The deciding specification is the published waffle size and browning control range.
By the Lush Editorial Team·Researched & Compared
Compared five waffle makers using only manufacturer published dimensions, wattage, and features.
Flips 180 degrees and stands upright, saving counter space.
A moat keeps batter spills under control on the countertop.
The lightest of the five, easy to lift and store upright.
Vertical cooking with 5 shade settings and a specialty setting.
Bakes four square waffles at once with 1200 watts.
| Model | Brand | Size (capacity) | Weight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| bella Fits-Anywhere™ Flip-n-Store Non-Toxic | BELLA | 7 | 3.3 lb | Best for upright storage |
| Breville BWM520XL No-Mess Waffle Maker | Breville | 2.3 | 6.7 lb | Best no-mess moat |
| Cuisinart Waffle Maker | Cuisinart | Round | 1 lb | Lightest at 1.0 lb |
| Ninja Belgian Waffle Maker Pro | Ninja | 7.7 in L x 6.6 in W x 11.9 in H | not published | Best vertical design |
| KRUPS 4-Slice Belgian Waffle Maker: Stainless Steel | KRUPS | Large | 9.1 lb | Best four-waffle capacity |
Flips 180 degrees and stands upright, saving counter space.
A moat keeps batter spills under control on the countertop.
The lightest of the five, easy to lift and store upright.
Vertical cooking with 5 shade settings and a specialty setting.
Bakes four square waffles at once with 1200 watts.
The BELLA Flip-n-Store makes 7 inch Belgian waffles and stores upright at 3.93 inches deep. The Breville No-Mess has a no-mess moat and 7 browning settings. The Cuisinart WMR-CAP2 is the lightest at 1.0 pound and bakes one large traditional waffle. The Ninja Belgian Waffle Maker Pro uses a vertical design with 5 shade settings and a specialty setting for high sugar batters. The KRUPS 4-Slice bakes four square waffles at once with 1200 watts and removable plates.
“Published figures only, no performance claims.”
Lush Editorial Team
Priorities, not a computed score. The inputs are published specifications, so we rank by what matters most and say how much.
The five waffle makers differ most in published dimensions and capacity. The BELLA is 11.81 inches wide, 3.93 inches deep, and 12.2 inches tall, and it makes 7 inch Belgian waffles. The Breville is 11.0 inches wide, 9.0 inches deep, and 5.7 inches tall, and it makes one classic waffle. The Cuisinart is the smallest at 7.88 inches wide, 9.69 inches deep, and 3.31 inches tall, and it weighs 1.0 pound.
The Ninja is 6.57 inches wide, 7.72 inches deep, and 11.93 inches tall, and it does not publish a weight. The KRUPS is 9.84 inches wide, 18.9 inches deep, and 9.84 inches tall, and it weighs 9.1 pounds. Wattage is published only for the Breville at 900 watts and the KRUPS at 1200 watts. Browning settings range from 5 on the Cuisinart, Ninja, and KRUPS to 7 on the Breville.
| Specification | BELLA Flip-n-Store | Breville No-Mess | Cuisinart WMR-CAP2 | Ninja Belgian Pro | KRUPS 4-Slice |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Width (in) | 11.81 | 11.0 | 7.88 | 6.57 | 9.84 |
| Depth (in) | 3.93 | 9.0 | 9.69 | 7.72 | 18.9 |
| Height (in) | 12.2 | 5.7 | 3.31 | 11.93 | 9.84 |
| Weight (lb) | 3.3 | 6.7 | 1.0 | not published | 9.1 |
| Wattage | not published | 900 | not published | not published | 1200 |
| Browning settings | not published | 7 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Waffle size | 7 in Belgian | 6-5/8 by 5-5/8 in classic | 1 large traditional | 1 in Belgian | 4 square Belgian |
| Removable plates | not published | not published | not published | not published | Yes |
The table does not tell you how evenly each maker heats, how long a waffle takes to cook, or how the nonstick coating holds up over time. No manufacturer publishes plate temperature, cooking time, or coating durability. The wattage figures for the Breville and KRUPS are the only power numbers available, and they do not account for plate mass or design.
The BELLA flips 180 degrees and stands upright, with a published depth of 3.93 inches, the smallest of the five. That depth is what makes it easy to slide into a cabinet. The Cuisinart also stands upright and is the smallest overall at 7.88 inches wide and 3.31 inches tall, and it weighs 1.0 pound. Both designs trade counter space for vertical storage.
The Ninja uses a vertical cooking design and stands 11.93 inches tall, with a width of 6.57 inches, the smallest published width of the five. Its depth is 7.72 inches. The Breville is 5.7 inches tall and 9.0 inches deep, and it does not state upright storage. The KRUPS is 18.9 inches deep, the largest of the five, and lists a cord wrap and handle lock for storage.
