For any kitchen mixer - The right appliance for household appliances, which helps housewives to prepare many dishes without much difficulty. For a woman, this device in her kitchen arsenal is an almost indispensable thing, with its help you can quickly and easily prepare pastry for baking, mashed potatoes, as well as other dishes whose components need to be whipped. Mixers with a bowl are presented on the modern market in all their diversity, an overview of the best models of 2018 will help to understand it.
Mixer operation
Every housewife in the kitchen must have a mixer, thanks to this indispensable assistant, a wider range of dishes can be prepared that can be prepared with a minimum of time.
What to look for when choosing a mixer
Before you start buying, you need to know about its device and what functions it differs from a blender. The key difference between these devices is that the blender can grind food, grind coffee and nuts. The device is unlikely to cope with such a task, but it perfectly whips the mass. Sometimes it can be multifunctional and combining the functions of a blender and a kneading device. The appliance is ideal, in the kit of which there are such accessories as interchangeable nozzles, a kneading device, a mixing bowl. Specifications should include several speeds, from minimum to turbo mode.
A variety of nozzles for the mixer
A variety of nozzles for the mixer expands its capabilities in cooking. For example, the presence of a hook will allow you not to waste time, effort on kneading the dough, and a variety of corolla shapes are suitable for products of different consistencies.
It is very easy to get confused in the whole variety of choice of appearance, technical characteristics and size of mixer models. To choose the best home mixer with a bowl, you need to pay attention to the following characteristics:
- Power. It is considered the main indicator of a quality device. High-speed modes and the level of complexity of the tasks that the device is capable of performing depend on its indicators.
Label where you can find information about the power of the device
When choosing a device, you need to pay attention to its power qualities, this is one of the main criteria when buying. The quality of the prepared products, the time of whipping, depends on power.
- Product Material The body and bowl are usually made of plastic. Sometimes there are models made of other materials, but, as a rule, they cost more. Plastic is considered the most profitable material, it is inexpensive, products from it are light in weight. A stationary device is mainly made of metal. As a rule, such devices are powerful, have a stylish design. Thanks to this device, you can make a cool dough. Glass is also sometimes used in production, but only containers are made from it that look very impressive in this design.
- Capacity volume. The bowl can contain from one to six liters. It all depends on personal preferences, the goals of using the mixer. The choice depends on the number of products that will be used for cooking, for example, for a family of two people a two-liter bowl will be enough, and for a large family, especially if mom likes to bake, you can’t do without a larger bowl.
Bowl for mixer
The bowls can be made of glass, metal or plastic, it all depends on the personal preferences of the owner, since there is no fundamental difference, each material has its advantages and disadvantages. So, glass is the most environmentally friendly material, however fragile, it is hardly suitable for a house where there are children. A poor-quality metal alloy can leave an unpleasant taste on the product, and plastic, although the cheapest material, is not the most environmentally friendly.
- Nozzles in a kit with a mixer are considered optional components. As a rule, a set includes several nozzles: a whisk for whipping ingredients, a spatula to mix batter, a set of hooks for tough dough, sometimes a sharp metal rod is included in the kit, allowing you to grind the components in mashed potatoes.
Varieties of Mixers
One good mixer can replace several household appliances, so you should choose one that combines several functions, this will save a lot of space in the kitchen, especially if it is small, and the family budget.
The most popular models with a bowl of 2018
To make it easier to make a choice, below is the rating of the most top models, endowed with all the necessary functions, excellent in quality. TOP-10 will help you choose the best model for your kitchen, models with the best match in price and quality are selected here.
Handheld compact Polaris PHM 3013It has five speeds and is endowed with a power of 0.3 kW. Great for housewives who need a mixer on hand. Due to its light weight of only 0.7 kg, it is easy to use regularly, and its small size allows you not to think about the storage location of the device. Two whisks and hooks go to the mixer in the kit, thanks to which it can easily cope with the whipping of both light products and denser ones. Ideal for a small kitchen, it does not require much space, as well as for the hostess, for whom this device should always be at hand.
Polaris PHM 3013
A simple, affordable device that does not require a separate storage space.
Nozzles are removed only when using a special button, which provides additional security. Turbo mode allows you to crush even such solid ingredients as ice, coffee, nuts. Perhaps the only drawback is the short cord, only 1.2 meters, which means that you will have to try to find a convenient place near the outlet.
Polaris PHM 3009A also a hand mixer, but unlike the previous one, it has more power. The appearance of the mixer does not leave indifferent - the case, made of steel with plastic inserts, looks very stylish. 6 modes of speeds, including turbo mode, a convenient handle with a rubberized coating, so that the device does not slip out of your hand.
Polaris PHM 3009A
It has a more modern design and a decent set of features.
