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Beeketal BSM20a review: 41 specs compared

Avg. price:~£610Motor power:750 WBowl capacity:19 LNumber of speed levels:3Number of included attachments:3Weight:72 kg

Beeketal BSM20a Review: Compare 41 technical specifications to see how this product ranks in the Stand Mixers category and whether it is worth buying.

Beeketal BSM20a
6.2/10

Overall score

Score
6.2/ 10
✕
What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, best-of lists, ratings from across the web and expert reviews.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 60%, List score 15%, User score 15%, Reviews score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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Score components

60%

5.2

Technical score

15%

?

User scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 8.0, the mark of a weaker model in this category

15%

?

List scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.5, the mark of a weaker model in this category

10%

?

Reviews scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.7, the mark of a weaker model in this category

â–¼Worse than 91% of stand mixers
5.8

Value for money

Value for money
5.8/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the stand mixer's overall rating with its price.
When it matters
When you are looking for a stand mixer with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

6.2

Overall score

30%

4.8

Price

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5.2

Technical score

Technical score
5.2/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 60% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Score components

35%

5.1

Performance

15%

4.0

Functions

15%

7.4

Bowl

15%

3.1

Accessories

10%

1.8

Design

10%

10

Safety

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Reviews score

Reviews score
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What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.7 for now.
Share: Reviews count 10% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Grades by review (0)
We have not found an independent test of this model yet. Until we do, its review part counts as 7.7.
Ratings from across the web count in the User score, not in this score.
No expert tests yet
?

User score

User score
8.0/ 10
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What it is
How happy buyers are with this model, based on ratings from across the web.
How we count it
Enough data: A model needs at least 1 rating from across the web. Without one, it counts as 8.0, the mark of a weaker rated model in this category.
Share: User score counts 15% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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No ratings from across the web yet, so it counts as 8.0, the mark of a weaker rated model in this category.
No ratings from across the web yet
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List score

List score
7.5/ 10
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What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 15% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (0)
Not in any best-of list yet, so this part counts as 7.5. Models in a list get 8 to 10.
Not in any best-of list yet
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Where to buy
    N/A~ £610
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Technical Specifications of stand mixer Beeketal BSM20a

Technical score
Technical score
5.2/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 60% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
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Score components:

35%

5.1

Performance

15%

4.0

Functions

15%

7.4

Bowl

15%

3.1

Accessories

10%

1.8

Design

10%

10

Safety

5.2
Reviews score
7.7
User score
?
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
5.8/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the stand mixer's overall rating with its price.
When it matters
When you are looking for a stand mixer with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
Score components:

70%

6.2

Overall score

30%

4.8

Price

5.8
Mixer type
planetary
Head design
bowl-lift
Motor power
750 W
Market range: <350 W – >1.5k W
This stand mixer delivers 750 W of motor power, which is lower than the rated power of 75% of stand mixers and equal to that of 0.5% of stand mixers.
Number of speed levels
3
Market range: <6 – >11
This stand mixer offers 3 speed levels, which is fewer speed settings than on 97.1% of stand mixers and equal to that on 2.4% of stand mixers.
Maximum speed
420 RPM
Market range: <180 RPM – >422 RPM
This stand mixer reaches a top planetary speed of 420 RPM, which is faster than the maximum speed of 87.5% of stand mixers.
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Bowl capacity
19 L
Market range: <4 L – >7.6 L
This stand mixer features a bowl capacity of 19 L, which is larger than the mixing bowl of 98.2% of stand mixers.
Dough capacity
?
Bowl material
stainless steel
Splash guard included
no
This stand mixer does not have a splash guard, unlike 9.1%.
Dishwasher-safe parts
no
This stand mixer does not have dishwasher-safe parts, unlike 14.5%.
Built-in scale
no
This stand mixer does not have built-in scale, unlike 89.5%.
Heating function
no
This stand mixer does not have heating function, unlike 96.6%.
Maximum timer
?
Display
no
This stand mixer does not have a display. 27.2% of stand mixers have a display.
Control type
lever
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Number of included attachments
3
Market range: <3 – >6
This stand mixer comes with 3 included attachments, which is more accessories than with 2.8% of stand mixers and equal to that with 65.1% of stand mixers.
Dough hook included
yes
This stand mixer has a dough hook, unlike 100%.
Flat beater included
yes
This stand mixer has a flat beater, unlike 96.3%.
Wire whisk included
yes
This stand mixer has a wire whisk, unlike 99.5%.
Meat grinder included
no
This stand mixer does not include a meat grinder, unlike 90.5%.
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Height
78 cm
Market range: <28.2 cm – >41.9 cm
This stand mixer has an overall height of 78 cm, which is taller than 99.1% of stand mixers.
Width
44 cm
Market range: <21 cm – >40.2 cm
This stand mixer measures 44 cm in width, which is wider than 95.9% of stand mixers and equal in width to 0.9% of stand mixers.
Depth
53 cm
Market range: <22 cm – >42 cm
This stand mixer has a depth of 53 cm, which is deeper than 97.7% of stand mixers and equal in depth to 0.5% of stand mixers.
Weight
72 kg
Market range: <3.98 kg – >13.2 kg
This stand mixer weighs 72 kg, which is heavier than 98.6% of stand mixers.
Body material
cast iron
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Overload protection
?
Safety locking system
yes
This stand mixer has safety locking system, unlike 97.5%.
Automatic shut-off
yes
This stand mixer has automatic shut-off, unlike 57.4%.
Non-slip feet
yes
This stand mixer has non-slip feet, unlike 100%.

