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Tristar MX-4817 review: 41 specs compared

Avg. price:~£70Motor power:1200 WBowl capacity:5 LNumber of speed levels:6Number of included attachments:3Weight:4.54 kg

Tristar MX-4817 Review: Compare 41 technical specifications and 2 expert reviews to see how this product ranks in the Stand Mixers category and whether it is worth buying.

Tristar MX-4817
6.5/10

Overall score

Score
6.5/ 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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Score components

60%

5.8

Technical score

15%

8.7

User score

15%

?

List scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.5, the mark of a weaker model in this category

10%

5.8

Reviews score

â–¼Worse than 81% of stand mixers
7.5

Value for money

Value for money
7.5/ 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–² Better than 53% of models
Score components

70%

6.5

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–²Better than 53%
5.8

Technical score

Technical score
5.8/ 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
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Score components

35%

7.0

Performance

15%

4.0

Functions

15%

5.6

Bowl

15%

3.1

Accessories

10%

8.0

Design

10%

6.2

Safety

â–¼Worse than 83%
5.8

Reviews score

Reviews score
5.8/ 10
✕
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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 91% of models

5.8

Mark 8.1 is below the typical mark 8.2 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

80%

8.1

Average grade

20%

8.0

Popularity

Grades by review (2)
2 reviews: 2 with a printed score, 0 estimated from the review. Reviews count 10% of the overall score.
Ratings from across the web count in the User score, not in this score.
â–¼Worse than 91%
8.7

User score

User score
8.7/ 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
â–² Better than 58% of models

70%

8.6

Rating

30%

8.9

Popularity

â–²Better than 58%
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List score

List score
7.5/ 10
✕
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 Tristar MX-4817

Technical score
Technical score
5.8/ 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
â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
Score components:

35%

7.0

Performance

15%

4.0

Functions

15%

5.6

Bowl

15%

3.1

Accessories

10%

8.0

Design

10%

6.2

Safety

5.8
Reviews score
5.8
User score
8.7
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
7.5/ 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–² Better than 53% of models
Score components:

70%

6.5

Overall score

30%

10

Price

7.5
Mixer type
planetary
Head design
tilt-head
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
no
This stand mixer does not have dishwasher-safe parts, unlike 14.5%.
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
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
39 cm
Market range: <28.2 cm – >41.9 cm
This stand mixer has an overall height of 39 cm, which is taller than 81.4% of stand mixers and equal in height to 0.5% of stand mixers.
Width
23 cm
Market range: <21 cm – >40.2 cm
This stand mixer measures 23 cm in width, which is narrower than 78.1% of stand mixers and equal in width to 2.7% of stand mixers.
Depth
31.35 cm
Market range: <22 cm – >42 cm
This stand mixer has a depth of 31.35 cm, which is deeper than 50.2% of stand mixers.
Weight
4.54 kg
Market range: <3.98 kg – >13.2 kg
This stand mixer weighs 4.54 kg, which is lighter than 82.7% 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%.

Tristar MX-4817 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
  • 39.5% lighter
    This stand mixer is lighter than the average stand mixer (4.5 kg vs 7.5 kg). The average stand mixer weighs 7.5 kg.
    4.54 kg vs 7.5 kg
  • 5 cm narrower body
    This stand mixer takes up less horizontal space on the countertop, leaving more prep area than the average stand mixer (23 cm vs 28 cm).
    23 cm vs 28 cm
  • 3x cheaper
    Tristar MX-4817 is cheaper than the average stand mixer (£70 vs £210).
    £70 vs £210
  • 13.0% higher user score
    User score
    8.7/ 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–² Better than 58% of models

    70%

    8.6

    Rating

    30%

    8.9

    Popularity

    8.7 vs 7.7
  • 1.9% better value for money
    Tristar MX-4817 has better value for money than the average stand mixer (7.54 vs 7.4).
    7.54 vs 7.4
  • 3x cheaper
    Tristar MX-4817 is cheaper than the average stand mixer (£70 vs £210).
    £70 vs £210
  • 13.0% higher user score
    User score
    8.7/ 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–² Better than 58% of models

