Our review of the Thermomix TM7 comes after an eleven-year wait between the release of the Thermomix TM5 and six years after the TM6. This food processor boasts a giant touchscreen, a slimmer profile, and enhanced features to appeal to connected cooking enthusiasts. But with a bowl made heavier by a protective casing and a price tag exceeding €1,500, how does this new model really stack up? We spent hours cooking to bring you our full review.
The food processor market is constantly inventing new and increasingly ingenious models, and Vorwerk intends to maintain its leading position with the TM7. Between welcome innovations and questionable compromises, our Thermomix TM7 review reveals an appliance that generates as much enthusiasm as it does questions. From preparing frozen cocktails to four-tier steaming and kneading homemade bread, we explored all of this machine's capabilities to determine if it deserves a place on your countertop.
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Design and Ergonomics: A Metamorphosis in Black and White
Our review of the Thermomix TM7 begins with its design, which represents a radical departure from the aesthetics of its predecessors. Gone is the pristine white and generous proportions of the TM6, replaced by a sleek silhouette clad in deep black. The most striking visual change is the touchscreen, which has grown from 6.8 to 10 inches, literally transforming the appliance into a culinary tablet. This screen now occupies the entire front panel, offering a fluid and responsive interface with no physical buttons.
The all-black finish gives the TM7 a certain presence on a modern worktop, although it quickly shows fingerprints and requires regular cleaning to maintain its shine. The overall impression is one of quality and robustness, with carefully selected materials that inspire confidence from the first use.
A redesigned bowl with complete thermal protection
The most controversial innovation in our test concerns the bowl. Vorwerk has integrated a double-walled plastic protective shell that completely encases the stainless steel container. This thermal insulation aims to prevent accidental burns, a commendable goal for user safety, especially in homes with children. The manufacturer has also installed a temperature indicator in the form of an LED bar located at the back of the base, which changes color from green to red depending on the bowl's temperature.
However, this protection comes at a price: weight. The Thermomix TM7 bowl is significantly heavier than the TM6's, making transfers tiring, especially when it contains a large batch. With the blades positioned at the bottom, getting all of a soup or purée out requires patience and care. This design rivals that of larger competing food processors, which seems paradoxical for an appliance intended to be compact.
The blade locking system is a welcome improvement. Gone is the fiddly handling of the TM6: a simple side dial now allows you to lock or release the blade assembly with an intuitive movement. This mechanism greatly simplifies daily cleaning of the bowl. The outer casing is dishwasher-safe, although Vorwerk recommends hand washing to preserve the intensity of the black finish. The stainless steel interior can be cleaned without any special precautions, and complete disassembly takes only a few seconds.
Upgraded Accessories and Enhanced Stability
Thermomix TM7 test , the first thing that struck us was the disappearance of the famous support arm that characterized previous models. Instead, Vorwerk has opted for a locking system located under the bowl. A bold choice that modernizes the appliance's aesthetics and frees up space around the lid, but also changes how we interact with the food processor on a daily basis.
This design contributes to the overall sleek look. Vorwerk has also integrated a slider into the base, a plastic wheel positioned at the rear that facilitates movement on the worktop. This feature addresses a recurring problem: the Thermomix, particularly during kneading, tends to vibrate and can move dangerously close to the edge.
The Varoma external steaming basket is one of the most welcome improvements in this test. Its capacity increases to 6.8 liters, a 45% increase compared to the TM6's 3.3 liters. Large families will find it ideal, allowing them to easily cook vegetables and protein for six to eight people simultaneously. The rectangular design with rounded corners optimizes available space and makes arranging food easier.
The spatula has been completely redesigned with several ingenious improvements. The hanging ring is gone, replaced by a flat tip that allows the utensil to stand upright without soiling the work surface. Its increased length allows it to scrape almost the entire height of the bowl. The small hook traditionally used to remove the hot steaming basket remains, but the spatula now features a specially designed foot that fits behind the blades, making it easier to detach dough after kneading. An ingenious opening system for the hot Varoma completes the functional arsenal of this versatile accessory.
