I swapped all of my kitchen appliances for this one high tech gadget, and
it's already making me cook more often

Date:
Mon, 13 Oct 2025 22:00:00 +0000

Description:
The Thermomix TM7 is a uniquely positioned device, offering fantastic utility and great performance, but is it worth the lofty price?

FULL STORY ======================================================================Thermomi x TM7: one-minute review

There are few times Ive been so excited about a home appliance in my career
as a lifestyle gadget reviewer as this; Ive just finished testing the Thermomix TM7, an incredible, almost all-in-one device that can do everything from kneading bread all the way to sous vide. If youve ever lamented about your countertop space, this might just be the appliance for you. Still,
theres an interesting journey to perfection or even just maximizing this device that might color your choice to join the hype train.

Ive tested almost all of the key functions available, and I must say Im very impressed with the range on offer. Do I think its the best possible solution for each and every one? No, but I will say it makes tremendous efforts to cover all bases. Ive made everything from bread to curry and smoothies using the Thermomix almost exclusively for every step, and Ive never seen an appliance quite like it. (Image credit: Future)

There are, of course, some trade-offs here. Its bulky, and having a
dishwasher is practically a must if you intend to use it regularly. Owing to its very powerful motor, it can also be pretty loud in use; we shudder to use it past 8pm in case our neighbors think were testing jet engines. Itll also
be a massive pain to stash away, so prepare for the Thermomix TM7 to be a mainstay on your countertops. If you can handle these setbacks, youll be more than happy to introduce it into regular meal prep and cooking rotation, though.

Im also divided on the included subscription plan; you have three months of access to Cookidoo, wherein youll find ample recipes specifically tailored to the appliance, but after that, you face a $89 / 50 annual subscription fee.
Of course, the machine is far from redundant after that period if you choose not to join up, but it will require a lot more manual input. In that sense, I dont love the long-term landscape for Thermomix fans; especially given its lofty list price. I feel they could offer a little more as part of the base offering to help users, but if youre willing to dole out further, its worth the investment.

All that being said, theres a lot to love here, and a thriving community of users to support your Thermomix journey. New customers are encouraged to join up for one of the in-person training sessions; personally, I didnt, and I found it pretty easy to learn the ropes and make best use of the machine, so dont view that as a compulsory step if the effort to make it to a class is
too great. Either way, you end up with a powerful, capable and relatively low-effort kitchen powerhouse. (Image credit: Future) Thermomix TM7: price
and availability Available for $1,699.00 / 1,349 / AU$2,649 direct from Thermomix Encouraged to buy through a Thermomix 'Consultant'

Unlike a majority of the appliances we test and review here at TechRadar, the Thermomix cant be easily purchased through standard avenues. You wont find it on the shelves of a department store or lurking on Amazon during Prime Day; instead, you can exclusively buy this appliance from Thermomix itself, either online or through a Consultant, for $1,699.00 / 1,349 / AU$2,649.

Whats a Consultant? Basically, a brand representative who makes a commission from selling and delivering training to new Thermomix customers. Now, Im not one of these, but youll find a fair amount of content online from people who are affiliated with the brand as such.

In addition to the appliance itself, theres an array of extra tools and accessories that you can purchase to unlock further recipes and cooking methods. The standard package comes with the TM7 base unit, mixing bowl and lid, a Varoma steaming tray, the power cord and three tools: a spatula, butterfly whisk, and simmering basket. You also get three months' access to the Cookidoo platform, which costs $66/50/AU$89 Value score: 3.5/5 Thermomix TM7: specifications

Motor

500W power, speed adjustable from 40 to 10,700 rpm

Materials

High-grade plastic, food compatible housing, stainless steel mixing bowl

Dimensions (base + mixing bowl)

253 mm x 405 mm x 336 mm (WxDxH)

Weight (base + mixing bowl)

6.5kg + 2.1kg (8.6kg total) (Image credit: Future) Thermomix TM7: design

Its hard to make a 'pretty' kitchen appliance, but the Thermomix TM7 is far from ugly. Large and in charge, the TM7 is a hefty piece of equipment for
your countertops; and given its 8.5kg wight, youll probably want to keep it there rather than stash it in the cupboard if youre looking to use it regularly. It takes up a lot of room, too; it stands at 33.6 x 25.3 x 40.5cm (H x W x D), but youll also need to find space for the 13.1 x 38.3 x 27.5 cm Varoma basket and other tools.

While Ive not tested previous devices, the TM7 is a notable departure from older Thermomix designs. Since 1971, the appliance has seen a fair few design changes, but in the more recent years, its stayed fairly consistent until
now. A new 10-inch multi-touch display is the headliner here, seated upon the main base and offering a bright surface from which to follow along with recipes. Its pretty responsive and performs consistently, barring the occasional spot of lag if you're dashing around the screen too quickly.

