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Silvercrest Retro 1973 SKML 600 D2 review: 41 specs compared

Avg. price:~£45Motor power:600 WBowl capacity:5 LNumber of speed levels:8Number of included attachments:3Weight:2.8 kg

Silvercrest Retro 1973 SKML 600 D2 Review: Compare 41 technical specifications to see how this product ranks in the Stand Mixers category and whether it is worth buying.

Silvercrest Retro 1973 SKML 600 D2
7.1/10

Overall score

Score
7.1/ 10
✕
What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, best-of lists, ratings from across the web and expert reviews.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 60%, List score 15%, User score 15%, Reviews score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 52% of models
Score components

60%

6.6

Technical score

15%

?

User scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 8.0, the mark of a weaker model in this category

15%

?

List scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.5, the mark of a weaker model in this category

10%

?

Reviews scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.7, the mark of a weaker model in this category

â–²Better than 52% of stand mixers
7.9

Value for money

Value for money
7.9/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the stand mixer's overall rating with its price.
When it matters
When you are looking for a stand mixer with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 83% of models
Score components

70%

7.1

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–²Better than 83%
6.6

Technical score

Technical score
6.6/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 60% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 55% of models
Score components

35%

6.7

Performance

15%

8.0

Functions

15%

5.9

Bowl

15%

3.4

Accessories

10%

8.7

Design

10%

?

Safety

â–²Better than 55%
?

Reviews score

Reviews score
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.7 for now.
Share: Reviews count 10% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
Grades by review (0)
We have not found an independent test of this model yet. Until we do, its review part counts as 7.7.
Ratings from across the web count in the User score, not in this score.
No expert tests yet
?

User score

User score
8.0/ 10
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What it is
How happy buyers are with this model, based on ratings from across the web.
How we count it
Enough data: A model needs at least 1 rating from across the web. Without one, it counts as 8.0, the mark of a weaker rated model in this category.
Share: User score counts 15% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
No ratings from across the web yet, so it counts as 8.0, the mark of a weaker rated model in this category.
No ratings from across the web yet
?

List score

List score
7.5/ 10
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What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 15% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (0)
Not in any best-of list yet, so this part counts as 7.5. Models in a list get 8 to 10.
Not in any best-of list yet
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Where to buy
    N/A~ £45
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Technical Specifications of stand mixer Silvercrest Retro 1973 SKML 600 D2

Technical score
Technical score
6.6/ 10
✕
What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 60% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 55% of models
Score components:

35%

6.7

Performance

15%

8.0

Functions

15%

5.9

Bowl

15%

3.4

Accessories

10%

8.7

Design

10%

?

Safety

6.6
Reviews score
7.7
User score
?
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
7.9/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the stand mixer's overall rating with its price.
When it matters
When you are looking for a stand mixer with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 83% of models
Score components:

70%

7.1

Overall score

30%

10

Price

7.9
Mixer type
planetary
Head design
?
Motor power
600 W
Market range: <350 W – >1.5k W
This stand mixer delivers 600 W of motor power, which is lower than the rated power of 79.5% of stand mixers and equal to that of 1.8% of stand mixers.
Number of speed levels
8
Market range: <6 – >11
This stand mixer offers 8 speed levels, which is more speed settings than on 52.4% of stand mixers and equal to that on 12.1% of stand mixers.
Maximum speed
?
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Bowl capacity
5 L
Market range: <4 L – >7.6 L
This stand mixer features a bowl capacity of 5 L, which is larger than the mixing bowl of 34.8% of stand mixers and equal to that of 18.3% of stand mixers.
Dough capacity
1.6 kg
Market range: <1.3 kg – >5 kg
This stand mixer has a dough capacity of 1.6 kg, which is smaller than 77.6% of stand mixers and equal to 1.9% of stand mixers.
Bowl material
stainless steel
Splash guard included
yes
This stand mixer has a splash guard, unlike 90.5%.
Dishwasher-safe parts
yes
This stand mixer has dishwasher-safe parts, unlike 85.1%.
Built-in scale
?
Heating function
?
Maximum timer
?
Display
?
Control type
slider
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Number of included attachments
3
Market range: <3 – >6
This stand mixer comes with 3 included attachments, which is more accessories than with 2.8% of stand mixers and equal to that with 65.1% of stand mixers.
Dough hook included
yes
This stand mixer has a dough hook, unlike 100%.
Flat beater included
yes
This stand mixer has a flat beater, unlike 96.3%.
Wire whisk included
yes
This stand mixer has a wire whisk, unlike 99.5%.
Meat grinder included
no
This stand mixer does not include a meat grinder, unlike 90.5%.
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Height
32.3 cm
Market range: <28.2 cm – >41.9 cm
This stand mixer has an overall height of 32.3 cm, which is lower than the height of 70.5% of stand mixers and equal to that of 1.4% of stand mixers.
Width
22.1 cm
Market range: <21 cm – >40.2 cm
This stand mixer measures 22.1 cm in width, which is narrower than 85.8% of stand mixers and equal in width to 0.9% of stand mixers.
Depth
34.6 cm
Market range: <22 cm – >42 cm
This stand mixer has a depth of 34.6 cm, which is deeper than 58.1% of stand mixers.
Weight
2.8 kg
Market range: <3.98 kg – >13.2 kg
This stand mixer weighs 2.8 kg, which is lighter than 98.6% of stand mixers.
Body material
?
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Overload protection
?
Safety locking system
?
Automatic shut-off
?
Non-slip feet
?

