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Cuisinart CPM-100 EasyPop Hot Air Popcorn Maker vs Elite Gourmet EPM-250 Classic Carnival Kettle Popcorn Maker

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Cuisinart CPM-100 EasyPop Hot Air Popcorn Maker is cheaper at $39.95. Every spec and price links to its source.

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Spec Cuisinart CPM-100 EasyPop Hot Air Popcorn Maker Elite Gourmet EPM-250 Classic Carnival Kettle Popcorn Maker
US price $39.95
BrandCuisinartElite Gourmet
Released
Type hot-air kettle-tabletop
Capacity qt 3.75 4
Wattage 1500 300
Oil free Yes No
Kernel measuring cup
Material Plastic housing with removable chute and butter-warming tray Stainless steel kettle, Plexiglass doors/windows, plastic housing
Dishwasher safe Yes
Dimensions (in) 7.87 x 5.51 x 12.83

Sources — Cuisinart CPM-100 EasyPop Hot Air Popcorn Maker: cuisinart.com (verified 2026-08-01). Elite Gourmet EPM-250 Classic Carnival Kettle Popcorn Maker: shopelitegourmet.com (verified 2026-08-01).

What's the difference between the Cuisinart CPM-100 EasyPop Hot Air Popcorn Maker and Elite Gourmet EPM-250 Classic Carnival Kettle Popcorn Maker?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (5 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Type: Cuisinart CPM-100 EasyPop Hot Air Popcorn Maker hot-air vs Elite Gourmet EPM-250 Classic Carnival Kettle Popcorn Maker kettle-tabletop
  • Capacity qt: Cuisinart CPM-100 EasyPop Hot Air Popcorn Maker 3.75 vs Elite Gourmet EPM-250 Classic Carnival Kettle Popcorn Maker 4
  • Wattage: Cuisinart CPM-100 EasyPop Hot Air Popcorn Maker 1500 vs Elite Gourmet EPM-250 Classic Carnival Kettle Popcorn Maker 300
  • Oil free: Cuisinart CPM-100 EasyPop Hot Air Popcorn Maker true vs Elite Gourmet EPM-250 Classic Carnival Kettle Popcorn Maker false
  • Material: Cuisinart CPM-100 EasyPop Hot Air Popcorn Maker Plastic housing with removable chute and butter-warming tray vs Elite Gourmet EPM-250 Classic Carnival Kettle Popcorn Maker Stainless steel kettle, Plexiglass doors/windows, plastic housing

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