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Buffalo CP920 review: 41 specs compared

Avg. price:~£310Motor power:270 WBowl capacity:7 LNumber of speed levels:?Number of included attachments:3Weight:15 kg

Buffalo CP920 Review: Compare 41 technical specifications to see how this product ranks in the Stand Mixers category and whether it is worth buying.

Buffalo CP920
6.2/10

Overall score

Score
6.2/ 10
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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%

5.8

Technical score

15%

5.8

User score

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 89% of stand mixers
6.7

Value for money

Value for money
6.7/ 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%

7.7

Price

â–¼Worse than 84%
5.8

Technical score

Technical score
5.8/ 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%

4.9

Performance

15%

4.0

Functions

15%

8.0

Bowl

15%

4.6

Accessories

10%

5.7

Design

10%

10

Safety

â–¼Worse than 83%
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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
5.8

User score

User score
5.8/ 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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5.8

Mark 7.8 is below the typical mark 8.5 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

70%

8.3

Rating

30%

6.7

Popularity

â–¼Worse than 93%
?

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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Technical Specifications of stand mixer Buffalo CP920

Technical score
Technical score
5.8/ 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%

4.9

Performance

15%

4.0

Functions

15%

8.0

Bowl

15%

4.6

Accessories

10%

5.7

Design

10%

10

Safety

5.8
Reviews score
7.7
User score
5.8
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
6.7/ 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%

7.7

Price

6.7
Mixer type
planetary
Head design
?
Motor power
270 W
Market range: <350 W – >1.5k W
This stand mixer delivers 270 W of motor power, which is lower than the rated power of 98.7% of stand mixers.
Number of speed levels
?
Maximum speed
1,250 RPM
Market range: <180 RPM – >422 RPM
This stand mixer reaches a top planetary speed of 1,250 RPM, which is faster than the maximum speed of 100% of stand mixers.
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Bowl capacity
7 L
Market range: <4 L – >7.6 L
This stand mixer features a bowl capacity of 7 L, which is larger than the mixing bowl of 83.5% of stand mixers and equal to that of 6.3% of stand mixers.
Dough capacity
?
Bowl material
stainless steel
Splash guard included
yes
This stand mixer has a splash guard, unlike 90.5%.
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
buttons
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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
42 cm
Market range: <28.2 cm – >41.9 cm
This stand mixer has an overall height of 42 cm, which is taller than 90.5% of stand mixers and equal in height to 0.5% of stand mixers.
Width
23 cm
Market range: <21 cm – >40.2 cm
This stand mixer measures 23 cm in width, which is narrower than 78.1% of stand mixers and equal in width to 2.7% of stand mixers.
Depth
40 cm
Market range: <22 cm – >42 cm
This stand mixer has a depth of 40 cm, which is deeper than 86.6% of stand mixers and equal in depth to 1.8% of stand mixers.
Weight
15 kg
Market range: <3.98 kg – >13.2 kg
This stand mixer weighs 15 kg, which is heavier than 93% of stand mixers.
Body material
metal
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Overload protection
yes
This stand mixer has overload protection, unlike 99.3%.
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%.

Buffalo CP920 vs the average stand mixer

246810TotalPerformanceFunctionsDesignBowlAccessoriesSafety
  • 2 L larger bowl capacity
    This stand mixer accommodates larger batch baking, multiple bread loaves, and party-sized frostings than the average stand mixer (7 L vs 5 L).
    7 L vs 5 L
  • 5 cm narrower body
    This stand mixer takes up less horizontal space on the countertop, leaving more prep area than the average stand mixer (23 cm vs 28 cm).
    23 cm vs 28 cm
  • 1,030 RPM higher speed
    This stand mixer whips egg whites and heavy cream into voluminous, stiff peaks more rapidly than the average stand mixer (1,250 RPM vs 220 RPM).
    1,250 RPM vs 220 RPM
  • 1,030 RPM higher speed
    This stand mixer whips egg whites and heavy cream into voluminous, stiff peaks more rapidly than the average stand mixer (1,250 RPM vs 220 RPM).
    1,250 RPM vs 220 RPM
  • 5 cm narrower body
    This stand mixer takes up less horizontal space on the countertop, leaving more prep area than the average stand mixer (23 cm vs 28 cm).
    23 cm vs 28 cm
  • 2 L larger bowl capacity
    This stand mixer accommodates larger batch baking, multiple bread loaves, and party-sized frostings than the average stand mixer (7 L vs 5 L).
    7 L vs 5 L
  • 730 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 (270 W vs 1,000 W).
    270 W vs 1,000 W
  • Does not have pulse function
    This stand mixer does not include a pulse function (no), while the average stand mixer does (yes).
  • Does not have soft start
    This stand mixer does not include soft start (no), while the average stand mixer does (yes).
  • 2x heavier
    This stand mixer is heavier than the average stand mixer (15 kg vs 7.5 kg). The average stand mixer weighs 7.5 kg.
    15 kg vs 7.5 kg
  • Does not have dishwasher-safe parts
    This stand mixer does not include dishwasher-safe parts (no), while the average stand mixer does (yes).
  • 7 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 (42 cm vs 35 cm).
    42 cm vs 35 cm
  • 8.68 cm deeper body
    This stand mixer extends further front-to-back and requires a deeper countertop area than the average stand mixer (40 cm vs 31.3 cm).
    40 cm vs 31.325 cm
  • 24.7% lower user score
    User score
    5.8/ 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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    â–¼ Worse than 93% of models

