We compared two electric waffle makers: the Global Gourmet Square Waffle Maker and the Hamilton Beach Waffle Maker Pro Smart.
What we looked at
Browning control, extra programmes, and price.
The verdict
If you want the lower price on a straightforward non-stick waffle iron with deep cooking plates, the Global Gourmet is the value pick, at £25.49. If you would rather pay £39.50 more for 7 adjustable browning levels, 5 waffle programmes and a digital LCD display with overflow protection, the Hamilton Beach is the higher-spec option, at £64.99.
A £25.49 1000W waffle maker with extra-deep non-stick plates.
A £64.99 waffle maker with 7 browning levels and 5 programmes.
GLOBAL GOURMET Square Waffle Maker Iron Machine 1000W — Best Value
Intended for: Marketed as a 1000W square waffle maker with extra-deep non-stick coated cooking plates, a power and ready-light indicator for the ideal cooking temperature, built-in cord-wrap for storage, a recipe booklet, and a 1-year satisfaction guarantee.
What we liked
- Cheaper than the Hamilton Beach on these listings, at £25.49
- Extra-deep non-stick coating plates, per the listing
- Ready-light indicator shows when it's reached temperature
- Built-in cord-wrap for tidy storage
- Recipe booklet included
Worth knowing
- No stated adjustable browning levels, unlike the Hamilton Beach's 7
- No digital display or overflow protection
Best for
- Buyers who want the lower price
- Anyone who wants a simple, straightforward waffle iron
- Smaller kitchens wanting easy cord storage
Not ideal for
- Anyone who wants adjustable browning control
- Buyers who want overflow protection for batter spills
Hamilton Beach Waffle Maker, Pro, Smart, Non-Stick, 7 Browning Levels — Most Programmes
Intended for: Marketed as a family-size waffle maker with 7 adjustable browning levels, 5 programmes (Belgian, classic, chocolate, buttermilk and custom), double heating elements for even cooking, an LCD digital display, and an overflow channel to catch surplus batter.
What we liked
- 7 adjustable browning levels, more control than the Global Gourmet
- 5 built-in waffle programmes, per the listing
- LCD digital display for precise selection
- Overflow protection channel for spilled batter
- Double heating elements for even cooking inside and out
Worth knowing
- Costs £39.50 more than the Global Gourmet on these listings
- Larger, more complex appliance than a basic waffle iron
Best for
- Buyers who want precise browning control
- Anyone who wants multiple waffle-style programmes
- Families making waffles regularly
Not ideal for
- Budget-conscious buyers
- Anyone who just wants a simple, no-frills waffle iron
