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Breville BWM640XL Smart Waffle Pro 4-Slice vs Cuisinart WMR-CA Round Classic Waffle Maker

Which is the better buy? Side-by-side on rating, price, strengths, and watch-outs — with the published ratings we averaged to get there.

The short answer

Breville BWM640XL Smart Waffle Pro 4-Slice comes out ahead by a clear margin (4.7 vs 4.3). The gap is mostly about serious waffle households who make big breakfasts and want the most control and the most consistent results — read the strengths below before deciding.

Higher ratedRanked #1 in Best Waffle Makers

Breville BWM640XL Smart Waffle Pro 4-Slice

4.7

$299.95as of Jun 7

The Breville BWM640XL Smart Waffle Pro is the best waffle maker overall and America's Test Kitchen's winning Belgian model. It makes four thick, evenly browned waffles at once with a countdown timer and up to 12 browning settings, and TechGearLab scored it the highest of any waffle maker at 86/100. It's expensive and bulky, but for households that take waffles seriously it's the most capable and consistent machine here.

Strengths

— America's Test Kitchen's winning Belgian waffle maker — "thick and evenly browned with a crisp exterior and moist interior"
— Makes four waffles at once with a countdown timer and audible/visual alerts
— Element iQ adjusts heat by batter type; up to 12 browning settings for fine control

Watch-outs

— At ~$300 it's by far the most expensive pick
— Large footprint — too tall to open fully under low cabinets
— Individual waffles are smaller than the Cuisinart Double Flip's

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Ranked #4 in Best Waffle Makers

Cuisinart WMR-CA Round Classic Waffle Maker

4.3

$37.95as of Jun 7

The Cuisinart WMR-CA Round Classic is the best compact everyday pick: Reviewed.com's best budget waffle maker, it heats and bakes fast, offers five browning settings, and stores upright for around $38. ShouldIt found its nonstick plates release cleanly without oiling. It makes thin classic (not Belgian) waffles and lacks an audible alert, but for fast, no-fuss everyday waffles in a small kitchen it's a dependable value.

Strengths

— Reviewed.com's best budget pick — "heats up and bakes faster than others"
— Five-setting browning control for consistent thin classic waffles
— Stores upright to save cabinet space

Watch-outs

— Makes thin classic waffles, not thick Belgian ones
— No audible timer alert — just an indicator light
— Single 7-inch round waffle at a time

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How they stack up

Breville BWM640XL Smart Waffle Pro 4-Slice

The premium do-it-all pick: makes four waffles at once with finer browning control than any other model here, but costs far more than the Cuisinart WAF-F40 Double Flip, Presto FlipSide, Cuisinart WMR-CA, or Dash Mini. Its individual waffles are smaller than the Cuisinart Double Flip's.

Cuisinart WMR-CA Round Classic Waffle Maker

The compact everyday classic-waffle pick: smaller, faster-heating, and cheaper than the Belgian flip makers (Cuisinart WAF-F40 Double Flip, Presto FlipSide), but it makes thin classic waffles rather than thick Belgian ones. More capable and better-built than the tiny Dash Mini; far cheaper and simpler than the Breville BWM640XL Smart Waffle Pro.

Specs side-by-side

Spec	Breville BWM640XL Smart Waffle Pro 4-Slice	Cuisinart WMR-CA Round Classic Waffle Maker
Power	1800W	1250W
Waffle Style	Belgian (4 at once)	Classic round (1 at a time, 7 in)
Browning Settings	Up to 12	5 (dial)
Smart Feature	Element iQ + countdown timer	—
Alerts	Audible + visual	—
Overflow	Batter moat	—
Warranty	1-year limited	3-year limited
Footprint	Large countertop	Compact
Plates	—	Nonstick
Indicator	—	Ready light
Storage	—	Upright

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