Presto · Updated August 2026
Presto Orville Redenbacher's Hot Air Popper (04821): price & specs
Presto Orville Redenbacher's Hot Air Popper (04821). Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.
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The Presto Orville Redenbacher's Hot Air Popper (04821) is listed at $42.99 on gopresto.com as of 2026-08-01, #4 cheapest of 8 popcorn machines (median $44); other retailers may be lower. It earns a Silver Deskmark — 38/100 pay-blind standing, #5 of 12 in class.
Verified Aug 1, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below
Is the Presto Orville Redenbacher's Hot Air Popper (04821) a good buy?
At $43, the Presto Orville Redenbacher's Hot Air Popper (04821) is #4 cheapest of the 8 popcorn machines we track, where the median is $44. On the spec sheet, its capacity qt of 4.5 is above the median of the 12, and its wattage of 1475 is above the median of the 10.
Specifications
| Price (US) | $42.99 US price $42.99 per gopresto.com official product page — identical price and unit to the PopLite 04820, sold under the licensed Orville Redenbacher's branding. |
|---|---|
| Brand | Presto |
| Released | — |
| Type | hot-air |
| Capacity qt | 4.5 |
| Wattage | 1475 |
| Oil free | Yes |
| Kernel measuring cup | Yes |
| Material | Plastic |
| Dishwasher safe | No |
| Dimensions (in) | 14 x 9 x 6.5 |
Source: gopresto.com (verified 2026-08-01) · corroborated by amazon.com. gopresto.com product page (fetched directly) confirms model 04821: 120V/1475W, 18-cup (4.5 qt) capacity in under 2.5 minutes, hot-air/oil-free, butter-melter measuring cup, base/cover wipe-clean only (not dishwasher safe), price $42.99. This is the same physical Presto hot-air-popper platform as the PopLite 04820 (same wattage, capacity, and price), sold under Presto's licensing arrangement with Orville Redenbacher's; kept as a distinct entry because it is a separately merchandised, brand-differentiated SKU that buyers actively compare against the PopLite. Dimensions 14"L x 9"W x 6.5"H per aggregated retailer listings (Home Depot/eBay), not stated directly on the gopresto.com page.
Is the Presto Orville Redenbacher's Hot Air Popper (04821) worth it vs cheaper popcorn machines?
Presto Orville Redenbacher's Hot Air Popper (04821) against its closest cheaper and pricier popcorn machines on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 8 ranked
| Product | Price | Type | Capacity qt | Wattage | Oil free | Kernel measuring cup |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Presto Orville Redenbacher's Hot Air Popper (04821) this | $42.99 | hot-air | 4.5 | 1475 | Yes | Yes |
| Cuisinart CPM-100 EasyPop Hot Air Popcorn Maker | $39.95 | hot-air | 3.75 | 1500 | Yes | — |
| West Bend Stir Crazy Electric Popcorn Popper (82505) | $44.99 | stirring | 6 | 850 | No | — |
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Presto Orville Redenbacher's Hot Air Popper (04821) cost?
The Presto Orville Redenbacher's Hot Air Popper (04821) has a US price of $42.99 (US price $42.99 per gopresto.com official product page — identical price and unit to the PopLite 04820, sold under the licensed Orville Redenbacher's branding.), as of 2026-08-01.
How does the Presto Orville Redenbacher's Hot Air Popper (04821) compare on price?
At $43, the Presto Orville Redenbacher's Hot Air Popper (04821) is #4 cheapest of the 8 popcorn machines we track, where the median is $44.
What are the Presto Orville Redenbacher's Hot Air Popper (04821)'s key specs?
Presto Orville Redenbacher's Hot Air Popper (04821) (Presto): type hot-air, capacity qt 4.5, wattage 1475, oil free Yes, kernel measuring cup Yes. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-08-01.
Price of record: $42.99 at gopresto.com, 2026-08-01. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:
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