For occasional bakers making bread and cakes in UK kitchens, the 5L is our pick among Aosom’s budget tilt-head stand mixers, and the other three suit a tighter space, a bigger batch or more features. All four are HOMCOM models listed under £100.
- Best Overall for Occasional Bakers: HOMCOM 5L Stand Mixer, £62.99. It sits mid-range on bowl, weight and price, with a 5 litre bowl, 1400W and 5.1kg.[1]
- Best for Small Kitchens: HOMCOM 1300W Stand Mixer, £59.99. It has a 4.5 litre bowl and is the lightest (3.6kg) and most compact of the four.[2]
- Best Value for Bowl Size: HOMCOM 7L Tilt-Head Stand Mixer, £74.99. It has the most bowl for the price, by our arithmetic.[3]
- Best for Extra Features: HOMCOM 6L Tilt-Head Stand Mixer, £95.99. It has 11 speeds, a fermentation mode and an LED display, where the others have six speeds.[4]
All four come with a whisk, dough hook and beater, and a bigger bowl gives you more room for larger batches, so choose the bowl size that matches how much you usually bake.
How We Chose
We compared the four black HOMCOM tilt-head stand mixers in the food mixers range,[5] one for each bowl size from 4.5 to 7 litres, called the 4.5L, 5L, 6L and 7L below, using only what each product page states. We did not test them. “Budget” here means a listed price under £100, and the four range from £59.99 to £95.99. We looked at:
- Bowl size: The listed litres, which describe the bowl, not a dough limit.
- Power and speeds: The stated wattage and speeds, treated as secondary because the pages do not say whether wattage is input or output power.
- Weight and size: The listed weight and dimensions, because a mixer has to be lifted out and stored.
- Accessories, price and ratings: The attachments listed, the price and the rating shown, which rests on very few ratings.
Best Value for Bowl Size is our arithmetic. The range has ten listings, which are four models in several colours,[5] and, taking each colour at the bowl size of its model, the 7L has the lowest price for each litre of bowl.
Comparison Table
| Best for | Product | Price | Bowl, power, speeds | Weight, size as listed (cm) | Rating |
| Best Overall for Occasional Bakers | HOMCOM 5L Stand Mixer | £62.99 | 5L, 1400W, 6 plus pulse | 5.1kg, 41L x 26W x 32H | 4.5 from 2 ratings |
| Best for Small Kitchens | HOMCOM 1300W Stand Mixer | £59.99 | 4.5L, 1300W, 6 plus pulse | 3.6kg, 35L x 22W x 29H | 4.2 from 5 ratings |
| Best Value for Bowl Size | HOMCOM 7L Tilt-Head Stand Mixer | £74.99 | 7L, 1400W, 6 plus pulse | 6kg, 37L x 31W x 34H | None shown |
| Best for Extra Features | HOMCOM 6L Tilt-Head Stand Mixer | £95.99 | 6L, 1400W, 11 plus pulse | 6kg, 40W x 28D x 36H | 5 from 1 rating |
Note: Prices and specifications are correct at the time of writing, so check the product page before ordering.
Best Overall for Occasional Bakers: HOMCOM 5L Stand Mixer[1]
The 5L is our best overall pick because it sits between the extremes, with the second-smallest bowl, second-lowest weight and second-lowest price of the four, a balance that in our view suits occasional bakers.In our view a 5 litre bowl is also a sensible size for occasional bread and everyday batches.
- Bowl and speeds: A 5 litre bowl, six speeds plus pulse and a tilt head, with a whisk, dough hook and beater listed.
- Power and size: It has 1400W and weighs 5.1kg, which is 0.9kg lighter than the 6L and 7L.
- Care and safety: Overheat protection, automatic shut-off and an anti-slip base are listed. The bowl, whisk, dough hook and beater are dishwasher safe, and the splash guard is not.
- Best suited to: Bakers who want a mid-sized bowl and can lift about 5kg.
- Pros: It costs £12.00 less than the 7L and £33.00 less than the 6L, with the same 1400W listed.
- Limitations: The package list omits a splash guard that the product title names, so confirm before buying. It shows only two ratings.
- Who should choose another option: Choose the 4.5L for the least weight, or the 7L for regular large batches.
- Price and delivery: Priced at £62.99 at time of writing, with free UK mainland delivery and returns requested within 30 calendar days of delivery.
Best for Small Kitchens: HOMCOM 1300W Stand Mixer[2]
In our view the 4.5L is the best choice for a small kitchen because it is the lightest and most compact of the four, weighing 1.5kg less than the 5L.
- Bowl and speeds: A 4.5 litre bowl, six speeds plus pulse and a tilting head, with a whisk, dough hook and beater in the package list and a splash guard mentioned in the feature text.
