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Magimix CS 5200XL review

Magimix CS 5200XL

CHOICE Expert Rating

85%
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Good points

Good Points

  • Excellent for performance.
  • Excellent for making pesto in mini processor bowl.
  • Good for ease of use.
  • Separate storage box for most accessories, all bowls stored in unit.
  • 3 chute sizes, large chute has a safety locking system.
  • 30 year warranty on motor.
  • Includes medium and mini processing bowl.
  • Citrus juicer attachment included.
  • Comprehensive instructions with recipes and guides.
  • Unit fairly stable on bench.
  • Free recipes app.
Bad points

Bad Points

  • No separate storage for citrus juicer (optional extra).
  • One speed only.
  • Possible hand access through medium chute.
  • No grading on processing bowl.
  • Can be difficult to remove mini bowl from inside midi bowl, limited grip as it sits inside the bowl.
  • Continuous pressing of pulse button can be annoying.
  • Unit can jolt with a heavy load.
  • Bowl has a small opening where lid locks into position, can trap ingredients.
  • Bowl is not sealed, overfilling can cause spills onto the unit.
  • When using the citrus juicer attachment, juice can run into the processing bowl.
  • Processor blade performs better than the dough blade for pastry.
  • Large bulky unit with very large storage box for attachments which can be difficult to store.
  • Comparatively heavy unit.
  • Noisy during processing.
  • No ON indicator light.

Type

Size
Food processor
Size of bowl
Large

Recommended products

Recommended
1%

Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
85%
Performance score
92%
Ease of use score
75%
Slicing a hard food score
90%
Crumbing score
90%
Shredding a firm food score
90%
Shortcrust pastry score
100%
Emulsifying score
90%
Blender performance
Not tested
Noise (dB)
72

Related products

Availability
Tested model

Cost

Price
$1,099.00

Sustainability

Warranty (years)
3 (30 years on motor)
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Specifications

Number of blades
7
Wattage (W)
1100
Weight (kg)
8.3
Capacity (mL)
3600 / 2600 / 1200
Blender capacity (L)
Not recorded
Dimensions (cm, H x W x D)
46 x 22 x 27
Website
magimix.com.au

Features

Blade/attachment storage
Dishwasher-safe accessories
Yes (select minimum temperature – less than 40°C – and avoid the drying cycle)
Cord storage
Double-feed chute
Yes (3 chutes)
Processing blade
Dough blade
Fine slicing blade
Blender
Mini bowls
Coarse slicing blade
Fine grating/zesting blade
Fine shredding blade
Coarse shredding blade

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