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Cuisinart Precision Pro Digital Planetary Mixer SMD-50XA review

Cuisinart Precision Pro Digital Planetary Mixer SMD-50XA

CHOICE Expert Rating

79%
What is the CHOICE Expert Rating?
Good points

Good Points

  • Comprehensive instructions with suggested speed control guides and lots of tips and hints.
  • 3 pre-set programs plus manual mode and timer on digital display.
  • Easy to use control dial with digital display.
  • The bowl has a large handle for ease of unlocking bowl from unit and makes pouring out load easy.
  • Has an outlet for optional attachments.
  • Pause and timer functions.
  • Parts are easy to clean in a domestic sink.
  • White enamel exterior easy to clean.
  • Tools can be stored inside bowl when not in use.
  • Lifting the mixer head during the mixing process will automatically cut the power.
Bad points

Bad Points

  • Heavy motor head as it is not spring loaded.
  • Bowl may jam on after mixing.
  • Bowl has a small base area and can be unstable when placed on bench.
  • No eject button to remove beater, twist and unlock from position, hand can come in contact with mixture.
  • Chute on splash guard is a little narrow so can be a little messy when adding dry ingredients.
  • Need to remove splash guard every time you want to change the tool or scrape down the bowl.

Type

Blender type

Recommended products

Recommended

Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
79%
Performance score
85%
Ease of use score
70%
Green smoothie score
Kale score
Nut butter score
Sorbet score
Blend a soft liquid score
Crushing ice score
Chop score
Dough score
Dry milling nuts score
Parmesan cheese score
Raw soup score

Related products

Availability
Tested model

Specifications

Jug capacity (L)
Noise level (dB)
Blender construction
Jug type
Number of speeds
12
Dimensions (cm, H x W x D)
36 x 39 x 23
Wattage (W)
Weight of blender (kg)
Weight of jug (kg)
Website
cuisinart.com.au

Cost

Price
$499.00

Features

Cord storage
Pulse option
Jug lock
Removable blade housing
Speed cut out
Lid lock
Measuring cap lock
Some parts dishwasher safe

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