How to choose a good blender, if the budget is limited, and in the right price segment the competition is enormous and eyes are diverted from the assortment. Today we will try to help you. Introducing the STARWIND SBP5655b inexpensive blender.
Packaging
The STARWIND SBP5655b hand blender comes in a compact box that shows all the main advantages of this model.
General characteristics
A type | submersible |
Power | 600 watts |
Control panel backlight | Yes |
Turbo mode | Yes |
Number of speeds / modes | 1 |
Power supply | from the network |
Colour | the black |
Body material | plastic |
Submersible Material | metal |
Features | LED backlight |
Non-slip base | Yes |
Whisk for whipping | Yes |
Shredder included | Yes |
Beaker | Yes |
Guarantee period | 12 months |
Manufacturer country | Russia |
Cost STARWIND SBP5655b
At the time of publication, the average cost of STARWIND SBP5655b is 2090 rubles. according to Yandex Market.
Appearance and equipment
The main part of the blender made of stainless steel and soft-touch material (rubberized matte finish, literally translated from English as “soft to the touch”).
The buttons are stainless steel, large and knurled, which eliminates finger slipping during use. Pressing requires a little effort.
The power regulator is located on the top of the blender, made of the same Soft-touch and steel, has a smooth ride.
The power cord for this blender is in the form of an elastic band (like a cord for a handset). The length of the wire without stretching is about 50 cm, but if stretched, then about 100 cm.
The diameter of the main part of the blender is about 4 cm, which is quite convenient even for a fragile female hand.
Main nozzle chopper completely made of stainless steel. The metal is well crafted and has a slight sheen. The depth of the bowl is about 3 cm, a 2-blade knife is located inside, this ensures perfect grinding of products and eliminates the formation of splashes.
For ease of cleaning and washing the nozzle, the knife can be removed, as it is attached to the thread.
Whisk for whipping standard form, as well as the main nozzle, made of stainless steel. Made quite reliably. For ease of cleaning, this nozzle is also disassembled.
Chopping bowl made of transparent plastic, and the lid is made of black rubberized plastic. On the base there are 4 rubberized legs designed to prevent the bowl from sliding over the surface during cooking. On the sides there is a gradation by milliliters, which is more familiar to the Russian inhabitant, as well as by fluid ounces, which is typical for the English or American system of measuring the volume of liquid.
A similar gradation exists on measuring cup, which is also made of transparent thick plastic.
The knife of the chopper bowl is made of molded black plastic, which is felt by its weight. There are two very sharp knives on the nozzle, during preparation and washing it is necessary to be very careful not to cut yourself.
Nozzles to the main part of the blender are attached using two mechanical buttons, with their help they are removed.
The mechanism for connecting parts is made of plastic, but despite this, everything looks very high quality, has no gaps or backlashes. Outwardly, it looks quite expensive.
Functions
The hand blender is ideal for making mashed soups, baby food, cocktails, desserts and various sauces.
The whipping nozzle is suitable for whipping eggs and cream, making creams and batter.
The chopping bowl is suitable for working with vegetables, fruits, nuts, meat and some types of nuts. It is advisable to grind the desired product into small parts in order to keep the blender in working condition.
What to avoid when working with a blender (precautions):
- The submersible part is not designed to work with ice, frozen or dry (solid) products.
- The whisk for whipping is not intended to prepare a cool dough.
- The chopping bowl should not be used to crush ice, hard nuts, cereals or coffee.
This blender can of course cope with all the above tasks, but only its service life will be reduced by several times.
Operation and experience
Stylish design. There is not a single extra detail. Very nice material Soft-touch. Personally, I like that kind of coverage. Of course, time will tell how appropriate it is for a blender, but it's nice to hold it in your hand.
LED-backlighting pleased not to say that this is a necessary function, but it looks beautiful and exclusive, as well as organically integrated into the blender design.
Not bulky. It does not work very noisy. It does not vibrate during operation.
It fits very comfortably in the hand, it does not at all strive to slip out. Compared to similar models, heavier. Plus or minus is up to you. Personally, I decided that this is a plus, because there is no need to make an effort to dive when making mashed potatoes or some dessert.
Convenient buttons - large, do not slip, do not require much effort to press.
The submersible is made of good and durable metal. Has a sufficient depth of the chopper bowl, which avoids splashing and speed up the cooking process. And do not worry that the nozzle can be deformed due to the high temperature of the product.
Power - 600 W, which allows you to grind products without problems quickly and without any difficulties. Speed switching levels work correctly and are conveniently located. Turbo mode also proved to be good. I used different speeds on different products and I can say that nothing is impossible for him. He does his job perfectly.
The sharp knife in the chopper is just a godsend. Chops, grinds and crumbles everything!
It’s a pleasure to cook minced meat for cutlets, for example, from chicken, using this blender - a couple of minutes and the perfect mince is ready!
Milkshake with banana and ice cream is not a problem. Homogeneous consistency and chic foam.
By the way, the measuring cup and grinder bowl have a convenient volume of 500 g, which is suitable for cooking 1-2 servings of dishes.
Puree soup is ready in 2-3 minutes, the dough and cream beat perfectly, even at medium speed.
Grind greens, vegetables, nuts, meat, or liver quickly and easily to the desired consistency.
The blender has a convenient hook for hanging, so that it is always at hand, and did not have to go into bins and look for it. But I would probably make the cord a little longer or less tight, a couple of times the blender tried to escape to the outlet.
All nozzles are washed under running water, but if necessary, everything can be disassembled into parts and washed more thoroughly. In general, everything is easy to assemble, disassemble and wash.
Summarizing
Summing up, we can say that this blender is a good option, especially considering its low cost. In this price segment, you will find many options, but their equipment and build quality will be lower.