Updated 22 Mar 2019
Breville
the Scraper Beater LEM250
Snapshot: The Breville the Scraper Beater LEM250 has a 4.5L stainless-steel bowl and comes with a scraper-beater. How well does it beat, mix and knead?
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Test results
Overall score
81
Performance
?%
Beating egg whites
?%
Mixing cake batter
?%
Kneading dough
?%
Ease of use
?%
Good points
- Very good results in our beating (egg whites) test.
- Very good results in our mixing (cake batter) test.
- Excellent results in our kneading (dough) test.
- Controls are easy to use.
- Speeds are graded according to their purpose.
- Spring-loaded motor head easy to use.
- Bowl and some attachments are dishwasher safe.
- Has a splashguard.
But
- No eject button for removing beater.
- The mixer head “jolts” during kneading (which can make the mixer move).
- Pouring shield annoying to use (rattles during mixing and needs to be removed when lifting motor head).
How we test
Overall score includes:
- Beating egg whites (20%)
- Mixing cake batter (20%)
- Kneading dough (20%)
- Ease of use (40%)
Price is from a January 2019 survey.
Dimensions are measured with the mixer standing on its base.
Weight excludes beaters.
Key data
Model
Avg price
$400
Type
Benchtop
Specifications
Dimensions HxWxD (cm)
34 x 36 x 18
Noise (dBA)
81
Weight (kg)
5.5
Wattage (W)
700
Number of speeds
8
Bowl capacity (L)
4.5
Bowl type
Stainless steel
Mixer construction
Plastic
Features
Whisk
Yes
Dough hooks
Yes
Beater
Yes
Splashguard
Yes
Pulse option
No
Bowl lock
Yes
Dishwasher-safe bowl
Yes
Boost/turbo option
No
More Info
Notes
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Availability
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