What’s the core difference between Thermomix TM7 and a multi-cooker?

TM7 preps and cooks with precise heat while stirring, plus steaming, slow cook and sous-vide. Multi-cookers focus on fast pressure cooking (and some add air-fry).

Which is faster for stews and beans?

A multi-cooker with pressure wins on speed. TM7 handles these dishes at normal cook times but saves hands-on prep and stirring.

Can TM7 replace an air fryer or oven?

No. TM7 excels at wet-heat cooking and precision. For crisping and baking you’ll still use an oven or an air-fry lid on a multi-cooker.

Do I still need a pressure cooker if I buy TM7?

Only if you value pressure speed for large batches or very quick braises/beans. Many homes pair TM7 with a pressure cooker; others use TM7 alone and plan longer cooks.

Which is easier for beginners?

TM7’s guided recipes are very beginner-friendly. Multi-cookers are straightforward too, but rely on external recipes and basic pressure-cooking know-how.

Thermomix® TM7 vs Multi-Cookers (Instant Pot, Ninja, etc.): Which Fits Your UK/IE Kitchen?

Beatriz
Sep 9
2 min read

They’re very different tools. TM7 is a prep-and-cook all-rounder; multi-cookers are pressure/one-pot speed machines. Many homes benefit from one — some from both.

Big picture: what each is for?

TM7 (Thermomix): chops, blends, kneads, cooks to precise temps while stirring, steams multi-level, slow-cooks and sous-vides; guided recipes on-screen.
Multi-cookers (Instant Pot, Ninja, etc.): pressure cook fast; also slow cook/steam/sauté; some models add air-fry/crisp lids. No blades for prepping.

Day-to-day differences

Speed: pressure wins for beans, braises and broths. TM7 wins for “from whole veg to finished soup/sauce” with minimal hands-on.
Hands-off time: both are set-and-forget in different ways — IP under pressure; TM7 while it stirs/cooks.
Finish: want crispy? Multi-cookers with air-fry lids or your oven shine. TM7 excels at wet-heat and precision work (custards, emulsions, reductions).
Recipe flow: TM7’s guided cooking lowers failure rate; multi-cookers rely on external recipes (app/blog/book).

Which suits which cook?

Choose TM7 if you want one device to prep and cook a wide variety of meals with step-by-step guidance (and you’ll use it often).
Choose a multi-cooker if your priority is fast one-pot mains and larger batch volumes, and you’re happy to prep separately.
Choose both if you love efficiency: e.g., pressure the main in a multi-cooker while TM7 steams sides or blitzes sauces/dessert.

A practical combo

Weeknight win: TM7 makes a base masala or pasta sauce while the multi-cooker pressures a stew; finish under the grill or air-fry lid for crisp.
Batch day: multi-cooker for beans/broth in volume; TM7 for soups, dips, doughs and freezer-friendly sauces.

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