Silvercrest Retro 1973 SKML 600 D2 vs the average stand mixer

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  • 62.7% lighter
    This stand mixer is lighter than the average stand mixer (2.8 kg vs 7.5 kg). The average stand mixer weighs 7.5 kg.
    2.8 kg vs 7.5 kg
  • 5.9 cm narrower body
    This stand mixer takes up less horizontal space on the countertop, leaving more prep area than the average stand mixer (22.1 cm vs 28 cm).
    22.1 cm vs 28 cm
  • 2.7 cm lower height
    This stand mixer fits more comfortably beneath low kitchen wall cabinets and shelves than the average stand mixer (32.3 cm vs 35 cm).
    32.3 cm vs 35 cm
  • 1 more speed levels
    This stand mixer allows finer speed tuning from gentle folding to intense whipping than the average stand mixer (8 vs 7).
    8 vs 7
  • 4.67x cheaper
    Silvercrest Retro 1973 SKML 600 D2 is cheaper than the average stand mixer (£45 vs £210).
    £45 vs £210
  • Features a retro design
    This stand mixer features a retro design (yes), while the average stand mixer does not (no).
  • 7.4% better value for money
    Silvercrest Retro 1973 SKML 600 D2 has better value for money than the average stand mixer (7.94 vs 7.4).
    7.94 vs 7.4
  • 4.67x cheaper
    Silvercrest Retro 1973 SKML 600 D2 is cheaper than the average stand mixer (£45 vs £210).
    £45 vs £210
  • 7.4% better value for money
    Silvercrest Retro 1973 SKML 600 D2 has better value for money than the average stand mixer (7.94 vs 7.4).
    7.94 vs 7.4
  • 1 more speed levels
    This stand mixer allows finer speed tuning from gentle folding to intense whipping than the average stand mixer (8 vs 7).
    8 vs 7
  • 62.7% lighter
    This stand mixer is lighter than the average stand mixer (2.8 kg vs 7.5 kg). The average stand mixer weighs 7.5 kg.
    2.8 kg vs 7.5 kg
  • 5.9 cm narrower body
    This stand mixer takes up less horizontal space on the countertop, leaving more prep area than the average stand mixer (22.1 cm vs 28 cm).
    22.1 cm vs 28 cm
  • 2.7 cm lower height
    This stand mixer fits more comfortably beneath low kitchen wall cabinets and shelves than the average stand mixer (32.3 cm vs 35 cm).
    32.3 cm vs 35 cm
  • Features a retro design
    This stand mixer features a retro design (yes), while the average stand mixer does not (no).
  • 400 W less motor power
    This stand mixer provides less motor torque and may strain on stiff, multi-pound dough batches compared to the average stand mixer (600 W vs 1,000 W).
    600 W vs 1,000 W
  • 33.3% smaller dough capacity
    This stand mixer has a smaller dough capacity than the average stand mixer (1.6 kg vs 2.4 kg). The average stand mixer has a dough capacity of 2.4 kg.
    1.6 kg vs 2.4 kg
  • 3.28 cm deeper body
    This stand mixer extends further front-to-back and requires a deeper countertop area than the average stand mixer (34.6 cm vs 31.3 cm).
    34.6 cm vs 31.325 cm
  • 400 W less motor power
    This stand mixer provides less motor torque and may strain on stiff, multi-pound dough batches compared to the average stand mixer (600 W vs 1,000 W).
    600 W vs 1,000 W
  • 3.28 cm deeper body
    This stand mixer extends further front-to-back and requires a deeper countertop area than the average stand mixer (34.6 cm vs 31.3 cm).
    34.6 cm vs 31.325 cm
  • 33.3% smaller dough capacity
    This stand mixer has a smaller dough capacity than the average stand mixer (1.6 kg vs 2.4 kg). The average stand mixer has a dough capacity of 2.4 kg.
    1.6 kg vs 2.4 kg

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Silvercrest Retro 1973 SKML 600 D2

  • The retro design gives it a look that stands out on a worktop.
  • At 2.8 kg it is easy to lift and move around the kitchen.
  • The planetary action moves the beaters around the bowl for a thorough mix.
  • Eight speed levels and a pulse button give good control.
  • The 5 L stainless steel bowl holds a full batch of cake batter.
  • Dishwasher-safe parts make cleanup quicker.

What customers don't like about Silvercrest Retro 1973 SKML 600 D2

  • The 600 W motor is low for heavy bread dough.
  • The dough capacity of 1.6 kg limits how large a loaf you can make.
  • Only three attachments are included.
  • No food processor, pasta or meat grinder attachment is included.

Verdict

Few mixers look as good on a kitchen shelf as the Silvercrest Retro 1973 SKML 600 D2, and its retro design stands out. At 2.8 kg it is light for a planetary mixer, and the planetary action moves the beaters around the bowl, so the mix reaches the whole bowl. The 5 L stainless steel bowl takes a cake or a batch of cookies, and eight speeds with a pulse button give you control over the mix. The parts go in the dishwasher. The trade-off is power. At 600 W and a dough capacity of 1.6 kg, it may struggle with thick bread dough, and it comes with only three attachments. It suits someone who bakes cakes and biscuits a few times a week and wants a mixer that looks good on the counter.

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