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Electrolux EKM1000 review: 41 specs compared

Avg. price:~£420Motor power:1000 WBowl capacity:5 LNumber of speed levels:10Number of included attachments:3Weight:6.7 kg

Electrolux EKM1000 Review: Compare 41 technical specifications and 1 expert reviews to see how this product ranks in the Stand Mixers category and whether it is worth buying.

Electrolux EKM1000
6.8/10

Overall score

Score
6.8/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
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Score components

60%

6.4

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%

6.4

Reviews score

â–¼Worse than 61% of stand mixers
6.8

Value for money

Value for money
6.8/ 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 81% of models
Score components

70%

6.8

Overall score

30%

6.6

Price

â–¼Worse than 81%
6.4

Technical score

Technical score
6.4/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
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Score components

35%

8.2

Performance

15%

4.0

Functions

15%

7.1

Bowl

15%

3.1

Accessories

10%

8.0

Design

10%

6.2

Safety

â–¼Worse than 57%
6.4

Reviews score

Reviews score
6.4/ 10
✕
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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 78% of models

6.4

Mark 7.5 is below the typical mark 8.2 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

80%

8.1

Average grade

20%

5.0

Popularity

Grades by review (1)
1 review, with a printed score. Reviews count 10% of the overall score.
Ratings from across the web count in the User score, not in this score.
â–¼Worse than 78%
?

User score

User score
8.0/ 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
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
?

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 Electrolux EKM1000

Technical score
Technical score
6.4/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 57% of models
Score components:

35%

8.2

Performance

15%

4.0

Functions

15%

7.1

Bowl

15%

3.1

Accessories

10%

8.0

Design

10%

6.2

Safety

6.4
Reviews score
6.4
User score
?
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
6.8/ 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 81% of models
Score components:

70%

6.8

Overall score

30%

6.6

Price

6.8
Mixer type
planetary
Head design
tilt-head
Motor power
1,000 W
Market range: <350 W – >1.5k W
This stand mixer delivers 1,000 W of motor power, which is higher than the rated power of 37.1% of stand mixers and equal to that of 21% of stand mixers.
Number of speed levels
10
Market range: <6 – >11
This stand mixer offers 10 speed levels, which is more speed settings than on 65.1% of stand mixers and equal to that on 22.8% of stand mixers.
Maximum speed
?
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Bowl capacity
5 L
Market range: <4 L – >7.6 L
This stand mixer features a bowl capacity of 5 L, which is larger than the mixing bowl of 34.8% of stand mixers and equal to that of 18.3% 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
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
dial
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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
34 cm
Market range: <28.2 cm – >41.9 cm
This stand mixer has an overall height of 34 cm, which is lower than the height of 57.7% of stand mixers and equal to that of 3.2% of stand mixers.
Width
24 cm
Market range: <21 cm – >40.2 cm
This stand mixer measures 24 cm in width, which is narrower than 69.9% of stand mixers and equal in width to 6.4% of stand mixers.
Depth
24 cm
Market range: <22 cm – >42 cm
This stand mixer has a depth of 24 cm, which is shallower than 79.3% of stand mixers and equal in depth to 0.5% of stand mixers.
Weight
6.7 kg
Market range: <3.98 kg – >13.2 kg
This stand mixer weighs 6.7 kg, which is lighter than 59.4% of stand mixers.
Body material
metal
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Overload protection
?
Safety locking system
yes
This stand mixer has safety locking system, unlike 97.5%.
Automatic shut-off
no
This stand mixer does not have automatic shut-off, unlike 42.2%.
Non-slip feet
yes
This stand mixer has non-slip feet, unlike 100%.

