Amazon Basics 2-Slice Waffle Maker with Non-Stick Coating
- Waffle Iron
- 700 watts
- Limited
- 1
- More reviewed than 65%
A budget waffle iron that works once you learn its batter tolerance, which several owners peg at roughly a third of a cup. Below that it runs fine; above it, expect spills and uneven browning.
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How it ranks among the 102 waffle irons we track
4.0★ across 1,100 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
1,100 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
Modest tracked demand last month.
Brand identity, imagery, description and spec coverage.
The ProductDome score is separate from the Amazon rating shown above: it combines the Bayesian-smoothed Amazon rating with evidence volume, tracked demand, and data quality across the 102 waffle irons we track - how the scorecard works · full waffle irons data report. Confidence: medium - useful but incomplete evidence.Last refreshed Jun 15, 2026. Data-computed, not a hands-on test. Compiled by the ProductDome Research Team.
Overview
This is Amazon Basics' 700 watt, 2-slice waffle maker with a non-stick coating, indicator lights for cooking status, and a cool-touch handle with built-in cord storage.
It is a bare-bones plug-in waffle iron rather than a Belgian-style deep-well model, aimed at making two standard waffles at a time for one or two people. Reviewers consistently point to batter amount as the deciding factor in performance: too much batter leaks out and cooks unevenly, the right amount produces light waffles with an easy release.
- 700 watt / 120V heating element
- Indicator lights signal cooking status
- Compact footprint suited to small kitchens
- Makes two standard waffles per cycle
Who it's for
Fits a single person or small household who wants a low-cost waffle maker for occasional use and does not mind experimenting with batter volume to dial it in. Not the choice for anyone who wants forgiving, evenly browned waffles without trial and error.
What buyers say
From Amazon customer reviews.
The split in reviews tracks closely with batter volume: owners who measured a modest amount, around a third of a cup, report clean release and easy cleanup, while several who used more describe overflow onto the cabling, uneven cooking with parts overdone and undercooked, and dried batter that is difficult to scrape off the plates.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Low price for a basic 2-slice waffle maker
- Non-stick plates release waffles cleanly when used correctly
- Cool-touch handle and built-in cord storage
- Leaks and cooks unevenly if batter exceeds about a third of a cup
- Dried batter on the plates is hard to scrape off
- Some units heat the front more than the back
Performance notes
The plates heat by indicator light rather than a timer, so doneness comes down to watching the lights and using the right batter volume; multiple reviewers found that roughly a third of a cup per waffle keeps it from overflowing, while more leaks batter into the hinge and cabling. One reviewer also reported the front of the plates browning faster than the back.
Specifications
| Brand | Amazon Basics |
|---|---|
| Model | HY 2124B |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 3.3 pounds |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Wattage | 700 watts |
| Voltage | 120 volts |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material | Stainless Steel Aluminum |
| Material Type Free | PTFE Free |
| Color | Black |
| Included components | |
| Included Components | Spatula |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Type | Limited |
| Other details | |
| Number of settings | 1 |
| Other Special Features of the Product | Cool Touch |
| Product Style | Modern |
| Part Number | HY 2124B |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in waffle irons.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon Basics 2-Slice Waffle Maker with Non-Stick CoatingThis product | 4.0 / 5 | 1,100 | 3.7 / 5 |
| Presto 03510 Ceramic FlipSide Belgian Waffle MakerPresto | 4.6 / 5 | 25,000 | 4.6 / 5 |
| Chefman Anti-Overflow Belgian Waffle Maker w/Shade SelectorChefman | 4.5 / 5 | 12,500 | 4.6 / 5 |
| Disney Mickey Mouse Waffle Maker by Select BrandsDisney | 4.7 / 5 | 7,200 | 4.6 / 5 |
| Cuisinart Waffle MakerCuisinart | 4.5 / 5 | 30,400 | 4.5 / 5 |
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Questions about the Amazon Basics HY 2124B
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
How much batter should I use in the Amazon Basics 2-slice waffle maker?
Reviewers who got the best results used about a third of a cup per waffle; more than that tends to leak out the back and cook unevenly.
Does the Amazon Basics waffle maker cook evenly?
Most reviewers say yes when batter amount is controlled, but a few report the front browning more than the back regardless of amount.
Is this waffle maker easy to clean?
The non-stick coating wipes down easily when batter has not leaked or dried onto the plates, but baked-on overflow is reported as hard to scrape off.