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Tefal QB1108 review: 41 specs compared

Avg. price:~£70Motor power:300 WBowl capacity:4 LNumber of speed levels:5Number of included attachments:2Weight:2.85 kg

Tefal QB1108 Review: Compare 41 technical specifications to see how this product ranks in the Stand Mixers category and whether it is worth buying.

Tefal QB1108
5.9/10

Overall score

Score
5.9/ 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%

4.7

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

â–¼Worse than 96% of stand mixers
7.1

Value for money

Value for money
7.1/ 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%

5.9

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–¼Worse than 71%
4.7

Technical score

Technical score
4.7/ 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%

4.1

Performance

15%

4.0

Functions

15%

5.3

Bowl

15%

2.6

Accessories

10%

8.5

Design

10%

6.2

Safety

â–¼Worse than 99%
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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
?

User score

User score
8.0/ 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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<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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Where to buy
    N/A~ £70
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Technical Specifications of stand mixer Tefal QB1108

Technical score
Technical score
4.7/ 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 99% of models
Score components:

35%

4.1

Performance

15%

4.0

Functions

15%

5.3

Bowl

15%

2.6

Accessories

10%

8.5

Design

10%

6.2

Safety

4.7
Reviews score
7.7
User score
?
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
7.1/ 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 71% of models
Score components:

70%

5.9

Overall score

30%

10

Price

7.1
Mixer type
satellite mixer
Head design
?
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
5
Market range: <6 – >11
This stand mixer offers 5 speed levels, which is fewer speed settings than on 91.8% of stand mixers and equal to that on 2.4% of stand mixers.
Maximum speed
?
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Bowl capacity
4 L
Market range: <4 L – >7.6 L
This stand mixer features a bowl capacity of 4 L, which is smaller than the mixing bowl of 84.4% of stand mixers and equal to that of 6.3% of stand mixers.
Dough capacity
?
Bowl material
stainless steel
Splash guard included
no
This stand mixer does not have a splash guard, unlike 9.1%.
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
mechanical slider
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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
28.2 cm
Market range: <28.2 cm – >41.9 cm
This stand mixer has an overall height of 28.2 cm, which is lower than the height of 89.1% of stand mixers and equal to that of 5% of stand mixers.
Width
30.3 cm
Market range: <21 cm – >40.2 cm
This stand mixer measures 30.3 cm in width, which is wider than 62.6% of stand mixers.
Depth
30.3 cm
Market range: <22 cm – >42 cm
This stand mixer has a depth of 30.3 cm, which is shallower than 53.9% of stand mixers.
Weight
2.85 kg
Market range: <3.98 kg – >13.2 kg
This stand mixer weighs 2.85 kg, which is lighter than 97.7% of stand mixers and equal in weight to 0.5% of stand mixers.
Body material
plastic
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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%.

Tefal QB1108 vs the average stand mixer

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  • 62% lighter
    This stand mixer is lighter than the average stand mixer (2.9 kg vs 7.5 kg). The average stand mixer weighs 7.5 kg.
    2.85 kg vs 7.5 kg
  • 6.8 cm lower height
    This stand mixer fits more comfortably beneath low kitchen wall cabinets and shelves than the average stand mixer (28.2 cm vs 35 cm).
    28.2 cm vs 35 cm
  • 3x cheaper
    Tefal QB1108 is cheaper than the average stand mixer (£70 vs £210).
    £70 vs £210
  • 1.03 cm shallower depth
    This stand mixer fits cleanly on standard worktops without protruding past the counter edge compared to the average stand mixer (30.3 cm vs 31.3 cm).
    30.3 cm vs 31.325 cm
  • 3x cheaper
    Tefal QB1108 is cheaper than the average stand mixer (£70 vs £210).
    £70 vs £210
  • 62% lighter
    This stand mixer is lighter than the average stand mixer (2.9 kg vs 7.5 kg). The average stand mixer weighs 7.5 kg.
    2.85 kg vs 7.5 kg
  • 6.8 cm lower height
    This stand mixer fits more comfortably beneath low kitchen wall cabinets and shelves than the average stand mixer (28.2 cm vs 35 cm).
    28.2 cm vs 35 cm
  • 1.03 cm shallower depth
    This stand mixer fits cleanly on standard worktops without protruding past the counter edge compared to the average stand mixer (30.3 cm vs 31.3 cm).
    30.3 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 automatic shut-off
    This stand mixer does not include automatic shut-off (no), while the average stand mixer does (yes).
  • Does not have soft start
    This stand mixer does not include soft start (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).
  • 2 fewer speed levels
    This stand mixer has fewer speed steps and larger jumps between speed settings than the average stand mixer (5 vs 7).
    5 vs 7
  • 1 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 L vs 5 L).
    4 L vs 5 L
  • Does not include a splash guard
    This stand mixer does not include a splash guard (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).
  • 3.6% worse value for money
    Tefal QB1108 has worse value for money than the average stand mixer (7.14 vs 7.4).
    7.14 vs 7.4
  • 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 soft start
    This stand mixer does not include soft start (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).
  • 2 fewer speed levels
    This stand mixer has fewer speed steps and larger jumps between speed settings than the average stand mixer (5 vs 7).
    5 vs 7
  • 2.3 cm wider body
    This stand mixer occupies wider countertop area and crowds adjacent baking tools compared to the average stand mixer (30.3 cm vs 28 cm).
    30.3 cm vs 28 cm
  • 1 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 L vs 5 L).
    4 L vs 5 L
  • Does not include a splash guard
    This stand mixer does not include a splash guard (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).
  • 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).

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Tefal QB1108

  • Ultra-compact footprint that takes up no more counter space than an A4 sheet of paper
  • Satellite mixing movement where the dual whisks and the 4L bowl rotate simultaneously for even results
  • Includes both high-quality stainless steel whisks and dough hooks
  • Removable accessories and the stainless steel bowl are completely dishwasher-safe
  • Lightweight design making it easy to lift, move, and store away
  • Offers a user-friendly setup with 5 adjustable speeds and a turbo/pulse function
  • Great value for money as an affordable starter model for everyday cake and pastry baking

What customers don't like about Tefal QB1108

  • Relatively low motor power at 300W, making it unsuited for heavy or frequent bread dough kneading
  • Lightweight plastic build can cause the unit to vibrate or shift on the counter during demanding tasks
  • No integrated splash guard included, which can lead to flour dust or liquid splatters at higher speeds
  • The automated bowl rotation can occasionally slip or require manual intervention with thicker mixtures

Verdict

The Tefal Oh My Cake QB1108 is an ultra-compact electric stand mixer featuring a footprint no larger than a standard A4 sheet of paper, making it perfect for smaller kitchens. It operates on a 300 W motor and comes equipped with a generous 4-liter dishwasher-safe stainless steel bowl alongside five adjustable speeds and a pulse function. Its main highlight is a satellite mixing movement where the dual whisks or dough hooks and the bowl automatically rotate simultaneously for highly homogenous results. Primary advantages include its space-saving design, effortless operation for light baking, and easy cleanup with dishwasher-safe attachments. However, its low-wattage motor is a notable drawback, making it unsuitable and underpowered for heavy bread or pizza doughs.

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