It pops the corn with a lot of kernels left behind. The angle of the chute allows the last of the popped and in popped kernels to shoot all over the place and the most frustrating part is that the lid barely rests on the top of the popper and is difficult to get into place. It does its job to pop corn but not wowed by the design by any stretch. Im normally one to post positive reviews by the way. Couldnt with this one.