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Sencor STM 8970 PAUL 3 review: 41 specs compared

Avg. price:~£440Motor power:1800 WBowl capacity:6.7 LNumber of speed levels:8Number of included attachments:?Weight:10.5 kg

Sencor STM 8970 PAUL 3 Review: Compare 41 technical specifications to see how this product ranks in the Stand Mixers category and whether it is worth buying.

Sencor STM 8970 PAUL 3
7.8/10

Overall score

Score
7.8/ 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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★ Better than 91% of models
Score components

60%

7.8

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%

?

Reviews scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.7, the mark of a weaker model in this category

★Better than 91% of stand mixers
7.4

Value for money

Value for money
7.4/ 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–¼ Worse than 54% of models
Score components

70%

7.8

Overall score

30%

6.4

Price

â–¼Worse than 54%
7.8

Technical score

Technical score
7.8/ 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
★ Better than 95% of models
Score components

35%

8.1

Performance

15%

5.8

Functions

15%

9.2

Bowl

15%

7.7

Accessories

10%

5.9

Design

10%

10

Safety

★Better than 95%
?

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
?

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 Sencor STM 8970 PAUL 3

Technical score
Technical score
7.8/ 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
★ Better than 95% of models
Score components:

35%

8.1

Performance

15%

5.8

Functions

15%

9.2

Bowl

15%

7.7

Accessories

10%

5.9

Design

10%

10

Safety

7.8
Reviews score
7.7
User score
?
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
7.4/ 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 54% of models
Score components:

70%

7.8

Overall score

30%

6.4

Price

7.4
Mixer type
planetary
Head design
?
Motor power
1,800 W
Market range: <350 W – >1.5k W
This stand mixer delivers 1,800 W of motor power, which is higher than the rated power of 93.8% of stand mixers and equal to that of 3.1% of stand mixers.
Number of speed levels
8
Market range: <6 – >11
This stand mixer offers 8 speed levels, which is more speed settings than on 52.4% of stand mixers and equal to that on 12.1% of stand mixers.
Maximum speed
?
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Bowl capacity
6.7 L
Market range: <4 L – >7.6 L
This stand mixer features a bowl capacity of 6.7 L, which is larger than the mixing bowl of 76.8% of stand mixers and equal to that of 5.8% 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
10 min
Market range: <10 min – >480 min
This stand mixer features a timer up to 10 min, which is shorter than the maximum timer of 80% of stand mixers and equal to that of 12% of stand mixers.
Display
yes
This stand mixer has a display. 73.2% of stand mixers have a display.
Control type
touchscreen
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Number of included attachments
?
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
yes
This stand mixer includes a meat grinder, unlike 9.1%.
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Height
59.5 cm
Market range: <28.2 cm – >41.9 cm
This stand mixer has an overall height of 59.5 cm, which is taller than 96.4% of stand mixers.
Width
24.5 cm
Market range: <21 cm – >40.2 cm
This stand mixer measures 24.5 cm in width, which is narrower than 64.8% of stand mixers and equal in width to 2.7% of stand mixers.
Depth
29.5 cm
Market range: <22 cm – >42 cm
This stand mixer has a depth of 29.5 cm, which is shallower than 55.3% of stand mixers and equal in depth to 0.9% of stand mixers.
Weight
10.5 kg
Market range: <3.98 kg – >13.2 kg
This stand mixer weighs 10.5 kg, which is heavier than 74.8% of stand mixers and equal in weight to 1.9% 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%.