One disappointment remains, however: the steaming baskets are still made of plastic. Several competing manufacturers have already switched to stainless steel, a healthier material for high-temperature food contact and more durable. For a food processor costing nearly €1,600, one naturally expects impeccable finishing. Seeing Vorwerk cut corners on materials is surprising, and frankly, it disappointed us, especially for a product that claims such a premium positioning.
Screen and Interface: The Great Leap into Touchscreen
The 10-inch screen was the TM7's technological showcase in our test, marking a true revolution compared to the TM6's 6.8-inch screen. Its generous diagonal allows for comfortable recipe viewing, with appetizing photos and legible typography even from a distance. Touch responsiveness is excellent, with no perceptible latency when navigating menus. Vorwerk has developed a completely new software interface that abandons the TM6's graphical design for a modernized ergonomics. No more physical buttons clutter the front: it's completely sleek, a truly fluid and easy-to-use tablet, according to our test.
The home screen is divided into two cleverly designed areas: on one side, the recipes planned for the day, and on the other, four customizable manual functions. This balanced layout offers quick access to the most frequently used tasks without creating a cluttered menu. Users can customize these shortcuts to suit their cooking habits, highlighting steaming, kneading, spiralizing, or manual cooking according to their preferences. In our testing, we particularly appreciated this flexibility, which allows users to adapt the interface to their cooking style.
Side Navigation: Essential Apps Always Accessible
On the side of the screen, Vorwerk has integrated small application icons that provide access to the Thermomix's main functions. The home icon returns you to the home screen, the magnifying glass opens the search bar for direct access to Cookidoo, the small book icon displays all available recipes, and the manual functions icon centralizes the robot's 17 modes. Finally, the settings icon allows you to personalize your experience. This permanent sidebar eliminates tedious back-and-forth navigation through menus, an ergonomic detail we appreciated on a daily basis.
A particularly useful addition in our Thermomix TM7 review is the "Help and Tutorials" tab. If you have an urgent question about your Thermomix and can't find the answer, this integrated section offers video and text explanations for each function. You no longer need to search for your printed manual or consult your phone; everything is accessible directly from the robot's screen.
A Redesigned and More Intuitive Navigation
Manual mode abandons the three circular dials of the TM6 in favor of a linear scrolling system. Time, temperature, and speed are now set on three horizontal lines with convenient shortcuts. To program 10 minutes and 30 seconds at 75°C, simply tap the +10 minutes and +30 seconds presets, then adjust the temperature in 5-degree increments. This approach significantly speeds up data entry compared to the previous rotary system.
The Cooking Center, a contextual bar accessible from any screen, centralizes key functions: independent timer, real-time scale, and access to pre-cleaning. This organization eliminates tedious navigation through the menu system. The scale features a practical innovation that has been successfully tested: when the lid is removed, the scale is automatically tareed thanks to a presence sensor. No more pressing a button before weighing each ingredient.
The settings allow for fine-tuning the user experience. Font size is available in three levels to accommodate different visual abilities. Brightness can be adjusted across a wide range. Ringtone volume and duration can be set from 10 seconds to 15 minutes, or even indefinitely. Users can even choose from several notification melodies, although most will likely keep the default ringtone. Automatic ingredient selection during weighing can be disabled for those who prefer to manually confirm each step.
Cookidoo: The Ever-Enriching Culinary Library
The Cookidoo app is the true brain of the Thermomix. Accessible on smartphones as well as directly on the appliance's screen, it contains nearly 14,000 recipes in French, continuously updated by the Vorwerk team. The major new feature of the TM7 is the ability to perform all searches and filters directly from the built-in interface, whereas the TM6 often required using a phone.
The sorting criteria are particularly sophisticated. In addition to the classic categories (starters, main courses, desserts, breads, drinks), you can filter by preparation time and total time, by number of servings, and by difficulty level. The "empty the fridge" function allows you to enter available ingredients to get tailored suggestions. Conversely, you can exclude certain foods due to allergies or personal preferences. Nutritional tags (gluten-free, lactose-free, vegetarian, vegan) make it easier to select recipes for specific diets.
