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Cuisinart Mini Prep Pro ECH-4GMXA
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Cost
Price
$119
$149
$228
$179
$349
Test results
CHOICE Expert Rating
Performance score
Ease of use score
Noise (dB)
78
85
74
70
64
Pesto score
Red curry paste score
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Type
Size
Mini
Mini
Mini
Mini
Mini
Sustainability
Comments
Good points
• 2 large soft press buttons with written labelling for chop and grind settings.
• Two small openings in lid for adding additional liquids while processing.
• Auto-reversing SmartPower blade chops and purees soft foods with its sharp edge and automatically switches to the blunt edge to grind harder ingredients.
• Spatula supplied
• Smaller parts easier to clean in a domestic sink.
• Very lightweight unit.
• Parts are dishwasher safe.
• Two small openings in lid for adding additional liquids while processing.
• Auto-reversing SmartPower blade chops and purees soft foods with its sharp edge and automatically switches to the blunt edge to grind harder ingredients.
• Spatula supplied
• Smaller parts easier to clean in a domestic sink.
• Very lightweight unit.
• Parts are dishwasher safe.
• Small opening in lid for adding additional liquids while processing.
• Smaller parts easier to clean in a domestic sink.
• Parts are dishwasher safe.
• Very lightweight unit.
• Smaller parts easier to clean in a domestic sink.
• Parts are dishwasher safe.
• Very lightweight unit.
• Basic, easy to use controls.
• Unit operates off a rechargeable battery which is easily inserted into the back of the unit. Easy to remove and replace. Indicator lights show charge level.
• Manufacturer claims you can get up to 25mins of non stop chopping. Battery can be charged used USB-C cable and takes around 3 hours to reach full charged. The battery duration may be affected with battery life and age.
• Drizzle basin in lid for adding liquids.
• Whisk attachment provided.
• All accessories can be stored inside bowl when not in use.
• Small unit is easy to store.
• Matte black unit with mostly smooth surface, easy to wipe over.
• Processing bowl is easy to clean in a domestic sink.
• Unit operates off a rechargeable battery which is easily inserted into the back of the unit. Easy to remove and replace. Indicator lights show charge level.
• Manufacturer claims you can get up to 25mins of non stop chopping. Battery can be charged used USB-C cable and takes around 3 hours to reach full charged. The battery duration may be affected with battery life and age.
• Drizzle basin in lid for adding liquids.
• Whisk attachment provided.
• All accessories can be stored inside bowl when not in use.
• Small unit is easy to store.
• Matte black unit with mostly smooth surface, easy to wipe over.
• Processing bowl is easy to clean in a domestic sink.
• Very good for performance.
• Excellent for making breadcrumbs.
• Very good for making mayonnaise and curry paste.
• Good for making pesto.
• Two small openings in lid for adding additional liquids while processing.
• Comprehensive instructions with guides and recipes.
• Spatula and emulsifying attachment for mixing and sauce-making supplied.
• Smaller parts easier to clean in a domestic sink.
• Recipe book included plus recipe app available.
• Excellent for making breadcrumbs.
• Very good for making mayonnaise and curry paste.
• Good for making pesto.
• Two small openings in lid for adding additional liquids while processing.
• Comprehensive instructions with guides and recipes.
• Spatula and emulsifying attachment for mixing and sauce-making supplied.
• Smaller parts easier to clean in a domestic sink.
• Recipe book included plus recipe app available.
• Storage box for extra accessories provided.
• Spatula supplied.
• Citrus press, whisk and BlenderMix attachment included.
• Slicing and grating discs included.
• Medium and mini sized processing bowls.
• Good result for orange juice using citrus press.
• Clear written labelling on controls.
• Easy to remove mini bowl from larger bowl.
• Parts are easy to clean in a domestic sink.
• Recipe book included.
• Parts are dishwasher safe.
• Spatula supplied.
• Citrus press, whisk and BlenderMix attachment included.
• Slicing and grating discs included.
• Medium and mini sized processing bowls.
• Good result for orange juice using citrus press.
• Clear written labelling on controls.
• Easy to remove mini bowl from larger bowl.
• Parts are easy to clean in a domestic sink.
• Recipe book included.
• Parts are dishwasher safe.
Bad points
• Only OK for grinding nuts.
• One speed only.
• Small unit, can slide on bench no non-slip on base.
• Need to hold down controls for continuous processing.
• No ON indicator light.
• No separate ON/OFF button.
• Noisy on high speed.
• Limited use; no grating, kneading or slicing options.
• Bowl is not sealed, overfilling can cause spilling onto unit.
• One speed only.
• Small unit, can slide on bench no non-slip on base.
• Need to hold down controls for continuous processing.
• No ON indicator light.
• No separate ON/OFF button.
• Noisy on high speed.
• Limited use; no grating, kneading or slicing options.
• Bowl is not sealed, overfilling can cause spilling onto unit.
