Smeg Stand Mixer (Retro)
Weak motor and inferior build quality make it a risky purchase for serious bakers.
Consolidated from 7 cited sources across 6 outlets
Where the cited sources landed, as we read them
- 1 enthusiastic source
- 2 positive sources
- 2 mixed sources
- 2 unconvinced sources
1 of 5 research runs entered this as a product to avoid rather than a pick. A trap is a product buyers genuinely cross-shop but should not buy, ranked honestly alongside the real picks rather than dropped to the bottom. Why the boards include them
Pros & cons
- ✗ Motor weak
- ✗ Frequent belt slippage
The sources behind this ranking
We searched the web and YouTube for what has been published about this product, then read the articles, video transcripts and comments we found.
Evidence 2 articles, 3 video reviews and 2 community sources
2 positive sources
The Product Critiques The Product Critiques · 8.8K subscribers · Sept 2024 Discover how Smeg’s Retro Stand Mixer combines vintage charm with modern functionality to make your baking experience both enjoyable and efficient. Watch our detailed review of Smeg’s Retro Stand Mixer to see if it’s the perfect addition to your kitchen!Watch B
Best Tech Review Best Tech Review · 544 subscribers · Dec 2024 The Smeg 50’s Retro Stand Mixer in Pastel Blue is the ultimate kitchen companion for anyone who loves to bake in style! 🍰✨ Combining classic retro design with modern functionality, this stand mixer brings both beauty and power to your kitchen. Perfect for mixing, kneading, and whipping, it's a must-have for any baker or cooking enthusiast.Watch
2 mixed sources
But many owners report problems with bowl clearance, durability, and customer service, so it’s worth weighing looks against long-term reliability before you buy.View post F Facebook Facebook post
But many owners report problems with bowl clearance, durability, and customer service, so it’s worth weighing looks against long-term reliability before you buy.View post
2 unconvinced sources
Seriouseats Article But, unfortunately, the paddle attachment mixed too far away from the sides and bottom of the bowl, leaving a film of greasy butter that needed to be manually scraped and incorporated frequently while making pound cake. The mixer does come with a scraper blade, which might solve this issue, but kneading the pizza dough was also problematic. The dough kept creeping up the hook.Read A
Angie's Pantry Angie's Pantry · 7.2K subscribers · Aug 2018 It is a huge Thumbs Down for me.Watch
Frequently asked questions
It ranks #15 of 15 on our stand mixers tier list, in F tier. That placement draws on 7 cited sources across 6 outlets.
2 of the 7 sources with a clear view are critical of it: Angie's Pantry and Seriouseats. Motor weak. Frequent belt slippage.
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