Every Indian kitchen has a mixer grinder that is either loved or quietly hated. Mine has to do a lot: idli batter on Saturday, ginger-garlic paste on Monday, a watermelon juice when guests land up, and dough when I am too lazy to knead by hand. So when I say I spent weeks with the Philips HL7707/00, I mean I asked it to do real kitchen work, not just spin water in a jar.
This is a 750 watt machine with four jars, a gear drive for the food processor, and the Philips name on the front. On paper it looks like the complete package. In daily life, it is a mixed bag, and I want to tell you exactly where it shines and where it makes you sigh. I will keep the language simple and give you examples from normal home cooking, so you can decide fast.
- Good for: families of 4 to 6 who want a mixer grinder and a food processor in one machine.
- Great at: dry masalas, slicing, grating, juicing watermelon and other soft fruit, and everyday chutneys.
- Weak at: big batches of batter (the wet jar is small), noise, and thin plastic parts.
- My score: 7.5 out of 10.
- What comes in the box
- Full specifications
- Design and build quality
- The 750W motor and gear drive, explained
- The four jars, one by one
- Task picker: what can it really do?
- Batter calculator
- Noise level
- Cleaning and daily care
- Pros and cons
- Who should buy it
- FAQ and final verdict
What Comes in the Box
When I opened the carton, the first thing I noticed was how many pieces there were. This is not a simple “base plus three jars” mixer. It is closer to a small kitchen system. Philips lists the following for this model:
- The 750 watt motor unit with a gear box for the food processor
- A 1.5 litre blender jar (used for juices, shakes and smoothies)
- A 1 litre stainless steel multipurpose jar (used for wet and dry grinding)
- A 0.5 litre stainless steel chutney jar
- A 2.2 litre food processor jar with a chopping blade, slicing disc, grating tool and a kneading tool
- A citrus press, a spatula and a pusher
Some retail pages call this a three-jar set and some a four-jar set, depending on how they count the food processor bowl. Philips’ own sheet describes it as four jars, so I will go with four. If you buy it, count the items in the box on day one and keep the invoice safe.
Jar sizes drawn to scale (roughly). Capacity is the total size, not the amount you can safely fill.
Full Specifications at a Glance
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Model | Philips Avance Collection HL7707/00 |
| Motor power | 750 watts |
| Motor speed | About 20,000 rpm with no load, about 10,500 rpm under load |
| Speed settings | Pulse plus 3 speeds |
| Jars | 1.5 L blender, 1 L multipurpose, 0.5 L chutney, 2.2 L food processor |
| Stainless steel jars | Two (1 L and 0.5 L); working capacity listed as about 0.5 L and 0.3 L |
| Special tech | Gear drive for the food processor, PowerChop blade design |
| Safety | Overload protection, non-slip feet |
| Voltage | 230 V, 50 Hz (made for India) |
| Cord length | About 1.2 metres |
| Weight | About 6.2 kg (6.5 kg on some listings) |
| Size | About 24 x 25 x 50 cm (the tall food processor attached) |
| Warranty | 2 years on the product. Many listings also mention a longer motor warranty, so read the exact warranty on the Amazon page before you buy. |
| Made in | India |
Design and Build Quality
The HL7707 is a black machine with a matte-and-gloss finish, and it looks neat on a kitchen counter. It is not a small appliance though. With the food processor jar fitted, it stands about 50 cm tall, and it weighs over 6 kg. If you keep your mixer on a shelf under a cabinet, measure the height first. This is the kind of thing nobody checks, and then the jar does not fit under the shelf.
The base is firm and the non-slip feet work. When I ran it on high with a heavy load, it did not walk across the counter. That is a basic thing, but cheap mixers fail at it. The buttons and the speed knob feel decent, not premium. I would call the overall build “good, not great”. The plastic parts, especially the food processor attachments and the kneading blade, feel thinner than the steel parts, and that is where I think wear will show first.
One honest point: the black plastic shows fingerprints and water marks. Wipe it after every use and it looks fine. Leave it for a week and it looks tired. This is a small complaint, but you will see it every day.
The 750W Motor and Gear Drive, Explained Simply
What does 750 watts really mean?
Watts tell you how much power the motor can draw. More watts usually means it can handle harder, heavier jobs without slowing down. Think of it like a two-wheeler engine. A 100 cc bike can carry you around town, but a 150 cc bike will not struggle when you add a pillion rider and a bag. In the kitchen, the “pillion rider” is a jar full of wet soaked dal or a thick masala paste.
At 750 watts, this machine sits in the sweet spot for Indian cooking. It is not the strongest on the market, but it is more than enough for a normal home.
What is a gear drive?
