I am coming from an Oster DuraCeramic round Belgian waffle maker. It was ok and they never stuck but the waffles were always just soft. They didn’t get that nice crispy exterior. The Cuisinart Belgian Waffle Maker leaves them perfectly crispy on the outside and just the right balance of soft, fluffy, and chewy on the inside. Clean up is a breeze with the removable waffle plates. Most of the time I just wipe them off. But you can pop them in the dishwasher if you want/need to.