Thermomix TM7 vs Lidl Monsieur Cuisine Smart ("Lidlomix"): The Ultimate Comparison

If you’re looking at all-in-one cooking machines, the two names that usually come up are the brand-new Thermomix TM7 and Lidl’s budget-friendly Monsieur Cuisine Smart (often called the Lidlomix). Both promise to save time in the kitchen with guided cooking, touchscreens and clever functions. But when you look closely at what you actually get - in power, accessories, service, and long-term value - the differences are big.

Here’s the side-by-side guide.

📊 Specs at a glance

Category	Thermomix TM7	Lidl Monsieur Cuisine Smart (Lidlomix)
Price	£1,349 / €1,599	£399–£499 / €499
Finance Options	3, 6, 12, 24, 36 months	Not available
Advisor Option	Earn for free or at a discount	Not available
Motor & Power	2000 W max - 500 W motor + 1000 W heating	1000 W mixing + 1050 W heating
Speed Range	40 – 10,700 RPM	125 – 5,500 RPM (+ Turbo)
Heating Range	37 °C – 160 °C (1 °C steps)	37 °C – 130 °C (5 °C steps)
Mixing Bowl Capacity	2.2 L usable	3 L usable
Steaming Capacity	6.8 L Varoma (rectangular, fits more food)	Around 3 L steaming tray
Display	10″ touchscreen	8″ touchscreen with video recipes
Connectivity	Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Cookidoo recipes	Wi-Fi, Google Assistant, app
Integrated Scale	1 g precision, up to 3 kg	Up to 5 kg
Cooking Functions	20+ modes (browning, sous-vide, fermentation, open cooking etc.)	15+ modes (sous-vide, knead, sear etc.)
Software Updates	Frequent, adds new cooking modes, recipes, accessories	Limited, not regular
Included Accessories	Bowl, 6.8 L Varoma, simmer basket, whisk, spatula, measuring cup	Bowl, steaming tray & basket, whisk, spatula, blade, beaker
Optional Accessories	Cutter, Spiralizer, Peeler, Extra Bowls, Wireless Temp Probe, Cook Books	Very limited
Patents & Innovation	Multiple patents for heating, blade design, safety and guided cooking	None notable
Support & Care	Lifelong Advisor, workshops, global community	3-year warranty only
Spare Parts	Available for decades, professional repairs in UK & Germany	Limited
Build Quality	German engineering, stainless steel, robust	Made with more plastic, basic finish
Manufacturing Origin	Built in Germany by Vorwerk	Designed by SilverCrest, made in China
Resale Value	High resale demand	Low resale demand

🔧 Accessories & Capacity

TM7 includes:

• 2.2 L stainless steel mixing bowl

• 6.8 L Varoma (multi-tier, rectangular for stacking more food)

• Simmer basket

• Butterfly whisk

• Spatula

• Measuring cup

Lidlomix includes:

• 3 L stainless steel bowl (usable cooking capacity)

• Steaming tray & basket

• Whisk

• Blade insert

• Measuring beaker

• Spatula

Future & optional extras (TM7):

• Extra mixing bowls

• Cutter & Spiralizer

• Peeler for potatoes and veg

• Wireless temperature probe

• Official Thermomix cook books

Lidlomix: only basic replacements, no new accessories announced.

🛠 Service & repairs

• TM7

  • 2-year warranty as standard

  • After warranty, machines can be serviced in the UK & Ireland at authorised centres, or sent to Vorwerk HQ in Germany

  • All main parts (motor, screen, heating element, seals) can be repaired or replaced

  • Spare parts kept for decades

  • Loan machines sometimes offered during repair

  • Lifelong advisor support, not just a helpline

• Lidlomix

  • 3-year replacement warranty

  • After warranty ends, very few spare parts available - most users replace the unit entirely

🚀 Future features

• TM7 is ready for AI and voice control in future updates

• Cookidoo lets you create, edit and share your own recipes

• Huge global Thermomix community with events, workshops and recipe sharing

• Lidlomix has Google Assistant support but no global ecosystem

🌍 Build & trust

• TM7 is made in Germany by Vorwerk, who have been building Thermomix for over 50 years and hold multiple patents

• Lidlomix is made in China under Lidl’s SilverCrest brand - functional, but not built for decades of use

✅ Final verdict

The Lidlomix is fine as an entry-level machine if you want guided recipes at a low price.

But the Thermomix TM7 is built as a premium long-term investment. It’s more powerful, has bigger steaming capacity, gets constant software updates, has real repair options, and comes with lifelong advisor support.

It’s the difference between buying a budget gadget - or a professional kitchen system that will last for decades.

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