4 best SilverCrest stand mixers in 2026 (4+ compared)

Lidl makes SilverCrest stand mixers in the sense that it owns the label and sets the specification. Kompernass, a trading company in Bochum, Germany, develops and imports most SilverCrest kitchen appliances for the chain, and contract factories in China build them. Without a separate brand margin on top, a 600 W machine like the SKM 600 B2 reaches the shelf at about £60.

Each model code ends in a generation tag such as A1, B2 or D3. That tag marks a production run with small changes to motor, bowl or tools. Support and spare parts run through Lidl and the Kompernass service line rather than a brand-owned repair network. Keep the full code from the rating plate, because manuals and replacement bowls are listed by it.

SilverCrest models differ mainly in motor power, bowl size and the path the tool takes through the bowl. The 600 W Retro 1973 SKML 600 D2 and its plainer 600 W sibling both use a 5 L bowl and three tools. That covers cake batter, cream and a single loaf without strain. The Retro adds planetary action, 8 speeds and a vintage-styled body, yet it often sells for less than the plain version.

The KM 900 A1 steps up to 900 W and four tools in the same 5 L format. It lacks planetary mixing, so the tool turns in one spot and thick batters need more scraping. The extra power helps with firmer dough such as pizza at around 60% hydration.

The SKMP 1300 D3 is the largest model, with a 6.3 L bowl, 1300 W and 10 speeds. Its bowl fits double cake batches or two loaves at once. It suits families who bake every week, while a 600 W model is enough if you mostly whip cream and mix sponge cakes.

SilverCrest stand mixers are cheaper and simpler, while Klarstein offers a far wider choice of sizes, colours and power levels. SilverCrest keeps a short lineup between 600 and 1300 W with bowls of 5–6.3 L. Klarstein, a Berlin brand sold mainly online, lists many more mixers, often with 1,200 W or more and bowls from about 5 L up to 10 L.

The buying route differs most. SilverCrest machines appear in Lidl stores as short weekly offers and then sell out. Klarstein models stay on sale all year through its own web shop and large marketplaces. Spare bowls and hooks are easier to order later, and you buy when you need a mixer rather than when a promotion runs.

On the technology side, both brands use light bodies, pulse buttons and planetary mixing on most models. Klarstein leans on high wattage figures and retro styling in many colours. SilverCrest has its own retro option in the Retro 1973 SKML 600 D2, while the KM 900 A1 shows that not every SilverCrest model uses planetary action.

SilverCrest is the better pick when a Lidl offer matches your needs and you bake cakes and small bread batches a few times a month. The SKMP 1300 D3 covers most family baking at that level. Klarstein suits you better if you want a specific colour, a bowl above 7 L or the freedom to buy at any time.

SilverCrest stand mixers commonly cost about £50-£130, while the full lineup runs from £40 for the Retro 1973 SKML 600 D2 to £120 for the SKMP 1300 D3. Prices stay low because Lidl sells the machines in large volumes as short promotions.

The lower part of the range gets you 600 W, a 5 L bowl and three tools, enough for cakes, cream and an occasional loaf. Around £90, the KM 900 A1 adds 900 W and a fourth tool. The top price buys a 6.3 L bowl, 1300 W and 10 speeds, the right step if you bake bread or double batches every week.

The chart below shows the price distribution of SilverCrest stand mixers.

When choosing a SilverCrest stand mixer, you should consider the following factors:

• Bowl size: The 5 L bowl on the SKM 600 B2 fits a cake for 8–10 people or one loaf. The 6.3 L bowl of the SKMP 1300 D3 makes sense for families who bake double batches.
• Motor power: A 600 W motor, as on the Retro 1973 SKML 600 D2, handles batters and soft dough well. Regular bread or pizza dough runs more smoothly on the 900 W KM 900 A1 or the 1300 W SKMP 1300 D3.
• Mixing action: Planetary action on the Retro 1973 SKML 600 D2 moves the tool around the whole bowl. The KM 900 A1 turns in one place, so thick batters need more scraping.
• Speed control: The SKMP 1300 D3 has 10 speeds and the Retro 1973 SKML 600 D2 has 8. More steps let you start slowly with flour and finish fast with cream.
• Availability: Models like the SKM 600 B2 are on sale only for a few weeks. A machine that is in stock now is a safer buy than waiting for one specific version to return.
• Looks and storage: The rounded Retro 1973 SKML 600 D2 is made to stay on display. Plainer bodies such as the SKM 600 B2 tuck more easily into a cupboard.