Mixer Grinders Review
Preethi Zodiac MG 218 750W Mixer Grinder Review: Five-Jar Pick
Our verdict
The Preethi Zodiac MG 218 is a well-rounded 750 W, five-jar mixer grinder that handles batter, masalas and juicing smoothly, best for families who want one machine to do everything.
Buy it if
- Families that use a mixer for batter, masalas, chutney and juice
- Kitchens in South India where Preethi service is easy to reach
- Buyers who want a long motor warranty and a solid body
Skip it if
- You only grind batter and want to spend less
- Your counter space is limited
What is the Preethi Zodiac MG 218 750W Mixer Grinder (5 Jars) good for?
- Idli and dosa batter A 9.0
Quick, smooth batter with the large jar; no stalling.
- Dry masalas A− 8.9
Fine, even powders from whole spices.
- Chutneys B+ 8.4
Small jar produced even coconut chutney with little water.
- Juices and smoothies A− 8.8
The juicer jar separates pulp cleanly and the blender jar is smooth.
Every mixer grinders we review is scored on the same uses, so you can compare them. How we test this
What we like
- Five jars cover wet, dry, chutney, juicer and food-processor jobs
- 1 kg idli batch in about 10 minutes
- Motor ran cooler than the other 750 W machines we tested
- Quieter than the Sujata and Philips at about 80 dB
- Two years on the product and five on the motor, as listed on Croma
What we don’t
- Pricier than strong 750-900 W rivals
- Large and heavy; needs a permanent spot on the counter
- Many parts to wash, including the juicer jar
Score breakdown
- Performance
- 8.8
- Build quality
- 8.8
- Noise
- 7.4
- Ease of use
- 8.6
- Features
- 9.0
- Value for money
- 7.6
- After-sales service
- 8.6
The Preethi Zodiac MG 218 suits families who want a single mixer grinder for batter, masalas, chutneys and juice. The trade-off is price and bulk: it costs more than strong 750 to 900 W rivals and the five jars take cupboard space.
How well does it grind idli and dosa batter?
Very well. A 1 kg batch of idli batter finished in about 10 minutes, the fastest in our group, and it was smooth enough that we did not need a second pass. Dosa batter came out with a good fermenting texture the next morning. The motor did not labour even on a full jar, which is expected from a 750 W unit with an overload cut-out.
Is the juicer jar worth it?
For a family that makes juice or fresh coconut milk regularly, yes. The juicer jar separated pulp cleanly from sweet lime and carrot, and the blender jar made a smooth lassi. If you never juice, the Sujata gives similar batter performance for less.
How good are masalas and chutneys?
Whole pepper, cumin and chillies reached a fine powder in about 75 seconds. Coconut and coriander chutneys came out even in the small jar with only a little water, and the lid sealed well enough that we saw no leakage.
How loud and how hot does it get?
At about 80 dB at one metre it is quieter than the Sujata and Philips but still a real mixer grinder noise. After three back-to-back batter batches the motor body read about 64 °C, the coolest here. We never tripped the overload.
Will it run on a 180 V supply or an inverter?
It finished our dry masala test at 180 V without stalling. On an inverter, a 1.5 kVA unit is a safer match than 1 kVA for the few minutes a batch takes.
How is Preethi’s service and warranty?
Preethi has a strong service presence across South India, and owners generally describe it as dependable. Retailer pages list two years on the product and five on the motor. As with any appliance, warranty terms differ between sellers, so keep the bill and read the card.
Who should buy something else?
If you only grind batter and masalas, the Sujata does it for less and the Philips is cheaper still. For a small kitchen, the Philips takes far less counter space.
Test results
| Idli batter, 1 kg batch How we test this : Idli batter, 1 kg batch | 10 min 1 kg batch, median of three runs. |
|---|---|
| Dry masala, 100 g How we test this : Dry masala, 100 g | 75 s |
| Noise at top speed How we test this : Noise at top speed | 80 dB |
| Motor heat after three batches How we test this : Motor heat after three batches | 64 °C |
| Runs on a 180 V supply How we test this : Runs on a 180 V supply | Pass |
Measured on the unit we tested.
How we tested
We used this unit for six weeks as the main mixer in a home kitchen, running the standard mixer grinder tests three times each plus weekly juicing and chutney sessions, and a stepped-down 180 V supply test.
We bought this unit at retail price.
How does the Preethi Zodiac MG 218 750W Mixer Grinder (5 Jars) compare?
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Sujata Dynamix 900W Mixer Grinder (3 Jars) B+ 8.4
The Sujata comes within a minute of this batter speed with 900 W and a plainer body, and was a little quicker on dry masalas, but it is louder and has no juicer jar. The Preethi is the more versatile of the two.
Full comparison : Preethi Zodiac MG 218 750W Mixer Grinder (5 Jars) vs Sujata Dynamix 900W Mixer Grinder (3 Jars) -
Philips HL7756 Daily Collection 750W Mixer Grinder (3 Jars) B 7.6
The Philips costs far less but has three jars and no juicer. The Preethi is quieter, cooler and ground faster.
Key specs
| Motor | 750 W (Vega W5) |
|---|---|
| Jars | 5, including a juicer jar and a food processor jar |
| Speeds | 3 speeds with pulse |
| Top speed (listed) | 18,000 rpm |
| Warranty | 2 years product, 5 years motor (as listed; check your card) |
Questions buyers ask
Is the Preethi Zodiac MG 218 good for idli batter?
Yes. The Preethi Zodiac MG 218 ground a 1 kg idli batch in about 10 minutes in our test and produced smooth batter without stalling.
How many jars does the Preethi Zodiac MG 218 come with?
Five jars, including a juicer jar and a food processor jar. Check the box contents on your seller's page since combos vary.
What warranty does the Preethi Zodiac MG 218 have?
Croma lists two years on the product and five years on the motor. Some marketplace sellers state different terms, so read the warranty card.
Is the Preethi Zodiac MG 218 noisy?
It measured about 80 dB at one metre at top speed, quieter than the Sujata and Philips but louder than a BLDC machine.
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