Community ratings help identify the most successful recipes. A score of 4.5 stars or higher based on dozens of reviews is a guarantee of reliability. All the recipes tested during our trial, from barley risotto to floating island dessert and crème caramel, yielded very satisfactory results. The step-by-step guidance leaves no room for improvisation: each ingredient is weighed automatically, each step is triggered at the right time, and the temperature and speed are pre-programmed. This assistance eliminates beginner mistakes and guarantees near-perfect results.
Personal organization benefits from advanced features. Favorites gather your preferred recipes, ideally limited to around thirty for manageability. But above all, custom lists allow you to categorize your repertoire thematically: fish dishes, quick recipes, vegetarian cuisine, recipes for guests, preparations using a specific ingredient. Forty lists can be created, enough to structure a truly personalized culinary library. Collections bring together the approximately 1,000 official cookbooks available in French, facilitating navigation through this wealth of resources.
Weekly meal planning is incredibly effective for organizing your menus. You can program recipes up to two years in advance, which is handy for planning holiday meals or structuring your weeks. Each planned recipe automatically generates a shopping list, accessible on your smartphone and synchronized with all the devices in your home. Ingredients can be sorted either by recipe or by supermarket aisle to optimize your shopping trip. You can also add non-food items to the list. This list is easily shared, allowing multiple family members to shop with the right information.
A personal notes function is now available on the Thermomix TM7. Each recipe can receive comments visible only to its author: seasoning adjustments, modified cooking times, notes on family preferences. These annotations are synchronized between the appliance and the smartphone, creating a culinary memory that grows with each recipe.
Two drawbacks to the Cookidoo offer
The Cookidoo service requires an annual subscription of €60, or €5 per month. This recurring cost is in addition to the significant initial investment for a multi-functional food processor at this price. Compared to other free recipe platforms available online, this fee may seem high. Vorwerk justifies this price by citing the integrated guidance system, weekly recipe updates, and the development of content specifically tailored to the Thermomix. However, over the lifespan of the appliance (often ten years or more), the subscription represents an additional €600.
Even more regrettable is the absence of a Nutri-Score associated with the recipes. Paradoxically, Cookidoo accurately calculates and displays the nutritional values of each dish: calories, carbohydrates, fats, proteins, cholesterol, and fiber. All the data necessary for calculating the Nutri-Score is therefore already present. It would have been logical to translate this information into a color-coded score to allow users to filter for the healthiest recipes. In an era where nutritional balance is becoming a major concern, this omission is disappointing in our opinion. Let's hope that Vorwerk will address this shortcoming in a future software update.
Sound Performances: Silence Finally Mastered
Vorwerk announces that it has worked intensively on noise reduction for the Thermomix TM7 multi-cooker. Have they lived up to the promises? On this point of the test, the result is truly impressive. Up to speed 2, the machine operates in near silence, a sound almost unreal for those familiar with previous generations. When preparing an iced margarita, the initial mixing of liquid ingredients at speed 6 produces a discreet hum, a far cry from the dreaded racket. Even the ice-crushing phase at speed 10, traditionally the noisiest, remains tolerable and doesn't prevent a normal conversation in the kitchen.
This acoustic improvement transforms the user experience. You can now start cooking or mixing without worrying about waking a napping child or drowning out a television program in the next room. The kneading function, once synonymous with unnerving vibrations, now operates with surprising serenity. Only the turbo mode, used in short bursts, still produces a noticeable noise, but its limited activation time makes this a minor point.
This technical feat likely stems from a redesigned drive system and improved sound insulation. Laboratory tests will precisely quantify these improvements with decibel measurements, but the subjective impression after several hours of daily use is unequivocal: the TM7 stands out as one of the quietest food processors on the market.
Testing Features and Cooking Modes: A Complete Arsenal
Our Thermomix TM7 review reveals seventeen operating modes accessible from the manual menu, in addition to the thousands of guided recipes on Cookidoo. This versatility positions it as a true culinary Swiss Army knife, capable of replacing a dozen traditional kitchen appliances.