• Need to hold down controls for continuous processing.
• Ingredients can splash onto lid when processing.
• No ON indicator light.
• No separate ON/OFF button.
• Very noisy on high speed.
• Limited use; no grating, kneading or slicing options.
• Small unit, can slide on bench.
• Bowl is not sealed, overfilling can cause spilling onto unit. Shallow catchment area around liquid chute liquids can overflow easily.
• Ingredients can splash onto lid when processing.
• No ON indicator light.
• No separate ON/OFF button.
• Very noisy on high speed.
• Limited use; no grating, kneading or slicing options.
• Small unit, can slide on bench.
• Bowl is not sealed, overfilling can cause spilling onto unit. Shallow catchment area around liquid chute liquids can overflow easily.
• Need to press down and hold control buttons for continual processing, can be annoying.
• No ON indicator light.
• Lightweight unit however can slide on bench when using controls.
• Bowl is not sealed, overfilling can cause spills onto the unit.
• No measurement grading or limits on processor bowl.
• Processing blade and whisk needs to placed over the spindle and positioned into place, may be difficult to remove from spindle due to limited grip area on blade - extra care needed when removing blade from spindle.
• Lid can easily be pushed out of locked position when in use - hence stopping processing.
• Some cracks and crevices around controls that can trap grime.
• Due to limited grip on the blades, it can be difficult to safely hold blades for cleaning.
• Noisy on high speed.
• No ON indicator light.
• Lightweight unit however can slide on bench when using controls.
• Bowl is not sealed, overfilling can cause spills onto the unit.
• No measurement grading or limits on processor bowl.
• Processing blade and whisk needs to placed over the spindle and positioned into place, may be difficult to remove from spindle due to limited grip area on blade - extra care needed when removing blade from spindle.
• Lid can easily be pushed out of locked position when in use - hence stopping processing.
• Some cracks and crevices around controls that can trap grime.
• Due to limited grip on the blades, it can be difficult to safely hold blades for cleaning.
• Noisy on high speed.
• Only OK for ease of use.
• Need to hold down pulse control for continuous processing.
• Continuous pressing of button can be annoying.
• One speed only.
• Small unit can jolt and slide on bench.
• No grading on processing bowl.
• Bowl is not sealed, overfilling can cause spilling into unit.
• No ON indicator light.
• No separate ON/OFF button.
• Noisy on high speed.
• Limited use; no grating, kneading or slicing options.
• Need to hold down pulse control for continuous processing.
• Continuous pressing of button can be annoying.
• One speed only.
• Small unit can jolt and slide on bench.
• No grading on processing bowl.
• Bowl is not sealed, overfilling can cause spilling into unit.
• No ON indicator light.
• No separate ON/OFF button.
• Noisy on high speed.
• Limited use; no grating, kneading or slicing options.
• Blade can struggle with a heavy load.
• Poor result for making shortcrust pastry. Unable to combine butter and flour and not all ingredients combined.
• Borderline for coarsely shredding cheese, ingredients can become stuck around blade.
• No ON indicator light.
• Possible hand access to slicing shredding blades through large chute, no safety lock feature on chute.
• Slicing and grating discs need to be attached to support spindle, care needs to be taken when handling as limited grip.
• No storage for citrus press.
• One speed only.
• Bowl is not sealed, overfilling can cause spills onto the unit. Ingredients could accumulate in there making it difficult to wash out/clean.
• Can be difficult to clean ingredients from under blade.
• Silver exterior requires extra attention when cleaning.
• Heavy unit.
• Poor result for making shortcrust pastry. Unable to combine butter and flour and not all ingredients combined.
• Borderline for coarsely shredding cheese, ingredients can become stuck around blade.
• No ON indicator light.
• Possible hand access to slicing shredding blades through large chute, no safety lock feature on chute.
• Slicing and grating discs need to be attached to support spindle, care needs to be taken when handling as limited grip.
• No storage for citrus press.
• One speed only.
• Bowl is not sealed, overfilling can cause spills onto the unit. Ingredients could accumulate in there making it difficult to wash out/clean.
• Can be difficult to clean ingredients from under blade.
• Silver exterior requires extra attention when cleaning.
• Heavy unit.
Features
Dishwasher-safe accessories
Yes (with exceptions, refer to instructions)
Yes (with exceptions, refer to instructions)
Yes (with exceptions, refer to instructions)
Yes (with exceptions, refer to instructions)
Yes (with exceptions, refer to instructions)
Cord storage
N/A
Processing blade
Feed chute
Specifications
Number of blades
1
1
2
2
4
Wattage (W)
250
240
Na
290
400
Weight (kg)
1.2
1.3
1.5
1.7
4.5
Capacity (mL)
940
820
na / 1180 / na
800
1700 / 500
Dimensions (cm, HxWxD)
24 x 14 x 18
23 x 18 x 15
28 x 17 x 20
24 x 14 x 18
37 x 16 x 21
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