Bosch MSM67160 ErgoMixx Stick Blender Set 750W Black

The Bosch MSM67160 ErgoMixx centres on a 750W motor and a four-blade QuattroBlade stainless steel blade. The motor runs quietly and without vibration, according to the specs. The blade also chops larger ingredients finely. AntiSplash technology keeps splashes at bay – the bell-shaped design helps here. With 12 speed settings plus a turbo mode, you can adjust the power to the task. The body is light and has an ergonomic handle with a soft-touch grip. But at 1.6 kg, the set isn't the lightest to use.

The four-blade QuattroBlade is made of stainless steel and has a sharp star shape. That's no accident – the shape is designed to draw ingredients towards the blade and process them in one go. The 750W motor delivers enough torque to chop harder ingredients like nuts or cheese. However, with prolonged use at high speed, the set can get warm. The 12 speed settings plus a turbo mode give you control. The turbo mode is a separate button – you press it for maximum power without losing your chosen setting. You'll notice this when puréeing soups or making sauces.

Key specs for the motor and blade

• Power – 750W, quiet motor without vibration
• Blade – four-blade QuattroBlade, stainless steel, star-shaped
• Speeds – 12 settings + turbo mode, continuously adjustable
• AntiSplash – bell-shaped design prevents splashes

The body is plastic, the blending shaft stainless steel. The ergonomically shaped handle has a non-slip soft-touch grip – that helps with a secure hold. The set weighs 1.6 kg, which is on the heavy side for a stick blender. That means with prolonged use (for example, a large pot of soup) your arm will tire more quickly. Controls are via buttons and a dial. An indicator light shows whether the blender is on. The blending shaft is detachable via a click system – you hear a click when attaching it, so you know it's secure. The measuring jug has a 1-litre capacity and measurement markings. No storage box, but the accessories are dishwasher-safe – except for the drives.

The ErgoMixx set comes complete with a chopper, a whisk and a measuring jug. The chopper is suitable for nuts, herbs, onions and hard cheeses. The whisk – an attachment – whips egg whites and cream to a light consistency. The measuring jug also doubles as a mixing jug: you measure ingredients and mix them in it. That saves time. The set is suitable for puréeing, blending, chopping and whisking. However, the set is not suitable for kneading dough or grinding coffee beans – the power isn't designed for that. The 12 speed settings give you precision: low settings for gentle mixing, high settings for fine puréeing. The turbo mode is handy for hard ingredients or when you want quick results.

The accessories – chopper, whisk, measuring jug and blending shaft – are dishwasher-safe. The drives of the accessories are not – you need to wipe those by hand. The click system makes swapping easy: you press the blending shaft off and click another attachment on. The measuring jug with measurement markings is handy for measuring and mixing in one jug. No messing about with separate bowls.

The Bosch MSM67160 ErgoMixx is built around a 750W motor and a four-blade QuattroBlade blade – a combination suitable for puréeing, blending, chopping and whisking. At 1.6 kg, the set is on the heavy side, but the ergonomic grip and click system make it practical to use. The accessories are dishwasher-safe – except for the drives.