Choosing a mixer: 5 popular models

Bosch MFQ 3010 white Price from 889 up to 2 121 ₴ →

The classic Bosch MFQ 3010 hand mixer is a practical, reliable and easy–to-operate device for everyday culinary tasks.

The kit has a minimal "gentleman's set" of stainless steel nozzles with plastic bases: a pair of whisk beaters and a pair of hooks for kneading dough. After finishing work, they are easily disconnected from the mixer body by pressing a special button on the control panel.

Bosch MFQ 3010 is equipped with a modern lightweight and relatively quiet 300 Watt motor, which is responsible for two speeds of rotation of the nozzles and Pulse pulse mode. Pulse mode is good in cases when you need short–term powerful revolutions at optimal speed: pressed the button – the maximum revolutions turned on, released - turned off. This function is designed specifically to prevent excessive whipping or mixing of products. It is worth noting that in this mixer, you can turn on/ off the Pulse mode not with a separate button, but with a left/right slider (which is also responsible for speeds) – some housewives claim that such a device is not always convenient to work with.

Also, many users say that there could be more speeds in the mixer, however, there are no complaints about the work of the existing two. On the contrary, it is noted that the mixer stoically withstands 30 minutes of work under load (several batches of dough in a row) and at the same time does not even warm up .

The ergonomic shape of the case made of impact-resistant plastic ensures the convenience of working with the mixer with both right and left hands.

There is no compartment for winding the cord (it is about 1.5 m), it will have to be wound around the case manually.

All Bosch MFQ 3010 nozzles can be washed in the dishwasher.

Philips Daily Collection HR 1459

Philips HR 1459 is another modest but decent version of a hand mixer for an affordable price. Its capabilities largely repeat the functionality of the previous participant in our review, with the difference that this mixer has five speeds: from light mixing to intensive whipping. The presence of such a number of speeds is attributed by most users to advantages, but there are also those who attribute them to disadvantages. Perhaps the most common argument in the position that there are too many speeds sounds like this: in order to get to the 5th speed (the most performant mode of operation), you have to gradually "sort out" all the other divisions, and this sometimes goes against the cooking technology and, moreover, takes time. Anyway, the reviews about the Philips HR 1459 are mostly positive, especially the housewives praise the mixer for the high-quality beating of the dough for biscuits .

The set includes two beaters with flat spokes and two dough hooks. They are completely made of stainless steel (right down to the base), which certainly makes them more reliable in operation.

A large and convenient separate Turbo button is responsible for the operation of the pulse mode. The 300 Watt motor ensures quiet and smooth operation of the device – users claim that the mixer does not vibrate much in their hands.

The button for separating the corollas and hooks, although it has quite impressive dimensions, is convenient to use.

The manufacturer focuses on the fact that the Philips HR 1459 case is made of safe ABS plastic (for example, dishes made of such plastic are approved by the Ministry of Health for use for hot food products).

The cord is equipped with a special lock, which allows you to carefully wind it and fasten it around the mixer body.

Philips Daily Collection HR 1560

The capabilities and equipment of this mixer largely repeat the functionality of the previous model, with the only difference being that the Philips HR 1560 has a 350 Watt motor power and a special shape of beaters that prevents products from splashing.

Among the features of the model, we can note a very useful and important overload protection function. If the cooking technology involves prolonged continuous kneading or whipping, you do not have to worry about the "well–being" of the Philips HR 1560 motor - the device has a special engine cooling system.

The mixer operates at three speeds, equipped with a pair of whipping nozzles and dough hooks. Stainless steel nozzles have small plastic limiters for snapping in the slots.

There is no separate button for disconnecting the nozzles from the device, the manufacturer moved it to the speed lever: they are separated by a light push of the switch to the Eject position. It should be noted that at the same time the nozzles themselves do not "shoot" out of the grooves, they must be removed independently.

Based on customer reviews, the mixer literally instantly whips proteins, cream or easily knead even the coolest dough. The disadvantages of the model, users include only a weak fixation of the nozzles, which can vibrate the mixer, especially at maximum speed. Also, some buyers note that when the mixer was first turned on, it emitted a characteristic smell of overheated plastic.

As in the previous two models of the review, the Philips HR 1560 has a special clip for the cord, which will ensure its neat storage in the kitchen.

Bosch ErgoMixx MFQ36440 white Price from 1 846 up to 2 550 ₴ →

Bosch MFQ 36440 is a device for whipping, kneading and grinding 3–in-1, the functionality of which is expanded by an additional nozzle in the form of an immersion blender.

The operation of five speeds and pulse mode is provided here by a 450 Watt motor. A complete set of two pairs of whisk beaters and dough hooks is complemented by a full-fledged blender, the leg of which is made of stainless steel and equipped with four sharp knife blades of the QuattroBlade system. The blender leg is attached to a special slot at the end of the device. The kit also includes a blender immersion tank, it has a 600 mL scale and a lid. It is worth noting that the glass cannot be used in a microwave oven.

Bosch MFQ 36440 has a comfortable ergonomic handle with a soft-touch coating, thanks to which the mixer – according to customer reviews – lies in the hand as if poured.

The entire operation of the device is regulated by the left/right speed lever, the nozzles are disconnected using a special automatic ejection button, the blender is removed manually.

Despite such advantages of the Bosch MFQ 36440 as versatility, convenience and power, a picky buyer still found one significant drawback in the device. Some owners of the mixer claim that the power parts of the device are made of plastic, not metal, which, accordingly, is fraught with their low wear resistance.

Zelmer 381.61

Our review concludes with Zelmer 381.61 – a multifunctional stationary mixer 5-in-1, which performs not only its direct duties, but can easily replace even a food processor.

In addition to the standard attachments in the form of whisk beaters and dough hooks, the mixer is supplied with a chopper with a bowl (75o mL), an immersion blender, a nozzle for mashed potatoes, a nozzle for grinding vegetables and fruits, as well as a self-raking shovel that will help quickly remove the contents from the bowl. In addition, the Zelmer 381.61 is equipped with a rotating bowl with a volume of 3 liters. The device itself is mounted on a special stand – you do not need to hold it while working. By pressing the button, the mixer is disconnected from the stand and turns into a manual one.

The device operates in five speed modes, as well as in pulse mode (turbo). The motor power is 400 watts. All control buttons are located on the mixer handle: on/off button, 5-step speed control, nozzle release button and automatic cord winding button.

During the mixing process, not only the nozzles rotate, but also the bowl itself, and the corollas perform special oscillatory movements – this makes the mixing more thorough and uniform. It is worth noting that the mixer also has such a useful function as protection against accidental loss of nozzles during operation.

Advanced equipment and functionality allow Zelmer 381.61 to compete even with food processors. However, for the sake of objectivity, it is worth noting that, according to the instructions, the continuous operation of the mixer motor should not exceed more than 10 minutes, which does not always coincide with the technology of cooking different dishes .

In addition, some users complain about the incorrect operation of the nozzle release button, strong noise when using the mixer and bowl at 4-5 speeds, and the fact that the mixer likes to spray loose ingredients around itself a little and sprinkle liquid (the last point, most likely, still depends on skill).