Above the screen sits the 2.2L stainless steel mixing bowl, clad in a black insulated cover with a large, forward-facing handle. This cover locks in
place using a lever mechanism on the right-hand side of the bowl, which keeps the bowl and blade inside secure; I found this could be a little stiff at times, and might be challenging for weaker hands to operate. (Image credit: Future)

At the top of the device sits the lid, which has a removable steam cap so you can mount the Varoma steaming tray on top when needed. The steaming tray is 45% larger than the previous generation, and I found it was ample space to cook enough chicken for a six, maybe even eight-person meal.

One thing I will note about the steaming tray, lid, and outer cover is that the black plastic is an absolute grease-magnet. After cooking, its covered in oily marks and smears, and thats where the dishwasher becomes a vital part of this package. I dont have one in my apartment, so all cleaning was done manually, and when I tell you I felt cursed by the TM7, I mean it. The lid,
in particular, is a real pain to clean by hand, and I had to re-clean it
three or four times before I was satisfied the grub was gone.

Im also not overly keen on the lid design, as it lets out a lot of cooking smells. Having researched older models, thats a big change that has
negatively affected the reception of the device, and while its by no means worse than using a saucepan on the stove, its definitely worth noting if
youve got a TM6 or older device youre not 100% sold on trading in. Design score: 4/5 (Image credit: Future) Thermomix TM7: performance

The real reason youll want a Thermomix TM7 is all in the performance. My favorite local chef uses his Thermomix to make a wide range of soups and sauces as well as doughs and batters, and thats just the beginning of what this tool can do in both personal and professional environments.

This stand mixer-cum-blender-cum-steamer-cum-food processor can even sautee your veggies, meaning theres way less washing up at the end so long as, of course, you have a dishwasher.

The screen and Cookidoo app will walk you through each step of cooking, starting with measuring out your ingredients with the built-in scales. These are pretty accurate, providing youve got a solid flat surface to place the Thermomix TM7 upon.

Most of the recipes I tested were from Cookidoo, but Ive got really mixed feelings about it. On the one hand, its incredibly useful for learning the machine; theres a great variety of recipes, and I love that you can customize these for your preferences. The customizable home screen and meal planning
are genuinely useful, especially for homemakers or power users, and the user experience for following the step-by-step guidance is pretty good.

That being said, I think theres a lot of room for improvement. Almost every recipe Ive tried has been way under-seasoned, and there are moments where the instructions arent clear enough; pre-heat the oven, sure, but is the
suggested temperature for a conventional or fan oven?! Right now, Im not sure its worth the monthly subscription after the initial trial period, though Ive not actually seen how useful the machine is without it; Im really hoping it doesnt render it useless.

A huge miss for me is that you cant remotely control the Thermomix TM7, despite the Cookidoo platform being accessible on other devices. Thermomix
has hinted at this future utility, but Id ask why they rushed to release the product without it; it feels pretty essential to me in the age of smart devices. Image 1 of 3 (Image credit: Future) Image 2 of 3 (Image credit: Future) Image 3 of 3 (Image credit: Future)

I started my Thermomix journey by making some of the recommended starter recipes; Thai peanut chicken with coconut rice, which uses only the Thermomix to cook at each stage (though you will need vessels to put some ingredients aside in at various stages). You begin with the Peanut sauce, putting in sliced garlic, roughly cut ginger and olive oil into the mixing bowl. After a three-second whizz, scrape down the sides and whizz again, before sauteeing the contents.

At this stage, I was already pretty impressed; the blades are incredibly powerful and sharp, able to quickly mince my ingredients to a suitable size, and the machine has saved me from having to turn on the stove and grab a frying pan. You can use this setting manually, too, searing and browning ingredients up to 160C without needing a recipe from Cookidoo selected.

After adding some liquid ingredients to the mix for the sauce and switching
on the machine to cook and slowly stir the contents for five minutes, the sauce is finished and can be put to one side while you make the rest. Now, given theres another 20 minutes before its time to reintroduce the sauce,
this is one of the early pitfalls for the Thermomix; concurrent cooking for more complex meals isnt always a choice. (Image credit: Future)

That being said, I loved that in the next stage, the rice is cooked in the main mixing bowl while the chicken and vegetables cook in the Varoma on top using the steam from below. The con? Well, you have to wash the sticky sauce out of the mixing bowl first, and its not as easy as the quick rinse suggestion the Cookidoo app makes. It was worth it in the end, though; the results were tender chicken, perfectly cooked rice and delicious (albeit very heavy and unhealthy) peanut sauce. Its a pretty bitty way to cook the meal;
Id sooner cook the sauce separately in a saucepan while the rice and chicken cook to halve the overall cooking time, but its neat to see a meal like this made possible using mostly just the machine itself.

