bamix1023.004 MAXX Stick Blender Set with multi-purpose, Meat and vegetable stainless steel blade, Whisk, Beater, 350 Watts, 2 Speeds, Made in Switzerland, White

Obviously, this is more money than the base model but for our family who use it daily it’s worth it. Same foot print, so still fits in the original stand and bit holder (uses the same attached so don't have to buy more) Just as easy to clean and change bits.The extra power does make it faster and it's really on more demanding things. Just keeps blending on.I’ll say I don’t like the coiled cord as it makes it harder to use in my opinion. Makes lovely soups, gravy, smoothies, mayo and so much more.

I've had one of these for a while; I returned the first one after quite a while and have had its replacement (no quibbles about that, thank you) but the second one has the same problem. When used as a stick blender for soups etc, the little blade attachment won't stay on!! I've lost count of the times I've had to fish it out of pots of hot soup, and the amount of times I've got my son to squeeze it with pliers, which is not that easy. That is the recommended solution, but it doesn't work for long. So I'm thoroughly fed up now. Such a shame, as its a great blender in every other way, with very useful attachments and accessories. I will probably buy a basic stick blender but keep this one to use with the mill and the chopper. So I'm a disappointed customer.

Sadly, mine was faulty and was returned.

My original review was 5 stars and all the superlatives about the blender.However after a year I had to return the product 3 times as the motor broke down each time.I love the blender, it is amazing in doing its job and I was expecting, it will last me a lot of years. However, the motor issues are shocking. For the price of the blender...this should be a high quality product.I am very dissapointed.However amazon customer service is absolutely fantastic, every time they helped to resolve the issue with no problem.

We inherited our Bamix from my late father in law. I’m so glad we didn’t pay good money for it.Yes it does what it should ie mixes food but that’s were it ends. When it’s time to wash up, the mixer part does not detach from the motor unit, so you end up with the whole lot including the electrics held somewhat precariously over the washing up bowl in one hand, while you attempt to get it clean with the other hand. Accidentally drop it in the water and it’s game over.When I want to beat an egg these days I glance momentarily at the Bamix sitting like some culinary god on the kitchen worktop and then reach into the cupboard above for our old £10 cheapy version which does the same job with the added bonus it comes apart properly for washing up purposes.In its defence it’s quite posh and definitively adds a little chic to our modest kitchen as it sits on the side - as long as I don’t succumb to the temptation to physically use it then my sanity remains intact and all is well.