Best for |
Cafés, kiosks, food trucks; limited space |
High-volume dessert bars & venues |
Thick plant-based mixes (açaí/vegan) |
Power |
Often single-phase; lower current draw |
Single or three-phase; dedicated circuit |
Single-phase with high-torque drive |
Output |
Moderate; steady service |
High; rapid recovery at peak |
Moderate; optimised for viscosity |
Overrun control |
Gravity-fed (simpler, lower overrun) |
Air-pump (higher overrun, premium swirl) |
Gravity/pump per model; thick mix focus |
Cooling |
Hopper/cylinder cooling (per model) |
Enhanced hopper & cylinder cooling |
Cooling tuned for dense mixes |
Cleaning & hygiene |
Quick daily rinse/sanitise |
Scheduled deep clean; more components |
Sanitise schedule for plant-based residues |
Footprint |
Compact; countertop ventilation |
Larger; ensure airflow & floor load |
Similar to countertop; confirm clearances |