carried out in the CIS countries.

5. Now about a truly Russian brand, albeit disguised as a western one.This is the Maxwell trademark, which belongs to the domestic holding company Golden Electronics. He also owns the famous brand VITEK. Maxwell is emphatically positioned as an inexpensive technique for people who do not want to overpay for a big name.

6. And finally, an example of such a phenomenon as dishonest branding. Technique brand Jardeko violently positioned as Italian. But in fact, the copyright holder of the brand is a certain Zharyuk Igor Leonidovich with St. Petersburg registration. Where the Jardeko waffle makers are made - there is not a word on the official website, and it is not difficult to understand that if they were really made in Italy, this would have been written in bold on every page. Nevertheless, we recognize that Jardeko waffle irons are quite good, and experts at expert.bigbadmole.com/en/en/ found them worthy of review.

The best waffle irons for baking thin waffles

Let's start with the rating of waffle irons for making thin crispy waffles, which are often used as blanks for pastry delicacies. They are twisted into a horn and filled with filling - ice cream, cream and other fillers. Sometimes they are called “American”, but this is not quite correct, since very thick, large and soft waffles are most popular in the USA, even thicker than Belgian waffles. Our experts have identified three low-cost and noteworthy models: Bomann HA 5017 CB, Maxwell MW-1571 and Clatronic HA 3494. All three devices are equipped with cones to fold the waffles into a horn, and the heating panels are covered with a non-stick layer.

Bomann HA 5017 CB

Rating: 4.9

Bomann HA 5017 CB is a German waffle iron, but from Germany there is only a brand in it, since the assembly is carried out in China. The device with dimensions of 25x20x11.5 cm and a weight of 1.8 kg is relatively powerful in terms of energy consumption - 1.2 Wk. Such power assumes the high speed of cooking. The heating temperature is controlled by a mechanical switch. The surface diameter is 18 cm, which implies the preparation of one round "pancake" in one go. Body material - plastic.

The device as a whole is very concise in terms of functionality. Up to the point that there is no lock on the valves, and this is noted by users as a clear disadvantage (uneven clamping, respectively - a strong difference in the thickness of the wafer from one edge to another and uneven baking). The efforts of the manufacturer to reduce the cost of the device resulted in an unpleasant side effect - low quality materials. Up to the point that waffles can stick to the surface of the panels, which would seem to be non-stick. This happens infrequently, but is noted by real users.

Nevertheless, many customers like the model because of the combination of an affordable price and ease of use.

Prices: 1848 - 2375 rubles.

Maxwell MW-1571

Rating: 4.8

The waffle iron of the Russian brand Maxwell MW-1571 is also made in the Middle Kingdom, like the Bomann HA 5017 CB. That's just it is much less gluttonous in terms of power consumption - only 800 watts. Moreover, this circumstance does not affect the speed of cooking. It’s not clear where the “extra” 400 watts of the German model go, but Maxwell reviews clearly indicate that waffles are being prepared very quickly.

This model also provides mechanical adjustment of heating. There is a certain “readiness indicator”, but in reality it only shows that heating is in progress. That is, if the light goes out, this does not mean that the wafer can be removed.

The device has dimensions of 12.5x26x25.5 cm and a weight of 1.62 kg. Cute plastic case in silver. Unlike the previous model, Maxwell MW-1571 is equipped with a full-fledged door lock-lock. A big plus is the presence of rubberized legs.

Despite the presence of a lock, the lion's share of users notes uneven baking. True, this is expressed only in the uneven shade of the waffle, and the waffle maker brings the dough without problems to full readiness.

Prices: 1549 - 1990 rub.

Clatronic HA 3494

Rating: 4.7

Another example of a waffle iron with a German “soul”, but the Chinese “body” is Clatronic HA 3494. Practically all household appliance lines of this brand are positioned as budget, and in this case it is very noticeable.

Waffle iron consumes 1.2 kW of power grid, has dimensions of 20.5x25x11.5 cm and weighs 1.44 kg. The baking diameter is 18 cm.

Many users say not the highest quality assembly and poorly thought out by the engineers the moments of operation. For example, the upper flap does not recline enough to stand upright without support. Accordingly, when pouring dough, it should be held, and this is inconvenient.

There is also a lot of dissatisfaction with the short cord to the outlet, but this is a “disease” of a very, very large number of modern household appliances, even large and not the cheapest. More buyers did not like the device for folding wafers into tubes / cones. With cones - order, and for tubules the form is too short.

Prices: 1450 - 2375 rubles.

Top waffle makers for thick (Belgian) waffles

We now turn to the rating of the waffle irons of another type, on which thick, fluffy Belgian waffles with large cells are prepared. This delicacy for quite a long time was a very exotic phenomenon in our country, but the availability of homemade waffle irons with suitable forms does its job. expert.bigbadmole.com/en/ looked after three interesting models: Clatronic WA 3606, Jardeko Waffle Maker and Clatronic WA 3491. All models have a non-stick coating on the panels.

Clatronic WA 3606

Rating: 4.9

And again about the “Chinese Germany” - the waffle maker Clatronic WA 3606, now for the Belgian waffles. Packaging dimensions are 26x24x14 cm, and weight is 1905. The body is mostly plastic; on the top of the lid is a stainless steel plate. Heating adjustment mechanical, smooth. There is a compartment for storing the cord.

The device is designed for the preparation of two servings of wafers (the dimensions of the working surface are 13.5 x21.5). Implemented overheating protection. Rubber feet provide stability.

