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Buffalo GJ461 review: 41 specs compared

Avg. price:~£1,750Motor power:1500 WBowl capacity:29 LNumber of speed levels:3Number of included attachments:3Weight:160 kg

Buffalo GJ461 Review: Compare 41 technical specifications to see how this product ranks in the Stand Mixers category and whether it is worth buying.

Buffalo GJ461
6.6/10

Overall score

Score
6.6/ 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%

6.3

Technical score

15%

6.3

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 74% of stand mixers
4.9

Value for money

Value for money
4.9/ 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%

6.6

Overall score

30%

1.0

Price

â–¼Worse than 99%
6.3

Technical score

Technical score
6.3/ 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%

7.5

Performance

15%

4.0

Functions

15%

9.4

Bowl

15%

3.1

Accessories

10%

1.8

Design

10%

10

Safety

â–¼Worse than 63%
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Reviews score

Reviews score
✕
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
6.3

User score

User score
6.3/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
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6.3

Mark 8.0 is below the typical mark 8.5 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

70%

8.9

Rating

30%

5.9

Popularity

â–¼Worse than 79%
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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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Technical Specifications of stand mixer Buffalo GJ461

Technical score
Technical score
6.3/ 10
✕
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%

7.5

Performance

15%

4.0

Functions

15%

9.4

Bowl

15%

3.1

Accessories

10%

1.8

Design

10%

10

Safety

6.3
Reviews score
7.7
User score
6.3
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
4.9/ 10
✕
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 99% of models
Score components:

70%

6.6

Overall score

30%

1.0

Price

4.9
Mixer type
planetary
Head design
bowl-lift
Motor power
1,500 W
Market range: <350 W – >1.5k W
This stand mixer delivers 1,500 W of motor power, which is higher than the rated power of 83% of stand mixers and equal to that of 7.1% 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
282 RPM
Market range: <180 RPM – >422 RPM
This stand mixer reaches a top planetary speed of 282 RPM, which is faster than the maximum speed of 72.5% of stand mixers.
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Bowl capacity
29 L
Market range: <4 L – >7.6 L
This stand mixer features a bowl capacity of 29 L, which is larger than the mixing bowl of 99.6% of stand mixers.
Dough capacity
11.3 kg
Market range: <1.3 kg – >5 kg
This stand mixer has a dough capacity of 11.3 kg, which is larger than 99.1% of stand mixers.
Bowl material
stainless steel
Splash guard included
no
This stand mixer does not have a splash guard, unlike 9.1%.
Dishwasher-safe parts
yes
This stand mixer has dishwasher-safe parts, unlike 85.1%.
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
103 cm
Market range: <28.2 cm – >41.9 cm
This stand mixer has an overall height of 103 cm, which is taller than 100% of stand mixers.
Width
54 cm
Market range: <21 cm – >40.2 cm
This stand mixer measures 54 cm in width, which is wider than 99.5% of stand mixers.
Depth
57 cm
Market range: <22 cm – >42 cm
This stand mixer has a depth of 57 cm, which is deeper than 99.5% of stand mixers.
Weight
160 kg
Market range: <3.98 kg – >13.2 kg
This stand mixer weighs 160 kg, which is heavier than 100% of stand mixers.
Body material
cast iron
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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 GJ461 vs the average stand mixer