    70%

    8.6

    Rating

    30%

    8.9

    Popularity

    8.7 vs 7.7
  • 1.9% better value for money
    Tristar MX-4817 has better value for money than the average stand mixer (7.54 vs 7.4).
    7.54 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
  • 39.5% lighter
    This stand mixer is lighter than the average stand mixer (4.5 kg vs 7.5 kg). The average stand mixer weighs 7.5 kg.
    4.54 kg vs 7.5 kg
  • 5 cm narrower body
    This stand mixer takes up less horizontal space on the countertop, leaving more prep area than the average stand mixer (23 cm vs 28 cm).
    23 cm vs 28 cm
  • 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 dishwasher-safe parts
    This stand mixer does not include dishwasher-safe parts (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
  • 4 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 (39 cm vs 35 cm).
    39 cm vs 35 cm
  • 0.09 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 m vs 1.09 m).
    1 m vs 1.09 m
  • 22.7% lower review score
    Reviews score
    5.8/ 10
    ✕
    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
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–¼ Worse than 91% of models

    5.8

    Mark 8.1 is below the typical mark 8.2 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    8.1

    Average grade

    20%

    8.0

    Popularity

    Grades by review (2)
    2 reviews: 2 with a printed score, 0 estimated from the review. Reviews count 10% of the overall score.
    Ratings from across the web count in the User score, not in this score.
    5.8 vs 7.5
  • 1 dB louder operation
    This stand mixer produces more audible motor noise during heavy kneading sessions than the average stand mixer (76 dB vs 75 dB).
    76 dB vs 75 dB
  • 22.7% lower review score
    Reviews score
    5.8/ 10
    ✕
    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
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–¼ Worse than 91% of models

    5.8

    Mark 8.1 is below the typical mark 8.2 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    8.1

    Average grade

    20%

    8.0

    Popularity

    Grades by review (2)
    2 reviews: 2 with a printed score, 0 estimated from the review. Reviews count 10% of the overall score.
    Ratings from across the web count in the User score, not in this score.
    5.8 vs 7.5
  • 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 dB louder operation
    This stand mixer produces more audible motor noise during heavy kneading sessions than the average stand mixer (76 dB vs 75 dB).
    76 dB vs 75 dB
  • 4 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 (39 cm vs 35 cm).
    39 cm vs 35 cm
  • 0.09 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 m vs 1.09 m).
    1 m vs 1.09 m
  • Does not have dishwasher-safe parts
    This stand mixer does not include dishwasher-safe parts (no), while the average stand mixer does (yes).
  • Does not have automatic shut-off
    This stand mixer does not include automatic shut-off (no), while the average stand mixer does (yes).

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

7.0
test-achats.be
✓ explicit
2019
Lab test · Large-batch mixer
Verdict
The Tristar MX-4817 is a 1200 W mixer that performs well with large batches and big families, but it lacks a timer, scale and pasta roller.
7.0
test-aankoop.be
✓ explicit
Geen datum vermeld
Lab test · Large-batch mixer
Verdict
The Tristar MX-4817 handles 5.2 L batches well, with a pulse function and a 1200 W motor, though it has no timer or built-in scale.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Tristar MX-4817

  • Affordable price and good value for money
  • Powerful 1200W motor capable of handling bread and pizza dough
  • Generous 5-litre stainless steel bowl capacity
  • Effective planetary mixing motion ensures well-incorporated ingredients
  • Easy to operate with a simple 6-speed dial and pulse function
  • Comes with practical accessories including a dough hook, whisk, beater, and transparent splash guard
  • Stable during operation due to anti-slip feet

What customers don't like about Tristar MX-4817

  • Operates with a very loud noise level even on the lowest speed setting
  • The body housing has a cheap, plastic feel
  • Cleaning dough residue from the attachments and bowl mechanism can be difficult
  • The 5-litre bowl can overflow if filled with more than half a package of flour mixed with water
  • Attachments/components are not actually dishwasher safe and can turn black or tarnish if machine washed

Verdict

The Tristar MX-4817 is a multifunctional stand mixer featuring a powerful 1200-watt motor, a 5-liter stainless steel mixing bowl, and a planetary mixing system that thoroughly incorporates ingredients. It offers six variable speed settings plus a pulse function, controlled via a physical rotary dial with an integrated light ring, and is constructed with a high-quality white plastic housing and durable metal gears. Main pros include its high power output, large bowl capacity suitable for handling heavy doughs, and practical design elements like a transparent splash guard with a refill opening and stabilizing anti-slip feet. However, a notable con is that its main mixing attachments are not dishwasher safe and must be hand-washed to avoid discoloration.

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