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Breville BWM640XL Smart Waffle Pro 4-Slice vs Dash Mini 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 4.2). 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 #5 in Best Waffle Makers

Dash Mini Waffle Maker

4.2

$12.99as of Jun 7

The Dash Mini is the best mini waffle maker — endorsed by Reviewed, The Strategist, Good Housekeeping, and Wirecutter — and the cheapest pick at around $10. Its tiny footprint, fast heat-up, and no-buttons simplicity make it perfect for kids, dorms, and single 4-inch waffles or chaffles. It makes one small waffle at a time, can cook unevenly in a single cycle, and has no controls, but as a cheap, fun novelty maker it's the category favorite.

Strengths

— Named best mini waffle maker by Reviewed, The Strategist, Good Housekeeping, and Wirecutter
— Tiny footprint stores anywhere and heats up quickly
— Dead simple — no buttons, just an indicator light

Watch-outs

— Makes only one small 4-inch waffle at a time
— Can cook the top unevenly and leave the inside slightly underdone in one cycle
— No browning control or timer

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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.

Dash Mini Waffle Maker

The mini novelty pick: by far the smallest and cheapest here, perfect for single 4-inch waffles, but it can't approach the size, control, or output of the full-size makers — the Breville BWM640XL Smart Waffle Pro, Cuisinart WAF-F40 Double Flip, Presto FlipSide, or Cuisinart WMR-CA Round Classic.

Specs side-by-side

Spec	Breville BWM640XL Smart Waffle Pro 4-Slice	Dash Mini Waffle Maker
Power	1800W	350W
Waffle Style	Belgian (4 at once)	Mini (1 at a time, 4 in)
Browning Settings	Up to 12	—
Smart Feature	Element iQ + countdown timer	—
Alerts	Audible + visual	—
Overflow	Batter moat	—
Warranty	1-year limited	1-year limited
Footprint	Large countertop	Tiny
Controls	—	None (indicator light)
Plates	—	Nonstick
Heat-Up	—	Fast
Uses	—	Waffles, chaffles, hash browns

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