Cecotec PowerTwist 500 Steel Double Spin vs Tristar MX-4870

What PowerTwist 500 Steel Double Spin does better (0) and where MX-4870 wins (5) — every spec side by side.

3.9Score

0 advantages≈ US$50

Tristar · 2026MX-4870

4.8Score

5 advantages≈ US$65

Higher score

2.5Power & capacity4.5

4.2Versatility7.2

5.1Controls & convenience2.2

Dimensions

Size comparison

PowerTwist 500 Steel Double SpinMX-4870

	PowerTwist 500 Steel Double Spin	MX-4870	Difference
Height	310 mm	320 mm	−10 mm
Width	210 mm	209 mm	+1 mm
Depth	350 mm	351 mm	−1 mm
Weight	2.3 kg	2.2 kg	+0.1 kg

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

PowerTwist 500 Steel Double Spin has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Only differences	Cecotec PowerTwist 500 Steel Double Spin≈ US$503.9	Tristar MX-4870≈ US$654.8
Power & capacity
Power	500 W	800 W
Capacity (bowl / basket / pot)	4 l	4.5 l
Speed settings	5	12
Mixing & processing
Planetary mixing action	No	No
Mixer design	—	Tilt-head
Attachment hub (power outlet)	No	No
Pulse function	No	Yes
Soft start	No	No
Heating / cooking function	No	Yes
Bowl material	Stainless steel	Stainless steel
Attachments included	Whisk, Dough hook, Spatula	Whisk, Dough hook, Splash guard
Number of accessories	5	5
Cooking modes
Functions	Knead, Whisk, Mix, Blend	Knead, Mix, Blend, Cook
Controls & smart
Timer	No	No
Design & build
Dishwasher-safe parts	No	No
Housing	Stainless steel	Stainless steel
Cord length	—	1 m
Weight	2.3 kg	2.2 kg
Width	210 mm	209 mm
Height	310 mm	320 mm
Depth	350 mm	351 mm
Colours	Black	Black