Key Takeaways
- The only All Clad or Breville waffle makers with removable plates are the All Clad Gourmet 4-square Belgian waffle makers.
- Both the All Clad Digital Gourmet and Breville Smart Waffle Pro are the only ones with an LCD display and timer.
Both All-Clad and Breville sell only one classic-style waffle maker and several different Belgian-style waffle makers. Both the Breville and All Clad thin waffle makers are the two best thin waffle makers on the market. They both make 0.5-inch thick classic waffles with shallow pockets that are absolutely delicious.
The Breville classic waffle maker is easier to clean than the All Clad because it has an overflow channel for catching excess batter. Also the Breville waffle maker has better heat distribution and is more reliable but the All-Clad waffle iron makes slightly larger waffles and is more compact than the bulkier Breville.
Easiest to Clean – Breville vs All Clad Belgian Waffle Maker
All-Clad Gourmet 4-Slice Belgian Waffle Irons with Removable Plates
Special Note: The All-Clad Gourmet 4-slice Belgian waffle makers are the only waffle makers from either All Clad or Breville with dishwasher-safe removable plates which makes the All-Clad Gourmet much easier to clean. They are also the best waffle makers with removable plates on the market because they have superior build quality and great heat distribution that will evenly brown your waffles so that each morsel has the same delicious taste.
The All Clad Gourmet waffle maker is available in two different models: Digital (model number: WD824D51) and Manual (model number: WD822D51). They both bake four 4.5-inch square, 1-inch thick Belgian waffles at the same time. Both models have the same stainless steel housing, 1600-watt dual heating elements, thick aluminum cooking plates, steam release system to prevent moisture buildup, audible beeping notifications, overflow batter tray, and indicator lights.
The main differences between these two models are that only the Digital model comes with an LCD screen, countdown timer, and pre-programmed waffle types. The All Clad WD824D51 Digital waffle maker with removable plates is more expensive but it is well worth the extra cost.
Unfortunately, Breville does not sell a waffle maker that has removable plates. Breville’s only has two 4-slice waffle makers for sale, the Breville Smart Waffle Pro and Smart Waffle Belgian Waffle Makers.
The Breville BWM640XL Smart Waffle Pro is one of the best 4 slice waffle makers on the market because it is very similar to the All-Clad Digital Gourmet. It has 12 temperature settings, 5 pre-programmed waffle types, an LCD screen with a countdown timer, an “A Bit More” button for some extra browning, and a restart button.
The main differences between the All Clad Digital Gourmet and Breville Smart Waffle Pro are that the Smart Waffle Pro has a nicer-looking LCD screen, more temperature settings, and heats more evenly but only the Digital Gourmet comes with dishwasher-safe removable plates.
Comparison Chart – All Clad Digital Belgian Waffle Maker vs Breville Smart Waffle Pro
| Features and Specifications | Included Features | Missing Features |
|---|---|---|
 All-Clad Digital Gourmet WD824D51 4-Square Belgian Waffle Maker with Removable Plates Learn More | • Removable Plates | • None |
All-Clad Manual Gourmet WD822D51 4-Square Belgian Waffle Maker with Removable Plates Learn More | • Removable Plates | • No LCD screen |
Breville BWM640XL Smart Waffle Pro 4-Square Belgian Waffle Maker Learn More | • LCD screen | • No Removable Plates |
Even Heat Distribution
All Clad Gourmet WD822D51Learn MoreHeat distribution is the most important factor in making a great tasting waffle. If your waffle maker spreads the heat evenly across the waffle plates, your waffle will be baked to perfection and each morsel will have the same delicious taste. However, if the heat distribution is uneven across the plates, your waffle will end up with a lot of raw patches and burnt spots.
So which waffle maker brand has the best heat distribution: All Clad or Breville? The answer is Breville. Breville waffle makers spread heat more evenly across the waffle plates than the All Clad waffle makers. Many customer reviews will attest to this. The Breville waffle makers have heating elements and aluminum cooking plates that will do a better job of distributing heat evenly and freely around the entire waffle iron to ensure swift and even cooking. The All Clad waffle makers are sleeker and cheaper but the Breville waffle makers are bulkier, more expensive, and spread the heat more evenly across the cooking plates.
