Plus, it comes with pancake plates (grill and sandwich-making plates are available separately), making this one of the most versatile machines on test.

Although some SilverCrest products have an alternative model number, all of them have an IAN number with which the product can be identified. Well, for starts the box is a big one but it does have a simple layout but at the same time, shows off repeated images of the same features which can be irritating for some but it does make the point clear of what it can do.The sandwich and panini plates are just as generously sized but were slightly trickier to remove than other brands we tested.

They aren’t removable so special care needs to be taken to clean them and rid the many small indentations of residual oil. Additionally, you can choose your preferred texture – soft inside and crisp outside, or crisp all the way through. This is one of the most expensive waffle makers we tested and is aimed at those who are really serious about their snacks.The Sage offers different settings for varying the colour of the resulting waffle, which also changes the texture (the darker it is, the crispier it is).