Test of the PANASONIC MK-GH1 45 hand mixer

A mixer with a leadership character and although it did not become a champion due to minor design faults , it won the unqualified award. Panasonic has two great advantages: forward speeds, including the first one, and very efficient whisk. Their peculiarity is the wide grip and high blades, the whiskers are long, or rather the longest of those presented in the test.

The whisk attachment at the bottom has a slight incline, the transition to the sides is very smooth. We were able to assess the whisk in action from the first experience – very fast work, it was no less pleasant to watch the transformation of potatoes into mashed potatoes: a minimum of time and effort. Rotors are heavy, well-made, though not polished to a shine.

The shape of the device is bionic, the body is of optimal size, the design is discreet. The plastic is nice, white and gray, with a shiny surface.

OPPORTUNITIES

POWER: 200 Watt.

CONTROL: 5 speeds.

FITTING: 2 whisk attachments, 2 hooks.

DIMENSIONS: 180x100x135 mm, whiskers 174 mm, cord length 1 750 mm.

WEIGHT: 0, 9 kg.

TEST # 1. WHIPPING EGG WHITES

Score – 9

The height of the protein foam was the second highest in the test, but the quality of the foam of the mixer along with two others confidently took first place. The whites are whipped like a textbook whip – a snow-white cap, dense, and finely porous. But where the device was the clear winner – it is in speed, it is far ahead of its closest pursuers, proving a successful combination of high-speed modes with a design of whiskers.

TEST NO. 2. PUREE

Score : 10

The blender confirmed its claim to leadership when making mashed potatoes. Thanks to the intense rotation of the whisk and its large size, it showed a very efficient work, with which it was very quickly. The result – lush, beautiful, tender mashed potatoes with a minimum of effort.

TEST #3. TEST

Score – 7

The experience with the test somewhat diminished the impression. Work started with hooliganism: the mixer, which has a high first speed, tried several times to scatter the components around the kitchen. The device works well with a big piece of dough, however, if we sink the hooks into the thickest layer of dough, what we saw with other models also happens: the rotation speed of the “springs” decreases.

The kneading hooks are long, more than 17 cm, they are divided into right and left.

CONTROL

Assessment – 9

The regulator has a little viscous, very nice stroke, you can choose the modes consciously, without “flying over” in 2-3. The captions are clear and the figures are large, so everyone will see. The speeds are switched with my thumb from left to right, with a click. The whisk flip button is also a pleasure – it sinks in gently, with little effort.

It has a lock – if you select any speed, you can not push it. The button is big, with a recess for the finger, but it is located too far away: if you want to take off the beater right after the beating, you have to intercept your hand, otherwise you will have to reach up to it. Because of this button, the score of the appliance was lowered.

FUNCTIONAL

Rating – 3

The power of the device is not the highest in our test, but we got the feeling that the speeds are very effective. As we said before, this is confirmed by the champion results of the device in the first and second tests. There are five speeds, and the manufacturer is the only one who indicated that they are: the first – it is 800 rpm as in a compact washing machine when wringing , the fifth – 1130 rpm.

The duration of operation without interruption is average, is 5 minutes.

ERGONOMICS

Score – 6

Handle and the weight and shape of the device made a good impression, it is quite convenient to work, but the device is not so fluffy. Therefore, the score does not reach the maximum.

COMFORT

Rating – 3

In this section I will share an interesting observation. The blender is quite stable in vertical position, but it is a bit difficult to stand still because of its wire. On the kitchen countertop it spins, it literally rotates, driven by its wire.

The “heel” of the mixer is flat, but it has two tiny feet, so they work as rollers. Therefore, it is better to put the mixer on a towel or a wooden board. In the horizontal position the appliance rocked like a pallet.

Panasonic has the longest cable, 1,75 m, it’s very comfortable, you can move around the kitchen or work in the most suitable place. But the winding of such a long creation is not provided, you will have to adapt.

NOISE LEVEL

The score is 2

It is difficult to ignore the work of the device: the sound of the motor can be clearly heard in the house, including the low “zzzzzzzzzzz” and the high “zzzzzzzzz”.

Advantages: effective work, great whisk.

Disadvantages: The design of the “heel” is not thought out.