As in the case of the above model for thin wafers of the same brand, there is one problem in Clatronic WA 3606 - the low quality of the materials. And in this case, it is also expressed in frequent complaints about the unstable non-stick coating of the panels and its local damage. And not the most "jewelry" assembly - this is more a rule for Clatronic than an exception. But, since we are talking about the budget model, the extremely affordable price in this case decides.

Prices: 1658 - 2300 rubles.

Jardeko waffle maker

Rating: 4.8

As already described in detail in the descriptions of the brands, the “Italian” waffle maker Jardeko is not Italian at all, but quite the same Chinese as all the previous ones, and the brand also belongs to a Russian citizen. But, nevertheless, the device is a good one, albeit extremely (if not prohibitively) concise.

The power consumption of this model is 1300 watts. The metal case is seemingly good, but users characterize the design of this case as very dull. In general, everything that can be removed is removed in this model. Even the modes of operation are absent as a class - the temperature is not regulated at all.

However, many users are captivated by such exceptional simplicity, a positive side effect of which is reliability and clarity. Indeed, complaints about the quick failure of Jardeko Waffle Maker among the reviews in open sources by the employees of expert.bigbadmole.com/en/en/ were not found.

Prices: 2301 - 2680 rubles.

Clatronic WA 3491

Rating: 4.7

And once again Clatronic, namely, the model of the waffle maker Clatronic WA 3491. The device is characterized by an attractive design and good ergonomics. By the way, this is the only waffle iron among all those present in the review, whose body is white, but there are also black ones. Body material - plastic. Dimensions - 20.5x25x11.5 cm, weight - 1.25 kg. Power consumption - 1.2 kW.

Power is enough for fast cooking, which many real users liked. The shape of the panels involves the preparation of five servings, each in the shape of a heart.

Buyers note the attractive design of the Clatronic WA 3491, but do not forget about the “native” problem for Clatronic of cheap parts and careless assembly. But the cost outweighs all the flaws, and the model as a whole is quite workable.

Prices: 1508 - 1999 rub.

Rating of the best inexpensive waffle irons with interchangeable panels

And finally, let's go through the universal waffle irons, in which you can change the heating panels. Such devices have their pros and cons, which we will consider. Our experts recommend two notable models from the affordable price segment: Rommelsbacher WA 1000 / E and REDMOND RMB-M613 / 1.

Rommelsbacher WA 1000 / E

Rating: 4.8

The waffle iron Rommelsbacher WA 1000 / E is already much more “German” than the models described above for thin waffles. Although it is produced in the same China and less often in Turkey, the manufacturer monitors quality very keenly. This is manifested in a good-quality assembly, quality materials and ... a significantly higher price.

Just want to note a concise, but effective and stylish design Rommelsbacher WA 1000 / E. The body is made of stainless steel with a matte finish. The dimensions of the device are 24x25x9 cm, weight - 1.7 kg. Power consumption - 1 kW. The heating temperature is set by a mechanical stepless regulator.

The case has a compartment for storing electrical cable. The model is completed with panels for cooking Belgian and Viennese waffles.

In general, it is extremely difficult to detect clear flaws in this waffle iron. The fact that Rommelsbacher WA 1000 / E has earned a special award from the famous German edition Haus & Garten once said about its quality and convenience. But the price of many stops.

Prices: 6520 - 6590 rubles.

REDMOND RMB-M613 / 1

Rating: 4.7

Waffle irons of the famous international brand REDMOND RMB-M613 / 1 are manufactured and assembled in China. Despite the Chinese assembly and the extremely affordable price, there are no complaints from users about either the quality of the materials or the assembly itself. In this regard, REDMOND household appliances are mostly in order.

This model has dimensions of 236x236x90 mm, weighs 1.7 kg and is designed for 2 wafer servings (with standard panels). Electricity consumes very modestly - only 700 watts. Housing material combined - high-quality plastic and stainless steel.

REDMOND RMB-M613 / 1 is positioned by the manufacturer not even as a waffle iron, but as a “multi-baker”, they say, by using different molds, the device can be not only a waffle-iron. With it you can cook omelet, muffins and donuts, as well as use as a grill. The package, in addition to the instructions, includes a set of additional working panels and a book of recipes.

A side effect of universality is expressed in a slightly more complicated care, since in this model it will be necessary to wipe not only the panels and the body, but also the space inside the valves, as oil, chips and other "foreign substances" penetrate there. Many users notice an unpleasant smell at the first few uses, so it is advisable to bake the newly purchased waffle iron several times before the first cooking.

What waffle iron choose

Now let's summarize and determine which of the waffle irons described will be the best way to buy and for which particular purposes.

1. The three models presented for the preparation of thin waffles are approximately equivalent in price, functionality and quality. These are low-end devices in which the best can be identified rather by a smaller number of disadvantages than by a combination of advantages. And with this approach, we can confidently recommend Maxwell MW-1571.

2. With models for Belgian waffles, the situation is more interesting. Of the two "sisters" - Clatronic WA 3606 and Clatronic WA 3491 - the second one definitely wins. WA 3606 has too many complaints about the quality and integrity of the non-stick coating, and this is the most important point. Jardeko Waffle Maker - an ideal model for the lazy and those who are broadly functional and all sorts of settings demoralize more likely. You only need to get used to and adapt to her behavior.

3. With models with interchangeable panels, everything is quite simple. There is money - definitely Rommelsbacher WA 1000 / E. It stands up to the most unbiased criticism of quality. But if there is no money, then there is no choice, but REDMOND RMB-M613 / 1 cannot be called a bad choice, even without regard to price. The abundance and variety of molds compensates for small defects, which, by the way, are not particularly noticeable in this model.

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Attention! This rating is subjective, is not advertising and does not serve as a guide to the purchase. Before buying, you should consult with a specialist.