When it was time to choose a hot air popcorn machine, I was hesitant because some machines mentioned by users produce soft popcorn like gum. Fortunately, this machine is not such a case. I bought the corn from a store with dried fruits. Within 2 minutes, it fills a small pot and the result is more than satisfactory. We are thrilled with the speed and simplicity and that it is truly crispy. You will only find something crispier in a store or in bags, but there it will not be as healthy due to the mixes they use. If you research it, you will see that it is not just butter that gives it that yellow color.
Apart from that, you can make your own mix separately, mix it, and it's ready.
The plastic parts heat up quite a bit, but for now, they don't inspire any fear. I also think that you should let it cool for a while before using it again. I would say at least half an hour or more. This is not a problem for a family of 4 since the quantity in one use corresponds to 3.5 full soup plates of popcorn.
The noise is something that is not mentioned but it should be known that it is quite loud, like a small electric vacuum cleaner.
The unpopped kernels at the end that you will find are so few that they are not a problem. With the pot, I had ten times as many.
A very good purchase. I hope it withstands the test of time. If not, I will change the evaluation.