Amazon Basics Waffle Iron
- Waffle Iron
- 760 watts
- Black
- 3.1 pounds
A budget-friendly single waffle maker that cleans up easily and cooks reliably on the dark setting, though don't expect true deep-pocket Belgian waffles from it.
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How it ranks among the 102 waffle irons we track
4.2★ across 219 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
219 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
Modest tracked demand last month.
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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
A mini Belgian-style waffle maker with an 8-inch round ceramic nonstick plate, adjustable browning dial, and vertical storage for a cool-touch handle and single servings.
The listing calls it Belgian style, but reviewers who tried it note the waffles come out closer to standard thickness than the deep-pocket Belgian shape the name implies. Ready and power indicator lights help with timing, and Amazon recommends the dark setting throughout cooking for a crisp exterior.
- 8-inch round ceramic nonstick plate
- Adjustable browning dial with indicator lights
- Cool-touch handle, upright storage
- Compact 10 x 8 x 4.6 inch footprint
Who it's for
Good for single-serving waffle mornings where counter space and vertical storage matter more than deep Belgian pockets. Skip it if a true thick-pocket Belgian waffle is the goal.
What buyers say
From Amazon customer reviews.
Buyers generally call it a good value that cleans up easily and cooks efficient single waffles. Some note it produces standard rather than deep-pocket Belgian waffles, one found the waffles undercooked in the middle at their settings, and browning came out uneven for at least one reviewer.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Ceramic nonstick plate wipes clean easily
- Vertical storage saves counter space
- Ready/power indicator lights aid timing
- Produces standard-thickness, not deep-pocket, waffles
- Browning can come out uneven at some settings
- Handle and body get very hot during use
Performance notes
The ceramic nonstick plate releases waffles cleanly with light oil or spray, and indicator lights signal power and ready status so you know when to add batter. Reviewers using the dark setting report a crisp exterior in around 7 minutes, though a couple found the browning uneven or the center undercooked at lower settings.
Specifications
| Brand | Amazon Basics |
|---|---|
| Model | AB-258NA |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 3.1 pounds |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 8.2 × 10.1 × 4.7 inches |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Wattage | 760 watts |
| Voltage | 120 volts |
| Construction & materials | |
| Color | Black |
| Included components | |
| Included Components | waffle maker with ceramic cooking plate |
| Other details | |
| Other Special Features of the Product | Keep Warm Setting |
| Product Style | Round Waffle (new model) |
| Part Number | AB-258NA |
| Item Type Name | Amazon Basics Belgian Waffle Maker with 8 inch Non-Stick Coated Plate, Browning Control, Black |
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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 Waffle IronThis product | 4.2 / 5 | 219 | 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 AB-258NA
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Does the Amazon Basics AB-258NA make deep-pocket Belgian waffles?
Reviewers report it produces standard-thickness waffles rather than the deep-pocket style the Belgian name suggests.
How do I get a crisp waffle from this maker?
Amazon recommends using the dark setting during preheating and the full cooking cycle for a crisp exterior.
Can this waffle maker be stored standing up?
Yes, it's built with a vertical storage design to stand upright in a cabinet or on the counter.