If you want a Belgian waffle maker that has great heat distribution and is the most reliable, then choose the Breville Smart Waffle Pro. If having an easy cleanup is more important to you, then choose the All Clad Gourmet instead.
Best Belgian waffle makers from Breville and All Clad
- All-Clad Digital Gourmet WD824D51 4 Square Belgian Waffle Maker – includes removable plates, LCD display, countdown timer, 6 pre-programmed waffle types, reheat button, extra browning button, audio alerts, 7 temperature settings, overflow batter tray attached to an overflow opening in the back
- All-Clad Manual Gourmet WD822D51 4 Square Belgian Waffle Maker – includes removable plates, audio alerts, 6 temperature settings, overflow batter tray
- All Clad 99010GT 4-Square Belgian Waffle Maker – includes overflow channel, audio alerts, 7 temperature settings
- Breville BWM640XL Smart Waffle Pro 4-Square Belgian Waffle Maker – includes LCD display, countdown timer, 5 pre-programmed waffle types, reheat button, extra browning button, overflow channel, 12 temperature settings, audio alerts, best heat distribution of any waffle maker
- Breville BWM604BSS Smart Waffle 4-Square Belgian Waffle Maker – includes overflow channel, audio alerts, 5 temperature settings
Best Classic round waffle makers from Breville and All Clad
- All-Clad 99012GT Classic Round Waffle Maker – includes audio alerts, 7 temperature settings, overflow batter tray attached to an overflow opening in the back
- Breville BWM520XL No-Mess Classic Round waffle maker – includes wrap-around overflow moat for catching overflowing batter, audio alerts, 7 temperature settings
Comparison Chart – Breville No Mess vs All Clad 99012GT Classic Round Waffle Maker
| Features and Specifications | Included Features | Missing Features |
|---|---|---|
All-Clad 99012GT Stainless Steel Classic Round Waffle Maker Learn More | • 7 Temperature settings | • No Removable Plates |
Breville BWM520XL Stainless Steel No-Mess Round Thin Waffle Maker Learn More | • Batter Overflow Moat | • No Removable Plates |
Breville BWM520XL No Mess vs All Clad 99012GT Classic Round Waffle Maker
The cheapest Breville and All Clad waffle makers are their classic waffle makers, the All Clad 99012GT and Breville BWM520XL No Mess. Both the All Clad 99012GT and Breville BWM520XL No-Mess make one traditional, American-style round waffle at a time with 4 easy-to-cut sections but the Breville makes a slightly smaller waffle because it has an overflow channel that wraps around the cooking surface to prevent the overflowing batter from dripping down the sides.
The main difference between the Breville BWM520XL and All Clad 99012GT is that the Breville is easier to clean because it comes with an overflow channel to catch excess batter while the All Clad 99012GT has a less effective removable drip tray attached to the back. However, the Breville will take up more counterspace because the Breville has measurements of 12″ x 9.5″ x 5.25″ while the All Clad comes in at 11.75″ x 8.5″ x 4.5″.
Listed below is more information about the differences and similarities between the All Clad 99012GT and Breville BWM520XL No-Mess Classic Round Waffle Makers:
Features only found in the Breville BWM520XL No-Mess Classic Round Waffle Maker
• Only the Breville BWM520XL has a wrap-around moat surrounding the outer edge of baking surface for catching any excess waffle batter and baking it into crispy waffle bites.
Features only found in the All Clad 99012GT Classic Round Waffle Maker
• Only the All Clad 99012GT has a steam-release system that prevents condensation buildup as waffles bake.
Differences between the All Clad 99012GT and Breville BWM520XL No-Mess
• The All Clad 99012GT will bake a larger waffle than the Breville BWM520XL because it does not come with a wrap-around moat. The All Clad 99012GT will make one 6.5″ diameter, 0.5″ thick waffle at a time while the Breville BWM520XL will bake a slightly smaller 6″ diameter, 0.5-inch waffle.
