Decakila Kitchen Machine 3.5L Steel Bowl 5-Speed 250W with Turbo, Model KEMX012B

Our review

This Decakila kitchen machine is a compact stand mixer built around a 3.5-litre stainless steel bowl, a 250-watt motor and five speeds with a turbo function for extra bursts of power. It ships with two beaters and dough hooks, and the bowl rotates automatically so the tools work through the mixture without you stopping to scrape down constantly. It suits a small household doing regular cake, batter and light bread work, where a full-size mixer would take up too much counter space. Before buying, think about what you mix most: the 3.5-litre bowl handles modest batches comfortably, but if you often bake large quantities you may want a bigger capacity. Compare motor wattage, bowl size and included attachments against other stand mixers in the same class, and check that the beaters and dough hooks match the jobs you have in mind. The five speeds plus turbo give reasonable control for creaming, whisking and kneading, though a 250-watt motor will feel slower with stiff dough than higher-wattage machines. Available on Sokonia.