Manual Cooking: The Mode for Experienced Cooks
Manual cooking mode offers complete control over three key parameters: time (from 1 second to 99 minutes), temperature (from 37°C to 100°C), and speed (from 1 to 10, plus turbo mode). This freedom allows experienced cooks to create their own recipes or adapt those from other sources. The integrated scale, accurate to the gram, makes measuring ingredients easy. The reverse rotation (indicated by a specific icon) prevents delicate foods from being chopped while still allowing for gentle mixing.
Cleaning Modes: Five Suitable Programs
The pre-cleaning function now offers five profiles in our test: express (2 minutes for a lightly soiled bowl), universal (after soup), kneading (for sticky dough residue), roasting (for burnt or caramelized ingredients), and grease/caramel (for very fatty or sugary preparations). The principle remains the same: fill the bowl with a maximum of one liter of water, add a squirt of dish soap or a little vinegar, start the program, then rinse and, if necessary, scrub with the included brush. These automated cycles effectively dissolve most residues, although a thorough hand wash is still necessary after use.
Kneading: The Quiet Strength
The kneading function remains one of the Thermomix TM7 . It's even one of the machine's signature features, and in our experience, it continues to work wonders. Dough rises perfectly, the texture is smooth, and the motor's power is noticeable without ever feeling strained.
In just two to three minutes, it develops the gluten network with an efficiency that conventional stand mixers struggle to achieve. The alternating motion of the blades (three turns in one direction, pause, two turns in the same direction, then reverse) kneads the dough optimally. In our test with a Dutch oven loaf (510g flour, 300g water, 15g yeast), the dough reached the perfect consistency in just five minutes. It naturally pulled away from the sides of the bowl, making it easy to transfer.
The new spatula with its special foot allows you to rotate the blades to release the dough without using your fingers. If any residue remains stuck to the blades, a quick pulse of turbo mode will throw it against the sides of the bowl for easy removal. However, be aware that despite the stabilizing slider, the kneading mode generates significant vibrations that can cause the mixer to move. Monitoring is recommended, especially with thick dough or large quantities.
Browning: High-Temperature Cooking Without Supervision
The manual browning function is a welcome new feature of the Thermomix TM7. Previously reserved for guided Cookidoo recipes, it is now freely accessible. Browning can be done for 1 to 30 minutes, at a temperature of 140°C to 160°C, with a low or high heat setting. This function is ideal for sweating onions, browning vegetables, or searing small quantities of meat. Food should be cut into relatively large pieces (maximum eighths) to prevent burning or getting stuck under the blades.
A crucial point we observed during our test: during the browning process, the blades remain stationary. The bottom of the bowl heats up and cooks by contact, like a frying pan. This means that the food doesn't mix automatically and can stick. For recipes requiring regular stirring, it's best to use guided recipes that intelligently alternate between browning and mixing phases.
Steam Cooking: Up to Three Simultaneous Levels
Steam cooking benefits from automatic configuration detection. The TM7 identifies whether only the steaming basket is installed, or if the Varoma is also in place. This recognition allows it to adjust steam production for even cooking. You can set the time (up to 99 minutes), the rotation speed (1 to 5 in normal or reverse direction), and of course, select the Varoma temperature (approximately 120°C under steam pressure).
Our test with a complete four-tiered meal perfectly illustrates this versatility: in the bowl, a creamy pea soup; in the steaming basket, potatoes; in the first Varoma level, broccoli florets; and in the second Varoma level, marinated salmon fillets. After 20 minutes of cooking, all the elements emerged perfectly cooked, with the vegetables tender yet still crisp and the fish moist. This ability to prepare a complete meal in a single step represents a considerable time saving for busy families.
Turbo Mode: Lightning-Fast Dropout
The turbo mode operates in 0.5 to 2-second pulses, repeatable one to three times. Its main purpose is to dislodge food stuck in or under the blades. Particularly useful after kneading to scrape up any remaining dough, it can also be used to quickly crush nuts or cookies. The power it delivers is impressive, so it's important to activate it only with the lid closed to prevent splattering.