• The All Clad 99012GT is more compact at 11.75″ x 8.5″ x 4.5″ while the Breville BWM520XL is bigger at 9.5″ x 12″ x 5.25″ high
• The Breville BWM520XL has a wattage (power) of 900W while the All Clad 99012GT has a lower wattage of 850W.
Features found in both the All Clad 99012GT and Breville BWM520XL No-Mess
• Bakes one traditional, American-style round waffle at a time with 4 easy-to-cut sections
• PFOA-free nonstick coating that releases waffles instantly and makes cleaning up really easy
• 7 setting temperature control dial
• audio alert that indicates when your waffle is done baking
• indicator light that signals when the cooking temperature has been reached
• stainless steel housing
• Die-cast aluminum cooking plates that ensure impeccable heat retention with uniform browning.
• locking latch that shuts the lid securely in place so that you can store the units vertically if you choose to.
• There is no price difference between the All Clad 99012GT and Breville BWM520XL with both the Breville and All Clad having a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $129.95.
Comparison Chart – Breville Smart Waffle Pro vs Breville Smart Waffle vs All Clad Gourmet vs All Clad 99010GT Belgian Waffle Maker
| Features and Specifications | Included Features | Missing Features |
|---|---|---|
All-Clad Digital Gourmet WD824D51 4-Square Belgian Waffle Maker with Removable Plates Learn More | • Removable Plates | • None |
All-Clad Manual Gourmet WD822D51 4-Square Belgian Waffle Maker with Removable Plates Learn More | • Removable Plates | • No LCD screen |
Breville BWM640XL Smart Waffle Pro 4-Square Belgian Waffle Maker Learn More | • LCD screen | • No Removable Plates |
All-Clad 99010GT Stainless Steel 4 Square Belgian Waffle Maker Learn More | • 7 Temperature settings | • No Removable Plates |
Breville BWM604BSS Smart Waffle 4-Slice Belgian Waffle Maker Learn More | • 5 Temperature settings | • No Removable Plates |
All Clad Gourmet vs All Clad 99010G vs Breville Smart Waffle Pro vs Breville Smart Waffle Belgian Waffle Maker
Only the All-Clad Gourmet Belgian Waffle Maker comes with dishwasher-safe removable plates which makes it much easier to clean than the All Clad 99010GT, Breville Smart Waffle Pro, and Breville Smart Waffle which all come with fixed waffle grids.
Only the Breville Smart Waffle Pro comes with an LCD screen, countdown timer, pre-programmed waffle types, extra browning button, and restart button.
The Breville Smart Waffle Pro has more temperature settings than the All Clad Gourmet WD822D51, All Clad 99010GT, and Breville BWM604BSS Smart Waffle. The Breville Smart Waffle Pro has 12 settings while the All Clad 99010GT has 7, All Clad Gourmet WD822D51 has 6, and the Breville Smart Waffle has 5.
Also the Breville Smart Waffle Pro and Smart Waffle are easier to clean than the All Clad 99010GT because they have an overflow channel to catch any excess batter while both All Clad Belgian waffle makers come with a drip tray attached to an overflow opening in the back to catch any overflowing batter.
The All Clad Gourmet WD822D51, All Clad 99010GT, Breville BWM640XL Smart Waffle Pro, and Breville BWM604BSS Smart Waffle all make four square-shaped 1-inch thick Belgian waffles at the same time. However, both the Breville Smart Waffle Pro and Smart Waffle make a 4-inch wide waffle while both the All Clad Gourmet and 99010GT make a slightly larger 4.5-inch wide waffle.
Features only found in the All Clad Gourmet WD822D51
• Only the All Clad Gourmet WD822D51 uses removable plates to bake its’ Belgian waffles. They are dishwasher safe so you can clean them very quickly in your dishwasher.