Here is where this model is different from the standard mixer grinder. The food processor part runs through a gear box. A gear drive turns the very fast spinning of the motor into slower, stronger turning. Picture a cycle. On the first gear, you pedal slowly but you can climb a hill. On the top gear, you go fast on a flat road. The grinding jars need the top gear (fast). Kneading dough and slicing need the first gear (slow and strong). The gear drive gives the food processor that slow, strong action.
That is why it can handle a small batch of dough, and why the slicing and grating are neat and even rather than messy.
RPM in plain words
The motor is listed at about 20,000 rpm when nothing is inside, and about 10,500 rpm when it is working on food. RPM simply means “rounds per minute”. A higher number means the blades spin faster and cut finer. The drop from 20,000 to 10,500 is normal, because the food slows the blades. Do not worry about the big difference.
The motor also has overload protection. If you overfill the jar or run it too long, the machine cuts off to protect itself. Wait for a few minutes and it starts again. In my experience this is a good thing, not a fault. It means the machine is looking after its own motor. The real lesson is to avoid pushing it too hard in the first place.
The Four Jars, One by One
1. The 1 litre multipurpose steel jar (my most used)
This is the jar I use for wet grinding, like batter and masala pastes, and also for dry spices. It is stainless steel with a leak-proof lid. The one thing to know is the working capacity. Philips lists the usable amount at about half a litre, even though the jar is called “1 litre”. That is the amount of soaked rice and dal (plus water) you should put in for a good grind. If you go over, the batter does not circulate and the motor strains.
2. The 0.5 litre chutney jar
Small but handy. I use it for coconut chutney, green chutney, ginger-garlic paste and small spice batches. It is great for a small quantity. It struggles a little if you add very dry or hard things with too little liquid. One reviewer found small unground bits of ginger and garlic when making a thick paste with very little oil, and I saw the same thing the first time. A spoon of oil or a splash of water solves it, and you scrape the sides once with the spatula.
3. The 1.5 litre blender jar
This is the juice and shake jar. Watermelon juice, banana shake, lassi and mango pulp all come out smooth in under a minute. It is not a juicer, though. If you try coconut milk or anything fibrous, you will need to strain it, and it is slower than a proper centrifugal juicer. For a quick glass of juice for the family, it is perfectly fine.
4. The 2.2 litre food processor jar
This is the big difference between this model and a basic mixer. With the slicing disc, the grating tool and the chopping blade, you can finish carrots, beetroot, cabbage and cucumber in seconds. The slices are even, which is a joy when you are making a salad for 6 people. The chopper blade is good for onions for a gravy, but if you want chopped onions for a dry sabzi, use the pulse button in short bursts, otherwise they turn into pulp.
Task Picker: What Can It Really Do?
This is the section most people care about. Pick what you plan to make, and I will tell you how the HL7707 handles it, which jar to use, and a tip to get a better result.
If you read the answers above carefully, you can see the pattern. This machine is a very good all-rounder, but it is a better food processor than it is a batter grinder. That matters, so let us look at batter in more detail.
Batter Calculator: Will the Small Wet Jar Annoy You?
In many Indian homes, the mixer grinder is mainly used for idli and dosa batter. And here, this model needs a plan. Because the useful working capacity of the 1 litre jar is about half a litre, a big family batch has to be ground in rounds. Try the calculator to see how many rounds you will need.
The calculator uses a safe working amount of 0.5 litre per round, as listed by Philips. In practice, rice and dal expand a little when ground, so keep to that amount. My advice is simple: if you make batter once a week for a small family, you will be fine. If you make large amounts every second day, you may be happier with a dedicated wet grinder.
How Loud Is It?
This is the part where I wish I could tell you good news. The HL7707 is not a quiet machine. An independent reviewer who measured it found the noise to be around 80 decibels while running, which is about the same as many popular mixers of this class. Another reviewer called the noise “very high” for a motor of this size. I agree that it is loud on top speed, and you will definitely not want to run it while someone is on a phone call.
Noise figures are approximate. The mixer value is from an independent reviewer’s measurement, and the others are common reference levels.
The good news is that a typical wet grind takes only a minute or two at a time, so you hear the noise in short bursts. It is loud, but not for long.
Cleaning and Daily Care
Cleaning a mixer is where many people lose patience, so here are my notes. The stainless steel jars are easy: rinse straight away, add a drop of dish soap and a little water, run it for 5 seconds, and rinse. For the food processor, take the blade and discs out and wash them by hand with a soft sponge. They are sharp, so be careful.
- Gaskets: the rubber ring in each lid traps smells. Pull it out, wash it and dry it every few days. A loose or dirty gasket is the number one reason for leaks.
