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Royalty Line RL-866 review: 41 specs compared

Avg. price:~£110Motor power:1200 WBowl capacity:5 LNumber of speed levels:6Number of included attachments:3Weight:?

Royalty Line RL-866 Review: Compare 41 technical specifications to see how this product ranks in the Stand Mixers category and whether it is worth buying.

Royalty Line RL-866
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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
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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 67% of stand mixers
7.6

Value for money

Value for money
7.6/ 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 58% of models
Score components

70%

6.7

Overall score

30%

9.6

Price

â–²Better than 58%
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%

7.9

Performance

15%

4.0

Functions

15%

6.6

Bowl

15%

3.1

Accessories

10%

8.0

Design

10%

8.0

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

70%

8.4

Rating

30%

7.3

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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Technical Specifications of stand mixer Royalty Line RL-866

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
â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
Score components:

35%

7.9

Performance

15%

4.0

Functions

15%

6.6

Bowl

15%

3.1

Accessories

10%

8.0

Design

10%

8.0

Safety

6.4
Reviews score
7.7
User score
6.4
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
7.6/ 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 58% of models
Score components:

70%

6.7

Overall score

30%

9.6

Price

7.6
Mixer type
planetary
Head design
?
Motor power
1,200 W
Market range: <350 W – >1.5k W
This stand mixer delivers 1,200 W of motor power, which is higher than the rated power of 60.7% of stand mixers and equal to that of 14.3% of stand mixers.
Number of speed levels
6
Market range: <6 – >11
This stand mixer offers 6 speed levels, which is fewer speed settings than on 59.7% of stand mixers and equal to that on 31.6% 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
?
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
?
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
?
Width
?
Depth
?
Weight
?
Body material
plastic
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Overload protection
yes
This stand mixer has overload protection, unlike 99.3%.
Safety locking system
?
Automatic shut-off
?
Non-slip feet
?

Royalty Line RL-866 vs the average stand mixer

246810TotalPerformanceFunctionsDesignBowlAccessoriesSafety
  • 200 W more motor power
    This stand mixer kneads dense bread doughs and heavy batches with greater torque and ease than the average stand mixer (1,200 W vs 1,000 W).
    1,200 W vs 1,000 W
  • 90.9% cheaper
    Royalty Line RL-866 is cheaper than the average stand mixer (£110 vs £210).
    £110 vs £210
  • 2.4% better value for money
    Royalty Line RL-866 has better value for money than the average stand mixer (7.57 vs 7.4).
    7.57 vs 7.4
  • 90.9% cheaper
    Royalty Line RL-866 is cheaper than the average stand mixer (£110 vs £210).
    £110 vs £210
  • 2.4% better value for money
    Royalty Line RL-866 has better value for money than the average stand mixer (7.57 vs 7.4).
    7.57 vs 7.4
  • 200 W more motor power
    This stand mixer kneads dense bread doughs and heavy batches with greater torque and ease than the average stand mixer (1,200 W vs 1,000 W).
    1,200 W vs 1,000 W
  • 1 fewer speed levels
    This stand mixer has fewer speed steps and larger jumps between speed settings than the average stand mixer (6 vs 7).
    6 vs 7
  • 16.9% lower 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
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–¼ Worse than 78% of models

    6.4

    Mark 8.1 is below the typical mark 8.5 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    70%

    8.4

    Rating

    30%

    7.3

    Popularity

    6.4 vs 7.7
  • 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 8.1 is below the typical mark 8.5 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    70%

    8.4

    Rating

    30%

    7.3

    Popularity

    6.4 vs 7.7
  • 1 fewer speed levels
    This stand mixer has fewer speed steps and larger jumps between speed settings than the average stand mixer (6 vs 7).
    6 vs 7

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Royalty Line RL-866

  • Affordable price point compared to high-end brands
  • Generous bowl capacity suitable for handling large batches
  • Comes with essential baking attachments including a dough hook, whisk, and beater
  • Sleek and modern design that looks good on countertops
  • Tilt-head mechanism makes it easy to add ingredients and swap tools
  • Planetary mixing action helps distribute ingredients evenly across the bowl
  • Non-slip suction feet provide decent stability during lighter mixing tasks

What customers don't like about Royalty Line RL-866

  • Can be noisy and experience heavy vibrations when operated at high speeds
  • Struggles or shakes when kneading thick, heavy, or low-hydration doughs
  • Component and attachment build quality feels plastic-heavy or less durable than premium metal alternatives
  • May require occasional manual scraping along the bottom or edges for smaller batches
  • The motor can feel strained or overheat if forced to mix dense mixtures for extended periods

Verdict

The Royalty Line RL-866 is a 1200W planetary stand mixer engineered to handle a variety of heavy-duty culinary tasks. Key features include a robust motor, adjustable speed control, and a durable mixing bowl that supports the unit's efficient planetary mixing movement, which ensures comprehensive ingredient distribution. Its main advantages lie in its ample power capacity for kneading dense doughs and an accessible design featuring essential kitchen attachments like a dough hook, whisk, and flat beater. However, the machine can generate noticeable operating noise at higher speed levels, and its primarily plastic outer casing might not provide the premium tactile feel of fully high-end all-metal alternatives.

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