Mixing: Redundant Mode
The blending mode offers presets for different textures: coarse, medium, or fine. Tips are displayed on food preparation and speed settings. Honestly, this mode offers little advantage over manual blending, where you can precisely control the blending time and intensity. It might be useful for a beginner unsure of the settings, but regular cooks will likely prefer the complete control of manual mode.
Cooking Eggs: Precision in the Service of the Soft-Boiled Egg
The egg cooking mode automatically adjusts the cooking time according to the desired result: soft-boiled, medium-boiled, medium-boiled, medium-hard, or hard-boiled. Photos clearly illustrate the yolk texture for each option. The process is simple: place two to six eggs in the bottom of the bowl, add water up to the 1-liter mark, select the cooking mode, and let it do its work.
Three conditions determine success, according to our test: eggs straight from the refrigerator (the program is calibrated to this initial temperature), weighing between 53 and 63 g (standard average size), and water at room temperature. Meeting these requirements guarantees soft-boiled eggs with a perfectly runny yolk or hard-boiled eggs without any greenish ring. At the end of the cycle, immediately rinse the eggs in cold water to stop the cooking process, then consume them quickly as the residual heat continues to act.
Cooking Without a Lid: The Saucepan Mode
This innovation of the Yhermomix TM7 allows heating up to 100°C with the lid removed. The blades remain stationary (they cannot be activated with the bowl open for safety reasons), transforming the food processor into a simple electric saucepan. Its use is therefore limited to preparations requiring significant evaporation (sauce reduction) or constant visual monitoring.
In practice, this mode is useful in a pinch when camping or in a kitchenette without a stovetop, but its everyday usefulness remains limited. The required manual stirring and the inability to reach a temperature above 100°C restrict its applications. It should be considered an occasional bonus rather than a core feature.
Kettle: Hot Water at Precise Temperature
The kettle mode heats water from 37°C to 100°C, in 5-degree increments starting at 40°C. The 37°C temperature is particularly convenient for preparing baby bottles or drinks. Tea lovers will appreciate being able to heat water precisely to 70°C for a delicate green tea or 85°C for a robust black tea, without the risk of burning the leaves with boiling water.
The robot automatically shuts off once the temperature is reached, just like a regular kettle. This function is a convenient alternative to an additional appliance on the worktop, even if it does tie up the Thermomix, which can then be used for other tasks.
Heating: Use with discretion
The reheating mode allows you to warm preparations from 37°C to 90°C, with optional stirring at speed 1 or 2 (spoon setting) in reverse. Vorwerk recommends not exceeding 60°C to avoid overcooking the food and altering its texture and flavor. In our tests, this mode is suitable for large quantities of soup, purée, or sauce. For more complex dishes, a microwave or conventional oven better preserves the structure of the preparations. This mode should be reserved for situations where the stirring function is truly necessary during reheating.
Cooking Rice: Cookidoo is recommended
The manual rice cooking mode offers presets, but in our opinion, the best experience comes from using Cookidoo's dedicated recipes. A search for "cooking rice" provides access to specific programs for each variety: basmati, long grain, short grain, and brown rice. Each program adjusts the water-to-rice ratio, cooking time, and temperature for perfectly cooked rice with separate grains and a fluffy texture. With 1 liter of water, 20g of olive oil, salt, and pepper, then adding the rice and cooking for 20 minutes at Varoma temperature, speed 4, you get a perfect side dish without any monitoring.
Sauce Mode: Artificial Intelligence at the Service of Texture
The sauce mode represents a true technological innovation that has been successfully tested. The robot automatically detects the consistency of the mixture and adjusts the cooking time to achieve a smooth texture. For a béchamel sauce (1 liter of milk, 40 g of flour, 40 g of butter, salt, pepper, nutmeg), nine minutes is all it takes to obtain a perfect, lump-free, and unattended sauce. Pepper sauce, béarnaise, and hollandaise sauce receive the same exceptional results.