Next up, I tried making another suggested starter recipe: Po de gua, or Portuguese water bread. Using just bread flour, water, yeast and salt, the Thermomix TM7 was able to handle everything from mixing to kneading and even proving the dough. However, the process was a little more mixed, here, in my experience.

Primarily, thats because of the kneading; nobody wants to watch as an expensive appliance visibly teeters while in use. I dont think it moves
enough here to launch itself in any kind of dangerous way, but it cant be
good for the screen, internals or motor to be jostled so much. If I were regularly making large batches of dough, Id be seriously considering wedging the machine in somewhere it cant scuttle out from.

However, I have to say, I was really impressed with the results. The dough proved wonderfully within the mixing bowl, and after a slight mishap (read: user error) that saw me unlock the mixing bowl and pour the blade out with
the dough, the bread came out of the oven well-risen, delicious and with excellent texture. Image 1 of 4 An unfortunate unlocking event has
occurred... (Image credit: Future) Image 2 of 4 (Image credit: Future) Image
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Undeterred, I moved on to my next test: mushroom and cannellini bean soup. Here, I wanted to see if the food processing and blending were up to scratch, and they most certainly were. After cooking down the ingredients, the machine blitzed through the contents and left me with wonderfully smooth, tasty soup. The only issue? It was painfully loud while doing so.

Thermomix claims the TM7 has a quieter motor with noticeably less noise, especially at low speeds, but that certainly doesnt extend to more
challenging tasks. I was genuinely worried about damaging my ears when standing close to the device, and no wonder; when I crushed frozen berries in the machine to make sorbet, my sound meter measured 99db (equivalent to a subway train) at only the fifth of nine speed settings. With more crumbly contents, that dropped to 87db, and with sugar alone, it was 73db.

Some of this is to do with the powerful blades, but I have to wonder if the vented lid design and mixing bowl shape mean theres rubbish sound isolation.
I havent tried previous models to see if the issue is new, but the TM7s redesign does have less cladding around the side to help prevent sound spillage, which definitely means blending past 8 PM is a non-starter in my apartment building. I will say, though, the sorbet was delicious, and the butterfly whisk attachment to whip it into a smooth texture is excellent. (Image credit: Future)

Overall, its a mixed bag for me, and a lot of this comes down to personal preference; if youre an accomplished cook who just wants a super powerful blend and mixer for handling some of those dishes that need constant stirring and a thin consistency, youll love the Thermomix TM7. Similarly, if youre a homemaker without a great love for cooking (or washing up!) its a great way
to make a low-effort meal for a whole family. I would argue it could be
really useful for those with accessibility needs, too, but unfortunately, the bulky design and size of the device make it hard to lift and operate.

However, if you live in close proximity to neighbors, have children with
early bedtimes, dont own a dishwasher or just really enjoy the art of home cooking, you probably can (and should!) live without the Thermomix TM7. Performance score: 4.5/5 (Image credit: Future) Should you buy the Thermomix TM7? Buy it if

You want an easy, almost all-in-one kitchen appliance

The diversity of settings and cooking tools in the Thermomix TM7 makes it one of the most capable appliances available today.

You want some inspiration in the kitchen

The Cookidoo platform grants access to a wide range of recipe ideas for a range of dietary needs, but also gives you the agency to adjust these to your own liking.

You need high-performance blending and food processing

The Thermomix TM7 doesnt just have great settings; it performs well across
the board with them. Blending, in particular, is a real strength. Don't buy
it if

You dont have a dishwasher

I cannot impress upon you how annoying it was to clean without one. The many fiddly components, the smudge magnet plastic materials and its heft make hand washing a real chore. View Deal

You hate subscriptions

Cookidoo comes at an added cost of $65/50/AU$89, which is way less than your average streaming service, but more than some will be able to stomach given the devices lofty list price. View Deal How I tested the Thermomix TM7

I used the Thermomix as many times as possible to cook for myself over a
three week period, trying both the in-app recipes as well as manual mode. To test the features as advertised, I opted to try most of the recipes from Cookidoo's 7-day crash course, which helped to understand the machine's abilities.

I made bread, baked goods, full meals, sauces, soups, stews and desserts in the Thermomix TM7, comparing the experience of each against my cooking experience. I'm a confident home cook with experience in cooking almost all
of the meals I tried by hand, comparing my experience to traditional methods as well as methods that use a range of the best kitchen appliances.

I've been testing home appliances for years now, and in that time I've tried
a huge range of the best blenders, best air fryers, best food processors and beyond. I've developed a keen sense for value, performance and good design through my testing experience.



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