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Gourmia GSM508 review: 41 specs compared

Avg. price:~£55Motor power:300 WBowl capacity:4.73 LNumber of speed levels:10Number of included attachments:3Weight:2.72 kg

Gourmia GSM508 Review: Compare 41 technical specifications to see how this product ranks in the Stand Mixers category and whether it is worth buying.

Gourmia GSM508
6.7/10

Overall score

Score
6.7/ 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%

6.4

Technical score

15%

6.4

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 68% of stand mixers
7.7

Value for money

Value for money
7.7/ 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%

6.7

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–²Better than 66%
6.4

Technical score

Technical score
6.4/ 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%

5.6

Performance

15%

5.8

Functions

15%

6.8

Bowl

15%

4.6

Accessories

10%

8.6

Design

10%

10

Safety

â–¼Worse than 58%
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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
6.4

User score

User score
6.4/ 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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6.4

Mark 8.3 is below the typical mark 8.5 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

70%

8.6

Rating

30%

7.6

Popularity

â–¼Worse than 78%
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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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Ranked #123 of 219 models in Stand Mixers (Overall score)

Technical Specifications of stand mixer Gourmia GSM508

Technical score
Technical score
6.4/ 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%

5.6

Performance

15%

5.8

Functions

15%

6.8

Bowl

15%

4.6

Accessories

10%

8.6

Design

10%

10

Safety

6.4
Reviews score
7.7
User score
6.4
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
7.7/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 66% of models
Score components:

70%

6.7

Overall score

30%

10

Price

7.7
Mixer type
planetary
Head design
tilt-head
Motor power
300 W
Market range: <350 W – >1.5k W
This stand mixer delivers 300 W of motor power, which is lower than the rated power of 92.4% of stand mixers and equal to that of 4.5% 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
4.73 L
Market range: <4 L – >7.6 L
This stand mixer features a bowl capacity of 4.73 L, which is smaller than the mixing bowl of 73.2% 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
yes
This stand mixer has a display. 73.2% of stand mixers have a display.
Control type
touch
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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
26.7 cm
Market range: <28.2 cm – >41.9 cm
This stand mixer has an overall height of 26.7 cm, which is lower than the height of 96.8% of stand mixers.
Width
35.6 cm
Market range: <21 cm – >40.2 cm
This stand mixer measures 35.6 cm in width, which is wider than 73.1% of stand mixers.
Depth
22.9 cm
Market range: <22 cm – >42 cm
This stand mixer has a depth of 22.9 cm, which is shallower than 83% of stand mixers.
Weight
2.72 kg
Market range: <3.98 kg – >13.2 kg
This stand mixer weighs 2.72 kg, which is lighter than 99.1% of stand mixers and equal in weight to 0.5% of stand mixers.
Body material
abs plastic
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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%.

