Updated 10 Sep 2018
Zip
3 in 1 421
Snapshot: The Zip 3 in 1 421 is a hand-held blender for hard and soft foods. How does it rate?
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Test results
Overall score
81
Ease of use
?%
Chopping carrots
?%
Processing pesto
?%
Good points
- Excellent results in our carrot-chopping test.
- Excellent results in our pesto-making test.
- The controls are easy to use.
- Comes with a jug/beaker.
- Blender shaft is removable and dishwasher-safe.
- Relatively light weight.
But
- No non-slip grip.
- Uncomfortable to hold.
- Shaft release requires a little pressure.
- Basic instructions with no recipes.
- No labelling on controls.
How we test
Overall score includes:
Chopping carrots 25%
Processing pesto 25%
Ease of use 50%
Our past tests found that all hand-helds were excellent at dealing with soft foods – so we no longer test for this.
Key data
Model
Average price
$100
Price surveyed
July 2018
Specifications
Weight (kg)
0.72
Features
Processor attachment
No
Whisk attachment
Yes
Grinding attachment/ability
Yes
Dishwasher safe
Yes
Metal shaft
Yes
Removable shaft
Yes
More Info
Notes
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Availability
From Briscoes only.