This mode can also rescue a sauce that's too thin during the cooking process: simply add a spoonful of cornstarch or flour, activate the sauce mode, and watch the mixture thicken to the perfect consistency. This feature prevents many culinary disappointments and significantly improves the success rate, even for sauces known for being tricky.
Slow Cooking: For Stews
Slow cooking allows you to simmer for 1 to 8 hours at a temperature of 37°C to 95°C. This extended cooking method develops the flavors of stews, casseroles, and other saucy dishes that benefit from slow cooking. The low temperature preserves the tenderness of meats while concentrating their aromas. Program the appliance in the morning, let it work throughout the day, and enjoy a delicious meal in the evening. The fact that it requires no supervision makes it a perfect ally for busy schedules.
Fermentation: Homemade Yogurts and Cheeses
The fermentation mode maintains a temperature of 37°C to 70°C for 8 to 12 hours, ideal for cultivating lactic acid bacteria. Making homemade yogurt becomes child's play: heat the milk, add the starter culture, pour into jars, and start the fermentation. The result equals or even surpasses store-bought yogurt, without additives and with a creamy texture. Fresh cheese, such as faisselle, is prepared using the same principle. Those who enjoy lacto-fermentation can also prepare sauerkraut or kimchi, although these preparations generally require longer times than the maximum 12 hours of the machine.
Sous Vide Cooking: Precision to the Degree
The sous vide function allows for precise temperature control, degree by degree, from 37°C to 70°C. When used with vacuum-sealed bags designed for cooking, it enables low-temperature preparations where thermal precision guarantees unparalleled textures. A duck breast cooked for 45 minutes at 58°C will emerge uniformly pink from edge to edge. A salmon fillet cooked at 52°C for 15 minutes will offer a meltingly tender, pearly texture.
This technique requires a vacuum sealer, a significant additional investment. Without this equipment, the method remains useful for preparations requiring a very precise, stable temperature, such as perfect eggs (63°C for 45 minutes) where the white barely coagulates while the yolk remains creamy.
Accessory Modes: Peeling, Grating and Spiralizing
The last four modes require the purchase of optional accessories. The peeling mode works with a dedicated accessory (€35 extra) to automatically peel potatoes. For best results, the potatoes should be uniform in size and of a modest diameter. In practice, however, manual peeling is often faster and less tedious.
The grating and slicing function uses the Quick Slicer, an accessory priced at €160. This rotating disc offers two grating thicknesses (fine for grated carrots, coarser for vegetable sticks) and two slicing thicknesses (very fine for tzatziki, coarser for a gratin dauphinois). The Quick Slicer available with the TM7 is an improvement over the one in the TM6, but is not yet always included in the basic package, depending on the sales offer.
The spiralizer cuts vegetables into ribbons, either as thin as spaghetti or as wide as tagliatelle. These "zucchini pasta" or "spiral carrots" appeal to those following a light or gluten-free diet. The visual effect is impressive at a dinner party, even if handling the attachment and cleaning it afterward requires a bit of a time investment.
Connectivity and Ecosystem: Successful Integration
The Thermomix TM7 connects to your home Wi-Fi network to sync with the Cookidoo app. This permanent connection allows you to instantly download new recipes, update the built-in software, and synchronize favorites, lists, and schedules between the appliance and your smartphone. Initial setup takes just a few minutes and is seamless thanks to a setup wizard.
Bluetooth allows users to connect compatible accessories or share recipes during cooking workshops. This feature is currently underutilized, but it offers interesting possibilities for future development.
The Cookidoo ecosystem is enriched every week with new recipes created by the Vorwerk teams or resulting from collaborations with chefs. The themes follow the seasons (game recipes in autumn, fresh salads in summer) and food trends (batch cooking, healthy snacking, Asian cuisine). This continuous update partly justifies the cost of the annual subscription.
