Which Thermomix® is the best and which Thermomix® models are suitable for you? You may be asking yourself these or similar questions. The fact is that with any of the food processors, even if it's an older model, you can create all kinds of recipes more easily and quickly. It's the individual functions and practical additions that make a new Thermomix® from its predecessors. A new Thermomix® model, for example the TM6, can sear meat, which its predecessors were previously unable to do. Which Thermomix® is the right one for you, Wundermix will tell you.
The different Thermomix® models - an overview
The hype surrounding the Thermomix® is unbroken on the market. If Vorwerk introduces a new Thermomix®, not only the loyal fans but also the experts rave about it. A new appliance is guaranteed to be able to cook, but it is mainly the new functions, such as the Internet connection, that amaze everyone. However, the food processor is not just a modern trend. The appliance, the Thermomix®, has been around since the 1960s. Of course, the versatile food processor has undergone many changes over this long period of time.
Which Thermomix® models are available?
Here you will find a list of all Thermomix® models that Vorwerk has introduced so far. On the one hand, you can see how long the success story of the appliance already is and on the other hand, you can see how future-proof the investment in a Thermomix® model is.
- Thermomix VKM5 (1961)
- Thermomix VM 10 (in the 1960s)
- Thermomix VM 2000 (1971)
- Thermomix VM 2200 (1977)
- Thermomix TM 3000 (1980)
- Thermomix TM 3300 (1982)
- Thermomix TM 21 (1996)
- Thermomix TM 31 (2004)
- Thermomix TM 5 (2014)
- Thermomix TM 6
Thermomix VKM5
This Thermomix® model is the ancestor of all Vorwerk multifunctional food processors known today. The appliance represented a revolution in 1961 that continues to this day.
Thermomix® VM10
The VM10 was an improvement on the VKM5. The appliance was particularly popular on the French market, where it was used to prepare soups.
Thermomix® VM2000
This Thermomix® was the first with a heating function. This significantly extended the range of functions.
Thermomix® VM2200
In this generation, the heating function was improved and the Thermomix® became stronger and more versatile step by step.
Thermomix® TM3000
The TM3000 first appeared on the Italian and French markets. It was the first model that could cook.
Thermomix® TM3300
This Thermomix® model marks the triumph of the device in Europe. Since the introduction of the TM3300, the Thermomix® has been on everyone's lips.
Thermomix® TM21
One of the most popular Thermomix® models. With this generation at the latest, the hype surrounding the food processor was unstoppable.
Thermomix® TM31
The Varoma attachment first introduced in the previous model has been improved and cooking is even faster and more precise.
Thermomix® TM5
The first appliance to allow an Internet connection, opening the door to a new world of cooking.
Thermomix® TM6
In addition to the simplified connection to the internet, the TM6 from 2019 uses Bluetooth for the first time. Another new function is the searing option. This makes it even easier to create recipes such as curries.
Clarifying terms with the Thermomix® VM and TM - what do they actually stand for?
The first Thermomix® models had the abbreviation "VM" in their name. This stands for "Vorwerk Mixer". The "TM" in the new Thermomix® models simply stands for "Thermomix®".
TM5 vs TM6
The TM5 and the new TM6 are the most popular models today. The differences are that the TM6 can fry for the first time and you can now adjust the temperature precisely in steps of one degree. The TM6 also weighs more accurately and automatically connects to your smartphone thanks to Bluetooth and Vorwerk's own app. If you want to improve your TM5 or TM6 even further, take a look at the practical accessories from Wundermix.
Which one Thermomix® is the best?
One Thermomix® is only declared ready for the market if it can not only cook, but also does so to perfection over many years or even decades. All Thermomix® models and accessories are designed for maximum longevity. However, you can only enjoy new functions and technologies with the new models from Thermomix®. The TM6, for example, represents a big leap from its predecessor, the TM5. If you want to cook to the full potential of the innovations from Thermomix®, then the TM6 is the best appliance.
Which Thermomix® should I buy?
Only the Thermomix® TM6 is available to buy as a new appliance. But in many kitchens, the TM5 and TM31 in particular still do a great job every day. Since the purchase of a Thermomix® is always a question of cost, you may decide to buy an older, used model from Thermomix® model from Vorwerk. However, if you invest in the new Thermomix® TM6, the new model, you will be able to enjoy Guided Cooking or an easy-to-set-up Bluetooth connection. It's up to you which multifunctional food processor you choose and which function is particularly important to you. The fact is that Vorwerk's innovative potential is most evident in the new TM6. The model is still being constantly improved today, for example through software updates.