Sencor STM 8970 PAUL 3 vs the average stand mixer

246810TotalPerformanceFunctionsDesignBowlAccessoriesSafety
  • 800 W more motor power
    This stand mixer kneads dense bread doughs and heavy batches with greater torque and ease than the average stand mixer (1,800 W vs 1,000 W).
    1,800 W vs 1,000 W
  • Has a display
    This stand mixer has a display, while the average stand mixer does not. 27.1% of stand mixers have a display.
  • 1.7 L larger bowl capacity
    This stand mixer accommodates larger batch baking, multiple bread loaves, and party-sized frostings than the average stand mixer (6.7 L vs 5 L).
    6.7 L vs 5 L
  • 1 more speed levels
    This stand mixer allows finer speed tuning from gentle folding to intense whipping than the average stand mixer (8 vs 7).
    8 vs 7
  • 3.5 cm narrower body
    This stand mixer takes up less horizontal space on the countertop, leaving more prep area than the average stand mixer (24.5 cm vs 28 cm).
    24.5 cm vs 28 cm
  • Includes a meat grinder
    This stand mixer includes a meat grinder (yes), while the average stand mixer does not (no).
  • 1.83 cm shallower depth
    This stand mixer fits cleanly on standard worktops without protruding past the counter edge compared to the average stand mixer (29.5 cm vs 31.3 cm).
    29.5 cm vs 31.325 cm
  • 800 W more motor power
    This stand mixer kneads dense bread doughs and heavy batches with greater torque and ease than the average stand mixer (1,800 W vs 1,000 W).
    1,800 W vs 1,000 W
  • 1 more speed levels
    This stand mixer allows finer speed tuning from gentle folding to intense whipping than the average stand mixer (8 vs 7).
    8 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.
  • 3.5 cm narrower body
    This stand mixer takes up less horizontal space on the countertop, leaving more prep area than the average stand mixer (24.5 cm vs 28 cm).
    24.5 cm vs 28 cm
  • 1.83 cm shallower depth
    This stand mixer fits cleanly on standard worktops without protruding past the counter edge compared to the average stand mixer (29.5 cm vs 31.3 cm).
    29.5 cm vs 31.325 cm
  • 1.7 L larger bowl capacity
    This stand mixer accommodates larger batch baking, multiple bread loaves, and party-sized frostings than the average stand mixer (6.7 L vs 5 L).
    6.7 L vs 5 L
  • Includes a meat grinder
    This stand mixer includes a meat grinder (yes), while the average stand mixer does not (no).
  • 10 dB louder operation
    This stand mixer produces more audible motor noise during heavy kneading sessions than the average stand mixer (85 dB vs 75 dB).
    85 dB vs 75 dB
  • 24.5 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 (59.5 cm vs 35 cm).
    59.5 cm vs 35 cm
  • 40% heavier
    This stand mixer is heavier than the average stand mixer (10.5 kg vs 7.5 kg). The average stand mixer weighs 7.5 kg.
    10.5 kg vs 7.5 kg
  • 2.1x more expensive
    Sencor STM 8970 PAUL 3 is more expensive than the average stand mixer (£440 vs £210).
    £440 vs £210
  • 0.04 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 (1.1 m vs 1.09 m).
    1.05 m vs 1.09 m
  • 20 min shorter timer
    This stand mixer has a shorter timer limit and may require resetting the countdown on extended dough kneading than the average stand mixer (10 min vs 30 min).
    10 min vs 30 min
  • 0.1% worse value for money
    Sencor STM 8970 PAUL 3 has worse value for money than the average stand mixer (7.39 vs 7.4).
    7.39 vs 7.4
  • 2.1x more expensive
    Sencor STM 8970 PAUL 3 is more expensive than the average stand mixer (£440 vs £210).
    £440 vs £210
  • 0.1% worse value for money
    Sencor STM 8970 PAUL 3 has worse value for money than the average stand mixer (7.39 vs 7.4).
    7.39 vs 7.4
  • 10 dB louder operation
    This stand mixer produces more audible motor noise during heavy kneading sessions than the average stand mixer (85 dB vs 75 dB).
    85 dB vs 75 dB
  • 20 min shorter timer
    This stand mixer has a shorter timer limit and may require resetting the countdown on extended dough kneading than the average stand mixer (10 min vs 30 min).
    10 min vs 30 min
  • 24.5 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 (59.5 cm vs 35 cm).
    59.5 cm vs 35 cm
  • 40% heavier
    This stand mixer is heavier than the average stand mixer (10.5 kg vs 7.5 kg). The average stand mixer weighs 7.5 kg.
    10.5 kg vs 7.5 kg
  • 0.04 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 (1.1 m vs 1.09 m).
    1.05 m vs 1.09 m

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Sencor STM 8970 PAUL 3

  • High power performance with its 1,800W motor
  • Sturdy full-metal body and robust internal metal gears
  • Thorough planetary mixing system that reaches the bottom of the bowl
  • Stable operation with a tilt-head that does not wobble under heavy loads
  • Useful digital timer function to set specific whisking or kneading durations
  • Wide selection of included accessories like a blender, grinder, and graters

What customers don't like about Sencor STM 8970 PAUL 3

  • High overall weight makes it difficult to move or store in upper cabinets
  • Many component parts are not dishwasher safe and contain aluminum rather than stainless steel
  • Actual maximum usable volume of the bowl is smaller than the stated 6.7-liter capacity
  • The blender attachment is restricted against processing hot food ingredients

Verdict

The Sencor STM 8970 PAUL 3 is a robust, multifunction food processor featuring a powerful 1,800 W motor with durable full-metal gears and an all-metal body. Operating at 8 speeds with a noise level of approximately 85 dB, it is equipped with a modern LED touch control panel utilizing preset programs and the Sencor Smart Power & Energy system for optimal speed adjustment. Its comprehensive package includes two 6.7-liter stainless steel bowls with integrated LED lighting, a 1.5-liter glass blender, a meat grinder, a slicer/grater with 4 cones, and specialized attachments like a Flexi kneading beater. Key advantages include its extensive accessory kit, a generous mixing capacity handling up to 1.5 kg of flour, and an exceptionally heavy-duty build supported by a 10-year motor warranty. However, its massive all-metal construction makes it quite heavy at 10.5 kg, and some users note that while the physical bowl capacity is rated at 6.7 liters, the actual maximum functional filling line for ingredients sits around 4.5 liters.

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