- The base: never put it in water. Wipe it with a damp cloth. One reviewer noted that the narrow channel around the motor housing is a little hard to clean. A cotton bud works.
- The blades: dry them completely. Even “rust-free” blades last longer if they are not left wet.
- Storage: there is no tidy box for the sharp tools, so keep the slicing and grating discs in a separate container, away from small children.
Warranty and Service in India
Philips has a wide service network in India, and several reviewers mention that in some cities they do home service. The product warranty is 2 years. Many listings also mention a longer motor warranty, but the exact words change from page to page, so please read the warranty on the Amazon listing and keep your invoice. If anything goes wrong, you will need that invoice.
My Rating
A solid, versatile machine that is held back by its small wet jar and its high noise. If those two do not bother you, it is a very good family mixer with a real food processor.
Pros and Cons
- Strong 750W motor that handles everyday Indian cooking
- Real food processor with slicing, grating, chopping and kneading
- Gear drive gives slow, strong action for dough and slicing
- Stainless steel jars with leak-proof lids
- Overload protection and non-slip feet
- Good for families of 4 to 6
- Philips service network across India
- The wet grinding jar is small, so big batter batches need 2 to 3 rounds
- Noisy, around 80 dB under load
- The plastic kneading blade and attachments feel thin
- Thin steel jars can get warm quickly
- The black plastic shows fingerprints
- Tall and heavy, so it needs space
- No neat storage for the sharp tools
Who Should Buy the Philips HL7707?
Buy it if you:
- Want one machine for grinding and for slicing, grating and chopping
- Cook for 4 to 6 people and make batter in small or medium amounts
- Value a trusted brand with service available in most cities
- Make lots of salads, gravies and juices
Think twice if you:
- Make large batches of idli or dosa batter several times a week
- Live in a flat with thin walls and cook early in the morning
- Have very little counter space
- Want a machine that is completely dishwasher-safe
Some reviewers say that rival models with an extra large wet grinding jar are a better fit for heavy batter users. That is fair. If batter is your main job, look for a model with a dedicated, larger wet jar. If you want an all-rounder with a food processor, the HL7707 is a strong choice.
Tips to Get the Best Out of It
- Do not overfill. Stay within the working capacity, not the full jar size. This one habit prevents most problems.
- Use pulse for chopping. Short bursts give you even pieces. Holding the button turns everything to pulp.
- Add liquid slowly. For batter and dough, add water a spoon at a time. It is easy to add more and impossible to take out.
- Give it a rest. After a long run, let the motor cool for a few minutes before the next round.
- Wash gaskets often. This stops leaks and smells.
- Do not grind very hard items. Whole turmeric roots or very hard spices in large amounts can wear the blades.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can the Philips HL7707 make idli and dosa batter?
Yes, it can. The batter comes out smooth. The catch is the small working capacity of the wet jar, so for a family batch you will grind in two or three rounds.
Is it too loud for everyday use?
It is loud, around 80 dB on load according to an independent reviewer. But most tasks take only a minute or two, so the noise is short.
How many jars does it come with?
Philips describes four jars: a 1.5 L blender jar, a 1 L multipurpose jar, a 0.5 L chutney jar and a 2.2 L food processor jar. Some retailers list it as three jars, so count the items when you open the box.
Can it knead dough?
Yes, in small batches. The gear drive helps. Add water slowly, and do not push it with very stiff dough because the kneading blade is plastic.
Does it work on Indian voltage?
Yes, it is rated for 230 V and 50 Hz and is made in India.
What is the warranty?
The product warranty is 2 years. Some listings also mention a longer motor warranty, so read the exact terms on the Amazon page and keep your bill.
Can I use it for juice?
Yes, the 1.5 L jar makes good juice and shakes from soft fruit. For fibrous things like coconut milk you will need a sieve, and a dedicated juicer will be faster.
Is it dishwasher-safe?
Some listings say the accessories are dishwasher-safe, but one independent reviewer did not find it dishwasher-friendly. Hand washing is the safe choice, especially for the gaskets and blades.
Final Verdict: Should You Buy It?
The Philips HL7707/00 is a capable, versatile mixer grinder that goes beyond the basics. The 750W motor is strong, the stainless steel jars are good, and the food processor with its gear drive is the real star. Slicing, grating, chopping, juicing and dry masalas are all handled well.
It is not perfect. The wet grinding jar is small for big batches of batter, the noise is high, and some plastic parts feel thin. These are not deal-breakers for most families, but they are real, and you should know them before you buy.
My advice: if you want one machine to do almost everything in the kitchen for a family of four to six, this is a good choice at around 7.5 out of 10. If batter is your daily job, look at a model with a bigger wet jar.
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