If cabinet height is tight, the Cuisinart at 3.31 inches tall and the Breville at 5.7 inches tall are the lowest profiles. The BELLA at 12.2 inches tall and the Ninja at 11.93 inches tall need more vertical clearance. The KRUPS at 9.84 inches tall and 18.9 inches deep needs a deep shelf or a dedicated counter spot.
Width matters for narrow shelves. The Ninja at 6.57 inches and the Cuisinart at 7.88 inches publish the two smallest widths. The BELLA at 11.81 inches and the Breville at 11.0 inches publish the two largest widths. The KRUPS at 9.84 inches sits between them. None of the five publishes a folded or stored height, so the upright figures are the only guide.
The BELLA makes 7 inch Belgian waffles that are 1.5 inches thick. The Ninja makes 1 inch Belgian waffles. The KRUPS bakes four square Belgian waffles at once with deep pockets. The Breville makes one classic circular waffle at approximately 6-5/8 by 5-5/8 inches. The Cuisinart bakes one large traditional-style waffle with four quarters and 1 inch deep batter pockets.
Belgian style usually means deeper pockets and a thicker waffle. Classic style means a thinner, rounder waffle. The published thickness is 1.5 inches for the BELLA and 1 inch for the Ninja. The Cuisinart lists 1 inch deep batter pockets. The Breville and KRUPS do not publish a thickness figure, only the shape and count.
The KRUPS is the only one of the five that bakes four waffles simultaneously, which suits a family breakfast. The BELLA, Breville, Cuisinart, and Ninja each bake one waffle at a time as published. The Breville capacity is one classic waffle, and the Cuisinart bakes one large traditional-style waffle with four quarters.
For a single serving, the Cuisinart at 1.0 pound and the Ninja at 6.57 inches wide are the easiest to handle. For a crowd, the KRUPS at 1200 watts and four waffles per batch is the only multi-waffle option among the five. The BELLA and Breville sit in between with one large waffle each.
Small kitchen with limited cabinet height. The Cuisinart WMR-CAP2 is 3.31 inches tall and weighs 1.0 pound, the smallest and lightest of the five. It stands upright for storage and bakes one large traditional-style waffle.
Countertop with a spill problem. The Breville No-Mess has a moat that keeps batter spills under control, plus 7 browning settings and a PFOA-free nonstick coating. It is 11.0 inches wide and 5.7 inches tall.
Narrow shelf or vertical space. The Ninja Belgian Waffle Maker Pro is 6.57 inches wide, the smallest published width of the five, and cooks vertically with 5 shade settings and a specialty setting for high sugar batters.
Family breakfasts. The KRUPS 4-Slice bakes four square waffles at once with 1200 watts, 5 browning levels, and removable nonstick plates. It is the heaviest at 9.1 pounds and publishes the largest depth at 18.9 inches.
Compact storage with Belgian waffles. The BELLA Flip-n-Store makes 7 inch Belgian waffles, flips 180 degrees, and stands upright at 3.93 inches deep. It is 12.2 inches tall, the largest published height of the five.
Several figures are not published by the manufacturers, so they are left out rather than estimated.
The Cuisinart WMR-CAP2 weighs 1.0 pound as published by the manufacturer, the lightest of the five. The KRUPS 4-Slice is the heaviest at 9.1 pounds. The BELLA is 3.3 pounds, the Breville is 6.7 pounds, and the Ninja does not publish a weight.
The BELLA makes 7 inch Belgian waffles that are 1.5 inches thick. The BLACK+DECKER makes 7.25 inch round Belgian-style waffles. The Breville makes one classic waffle at approximately 6-5/8 by 5-5/8 inches. The Ninja makes 1 inch Belgian waffles, and the Cuisinart bakes one large traditional-style waffle.
The KRUPS 4-Slice is the only one of the five with removable nonstick plates as published. The BELLA, Breville, Cuisinart, and Ninja list nonstick surfaces but do not state that the plates detach. The Novalife also lists removable plates but is not among the five picks.
The Breville has 7 settings. The Cuisinart, Ninja, and KRUPS each have 5 settings. The BELLA does not publish a number of browning settings. More settings give a wider shade range from light to dark, though the manufacturer does not publish the exact temperature for each setting.
The BELLA flips 180 degrees and stands upright, with a published depth of 3.93 inches. The Cuisinart also stands upright for storage. The BLACK+DECKER allows vertical storage. The Breville, Ninja, and KRUPS do not state upright storage in their published features, though the KRUPS lists a cord wrap and handle lock.
The KRUPS is 1200 watts. The Breville is 900 watts. The BELLA, Cuisinart, Ninja, and Novalife do not publish wattage. Wattage is the only power figure makers state, and it does not directly indicate cooking speed because plate mass and design also affect heat transfer.
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