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Techwood TMB-340 review: 41 specs compared

Avg. price:~£45Motor power:500 WBowl capacity:3.5 LNumber of speed levels:6Number of included attachments:2Weight:?

Techwood TMB-340 Review: Compare 41 technical specifications to see how this product ranks in the Stand Mixers category and whether it is worth buying.

Techwood TMB-340
5.6/10

Overall score

Score
5.6/ 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%

5.0

Technical score

15%

5.0

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 99% of stand mixers
7.0

Value for money

Value for money
7.0/ 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%

5.6

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–¼Worse than 75%
5.0

Technical score

Technical score
5.0/ 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%

5.0

Performance

15%

4.0

Functions

15%

5.8

Bowl

15%

3.5

Accessories

10%

8.7

Design

10%

4.0

Safety

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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
5.0

User score

User score
5.0/ 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
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5.0

Mark 7.8 is below the typical mark 8.5 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

70%

8.8

Rating

30%

5.4

Popularity

â–¼Worse than 99%
?

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 Techwood TMB-340

Technical score
Technical score
5.0/ 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%

5.0

Performance

15%

4.0

Functions

15%

5.8

Bowl

15%

3.5

Accessories

10%

8.7

Design

10%

4.0

Safety

5.0
Reviews score
7.7
User score
5.0
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
7.0/ 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 75% of models
Score components:

70%

5.6

Overall score

30%

10

Price

7.0
Mixer type
planetary
Head design
?
Motor power
500 W
Market range: <350 W – >1.5k W
This stand mixer delivers 500 W of motor power, which is lower than the rated power of 82.1% of stand mixers and equal to that of 3.6% 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
3.5 L
Market range: <4 L – >7.6 L
This stand mixer features a bowl capacity of 3.5 L, which is smaller than the mixing bowl of 97.3% of stand mixers and equal to that of 0.9% 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
manual
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Number of included attachments
2
Market range: <3 – >6
This stand mixer comes with 2 included attachments, which is fewer accessories than with 97.7% of stand mixers and equal to that with 1.9% of stand mixers.
Dough hook included
yes
This stand mixer has a dough hook, unlike 100%.
Flat beater included
no
This stand mixer does not have a flat beater, unlike 3.2%.
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
26.8 cm
Market range: <28.2 cm – >41.9 cm
This stand mixer has an overall height of 26.8 cm, which is lower than the height of 96.4% of stand mixers.
Width
23.2 cm
Market range: <21 cm – >40.2 cm
This stand mixer measures 23.2 cm in width, which is narrower than 77.6% of stand mixers.
Depth
26.8 cm
Market range: <22 cm – >42 cm
This stand mixer has a depth of 26.8 cm, which is shallower than 69.6% of stand mixers and equal in depth to 0.9% of stand mixers.
Weight
?
Body material
plastic
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Overload protection
?
Safety locking system
no
This stand mixer does not have safety locking system, unlike 2%.
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%.

Techwood TMB-340 vs the average stand mixer

246810TotalPerformanceFunctionsDesignBowlAccessoriesSafety
  • 8.2 cm lower height
    This stand mixer fits more comfortably beneath low kitchen wall cabinets and shelves than the average stand mixer (26.8 cm vs 35 cm).
    26.8 cm vs 35 cm
  • 4.8 cm narrower body
    This stand mixer takes up less horizontal space on the countertop, leaving more prep area than the average stand mixer (23.2 cm vs 28 cm).
    23.2 cm vs 28 cm
  • 4.53 cm shallower depth
    This stand mixer fits cleanly on standard worktops without protruding past the counter edge compared to the average stand mixer (26.8 cm vs 31.3 cm).
    26.8 cm vs 31.325 cm
  • 4.67x cheaper
    Techwood TMB-340 is cheaper than the average stand mixer (£45 vs £210).
    £45 vs £210
  • 4.67x cheaper
    Techwood TMB-340 is cheaper than the average stand mixer (£45 vs £210).
    £45 vs £210
  • 8.2 cm lower height
    This stand mixer fits more comfortably beneath low kitchen wall cabinets and shelves than the average stand mixer (26.8 cm vs 35 cm).
    26.8 cm vs 35 cm
  • 4.8 cm narrower body
    This stand mixer takes up less horizontal space on the countertop, leaving more prep area than the average stand mixer (23.2 cm vs 28 cm).
    23.2 cm vs 28 cm
  • 4.53 cm shallower depth
    This stand mixer fits cleanly on standard worktops without protruding past the counter edge compared to the average stand mixer (26.8 cm vs 31.3 cm).
    26.8 cm vs 31.325 cm
  • 500 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 (500 W vs 1,000 W).
    500 W vs 1,000 W
  • Does not have automatic shut-off
    This stand mixer does not include automatic shut-off (no), while the average stand mixer does (yes).
  • Does not have planetary mixing action
    This stand mixer does not include planetary mixing action (no), while the average stand mixer does (yes).
  • 35.1% lower user score
    User score
    5.0/ 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
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–¼ Worse than 99% of models