- Power and size: It has 1300W, weighs 3.6kg and measures 35L x 22W x 29H cm.
- Care and safety: Overheat protection, automatic shut-off and an anti-skid base are listed. The notes say only the stainless steel bowl is dishwasher safe, although the features table lists the item as dishwasher safe.
- Best suited to: Anyone with limited cupboard space who mostly mixes single batches.
- Pros: It is the lightest and, in black, the cheapest of the four. It also comes in five colours, priced from £52.99 to £65.99.
- Limitations: It has the smallest bowl and the lowest wattage of the four. The specification says 1300W but other page text says 1400W, and the package list omits the splash guard that the feature text mentions, so confirm both before buying.
- Who should choose another option: Choose the 6L or 7L for regular bread or large batches.
- Price and delivery: Priced at £59.99 at time of writing for the black version, with free UK mainland delivery and returns requested within 30 calendar days of delivery.[2]
Best Value for Bowl Size: HOMCOM 7L Tilt-Head Stand Mixer[3]
The 7L gives the most bowl for the money. It costs £12.00 more than the 5L for 2 litres more bowl, and by our arithmetic it has the lowest price per litre of the ten listings in the range. The page says it “powers through heavy dough” but states no maximum weight.
- Bowl and speeds: A 7 litre bowl with a handle, six speeds plus pulse and a tilt head, with a whisk, dough hook, beater, splash guard, dough scraper and egg separator listed.
- Power and size: It has 1400W, weighs 6kg and measures 37L x 31W x 34H cm.
- Care and safety: Automatic shut-off and anti-slip suction cups are listed. The dishwasher information conflicts, as the highlights say the bowl and whisk are dishwasher safe while the features table says no.
- Best suited to: Bakers who make large batches or bread regularly and have room to store it.
- Pros: It has the largest bowl and costs £21.00 less than the 6L.
- Limitations: At 6kg it ties with the 6L as the heaviest of the four.
- Who should choose another option: Choose the 4.5L or 5L if lifting and storage matter more.
- Price and delivery: Priced at £74.99 at time of writing, with free UK mainland delivery and returns requested within 30 calendar days of delivery.
Best for Extra Features: HOMCOM 6L Tilt-Head Stand Mixer[4]
The 6L has the most features of the four: 11 speeds plus pulse, a fermentation mode with a 90-minute timer, an LED touch display and a time setting function.It is also the most expensive, at £33.00 more than the 5L.
- Bowl and speeds: A 6 litre bowl, 11 speeds plus pulse and a tilt head, with the same six accessories as the 7L (whisk, dough hook, beater, splash guard, dough scraper and egg separator) listed.
- Power and size: It has 1400W, weighs 6kg and measures 40W x 28D x 36H cm, with a noise level of 78 decibels listed.
- Care and safety: Automatic shut-off and anti-slip suction feet are listed. The specification note says the bowl, whisk, dough hook and beater are dishwasher safe and the splash guard is not, although the features table lists the item as dishwasher safe without exceptions.
- Best suited to: Bakers who want finer speed control and a built-in fermentation timer.
- Pros: It is the only one of the four whose page lists more than six speeds, a fermentation mode or an LED touch display.
- Limitations: It has the highest price and is the tallest of the four at 36 cm as listed. It shows one rating.
- Who should choose another option: Choose the 5L if price matters more than extra controls, or the 7L for a larger bowl at a lower price.
- Price and delivery: Priced at £95.99 at time of writing, with free UK mainland delivery and returns requested within 30 calendar days of delivery.
Buying Guide: How to Choose a Budget Stand Mixer
- Bowl size: Up to 5 litres for occasional baking and 6 litres or more for regular bread or double batches in our view. These are our rules of thumb, as no standard sets a size, and a typical home size is around 3.8 litres (1 US gallon).[6]
- Wattage: None of the four pages states if wattage is input or output, which can differ because efficiency is output divided by input. Treat it as a rough guide only.[7]
- Maximum load: Litres describe the bowl, not the dough. Look for a maximum flour or dough weight in the manual. Dough can be kneaded by hand, with a dough hook or in a bread machine.[8]
- Attachments: Whisk, flat beater and dough hook cover whipping, mixing and kneading, and all four list all three.[6]
Reviews and Evidence
Three of the four pages show a customer rating, and each rests on very few ratings: 4.2 from five for the 4.5L, 4.5 from two for the 5L and 5 from one for the 6L. The 7L page shows none.[2][1][4][3] Treat these as a signal and not as proof, since ratings change. We did not test these mixers.
