Upgrading from TM6 to TM7: What You'll Actually Get
If you already own a TM6, you don't need convincing that a Thermomix is worth having. You're using it weekly, maybe daily, and you know exactly what it's brought to your kitchen. So when the question comes up, it's never "should I get a Thermomix," it's "is the TM7 actually enough of a step up to be worth upgrading?"
I get asked this a lot, so here's an honest answer.
What's genuinely new with the TM7
A smaller footprint: TM7 takes up noticeably less counter space than TM6, which matters more than you'd think if your kitchen is on the smaller side or your Thermomix lives out on the worktop
A smoother, faster interface: the screen and navigation have been refined based on years of TM6 feedback, so moving through a recipe feels quicker and more intuitive
Smarter connectivity: easier updates and smoother Cookidoo integration, so there's less friction between finding a recipe and actually cooking it
Quieter operation: a small but noticeable improvement if you're someone who cooks early morning or late evening
Refined ergonomic details: small design changes that add up when you're using your Thermomix daily
The TM7 has 21 cooking modes vs 17 cooking modes on the TM6: probably the easiest way to measure the difference between both machines. The modes are the following: Manual Mode, Open Cooking, Browning, Steaming, Dough, Blend, Egg Boiler, Kettle, Thicken, Rice Cooker, Slow Cook, Sous-vide, Fermentation, Warm Up, Turbo, Pre-clean, Peeler, Grating, Slicing, Sensor and last but not least, Sugar Stages
Ongoing updates and future development: as the newer machine, the TM7 is where Vorwerk's software updates and new gadget/accessory development will be focused going forward, so it's set up to keep gaining new functionality over time in a way the TM6 won't
None of this reinvents what a Thermomix does; it's not a completely different machine; it's a more refined version of the one you already love.
Is it worth upgrading?
Honestly, if your TM6 is working perfectly well for you, there's no pressure to switch; it's still a brilliant machine and will keep going for years yet. Where I'd genuinely say it's worth considering:
You use it daily and would feel the benefit of the faster, smoother interface: for heavy users, small frictions add up over time
Kitchen space is tight: the smaller footprint alone is a real, practical upgrade
Your TM6 is nearing the end of its life anyway: if you're due a replacement regardless, TM7 is the obvious choice
You want to stay future-proofed: new updates and future gadget development are focused on the TM7, so it'll keep evolving in ways the TM6 won't
What about your old TM6?
Upgrading doesn't have to mean your TM6 goes to waste — it's still a brilliant, fully capable machine. Two options I see a lot:
Keep both: if you cook a lot, or often have two things on the go at once, having a second Thermomix in the kitchen is more useful than it sounds; no more waiting for the bowl to be free between steps.
Pass it on: this is genuinely one of my favourite things to see. I gave my own TM6 to my mum, who was a total non-believer when it came to Thermomix; she's now completely converted. If you have a family member who's always been curious but never quite taken the plunge, handing down your TM6 when you upgrade is a lovely way to bring someone new into the fold, without them having to spend a penny.
Not sure yet?
Since you already know your way around a Thermomix, the best next step is usually just a chat about what's changed and whether it lines up with how you actually cook. Get in touch and I'll talk you through it honestly, with zero pressure either way.
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