The Thermomix user community, very active on social media, shares its creations and tips. Facebook groups bring together tens of thousands of members who exchange advice and personalized recipes. This vibrant community enriches the experience beyond just the official recipes.
Energy Autonomy: A Quiet Step Forward
Vorwerk announces that the Thermomix TM7 consumes less energy than its predecessor. Without precise laboratory measurements, it's difficult to quantify this improvement. The thermal insulation provided by the double-walled bowl likely helps retain heat and thus reduces the strain on the heating element. The more efficient motor and the optimized steam generation system also contribute to this increased energy efficiency.
In absolute terms, a food processor consumes more energy than a simple saucepan on an induction hob, but less than a combination of several appliances (blender, steamer, kettle, stand mixer) operating separately. For a household using a Thermomix daily, the overall energy balance can therefore be favorable, especially when replacing a conventional oven for certain cooking tasks.
✔ and pleasant 10-inch touchscreen
✔ Impressively quiet operation up to speed 2.
✔ Intuitive and modern software interface.
✔ Varoma basket 6.8 L for large families.
✔ Simplified blade locking system.
✔ Integrated scale with automatic tare.
✔ Cookidoo is very comprehensive with 14,000 guided recipes.
✔ Step-by-step guidance eliminating errors.
✔ Intelligent sauce mode that detects consistency.
✔ Wide range of cooking modes (17 in total).
✔ Impeccable build quality.
✔ Integrated slider for easy movement.
✔ Ingenious new multi-functional spatula.
✔ Cooking without a lid is possible.
✖ Very high price: €1,549 to €1,599 excluding accessories.
✖ Bowl made heavier by the protective case.
✖ Steamer baskets still made of plastic (not stainless steel).
✖ Cookidoo subscription required (€60/year).
✖ No Nutri-Score is included in the recipes.
✖ Single-task design limits practicality for complex meals.
✖ Expensive optional accessories (minute cutter €160).
✖ The peeling mode is not very convincing.
✖ Black case prone to fingerprints.
✖ The blades cannot be rotated with the bowl open.
Our Test Verdict: What is the Thermomix TM7 Really Worth?
After several weeks of testing the Thermomix TM7 , our opinion is nuanced . This food processor boasts a successful aesthetic and ergonomic redesign . The large screen , modernized interface, and quiet operation transform the user experience compared to the TM6. Culinary performance remains excellent, with guided Cookidoo recipes that guarantee professional results , even for beginners. Its versatility is impressive in our test: this appliance effectively replaces a mixer, blender, steamer, precision scales, stand mixer, and partially a multi-cooker.
However, several drawbacks mar this otherwise excellent review. The weight of the bowl with its protective casing is frustrating during frequent transfers. The plastic steaming baskets are disappointing on a device of this caliber. The lack of a Nutri-Score in Cookidoo represents a missed opportunity. The €60 annual subscription for access to recipes puts a strain on the budget over time.
Above all, the central question of our Thermomix TM7 test remains the actual practicality of such an appliance. While the Thermomix is preparing a sauce, it's impossible to use it to grate carrots. While it's simmering a risotto, it's impossible to whip egg whites . This single-task design limits its appeal for ambitious cooks who like to prepare several dishes simultaneously.
Priced between €1,549 and €1,599 depending on the retailer, the TM7 is positioned as a luxury appliance . At this price, you can find connected food processors offering 80% of the same features for eight times less. While the Thermomix certainly excels in build quality, reliability, recipe support, and after-sales service , does it justify such a price difference for standard home use?
Our final verdict: the TM7 will appeal to busy households seeking absolute simplicity , those who are not very comfortable in the kitchen wanting an infallible guide , or culinary technology enthusiasts ready to invest in the best equipment .
However, experienced cooks who appreciate hands-on cooking, those on a tight budget , and large families needing to prepare several dishes simultaneously will find better options elsewhere. Alternatives in the €300-€500 range offer comparable versatility with less luxury but equivalent, or even superior, practicality in some respects.
A very good food processor that comes close to excellence in terms of technology and ergonomics, penalized by a prohibitive price and some questionable design choices.
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