Safety, Delivery and Returns
All four pages state free UK mainland delivery, a courier fee for Northern Ireland and a return window of 30 calendar days.[1][2][3][4]
- Delivery: The pages say Aosom is currently unable to send some products to Guernsey and Jersey.
- Returns: Contact Aosom within 30 calendar days of delivery to return, exchange or refund an order. Aosom UK reserves the right to charge return shipping on non-warranty returns and exchanges, which sits alongside your statutory rights below.
- Your statutory rights: Under the Consumer Rights Act 2015, goods must be of satisfactory quality.[9] If they are not, a consumer generally has a short-term right to reject them,[10] which runs for 30 days, starting the day after ownership has passed to the consumer and the goods have been delivered.[11] This is general information, not legal advice.
- Electrical safety: The Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 generally cover equipment designed for 50 to 1000V AC.[12] The pages do not state a CE or UKCA mark. GOV.UK says CE marking is generally recognised in Great Britain alongside or in place of UKCA marking, although rules can differ for specific products,[13] so check the marking and the plug on the product or its packaging.
FAQs
1. Is a budget stand mixer worth it for occasional baking?
It can be, if a hand mixer struggles with your usual bakes and you have somewhere to keep the mixer. Wikipedia says stand mixers are larger and have more powerful motors than hand-held ones,[6] but they also take more space and weigh several kilograms. In our view, weight and storage matter as much as price.
2. Can a budget stand mixer knead bread dough?
It can. A stand mixer fitted with a dough hook can knead dough,[6] and all four mixers here list one. None of the pages states a maximum dough weight, so check the manufacturer’s instructions before mixing heavy dough or large batches.
3. Is 1400W better than 1300W for a stand mixer?
Not necessarily. We found no source that sets a minimum wattage for kneading, and none of the pages says whether the listed wattage is input or output power,[7] so it may not show how much work the motor does.
4. Can stand mixer parts go in the dishwasher?
It depends on the model and the part. All four pages say the bowl is dishwasher safe in at least one place, and the 5L and 6L notes say the splash guard is not, but the 4.5L, 6L and 7L pages each also contain conflicting statements. Check the model’s page and the manufacturer’s instructions before washing.[2][1][4][3]
See also
- Food Mixers
- What Is the Return Policy for Aosom? Returns, Refunds, and Cancellation Guide
- Does Aosom Ship Internationally? Aosom UK Delivery Explained
References
[1] HOMCOM Stand Mixer, 5L Food Mixer for Baking, 6 Speeds and Pulse Setting, 1400W Cake Electric Kitchen Mixer with Dough Hook, product page.
https://www.aosom.co.uk/item/homcom-stand-mixer-5l-food-mixer-for-baking-6-speeds-and-pulse-setting-1400w-cake-electric-kitchen-mixer-with-dough~1S8TE15I9VG00.html
[2] HOMCOM 1300W Kitchen Stand Mixer, with Accessories, Black, product page.
https://www.aosom.co.uk/item/homcom-1300w-kitchen-stand-mixer-with-accessories-black~1S65SM141QG01.html
[3] HOMCOM 7 L 1400W 6-Speed Tilt-Head Food Mixer, Stand Mixer with Handle and Dough Hook, Black, product page.
https://www.aosom.co.uk/item/homcom-7-l-1400w-6-speed-tilt-head-food-mixer-stand-mixer-with-handle-and-dough-hook-black~28IS002BHT800.html
[4] HOMCOM Stand Mixer, 6L 1400W Tilt-Head Food Mixer with 11 Speeds, Pulse & Fermentation Function, LED Display, Black, product page.
https://www.aosom.co.uk/item/homcom-stand-mixer-6l-1400w-tilt-head-food-mixer-with-11-speeds-pulse-fermentation-function-led-display-black~23L916IK1S800.html
[5] Aosom UK. Food Mixers, category page.
https://www.aosom.co.uk/home/food-mixers-c966.html
[6] Wikipedia. Mixer (appliance).
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mixer_(appliance)
[7] Wikipedia. Electric motor.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electric_motor
[8] Wikipedia. Kneading.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kneading
[9] legislation.gov.uk. Consumer Rights Act 2015, Section 9, Goods to Be of Satisfactory Quality.
https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2015/15/section/9
[10] legislation.gov.uk. Consumer Rights Act 2015, Section 19, Consumer’s Rights to Enforce Terms About Goods.
https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2015/15/section/19
[11] legislation.gov.uk. Consumer Rights Act 2015, Section 22, Time Limit for Short-Term Right to Reject.
https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2015/15/section/22
[12] legislation.gov.uk. The Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016, regulation 3.
https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/1101/regulation/3
[13] GOV.UK. Placing UKCA or CE Marked Products on the Market in Great Britain.
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/using-the-ukca-marking