Stand mixers · Top pick, narrowly

Smeg Stand Mixer

84
Well liked
Average of 7 professional reviews
7 of 7 recommend it · critics agree
Where the 7 reviews landedRange 83–85
Score printed by the outlet Estimated from the verdict

Exact average 83.6 · 2 printed, 5 estimated · printed scores only: 85

Smeg Stand MixerImage: Smeg

7 professional reviewers tested the Smeg Stand Mixer, and 7 recommend it. Most praised: design and build quality. Most common complaint: price.

Reviewed by Good Housekeeping UK, BBC Good Food, Tom's Guide and 4 more

The catch: Expensive, and heavy to lift.

5 of these 7 outlets print no score. We estimated theirs from the review text, then adjusted the estimates against the ratings outlets actually print (ours ran slightly low). An estimate is never higher than 92.

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What 7 critics said

Highest score first · all converted to 0–100
  1. 85
    Good Housekeeping UKBuying guide

    Good Housekeeping Institute named the Smeg its best stand mixer for ease of use after lab testing.

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  2. 85
    BBC Good FoodBuying guide · 2026

    Rated top marks and named best for serious home bakers.

    Read BBC Good Food review
  3. 83est.
    Tom's GuideNo printed score · Hands-on review

    A good-looking mixer that did well in baking tests and runs fairly quietly, but it is heavy and costs a premium over comparable KitchenAid models.

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  4. 83est.
    The IndependentNo printed score · Buying guide

    Picked as the best retro-style premium mixer in a roundup, praised for solid build, strong motor and smooth speed dial.

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  5. 83est.
    Real HomesNo printed score · Buying guide

    Picked as the stylish choice in a hands-on guide; it handled cake batter and doughs well and is quiet, though it is pricey and not the top pick.

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  6. 83est.
    EpicuriousNo printed score · Buying guide

    Well built and capable in all tests, but no better than the Breville or KitchenAid and pricier.

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  7. 83est.
    Expert ReviewsNo printed score · Buying guide · 2024

    Named the best-looking pick in a tested roundup; it mixed batters and meringue quickly, though the motor cut out near the end of a full bread dough load.

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"Est." means the outlet printed no score, so we estimated one from its verdict and checked our estimates against ratings outlets print. How we check estimates

What critics praise most

Design3 of 7
Build quality2 of 7

What critics dislike most

Price5 of 7
Size and weight2 of 7

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Common questions

Is the Smeg Stand Mixer worth it?

Most critics think so: 7 of 7 recommend it. Expensive, and heavy to lift.

Do critics agree about the Smeg Stand Mixer?

Critics agree: scores range from 83 (Tom's Guide) to 85 (Good Housekeeping UK), a spread of 2 points across 7 reviews. Reviewers broadly agree.

What do critics dislike about the Smeg Stand Mixer?

Price (5 of 7 reviews), Size and weight (2 of 7 reviews).

What is the best alternative to the Smeg Stand Mixer?

The Breville Bakery Chef (critic score 84), .