    5.0

    Mark 7.8 is below the typical mark 8.5 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    70%

    8.8

    Rating

    30%

    5.4

    Popularity

    5.0 vs 7.7
  • 1.5 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 (3.5 L vs 5 L).
    3.5 L vs 5 L
  • 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
  • Does not have safety locking system
    This stand mixer does not include a safety locking system (no), while the average stand mixer does (yes).
  • Does not include a flat beater
    This stand mixer does not include a flat beater (no), while the average stand mixer does (yes).
  • 35.1% lower user score
    User score
    5.0/ 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
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–¼ Worse than 99% of models

    5.0

    Mark 7.8 is below the typical mark 8.5 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    70%

    8.8

    Rating

    30%

    5.4

    Popularity

    5.0 vs 7.7
  • 6.4% worse value for money
    Techwood TMB-340 has worse value for money than the average stand mixer (6.95 vs 7.4).
    6.95 vs 7.4
  • 500 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 (500 W vs 1,000 W).
    500 W vs 1,000 W
  • Does not have planetary mixing action
    This stand mixer does not include planetary mixing action (no), while the average stand mixer does (yes).
  • 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
  • 1.5 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 (3.5 L vs 5 L).
    3.5 L vs 5 L
  • Does not include a flat beater
    This stand mixer does not include a flat beater (no), while the average stand mixer does (yes).
  • 1 fewer included attachments
    This stand mixer includes a sparser accessory set and may require buying additional beaters or guards compared to the average stand mixer (2 vs 3).
    2 vs 3
  • Does not have automatic shut-off
    This stand mixer does not include automatic shut-off (no), while the average stand mixer does (yes).
  • Does not have safety locking system
    This stand mixer does not include a safety locking system (no), while the average stand mixer does (yes).

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Techwood TMB-340

  • Includes two 3.5-litre capacity bowls, allowing users to prepare multiple recipes or mix different ingredients simultaneously.
  • Dual-function design allows it to be used as an integrated stand mixer or detached for manual hand-mixing.
  • Equipped with a powerful 500-watt motor capable of handling common baking tasks like mixing batters and kneading basic dough.
  • Features a splash-guard lid with a built-in hinged window for easily adding ingredients mid-use without making a mess.
  • Designed with non-slip suction feet at the base to maintain stability on countertops during high-speed operations.
  • Compact and lightweight profile makes it highly suitable for everyday storage and smaller kitchen spaces.

What customers don't like about Techwood TMB-340

  • Predominantly plastic build construction, which may feel less robust and durable over time compared to premium die-cast metal mixers.
  • The 3.5-litre bowl capacity is relatively small, making it poorly suited for large-batch baking or heavy bread doughs.
  • Attachments can feel less heavy-duty, with some users noting a reliance on lighter materials that may struggle with very stiff mixtures.
  • May require manual scraping of the bowl sides during operation, as the beaters do not completely reach every bottom edge.

Verdict

The Techwood TMB-340 is a versatile 2-in-1 kitchen stand mixer featuring a 500W motor, 6 speed settings, and a unique dual-bowl system that includes two 3.5-liter stainless steel mixing bowls. Key advantages include its flexible design, allowing the mixer unit to be detached for manual hand-held use, its rotating bowl mechanism, a splash guard lid with an opening window to cleanly add ingredients, and non-slip feet for optimal stability. However, its 500W power output and plastic body construction may struggle with very heavy, dense doughs compared to more robust, high-end planetary stand mixers.

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