Gourmia GSM508 vs the average stand mixer

246810TotalPerformanceFunctionsDesignBowlAccessoriesSafety
  • Has a display
    This stand mixer has a display, while the average stand mixer does not. 27.1% of stand mixers have a display.
  • 63.7% lighter
    This stand mixer is lighter than the average stand mixer (2.7 kg vs 7.5 kg). The average stand mixer weighs 7.5 kg.
    2.72 kg vs 7.5 kg
  • 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
  • 8.3 cm lower height
    This stand mixer fits more comfortably beneath low kitchen wall cabinets and shelves than the average stand mixer (26.7 cm vs 35 cm).
    26.7 cm vs 35 cm
  • 8.43 cm shallower depth
    This stand mixer fits cleanly on standard worktops without protruding past the counter edge compared to the average stand mixer (22.9 cm vs 31.3 cm).
    22.9 cm vs 31.325 cm
  • 3.82x cheaper
    Gourmia GSM508 is cheaper than the average stand mixer (£55 vs £210).
    £55 vs £210
  • 3.9% better value for money
    Gourmia GSM508 has better value for money than the average stand mixer (7.69 vs 7.4).
    7.69 vs 7.4
  • 3.82x cheaper
    Gourmia GSM508 is cheaper than the average stand mixer (£55 vs £210).
    £55 vs £210
  • 3.9% better value for money
    Gourmia GSM508 has better value for money than the average stand mixer (7.69 vs 7.4).
    7.69 vs 7.4
  • 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
  • Has a display
    This stand mixer has a display, while the average stand mixer does not. 27.1% of stand mixers have a display.
  • 63.7% lighter
    This stand mixer is lighter than the average stand mixer (2.7 kg vs 7.5 kg). The average stand mixer weighs 7.5 kg.
    2.72 kg vs 7.5 kg
  • 8.3 cm lower height
    This stand mixer fits more comfortably beneath low kitchen wall cabinets and shelves than the average stand mixer (26.7 cm vs 35 cm).
    26.7 cm vs 35 cm
  • 8.43 cm shallower depth
    This stand mixer fits cleanly on standard worktops without protruding past the counter edge compared to the average stand mixer (22.9 cm vs 31.3 cm).
    22.9 cm vs 31.325 cm
  • 700 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 (300 W vs 1,000 W).
    300 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).
  • 7.6 cm wider body
    This stand mixer occupies wider countertop area and crowds adjacent baking tools compared to the average stand mixer (35.6 cm vs 28 cm).
    35.6 cm vs 28 cm
  • 16.9% lower user score
    User score
    6.4/ 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 78% of models

    6.4

    Mark 8.3 is below the typical mark 8.5 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    70%

    8.6

    Rating

    30%

    7.6

    Popularity

    6.4 vs 7.7
  • 0.27 L smaller bowl capacity
    This stand mixer has a more compact bowl and may require splitting big holiday batches into multiple mixes compared to the average stand mixer (4.7 L vs 5 L).
    4.73 L vs 5 L
  • 16.9% lower user score
    User score
    6.4/ 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 78% of models

    6.4

    Mark 8.3 is below the typical mark 8.5 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    70%

    8.6

    Rating

    30%

    7.6

    Popularity

    6.4 vs 7.7
  • 700 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 (300 W vs 1,000 W).
    300 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).
  • 7.6 cm wider body
    This stand mixer occupies wider countertop area and crowds adjacent baking tools compared to the average stand mixer (35.6 cm vs 28 cm).
    35.6 cm vs 28 cm
  • 0.27 L smaller bowl capacity
    This stand mixer has a more compact bowl and may require splitting big holiday batches into multiple mixes compared to the average stand mixer (4.7 L vs 5 L).
    4.73 L vs 5 L

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Gourmia GSM508

  • Affordable budget-friendly price point
  • Convenient digital LED display with built-in timer function
  • Thoroughly integrates and mixes dough in a short amount of time
  • Suction cup feet on the base provide good surface grip
  • Includes durable stainless steel mixing attachments
  • Easy to clean with dishwasher-safe components
  • Tilt-head design allows quick access to the mixing bowl

What customers don't like about Gourmia GSM508

  • Mixer head tends to rock and shake when handling heavy dough at high speeds
  • Digital button layout for controlling speed can feel counterintuitive or clunky
  • Body construction feels less secure compared to high-end models
  • Dough hook attachment feels slightly small for the size of the bowl

Verdict

The Gourmia GSM508 is a 300-watt kitchen appliance featuring a 5-quart stainless steel bowl, a tilt-head design, and a touch-controlled LED display. Its main characteristics include 10 adjustable mixing speeds and a "set it and forget it" digital timer function that automatically stops the machine when completed. Key pros include its versatile three-piece stainless steel attachment set (dough hook, whisk, and beater), an integrated splash guard to prevent messes, and a stable base equipped with suction cups to reduce movement. However, notable cons include potential rocking or instability of the tilt head when processing heavy doughs at higher speeds, and a requirement to hand-wash the attachments rather than utilizing a dishwasher.

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