Features only found in the Breville BWM640XL Smart Waffle Pro
• Only the Breville Smart Waffle Pro has a menu dial with five different settings for four different batter types (Belgian, Classic, Chocolate, Buttermilk) as well as a special “custom” setting. The Breville Smart Waffle Pro will automatically self-adjust time and temperature based on your specifications, the batter’s moisture content and other variables.
• ‘A Bit More’ button that will add some baking time to your waffles to give them some extra browning and crispness.
• Integrated switch that automatically starts the countdown timer when the lid is closed.
• User-friendly LCD screen that will show every aspect of the baking process.
• Convenient restart button that makes it easy to bake batch after batch of waffles.
Common Features found in both the Breville BWM640XL Smart Waffle Pro and BWM604BSS Smart Waffle
• Only the Breville Smart Waffle has a moat surrounding the baking surface to catch any excess waffle batter and bake it into crispy waffle bites.
Common Features found in both the All Clad Gourmet WD822D51 and 99010GT
• Only both the All Clad Gourmet WD822D51 and 99010GT have a removable drip tray attached to the back of the appliance to catch excess batter which means it will not catch the excess batter coming out of the sides.
• Only both the All Clad Gourmet WD822D51 and 99010GT have a steam-release system that prevents condensation buildup as waffles bake.
Differences between the All Clad 99010GT, Breville BWM640XL Smart Waffle Pro and Breville BWM604BSS Smart Waffle
• The Breville Smart Waffle Pro has a 12 setting browning control dial that allow you to customize baking and browning while the All Clad 99010GT has a 7 setting temperature control dial and the Breville Smart Waffle has only a 5-setting temperature control dial.
• The Breville Smart Waffle Pro has the best heat distribution because it operates at the highest wattage which means the waffles will be less likely to have burnt or raw spots. The Breville Smart Waffle Pro has a wattage of 1800 Watts while both the All Clad Gourmet and 99010GT have a lower wattage of 1600 Watts and the Breville Smart Waffle has a much lower wattage of 1000 watts.
• Both the All Clad Gourmet WD822D51 and 99010GT have a 20.25″ cooking surface while both the Breville BWM640XL Smart Waffle Pro and BWM604BSS Smart Waffle have a smaller 16″ cooking surface.
• Both the All Clad Gourmet WD822D51 and 99010GT will bake a 4.5 inch square-shaped Belgian waffle that is 1 inch thick while both the Breville BWM640XL Smart Waffle Pro and BWM604BSS Smart Waffle will bake a smaller 4 inch square-shaped Belgian waffle that is 1 inch thick.
• The Breville Smart Waffle Pro is much bulkier than the Breville Smart Waffle and All Clad 99010GT. The Breville Smart Waffle Pro has dimensions of 15.5″ x 12.5″ x 5.75″ while the All Clad 99010GT has smaller dimensions at 11″ x 10.75″ x 5.25″ and the Breville Smart Waffle is bigger at 12.25″ x 15.25″ x 5.75″ high.
• The All Clad 99010GT weighs 12.1 pounds while the Breville Smart Waffle Pro is a little heavier at 14.5 pounds.
• There is a big price difference between the All Clad 99010GT and Breville Smart Waffle Pro with the All Clad 99010GT having a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $199.95 and the Breville Smart Waffle Pro having a higher manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $249.95. There is a slight price difference between the All Clad 99010GT and Breville Smart Waffle with the All Clad 99010GT having a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $199.95 and the Breville Smart Waffle having a lower manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $179.95.
Common Features found in the All Clad 99010GT, Breville BWM640XL Smart Waffle Pro and Breville BWM604BSS Smart Waffle
• Bakes four square-shaped 1 inch thick Belgian waffles at the same time
• PFOA-free nonstick coating makes removing the waffles effortless and makes clean up easy but the nonstick coating still contains the same PTFE that is used to make Teflon.
• audio alert notifies you when your waffles are done cooking
• indicator light signals when the cooking temperature has been reached
• stainless steel housing
• Die-cast aluminum cooking plates are great heat conductors, ensuring even browning across the entire waffle
• lid that securely locks to the unit for slim, compact storage in an upright position
