Should I buy a Thermomix?
⏳Very Slow to Boot Up
The Thermomix TM7 is powered by a very cheap Android tablet. This means you'll be waiting
for what feels like an eternity every time you power it on. You'd think a premium kitchen
appliance would have better hardware, but apparently not. If you're in a hurry to cook,
you'll be standing there watching a loading screen instead of preparing your meal.
Once in the menus, it's also sluggish.
🔄Full Reset Required for Different Countries
Want to access recipes from another country? Too bad.
You'll need to perform a full
reset of the device. That's right, if you want original French recipes or Italian pestos (etc.),
you have to wipe everything and start over.
Otherwise, you get Karen from Newcastle's version. Unbelievable.
🔔Infuriating Chimes That Can't Be Muted
Very loud chimes after each step. And there's no way to turn them off. You'll be driven mad by the constant beeping and chiming as you navigate the interface. It's like having a kitchen appliance that's actively trying to annoy you. Good luck using it late at night or when you just want some peace and quiet.
🧹Cleaning is Very Finicky and Tedious
Cleaning the Thermomix is a nightmare.
It's not just a quick rinse; you'll need to
disassemble multiple parts, scrub every nook and cranny.
The cleaning modes provided barely do anything
You'll spend more time cleaning it than you saved by using it.
💳Another Subscription... For Middling Recipes
You've already paid a small fortune for the device itself, but that's not enough.
You'll need to pay £8 a month for access to their recipe collection, for ever more...
And the recipes? they're average at best.
Subscription fatigue at its sneakiest.
💰It Costs More Than Some Used Cars
Let's talk about the price.
The Thermomix costs more than some used cars. You could
literally buy a functional vehicle for the same price as this kitchen appliance.
For that kind of money, you could buy a professional-grade kitchen setup with multiple
high-quality appliances.
The value proposition simply doesn't add up.
📞Customer Support
Customer support is poor.
Despite having unclear websites, they do not acknowledge their errors and refuse to help you.
Premium price, bargain service.
🍳Conclusion: If You Can Fry an Egg, Do Not Bother
If you have basic cooking skills - if you can fry an egg, boil pasta, or follow a simple
recipe - then do not bother with the Thermomix. It's an overpriced, overcomplicated
solution to problems that don't exist. Save your money, save your sanity, and just
learn to cook. You'll be happier, richer, and less frustrated.
I recommend Nagi's cookbooks for outstanding yet easy recipes or The 4-Hour Chef to learn how to cook properly.
Look at that; I just saved you £1350.