Magimix 5200XL
Our verdict · The one to buy if you'll use it for years and want the quietest, most durable motor — at a price.
Buy it if
You batch-cook or bake regularly and want a near-silent machine that should last a decade or more.
Skip it if
You want an all-in-one with a blender jug and dicing kit, or your budget tops out below £200.
Where to get it
Magimix 5200XL
From ~£325
Indicative price at the time of review.
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The 5200XL is the machine most serious home cooks work up to. Its headline advantage is the induction motor: rather than the belt-and-gear brushed motors used by most rivals, it drives the blade directly, runs quietly enough to carry Quiet Mark approval and is backed by a 30-year motor guarantee (with three years on parts). Magimix rates it to knead around 1kg of dough (about two loaves) and it ships with three nested bowls — a 3.6L main, a 2.6L midi and a 1.2L mini — so you can chop a handful of herbs or process a big batch without decanting. The trade-off against our value pick is stark: at more than double the price of the Kenwood it has no bundled blender jug and no dicing attachment, so you pay for build quality and longevity rather than gadget count. Price is indicative at around £325 and varies by finish and retailer.
The good & the bad
Pros
- Quiet, direct-drive induction motor carries Quiet Mark approval
- 30-year motor guarantee (3 years on parts) — built to outlast cheaper rivals
- Three nested bowls handle everything from small batches to about two loaves of dough
Cons
- More than double the price of capable mid-range machines
- No bundled blender jug or dicing attachment, and a large worktop footprint
How it compares
| Pick | WATTB Score | Price | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.Magimix 5200XLThis pick | 90/100 | From ~£325 (indicative) | overall |
| 2.Kenwood MultiPro Express (FDP65.860WH) | 86/100 | From ~£140 (indicative) | value all-rounder |
| 3.Ninja 3-in-1 Food Processor & Blender with Auto-iQ (BN800UK) | 83/100 | From ~£150 (indicative) | small kitchens |
| 4.Bosch MultiTalent 3 (MCM3501MGB) | 80/100 | From ~£80 (indicative) | budget |
| 5.KitchenAid Food Processor 3.1L (5KFP1319) | 78/100 | From ~£219 (indicative) | precision slicing |
Key facts
- Best for
- overall
- Typical cost
- From ~£325 (indicative)
- Motor
- 1100W induction (direct drive)
- Capacity
- 3.6L main + 2.6L midi + 1.2L mini bowls
- Warranty
- 30-year motor / 3-year parts
- Discs
- 2mm & 4mm slice/grate + BlenderMix
- Noise
- Quiet Mark approved
Researched by WATTB
- Published
- 14 September 2026
- Updated
- 14 September 2026
- Last verified
- 14 September 2026
- Sources
- 7 sources
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