246810TotalPerformanceFunctionsDesignBowlAccessoriesSafety
  • 500 W more motor power
    This stand mixer kneads dense bread doughs and heavy batches with greater torque and ease than the average stand mixer (1,500 W vs 1,000 W).
    1,500 W vs 1,000 W
  • 24 L larger bowl capacity
    This stand mixer accommodates larger batch baking, multiple bread loaves, and party-sized frostings than the average stand mixer (29 L vs 5 L).
    29 L vs 5 L
  • 4.71x larger dough capacity
    This stand mixer has a larger dough capacity than the average stand mixer (11.3 kg vs 2.4 kg). The average stand mixer has a dough capacity of 2.4 kg.
    11.3 kg vs 2.4 kg
  • 62 RPM higher speed
    This stand mixer whips egg whites and heavy cream into voluminous, stiff peaks more rapidly than the average stand mixer (282 RPM vs 220 RPM).
    282 RPM vs 220 RPM
  • 500 W more motor power
    This stand mixer kneads dense bread doughs and heavy batches with greater torque and ease than the average stand mixer (1,500 W vs 1,000 W).
    1,500 W vs 1,000 W
  • 62 RPM higher speed
    This stand mixer whips egg whites and heavy cream into voluminous, stiff peaks more rapidly than the average stand mixer (282 RPM vs 220 RPM).
    282 RPM vs 220 RPM
  • 24 L larger bowl capacity
    This stand mixer accommodates larger batch baking, multiple bread loaves, and party-sized frostings than the average stand mixer (29 L vs 5 L).
    29 L vs 5 L
  • 4.71x larger dough capacity
    This stand mixer has a larger dough capacity than the average stand mixer (11.3 kg vs 2.4 kg). The average stand mixer has a dough capacity of 2.4 kg.
    11.3 kg vs 2.4 kg
  • Does not have pulse function
    This stand mixer does not include a pulse function (no), while the average stand mixer does (yes).
  • 21.33x heavier
    This stand mixer is heavier than the average stand mixer (160 kg vs 7.5 kg). The average stand mixer weighs 7.5 kg.
    160 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
  • 68 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 (103 cm vs 35 cm).
    103 cm vs 35 cm
  • 26 cm wider body
    This stand mixer occupies wider countertop area and crowds adjacent baking tools compared to the average stand mixer (54 cm vs 28 cm).
    54 cm vs 28 cm
  • 25.68 cm deeper body
    This stand mixer extends further front-to-back and requires a deeper countertop area than the average stand mixer (57 cm vs 31.3 cm).
    57 cm vs 31.325 cm
  • Does not include a splash guard
    This stand mixer does not include a splash guard (no), while the average stand mixer does (yes).
  • 18.2% lower user score
    User score
    6.3/ 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
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    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–¼ Worse than 79% of models

    6.3

    Mark 8.0 is below the typical mark 8.5 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    70%

    8.9

    Rating

    30%

    5.9

    Popularity

    6.3 vs 7.7
  • 18.2% lower user score
    User score
    6.3/ 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 79% of models

    6.3

    Mark 8.0 is below the typical mark 8.5 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    70%

    8.9

    Rating

    30%

    5.9

    Popularity

    6.3 vs 7.7
  • 8.33x more expensive
    Buffalo GJ461 is more expensive than the average stand mixer (£1,750 vs £210).
    £1,750 vs £210
  • 50.2% worse value for money
    Buffalo GJ461 has worse value for money than the average stand mixer (4.92 vs 7.4).
    4.92 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
  • 21.33x heavier
    This stand mixer is heavier than the average stand mixer (160 kg vs 7.5 kg). The average stand mixer weighs 7.5 kg.
    160 kg vs 7.5 kg
  • 68 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 (103 cm vs 35 cm).
    103 cm vs 35 cm
  • 26 cm wider body
    This stand mixer occupies wider countertop area and crowds adjacent baking tools compared to the average stand mixer (54 cm vs 28 cm).
    54 cm vs 28 cm
  • 25.68 cm deeper body
    This stand mixer extends further front-to-back and requires a deeper countertop area than the average stand mixer (57 cm vs 31.3 cm).
    57 cm vs 31.325 cm
  • 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 Buffalo GJ461

  • Powerful 1.5kW commercial motor handles dense, low-hydration doughs effortlessly
  • Massive 29-litre capacity is ideal for large commercial batches
  • Durable, full-metal cast iron construction offers excellent stability
  • Thorough planetary mixing action leaves no unmixed pockets in the bowl
  • Dishwasher-safe stainless steel bowl and attachments facilitate easy cleaning
  • Equipped with useful safety features like a safety stop function and overload protection

What customers don't like about Buffalo GJ461

  • Extremely heavy unit (160kg) making it a permanent fixture that is difficult to relocate
  • Requires professional hardwiring installation rather than standard plug-and-play
  • Large physical footprint that takes up significant kitchen space

Verdict

The Buffalo GJ461 is a heavy-duty floor-standing commercial planetary mixer featuring a 29-liter stainless steel bowl driven by a powerful 1.5kW motor with three operational speeds (91, 166, and 282 rpm). Its main characteristics and advantages include a substantial maximum flour capacity of 7.5kg (11.3kg dough capacity), thorough planetary mixing action, an ergonomic lever-operated bowl lift, built-in overload protection, and dishwasher-safe accessories including a whisk, spiral dough hook, and beater. However, key drawbacks are its massive footprint and heavy 160kg overall weight, along with the electrical requirement for dedicated single-phase hardwiring rather than a standard plug-and-play installation.

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