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Short answer: For two or three people, buy the Prestige Apex 500 W (about ₹1,999). It has a copper motor, ISI mark and a 2-year warranty on both the product and motor, which is rare at this price. If you want a longer motor warranty, the Usha Rapidmix 500 W (about ₹2,899) has 5 years. If you grind batter every week, step up to the Philips HL7756 750 W (about ₹3,099). Prices checked on Amazon on 10 November 2026.
Couples, students sharing a flat and small nuclear families mostly use a mixer for chutney, ginger-garlic paste, tomato puree and the odd batch of masala. A big 1000 W machine is wasted on that. It takes more counter space and costs ₹3,000 more.
What a small family does need is a good small jar, a motor that won’t burn out in two years, and a warranty that covers it. Here are five that get that right. If you’re unsure about power, our guide on which watt mixer grinder is best explains it.
Our picks at a glance
- Best overall: Prestige Apex 500 W, copper motor and 2-year warranty
- Longest motor warranty: Usha Rapidmix 500 W, 5 years
- Cheapest: Crompton DS 500
- Simple and proven: Bajaj Rex 500 W
- If you make batter weekly: Philips HL7756 750 W
Side-by-side comparison
| Mixer | Wattage | Jars | Warranty | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prestige Apex | 500 W | 1.2 / 0.7 / 0.4 L | 2 yrs product + motor | ~₹1,999 |
| Usha Rapidmix | 500 W | 3 jars | 2 yrs product, 5 yrs motor | ~₹2,899 |
| Crompton DS 500 | 500 W | 1.2 / 0.8 / 0.4 L | Check listing | ~₹1,699 |
| Bajaj Rex | 500 W | 1.2 / 0.8 / 0.3 L | 1 yr product, 1 yr motor | ~₹1,899 |
| Philips HL7756 | 750 W | 1.5 / 1 / 0.3 L | 2 yrs product, 5 yrs motor | ~₹3,099 |
The 5 best mixer grinders for a small family
1. Prestige Apex 500 W – Best overall
A copper motor, ISI certification and a 2-year warranty on both the product and the motor make the Apex the best-built cheap mixer we found. The jars are 1.2 L, 700 ml and 400 ml, and there’s a pulse function for coarse chutneys.
Prestige’s service centres are everywhere, which matters more for a mixer than for most appliances.
Key specs
- 500 W, copper motor
- Jars: 1.2 L, 700 ml, 400 ml
- Pulse function, ISI mark
- 2-year product + motor warranty
What we like
- Copper motor at this price
- 2-year motor cover
What could be better
- 500 W limits heavy batter
Buy it if: you’re two or three people and want the best value.
2. Usha Rapidmix 500 W – Longest motor warranty
Usha covers the Rapidmix’s copper motor for 5 years, and the product for 2. That’s the longest motor warranty you’ll find at 500 W.
It costs about ₹900 more than the Prestige. You’re paying for three extra years of motor cover.
Key specs
- 500 W, copper motor
- 3 jars
- 2-year product, 5-year motor warranty
What we like
- 5-year motor warranty
What could be better
- Pricier than other 500 W picks
Buy it if: you want a mixer that’s covered for years.
3. Crompton DS 500 – Cheapest
The cheapest mixer here, at about ₹1,699, with three jars (1.2 L, 0.8 L and 0.4 L) and three speeds. The 0.4 L small jar is a useful size for chutneys.
It’s fine for light use. Check the warranty terms on the listing before you buy.
Key specs
- 500 W, 3 speeds
- Jars: 1.2 L, 0.8 L, 0.4 L
What we like
- Lowest price
- Good small jar
What could be better
- Warranty not clearly stated on the listing
Buy it if: you want a basic mixer for the least money.
4. Bajaj Rex 500 W – Simple and proven
The Rex has been around for years, and parts are easy to find in any town. Three steel jars, a 20,000 rpm motor, and nothing fancy.
Key specs
- 500 W, 20,000 rpm
- Jars: 1.2 L, 0.8 L, 0.3 L
- 1-year warranty
What we like
- Easy to service anywhere
What could be better
- Short warranty
Buy it if: you want a familiar, simple mixer.
5. Philips HL7756 750 W – If you make batter weekly
If your small family still grinds idli or dosa batter every week, 500 W will strain. The Philips HL7756’s 750 W motor handles it, and has a 5-year motor warranty.
Key specs
- 750 W
- Jars: 1.5 L, 1 L, 0.3 L
- 5-year motor warranty
What we like
- Handles batter easily
What could be better
- Larger and louder
Buy it if: batter is a regular in your kitchen.
What to check before buying
- A small jar of 0.3–0.4 L: you’ll use it most
- Copper motor and a motor warranty of 2 years or more
- An ISI mark
- Suction feet that grip a wet counter
Questions people ask us
Which mixer grinder is best for a small family?
The Prestige Apex 500 W for value, or the Usha Rapidmix if you want a 5-year motor warranty.
Is 500 W enough for 2 people?
Yes, for chutney, masala and purees. For regular batter, choose 750 W.
How many jars does a small family need?
Three: a large wet jar, a medium dry jar and a small chutney jar.
Which brand has the best mixer service?
Prestige, Bajaj, Philips and Usha all have wide networks. Preethi is strongest in the South.
Bottom line
For two or three people, the Prestige Apex 500 W is the one to buy. If you make batter every week, spend about ₹1,100 more on the Philips HL7756.
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