Thermomix TM6 has been serving for six years. Now Vorwerk is preparing his successor. The manufacturer has introduced a lot of changes, although not all are equally important for everyday use, what exactly has changed?
Design – you can see the difference at first glance
New Thermomix has undergone a large metamorphosis. The characteristic handles on the sides of the bowl, which we know from the old model, disappeared. The whole device clearly “slimmed” – the base is now slimmer and shapely. Of the dimensions of 33.5 x 33.3 x 32.6 cm it has shrunk to 25.3 x 40.5 x 12.2 cm (without a bowl).
What does this mean in practice? The new model takes up less space on the counter – it is narrower and shallower, though slightly longer. The bowl itself has the same capacity as in the previous model – 2.2 liters and we can still weigh from 1 to 3000 grams (but with an intelligent solution that the ingredients are to recognize). But the Varoma appetizer grew by as much as 45% – Now we will fit in it not 2, but almost 3 kilograms of steamed vegetables. This is a big difference when cooking for the family. The weight of the whole device? Slightly smaller – 7.6 kg instead of 7.7 kg.
More power, less noise
Let's look under the hood. TM7 got a solid injection of power – Now it has 2000 W, i.e. 500 W more than its predecessor. This can be useful with intensive cooking. The rotational speed of the knives does not change – we still have a maximum of 10,700 rpm per minute.
Despite the greater power, the new model is to be much quieter. The manufacturer strongly emphasizes this – apparently with 70% of the regulations we will hardly hear the working device. This is due to the new housing, which is better alleviated by sounds. If it really is so, it's great news for everyone who doesn't like kitchen noise.
Thermomix screen
Here the change is really big. From a small, 6.8-inch display, jump to a decent 10-inch screen. This is not only a matter of size – the service has also changed. Instead of moving the recipes to the side, as in the old model, now we scroll up and down, as on a smartphone. For this we can create our own profile and adjust the settings under ourselves.
Practical news that really comes in handy
There is one change that can convince even the greatest skeptics – In the end we can lift the lid while cooking! Of course, not always (only at turnover to level 2 and temperature up to 120 ° C), but it's still a big step forward. We can easily season the dish or check how cooking goes. It was impossible in the old model.
Let's add to this new spatulawhich finally reaches all the recesses of the bowl. The container itself is also better thought out – you can catch it with bare hands even during cooking, because it has better thermal insulation.
How about the price?
The new model costs PLN 6669 – it is PLN 214 more than TM6 (PLN 6455, although of course you can find a few hundred zlotys cheaper on the internet). The difference is smaller than you could expect, taking into account all changes.
Then replace the old thermomix or not?
There is no clear answer here. TM7 is a solid step forward, but not a revolution. If TM6 serves us well, there is no pressure to replace it – He will receive updates for 10 years.
However, the new model can be a great choice for people who:
- They are just planning to buy thermomix
- They are fed up with noise while cooking
- They want to have more control over the preparation of dishes (the ability to open the cover)
- They need a larger steaming attachment
- They value convenient service on the big screen