    5.8

    Mark 7.8 is below the typical mark 8.5 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    70%

    8.3

    Rating

    30%

    6.7

    Popularity

    5.8 vs 7.7
  • 24.7% lower user score
    User score
    5.8/ 10
    ✕
    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
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–¼ Worse than 93% of models

    5.8

    Mark 7.8 is below the typical mark 8.5 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    70%

    8.3

    Rating

    30%

    6.7

    Popularity

    5.8 vs 7.7
  • 10.8% worse value for money
    Buffalo CP920 has worse value for money than the average stand mixer (6.67 vs 7.4).
    6.67 vs 7.4
  • 47.6% more expensive
    Buffalo CP920 is more expensive than the average stand mixer (£310 vs £210).
    £310 vs £210
  • 730 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 (270 W vs 1,000 W).
    270 W vs 1,000 W
  • Does not have pulse function
    This stand mixer does not include a pulse function (no), while the average stand mixer does (yes).
  • Does not have soft start
    This stand mixer does not include soft start (no), while the average stand mixer does (yes).
  • 2x heavier
    This stand mixer is heavier than the average stand mixer (15 kg vs 7.5 kg). The average stand mixer weighs 7.5 kg.
    15 kg vs 7.5 kg
  • 7 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 (42 cm vs 35 cm).
    42 cm vs 35 cm
  • 8.68 cm deeper body
    This stand mixer extends further front-to-back and requires a deeper countertop area than the average stand mixer (40 cm vs 31.3 cm).
    40 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).

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Buffalo CP920

  • Sturdy commercial-grade all-metal body that provides high stability and eliminates wobbling during heavy mixing.
  • Stepless speed control that allows for highly precise adjustments and prevents accidental ingredient spillages.
  • Convenient removable funnel built into the lid for safely adding ingredients mid-mix without lowering the bowl.
  • Generous 7-litre stainless steel bowl capacity ideal for small-scale professional baking and commercial kitchens.
  • Effortless head-lift mechanism that makes swapping out attachments fast and simple.

What customers don't like about Buffalo CP920

  • Notably heavy and bulky construction (weighing 15kg), making it difficult to lift, move, or store away frequently.
  • Takes up a significant amount of kitchen or countertop footprint compared to standard domestic mixers.
  • The physical mixing head can somewhat block easy open-top access to the bowl when attached.
  • Higher investment cost relative to entry-level domestic alternatives due to its commercial build.

Verdict

The Buffalo 7L Planetary Mixer (CP920/CP921) is a commercial countertop stand mixer featuring a durable full metal body, a 7-litre stainless steel bowl, and a high-performance 270W motor capable of processing up to 1.5kg of flour or 2.4kg of dough. Key performance characteristics include stepless speed control for absolute mixing precision, a simple head-lift mechanism for fast attachment swaps, and a transparent splash guard with a removable funnel to safely add ingredients mid-mix. Main advantages include its sturdy commercial-grade construction, an orbital planetary action that thoroughly combines ingredients, built-in overload protection, and three bundled aluminum attachments (dough hook, whisk, and beater). However, notable drawbacks include its heavy 15kg footprint, which limits easy portability, and potential straining under heavy, maximum-capacity dough mixtures.

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