Ariete Vintage 00C15880 AR0 vs Russell Hobbs Desire 20356-56

What Vintage 00C15880 AR0 does better (2) and where Desire 20356-56 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

8.0Score

2 advantages≈ US$140

Russell Hobbs · 2014Desire 20356-56

8.7Score

2 advantages≈ US$100

Higher score

9.0Power & capacity5.2

5.5Versatility9.3

2.5Controls & convenience8.1

Why is Vintage 00C15880 AR0 better than Desire 20356-56?

Specifications

Only differences	Ariete Vintage 00C15880 AR0≈ US$1408.0	Russell Hobbs Desire 20356-56≈ US$1008.7
Power & capacity
Power	2,400 W	1,000 W
Capacity (bowl / basket / pot)	5.5 l	5 l
Max. dough per batch	—	2.5 kg
Mixing & processing
Planetary mixing action	Yes	Yes
Pulse function	No	Yes
Soft start	No	No
Heating / cooking function	No	No
Blender jug	—	1.5 l
Bowl material	—	Stainless steel
Attachments included	Whisk, Dough hook, Flat beater	Whisk, Dough hook, Flat beater, Splash guard, Patisserie set
Number of accessories	3	8
Cooking modes
Functions	Knead, Whisk	Knead, Whisk, Mix, Crush ice, Blend
Controls & smart
Display	None (dials / switches)	None (dials / switches)
Timer	No	No
Design & build
Dishwasher-safe parts	—	Yes
Non-stick coating	—	Yes
Housing	—	Plastic
Cord storage	—	Yes
Colours	—	Red
Series	—	Russell Hobbs Desire Collection