Smart cooking is no longer the future – it’s the present! Both the Thermomix® TM7 and Lidl Monsieur Cuisine Smart (often called “Lidlomix”) promise to make life easier in the kitchen. But which one is the better match for foodies who love good design, powerful features, and cutting-edge technology? Let’s dive in.
Design & Ergonomics
The Thermomix® TM7 stands out immediately with its sleek black design that feels modern and premium. Its star feature is the 10-inch touchscreen, which makes navigation smooth and intuitive. Despite its power, it remains compact at 7.6 kg and 25.3 × 40.5 × 33.6 cm, so it fits neatly on your counter.
The Monsieur Cuisine Smart also has a touchscreen – 8 inches – but at 11.4 kg and larger dimensions, it’s bulkier and less convenient to move around.
👉 Winner: Thermomix® TM7 for elegance, ease of use, and compact size.
Power & Performance
Cooking is all about results, and here the TM7 truly shines. With 2000 W of power and blade speeds up to 10,700 rpm, it can handle everything from silky purées to perfectly browned ingredients. What’s more, its new motor is remarkably quiet, which makes cooking more pleasant.
The Monsieur Cuisine Smart offers 1000 W for mixing and speeds up to 5,500 rpm. It still gets the job done but doesn’t quite match the efficiency or finesse of the TM7.
👉 Winner: Thermomix® TM7 for speed, strength, and whisper-quiet performance.
Cooking Functions
Both devices are versatile kitchen partners, but the TM7 pushes the boundaries with 20 cooking modes, including unique options like:
- Open cooking without a lid (perfect for simmering and reducing sauces)
- High-temperature searing up to 160°C
- Multi-level steaming
Monsieur Cuisine Smart offers 15 functions, including sous-vide, which is also available on the TM7. Still, the extra modes on the Thermomix make it more adaptable for creative home cooks.
👉 Winner: Thermomix® TM7 for its advanced and innovative cooking options.
Recipe Platforms & Smart Features
This is where technology makes all the difference.
- Thermomix® TM7 connects to Cookidoo®, a huge platform with 100,000+ tested recipes (6,400+ in Polish, and many in English, too). You can personalise your profile, import and adapt recipes, and even create your own step-by-step guided recipes.
- Monsieur Cuisine Smart offers about 1,000 recipes via its app, including meal planning and shopping list functions. Useful, but far more limited.
Both devices support voice control: Lidlomix integrates with Google Assistant, while TM7 is building a more advanced, device-native voice system through regular software updates.
👉 Winner: Thermomix® TM7 for its enormous recipe base and smarter updates.
Adding Your Own Recipes
Love experimenting?
- TM7 now lets you import, customise, and create brand-new recipes in Cookidoo®.
- Monsieur Cuisine Smart also allows users to save their own recipes in its app, but the integration is simpler and less advanced.
👉 Winner: Thermomix® TM7 for professional-level recipe creation and flexibility.
Subscriptions & Costs
- Cookidoo® (TM7) costs about €49/year (less than €5/month) – for a constantly updated, global recipe library and guided cooking tailored to your needs.
- Monsieur Cuisine Smart doesn’t require a subscription – but the trade-off is a far smaller and less dynamic recipe platform.
👉 Winner: Thermomix® TM7 for quality and variety, Lidlomix for budget-conscious cooks.
Price Tag
- Thermomix® TM7: €1,599
- Monsieur Cuisine Smart: €450–500
Yes, the Thermomix is a bigger investment. But it’s also a premium device built to last, with professional-level features, support from a personal Advisor, and constant innovation. Lidlomix is more affordable but inevitably comes with compromises.
Final Thoughts – Which One Belongs in Your Kitchen?
If you just want a budget-friendly way to dip into smart cooking, the Monsieur Cuisine Smart is a solid starting point.
But if you’re serious about food, love trying new recipes, and want a device that grows with you through updates, the Thermomix® TM7 is the clear winner. It’s more powerful, smarter, sleeker, and comes with personal support that no other brand can match.
✨ As a Thermomix Advisor, I’ll be happy to guide you through everything TM7 can do with a free demo – online or in person.
📩 Contact me today and discover why the TM7 isn’t just a gadget – it’s your smartest cooking companion.