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Tristar MX-4837 review: 41 specs compared

Avg. price:~£60Motor power:1000 WBowl capacity:4 LNumber of speed levels:6Number of included attachments:3Weight:3.25 kg

Tristar MX-4837 Review: Compare 41 technical specifications and 1 expert reviews to see how this product ranks in the Stand Mixers category and whether it is worth buying.

Tristar MX-4837
6.3/10

Overall score

Score
6.3/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
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Score components

60%

6.0

Technical score

15%

6.0

User score

15%

?

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

10%

6.0

Reviews score

â–¼Worse than 89% 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%

6.3

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–¼Worse than 54%
6.0

Technical score

Technical score
6.0/ 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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Score components

35%

7.3

Performance

15%

4.0

Functions

15%

5.9

Bowl

15%

3.1

Accessories

10%

9.0

Design

10%

6.2

Safety

â–¼Worse than 73%
6.0

Reviews score

Reviews score
6.0/ 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 85% of models

6.0

Mark 7.4 is below the typical mark 8.2 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

80%

8.0

Average grade

20%

5.0

Popularity

Grades by review (1)
1 review, with a printed score. Reviews count 10% of the overall score.
Ratings from across the web count in the User score, not in this score.
â–¼Worse than 85%
6.0

User score

User score
6.0/ 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
â–¼ Worse than 88% of models

6.0

Mark 8.0 is below the typical mark 8.5 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

70%

8.1

Rating

30%

8.0

Popularity

â–¼Worse than 88%
?

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 Tristar MX-4837

Technical score
Technical score
6.0/ 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
â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
Score components:

35%

7.3

Performance

15%

4.0

Functions

15%

5.9

Bowl

15%

3.1

Accessories

10%

9.0

Design

10%

6.2

Safety

6.0
Reviews score
6.0
User score
6.0
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%

6.3

Overall score

30%

10

Price

7.4
Mixer type
planetary
Head design
tilt-head
Motor power
1,000 W
Market range: <350 W – >1.5k W
This stand mixer delivers 1,000 W of motor power, which is higher than the rated power of 37.1% of stand mixers and equal to that of 21% 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
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
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
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
29 cm
Market range: <28.2 cm – >41.9 cm
This stand mixer has an overall height of 29 cm, which is lower than the height of 85.9% of stand mixers and equal to that of 2.7% of stand mixers.
Width
21.9 cm
Market range: <21 cm – >40.2 cm
This stand mixer measures 21.9 cm in width, which is narrower than 89% of stand mixers.
Depth
21.9 cm
Market range: <22 cm – >42 cm
This stand mixer has a depth of 21.9 cm, which is shallower than 91.7% of stand mixers.
Weight
3.25 kg
Market range: <3.98 kg – >13.2 kg
This stand mixer weighs 3.25 kg, which is lighter than 96.3% 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-4837 vs the average stand mixer

246810TotalPerformanceFunctionsDesignBowlAccessoriesSafety
  • 56.7% lighter
    This stand mixer is lighter than the average stand mixer (3.3 kg vs 7.5 kg). The average stand mixer weighs 7.5 kg.
    3.25 kg vs 7.5 kg
  • 9.43 cm shallower depth
    This stand mixer fits cleanly on standard worktops without protruding past the counter edge compared to the average stand mixer (21.9 cm vs 31.3 cm).
    21.9 cm vs 31.325 cm
  • 6.1 cm narrower body
    This stand mixer takes up less horizontal space on the countertop, leaving more prep area than the average stand mixer (21.9 cm vs 28 cm).
    21.9 cm vs 28 cm
  • 6 cm lower height
    This stand mixer fits more comfortably beneath low kitchen wall cabinets and shelves than the average stand mixer (29 cm vs 35 cm).
    29 cm vs 35 cm
  • 3.5x cheaper
    Tristar MX-4837 is cheaper than the average stand mixer (£60 vs £210).
    £60 vs £210
  • 3.5x cheaper
    Tristar MX-4837 is cheaper than the average stand mixer (£60 vs £210).
    £60 vs £210
  • 56.7% lighter
    This stand mixer is lighter than the average stand mixer (3.3 kg vs 7.5 kg). The average stand mixer weighs 7.5 kg.
    3.25 kg vs 7.5 kg
  • 9.43 cm shallower depth
    This stand mixer fits cleanly on standard worktops without protruding past the counter edge compared to the average stand mixer (21.9 cm vs 31.3 cm).
    21.9 cm vs 31.325 cm
  • 6.1 cm narrower body
    This stand mixer takes up less horizontal space on the countertop, leaving more prep area than the average stand mixer (21.9 cm vs 28 cm).
    21.9 cm vs 28 cm
  • 6 cm lower height
    This stand mixer fits more comfortably beneath low kitchen wall cabinets and shelves than the average stand mixer (29 cm vs 35 cm).
    29 cm vs 35 cm
  • Does not have automatic shut-off
    This stand mixer does not include automatic shut-off (no), while the average stand mixer does (yes).
  • 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
  • 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
  • 0.34 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 (0.8 m vs 1.09 m).
    0.75 m vs 1.09 m
  • 22.1% lower user score
    User score
    6.0/ 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 88% of models

