Food processors mixers and blenders

Optimum G2.6 Slim Platinum Series review

Priced at 695.

CHOICE Expert Rating

82%
What is the CHOICE Expert Rating?
Good points

Good Points

  • Fairly compact unit, easy to store.
  • Lightweight, large plastic graded jug.
  • Easy to remove rubber lid, with lip, sits firmly on jug, clips in but doesn't lock.
  • Chute cap in lid locks into place.
  • Unit has suction feet, stable on bench.
  • Tamper provided to help manipulate ingredients.
  • Fairly easy to scrape out load, fairly wide base area.
  • Separate ON button, controls illuminate when turned on.
  • Obvious start/stop button.
  • Controls have written labelling with symbols.
  • Fairly easy to clean jug, run through a cycle with warm soapy water.
  • Sealed touch controls and black plastic exterior is easy to wipe over, few cracks and crevices where dirt can accumulate around control dial.
  • Digital display for timer, counts up when using manually. Counts down for auto programmes.
  • Very comprehensive instructions with recipe book.
Bad points

Bad Points

  • Very noisy when processing on high speed.
  • Need to use the dial to select the function setting as well as for manual speed selection, can be a little confusing.
  • Need to bend down to view controls.
  • Borderline for Kale test.
  • Blade housing is not removable.

Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
82.0%
Performance Score
88
Ease Of Use Score
73

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Status
Tested model

Costs

Price
695
Running Costs

Specifications

Weight (kg)
Weight Of Blender Kg
3.7
Measuring Cap Lock
Speed Cut Out
1

Features

Jug Capacity L
1.8
Number Of Speeds
5 auto programs, plus variable speeds and pulse

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