Electrolux EKM1000 vs the average stand mixer

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  • 3 more speed levels
    This stand mixer allows finer speed tuning from gentle folding to intense whipping than the average stand mixer (10 vs 7).
    10 vs 7
  • 7.33 cm shallower depth
    This stand mixer fits cleanly on standard worktops without protruding past the counter edge compared to the average stand mixer (24 cm vs 31.3 cm).
    24 cm vs 31.325 cm
  • 4 cm narrower body
    This stand mixer takes up less horizontal space on the countertop, leaving more prep area than the average stand mixer (24 cm vs 28 cm).
    24 cm vs 28 cm
  • 10.7% lighter
    This stand mixer is lighter than the average stand mixer (6.7 kg vs 7.5 kg). The average stand mixer weighs 7.5 kg.
    6.7 kg vs 7.5 kg
  • 1 cm lower height
    This stand mixer fits more comfortably beneath low kitchen wall cabinets and shelves than the average stand mixer (34 cm vs 35 cm).
    34 cm vs 35 cm
  • 3 more speed levels
    This stand mixer allows finer speed tuning from gentle folding to intense whipping than the average stand mixer (10 vs 7).
    10 vs 7
  • 7.33 cm shallower depth
    This stand mixer fits cleanly on standard worktops without protruding past the counter edge compared to the average stand mixer (24 cm vs 31.3 cm).
    24 cm vs 31.325 cm
  • 4 cm narrower body
    This stand mixer takes up less horizontal space on the countertop, leaving more prep area than the average stand mixer (24 cm vs 28 cm).
    24 cm vs 28 cm
  • 10.7% lighter
    This stand mixer is lighter than the average stand mixer (6.7 kg vs 7.5 kg). The average stand mixer weighs 7.5 kg.
    6.7 kg vs 7.5 kg
  • 1 cm lower height
    This stand mixer fits more comfortably beneath low kitchen wall cabinets and shelves than the average stand mixer (34 cm vs 35 cm).
    34 cm vs 35 cm
  • Does not have automatic shut-off
    This stand mixer does not include automatic shut-off (no), while the average stand mixer does (yes).
  • 0.21 m shorter power cord
    This stand mixer has a shorter power cord and must sit closer to a wall outlet than the average stand mixer (0.9 m vs 1.09 m).
    0.88 m vs 1.09 m
  • 14.7% lower review score
    Reviews score
    6.4/ 10
    ✕
    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
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–¼ Worse than 78% of models

    6.4

    Mark 7.5 is below the typical mark 8.2 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    8.1

    Average grade

    20%

    5.0

    Popularity

    Grades by review (1)
    1 review, with a printed score. Reviews count 10% of the overall score.
    Ratings from across the web count in the User score, not in this score.
    6.4 vs 7.5
  • 2x more expensive
    Electrolux EKM1000 is more expensive than the average stand mixer (£420 vs £210).
    £420 vs £210
  • 9.6% worse value for money
    Electrolux EKM1000 has worse value for money than the average stand mixer (6.75 vs 7.4).
    6.75 vs 7.4
  • 14.7% lower review score
    Reviews score
    6.4/ 10
    ✕
    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
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–¼ Worse than 78% of models

    6.4

    Mark 7.5 is below the typical mark 8.2 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    8.1

    Average grade

    20%

    5.0

    Popularity

    Grades by review (1)
    1 review, with a printed score. Reviews count 10% of the overall score.
    Ratings from across the web count in the User score, not in this score.
    6.4 vs 7.5
  • 2x more expensive
    Electrolux EKM1000 is more expensive than the average stand mixer (£420 vs £210).
    £420 vs £210
  • 9.6% worse value for money
    Electrolux EKM1000 has worse value for money than the average stand mixer (6.75 vs 7.4).
    6.75 vs 7.4
  • 0.21 m shorter power cord
    This stand mixer has a shorter power cord and must sit closer to a wall outlet than the average stand mixer (0.9 m vs 1.09 m).
    0.88 m vs 1.09 m
  • Does not have automatic shut-off
    This stand mixer does not include automatic shut-off (no), while the average stand mixer does (yes).

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

6.0
test-aankoop.be
✓ explicit
Unknown
Lab test · Basic mixer
Verdict
The Electrolux EKM1000 whips cream well and is easy to fill, but it is weak at kneading bread and loud, so it suits light baking more than bread.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Electrolux EKM1000

  • Powerful 1000W motor easily handles heavy mixing tasks
  • Sturdy and robust all-metal body construction
  • Large 5-litre stainless steel bowl with a comfortable handle
  • Precise speed control with 10 graduation levels and a pulse function
  • Effective splash guard with a convenient filling window
  • Excellent planetary mixing action ensures homogeneous results
  • Non-slip feet provide great stability during high-speed operation
  • Aesthetic and elegant design looks great on kitchen countertops

What customers don't like about Electrolux EKM1000

  • Operation can be slightly loud, especially at maximum speed settings
  • The machine is relatively heavy to move around the kitchen
  • Lacks connectivity features or smart integration
  • May require manual scraping of the bowl base for certain recipes

Verdict

The Electrolux EKM1000 is a robust kitchen stand mixer featuring a durable metal body, a powerful 1000-watt motor, and a planetary mixing action designed for efficient daily food preparation. It features 10 progressive speed settings with a pulse function, alongside a large 5-liter brushed stainless steel bowl equipped with an ergonomic handle. Main pros include its highly efficient performance for whipping and heavy kneading, stable non-slip feet, dishwasher-safe components, and a transparent splash guard with an integrated easy-fill opening for a cleaner workspace. On the downside, the lack of extensive multi-functional hub attachments like a built-in blender, meat grinder, or vegetable shredder limits its versatility to primary baking and pastry tasks compared to more advanced kitchen machines.

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