    6.0

    Mark 8.0 is below the typical mark 8.5 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    70%

    8.1

    Rating

    30%

    8.0

    Popularity

    6.0 vs 7.7
  • 20.0% lower review score
    Reviews score
    6.0/ 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 85% of models

    6.0

    Mark 7.4 is below the typical mark 8.2 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    8.0

    Average grade

    20%

    5.0

    Popularity

    Grades by review (1)
    1 review, with a printed score. Reviews count 10% of the overall score.
    Ratings from across the web count in the User score, not in this score.
    6.0 vs 7.5
  • 0.2% worse value for money
    Tristar MX-4837 has worse value for money than the average stand mixer (7.38 vs 7.4).
    7.38 vs 7.4
  • 22.1% lower user score
    User score
    6.0/ 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 88% of models

    6.0

    Mark 8.0 is below the typical mark 8.5 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    70%

    8.1

    Rating

    30%

    8.0

    Popularity

    6.0 vs 7.7
  • 20.0% lower review score
    Reviews score
    6.0/ 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 85% of models

    6.0

    Mark 7.4 is below the typical mark 8.2 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    8.0

    Average grade

    20%

    5.0

    Popularity

    Grades by review (1)
    1 review, with a printed score. Reviews count 10% of the overall score.
    Ratings from across the web count in the User score, not in this score.
    6.0 vs 7.5
  • 0.2% worse value for money
    Tristar MX-4837 has worse value for money than the average stand mixer (7.38 vs 7.4).
    7.38 vs 7.4
  • 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
  • 0.34 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 (0.8 m vs 1.09 m).
    0.75 m vs 1.09 m
  • 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 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

5.0
test-achats.be
✓ explicit
16/09/2021
Lab test · Discontinued model
Verdict
The Tristar MX-4837 is no longer sold and performed poorly in tests, with a loud motor and weak build, so it is not recommended.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Tristar MX-4837

  • Powerful 1000W motor allows for efficient mixing and kneading
  • Great value for money, making it ideal for budget-conscious home bakers
  • Stable during operation thanks to effective anti-slip suction feet
  • Equipped with a useful transparent splash guard lid with a filling opening
  • Features a robust design with metal transmissions and a stainless steel bowl
  • Lightweight and compact body that is easy to move and store

What customers don't like about Tristar MX-4837

  • The 99 cm power cord is relatively short, limiting countertop placement
  • Plastic outer housing can feel less premium than heavy all-metal alternatives
  • Struggles slightly or slows down when kneading heavy, stiff bread doughs
  • The 4-litre bowl capacity may be too small for large-batch baking

Verdict

The Tristar MX-4837 is a 1000-watt kitchen stand mixer featuring a 4.0-liter stainless steel mixing bowl, six speed settings, a pulse function, and a planetary mixing motion. Its core strengths include durable internal metal transmissions, a high-quality plastic housing, a safe-to-use head switch that locks running attachments, and dishwasher-safe components including the three included attachments (whisk, mixer, and dough hook) and a transparent splash guard lid with a filling opening. However, its main drawbacks are a relatively short power cord at 99 centimeters and a slightly lighter lightweight build at 3.25 kilograms, which can make it less stable under very heavy dough loads despite its anti-slip suction feet.

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