Beeketal BSM20a vs the average stand mixer

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  • 14 L larger bowl capacity
    This stand mixer accommodates larger batch baking, multiple bread loaves, and party-sized frostings than the average stand mixer (19 L vs 5 L).
    19 L vs 5 L
  • 200 RPM higher speed
    This stand mixer whips egg whites and heavy cream into voluminous, stiff peaks more rapidly than the average stand mixer (420 RPM vs 220 RPM).
    420 RPM vs 220 RPM
  • 200 RPM higher speed
    This stand mixer whips egg whites and heavy cream into voluminous, stiff peaks more rapidly than the average stand mixer (420 RPM vs 220 RPM).
    420 RPM vs 220 RPM
  • 14 L larger bowl capacity
    This stand mixer accommodates larger batch baking, multiple bread loaves, and party-sized frostings than the average stand mixer (19 L vs 5 L).
    19 L vs 5 L
  • Does not have pulse function
    This stand mixer does not include a pulse function (no), while the average stand mixer does (yes).
  • 9.6x heavier
    This stand mixer is heavier than the average stand mixer (72 kg vs 7.5 kg). The average stand mixer weighs 7.5 kg.
    72 kg vs 7.5 kg
  • 4 fewer speed levels
    This stand mixer has fewer speed steps and larger jumps between speed settings than the average stand mixer (3 vs 7).
    3 vs 7
  • Does not have soft start
    This stand mixer does not include soft start (no), while the average stand mixer does (yes).
  • 250 W less motor power
    This stand mixer provides less motor torque and may strain on stiff, multi-pound dough batches compared to the average stand mixer (750 W vs 1,000 W).
    750 W vs 1,000 W
  • Does not have dishwasher-safe parts
    This stand mixer does not include dishwasher-safe parts (no), while the average stand mixer does (yes).
  • 43 cm taller height
    This stand mixer has a taller vertical build that may interfere with overhead cupboards when tilting the head compared to the average stand mixer (78 cm vs 35 cm).
    78 cm vs 35 cm
  • 16 cm wider body
    This stand mixer occupies wider countertop area and crowds adjacent baking tools compared to the average stand mixer (44 cm vs 28 cm).
    44 cm vs 28 cm
  • 2.9x more expensive
    Beeketal BSM20a is more expensive than the average stand mixer (£610 vs £210).
    £610 vs £210
  • 28.4% worse value for money
    Beeketal BSM20a has worse value for money than the average stand mixer (5.76 vs 7.4).
    5.76 vs 7.4
  • Does not have pulse function
    This stand mixer does not include a pulse function (no), while the average stand mixer does (yes).
  • 4 fewer speed levels
    This stand mixer has fewer speed steps and larger jumps between speed settings than the average stand mixer (3 vs 7).
    3 vs 7
  • Does not have soft start
    This stand mixer does not include soft start (no), while the average stand mixer does (yes).
  • 250 W less motor power
    This stand mixer provides less motor torque and may strain on stiff, multi-pound dough batches compared to the average stand mixer (750 W vs 1,000 W).
    750 W vs 1,000 W
  • 9.6x heavier
    This stand mixer is heavier than the average stand mixer (72 kg vs 7.5 kg). The average stand mixer weighs 7.5 kg.
    72 kg vs 7.5 kg
  • 43 cm taller height
    This stand mixer has a taller vertical build that may interfere with overhead cupboards when tilting the head compared to the average stand mixer (78 cm vs 35 cm).
    78 cm vs 35 cm
  • 16 cm wider body
    This stand mixer occupies wider countertop area and crowds adjacent baking tools compared to the average stand mixer (44 cm vs 28 cm).
    44 cm vs 28 cm
  • 21.68 cm deeper body
    This stand mixer extends further front-to-back and requires a deeper countertop area than the average stand mixer (53 cm vs 31.3 cm).
    53 cm vs 31.325 cm
  • Does not have dishwasher-safe parts
    This stand mixer does not include dishwasher-safe parts (no), while the average stand mixer does (yes).
  • Does not include a splash guard
    This stand mixer does not include a splash guard (no), while the average stand mixer does (yes).

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Beeketal BSM20a

  • Excellent value for money and a highly competitive purchase price
  • Extremely powerful motor that handles heavy sourdoughs and large batches effortlessly without straining
  • Highly versatile performance, working well for mixing bread, sausage meat, and whipping massive amounts of egg whites
  • Sturdy, robust, and stable build with a solid cast iron housing that stays firmly in place during operation
  • Reliable safety mechanism featuring a locked bowl, closed safety grille, and dedicated emergency stop switch
  • Quiet operation despite its heavy-duty professional grading

What customers don't like about Beeketal BSM20a

  • The machine is exceptionally large, bulky, and heavy, making it difficult to move or store in small home spaces
  • The paint on the lifting lever can be prone to slight chipping after extended, long-term use
  • The triple-safety mechanism means the machine automatically stops whenever the protective grille is opened, which can disrupt workflow when adding ingredients
  • It is strictly a functional workhorse appliance with a purely utilitarian design rather than an aesthetic kitchen display piece

Verdict

The Beeketal BSM20a is a heavy-duty commercial planetary stand mixer designed for industrial kitchens, featuring a massive 19-litre stainless steel mixing bowl, a robust 750-watt motor, and a durable cast iron housing measuring 530 x 440 x 780 mm. Built for continuous use, it can handle up to 4 kg of dry flour and operates across 3 transmission speeds (110, 170, and 420 rpm) powered via a standard 230V/50Hz connection. Key advantages include its professional-grade versatility enhanced by three included attachments (dough hook, flat stirrer, and whisk), a planetary mixing pattern for exceptionally even kneading, and a highly reliable triple-safety mechanism that automatically shuts off the machine if the protective grille is opened or the bowl is unlocked. However, its substantial net weight of 72 kg makes it highly immobile, and its physical footprint is too large for standard residential or smaller domestic countertops.

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