The set includes pairs of stainless steel whisks and hooks. As with the previous mixer, the drawback is the short cord, here it is at all 0.7 meters. The noise level is average.
Despite the weight of 1.2 kg, PHILIPS HR1459 almost not felt in the hand, as its body is very convenient. Five speeds, turbo mode, equipped with a convenient switch.
A classic set of two beater and hooks is included in the model. Also, the button, when pressed, the nozzles are disconnected, a big bonus to safe use.
There is a special mount for the wire, the length of which is 1.5 meters. The design is quite concise, the model is made of white plastic, without unnecessary splashes. Despite the fact that this device is manual, it will cope well with the kneading of the dough due to a decent power level.
PHILIPS HR1459
Bosch MFQ 4020, like all representatives of this brand, it is distinguished by decent power indicators of 450 watts. The design in the best traditions of the Bosch brand will not leave anyone indifferent.A high power level does not allow the device to overheat even during long continuous operation, due to which the service life of the mixer is significantly extended, and this is a big plus.
Bosch MFQ 4020
German quality always remains at its best, although this model is made of plastic, it differs significantly in quality from other, more budget models. This company has long established itself in the market as a reliable manufacturer.
A standard set of 5 speeds and a turbo mode. Nozzles have a non-standard shape, due to which whipped products are not sprayed during use. The device works absolutely silently. Build quality, materials remain at the highest level. Manufacturers thought about ease of use, the shape of the handle is thought out and completely repeats the shape of a hand, making the device easy to hold, and a rubberized coating eliminates the possibility of slipping. The function of reducing the level of vibration does not let the hand get tired, which is very useful when the weight of the device is one kilogram.
Another German model Bosch MFQ 36480, is considered manual, despite the weight of more than one and a half kilograms. The case of the device is plastic, with a power like the previous model of 450 W, it is completely silent. It has earned great popularity among housewives thanks to its configuration, which includes two whisks and hooks, a bowl of thick plastic with Velcro, a metal-based blender, a special chopper of solid ingredients, a measuring cup with a lid, which is especially convenient since it can be used not only for the right proportions, but also for storing any products.
Bosch MFQ 36480
A large selection of nozzles turn the mixer into a full-fledged food processor, so this model turned out to be one line higher than the previous one.
Opens the five best models of this rating. Bosch MFQ 3555 on a stand, has long established itself in the market as one of the best models. A medium-sized three-liter bowl is able to rotate, which makes beating faster, which compensates for a small power of 350 watts.
Bosch MFQ 3555
The compact mixer is suitable for any kitchen and does not take up much space, which of course is a plus for a small room.
Standard equipment - 2 whisks and the same number of hooks. Turbo mode, 5 speeds. Weight 1.7 kg, but it does not matter here, since the device is stationary, you won’t have to hold it in your hand.
Little known Sinbo SMX-2725 perfectly combines the two main indicators for any purchase - value for money. High-quality assembly ensures silent operation, and a capacious metal bowl will last much longer than plastic counterparts.
Sinbo SMX-2725
Although the company is little-known, the stylish design in glossy black with metal inserts will not leave anyone indifferent.
Five operating modes include a turbo. All accessories are disconnected only by pressing a special button. A mixer made of black dense plastic weighs 2 kilograms.
Three leaders open model Bosch MFQ 36460. Refers to desktop mixers with a moving bowl, this allows you to process products efficiently and efficiently. 5 speeds, turbo and pulse modes will not leave indifferent connoisseurs of truly high-quality technology.
Bosch MFQ 36460
The body of the device and the bowl are made of white durable plastic.
First FA-5259 distinguished by its exceptional power of 1200 watts. Applies to class planetary mixers, and this means that during operation, the bowl and corollas rotate in different directions. This method can significantly save time and achieve excellent quality whipping.
First FA-5259
This model is often used as a kneading machine and will not leave indifferent any lover of baking.
A large bowl of 6.5 liters allows you to cook at a time for a large family or for receiving guests. The big advantage is 10 mixer speeds and pulse mode. The “smooth start” function is not superfluous, as well as the smooth change of modes, which helps to avoid splashing.The kit, in addition to the usual set of whisks and hooks, also includes a non-stick spatula.
And finally, the leader of the rating becomes Moulinex HM 4121. A stationary device easily becomes manual; all you need to do is disconnect it from the platform. Warranty from the manufacturer 2 years. The motor consumes 450 watts. The device itself is equipped with five speeds and a turbo mode.
Moulinex HM 4121
A small mixer that can become manual is an excellent universal thing in the kitchen, for which she receives absolute leadership on this list.
All nozzles are made of stainless steel and can only be disconnected using the safety button. As a minus, we can mention noisy work.
