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Bosch MUM5 StartLine vs Russell Hobbs Desire 20356-56

What MUM5 StartLine does better (2) and where Desire 20356-56 wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Bosch MUM5 StartLine
Bosch · 2015MUM5 StartLine
8.3Score
2 advantages≈ US$230
vs
Russell Hobbs Desire 20356-56
Russell Hobbs · 2014Desire 20356-56
8.7Score
4 advantages≈ US$100
Higher score
3.3Power & capacity5.2
9.6Versatility9.3
8.6Controls & convenience8.1

Why is MUM5 StartLine better than Desire 20356-56?

  1. Soft startYes · Desire 20356-56: No
  2. DisplayTouchscreen vs None (dials / switches)

Why is Desire 20356-56 better than MUM5 StartLine?

  1. Capacity (bowl / basket / pot)3.9 l vs 5 l+28%
  2. Power900 W vs 1,000 W+11%
  3. Number of accessories6 vs 8+33%
  4. Max. dough per batch2 kg vs 2.5 kg+25%
Specifications

Side by side

Power & capacity
Power900 W1,000 W
Capacity (bowl / basket / pot)3.9 l5 l
Speed settings7—
Max. dough per batch2 kg2.5 kg
Mixing & processing
Planetary mixing actionYesYes
Mixer designLift arm (multi-position)—
Attachment hub (power outlet)Yes—
Pulse functionYesYes
Soft startYesNo
Heating / cooking functionNoNo
Blender jug—1.5 l
Bowl materialStainless steelStainless steel
Attachments includedWhisk, Dough hook, Flat beater, Splash guard, Patisserie setWhisk, Dough hook, Flat beater, Splash guard, Patisserie set
Number of accessories68
Cooking modes
FunctionsKnead, Whisk, MixKnead, Whisk, Mix, Crush ice, Blend
Controls & smart
DisplayTouchscreenNone (dials / switches)
TimerNoNo
Design & build
Dishwasher-safe partsYesYes
Non-stick coating—Yes
HousingPlasticPlastic
Cord length1.1 m—
Cord storageYesYes
Weight5.2 kg—
Width282 mm—
Height280 mm—
Depth271 mm—
Colours—Red
SeriesBosch MUM 5Russell Hobbs Desire Collection
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