Description
The SoyaJoy G5 is a soy milk maker first and a general plant milk machine second, and that distinction matters because soy is the ingredient that actually needs cooking rather than blending. SoyaJoy records a white color, dimensions of 9 inches deep by 10.5 wide by 15 tall, auto shut off, corded electric power, 110 volts, push button controls, BPA free, lead free, PVC free, PTFE free and phthalate free materials, a one year manufacturer warranty, Sanlinx Inc as manufacturer, a listed weight of 7.12 pounds, a China country of origin and first availability in June 2020. Included are a stainless steel sieve, a measuring cup, a power cord and a user manual with recipes.
The capacity field reads 3.1 pounds, which is a weight rather than a volume and is unusable. The description gives 1.6 liters for the stainless steel cooking chamber, which is the figure that matters.
What it is and where it fits in a home
Raw soybeans contain compounds that need cooking, not just grinding, which is why a heated machine is the right tool for soy milk and a cold blender is not. That puts this in a different position from a machine such as the NAMA M1, which is designed around cold pressed nut and oat milk and does not cook.
1.6 liters is larger than the 1 liter chamber on the Arcmira 106, which makes this the batch machine of the group: enough for a family or for two days for a couple. At 9 by 10.5 by 15 inches it is also the largest footprint among them, so it needs a permanent counter position rather than cupboard storage.
Living with it day to day
The eight function list covers soymilk, nut milks, porridges, soups and hot drinks including cocoa, all from one button press. That range is wider than the milk only machines here, and it is genuinely useful in a household that eats porridge or makes soup, because it means the machine earns its counter space beyond a single drink.
The patented grinding funnel described in the listing draws ingredients toward the blades rather than relying on the circulation of a plain jar. That is one of the few genuine design differences among the machines in this group, most of which rely on a plain jar and hope.
The sensors are the part that most affects daily use. Boil over prevention is not a luxury on a soy milk machine: soy foams violently when heated and a boil over means cleaning a stovetop worth of residue off a counter. Water level detection prevents dry running, and temperature control keeps the cook consistent. These are hardware safety functions rather than software ones, which is what they should be on an appliance that boils.
The stainless steel chamber is the durable choice, the same material the KIDISLE XD-DJ01 uses throughout. It tolerates repeated heating, does not stain, does not hold odors and can be scrubbed. SoyaJoy publishes no wattage, no cycle time and no decibel figure, so how long a batch takes and how loud grinding is are both unstated.
Controls and what works without an app
There is nothing connected. No Wi-Fi, no app, no account. Push button controls are the whole interface, and everything works with the machine plugged in.
Push buttons rather than a touch panel is a deliberate difference from the newer machines in this group, and on an appliance operated with wet hands next to a sink it is arguably the better choice. Buttons give tactile feedback, do not misread a splash and do not need the panel to be dry.
The important structural point is that all eight functions and all three sensor protections live in the machine. Nothing depends on a phone, a network or a service, so the full capability lasts as long as the hardware does. On an appliance that boils liquid, keeping the safety logic local rather than remote is the only defensible design.
Running cost and upkeep
Ingredients are the running cost: soybeans, nuts, grains and water. A stainless steel sieve and a measuring cup are included, and the sieve is the part that does the straining, so no separate nut milk bag is needed at the start.
The parts that need attention are the grinding funnel, the blade, the heating surface and the lid seal. On a machine that cooks, the heating surface is the one that suffers if a batch is left standing, and soy residue in particular sets hard. The sieve needs rinsing immediately after use or the mesh clogs.
SoyaJoy does not describe a self clean cycle on this listing, unlike the IAGREEA HB-B10KW1 with its published 11 minute rinse. On a cooking machine that is a real difference in daily effort, and it should be weighed against the wider function list.
Electrically, SoyaJoy publishes 110 volts. That is a slightly unusual way to express the North American supply, which is normally given as 120 volts, though 110 and 120 volt designations are both used loosely for the same nominal supply and this is not the kind of contradiction that appears elsewhere in this catalog. No wattage and no amperage are published, which matters on a machine that boils 1.6 liters, since heating is where the current is drawn. Read the rating plate before deciding what shares the outlet.
Highlights
- A heated design, which is what soy milk actually requires rather than cold grinding.
- A 1.6 liter stainless chamber, the largest batch size among the milk makers here.
- Boil over prevention, water level and temperature sensors, all implemented in hardware.
- Eight functions extending to porridge, soup and hot drinks rather than milk alone.
- A stainless sieve is included, so straining needs nothing bought separately.
Things To Consider
- The capacity field reads 3.1 pounds, which is a weight rather than a volume.
- No self clean cycle is described, unlike several rivals in this group.
- No wattage or amperage is published for an appliance that boils 1.6 liters.
- The voltage is given as 110 rather than the more usual 120 designation.
- At 9 by 10.5 by 15 inches it needs a permanent counter position.
Who it is not for
Anyone who wants a blender should buy one from the countertop blender category, because this will not make a smoothie or crush ice. Anyone making only oat or almond milk gets less from the cooking functions than a soy drinker does. Anyone with limited counter space should note this is the largest machine of its kind here. And anyone who wants a self clean cycle will find the daily washing more effortful than on machines that publish one.
