Magimix 4200XL
Exact average 83.7 · 3 printed, 6 estimated · printed scores only: 84
Image: Magimix9 professional reviewers tested the Magimix 4200XL, and 8 recommend it. Most praised: cooking results and capacity. Most common complaint: price.
Reviewed by BBC Good Food, Good Housekeeping UK, TechGearLab and 6 more
The catch: It is expensive, heavy and bulky to store.
6 of these 9 outlets print no score. We estimated theirs from the review text, then adjusted the estimates against the ratings outlets actually print (ours ran slightly low). An estimate is never higher than 92.
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What 9 critics said
Highest score first · all converted to 0–100- 85BBC Good Food
Awarded full marks as the best Magimix: a sturdy, versatile machine with a three-bowl system and many attachments that handles everything from slicing to dough.
Read BBC Good Food review - 85Good Housekeeping UK
Named runner-up, a smaller and quieter alternative to the 5200XL that did well in grating, slicing and pastry.
Read Good Housekeeping UK review - 82TechGearLab
A capable second-place processor that excels at mixing, pureeing and cleanup, with uneven chopping and a high price.
Read TechGearLab review - 92est.Tom's Guide
The reviewer names it the top food processor tested, praising strong power, quiet running and a versatile three-bowl setup.
Read Tom's Guide review - 83est.TechRadar
A sturdy, versatile all-rounder with good performance and lots of attachments.
Read TechRadar review - 83est.Expert Reviews
A sturdy, quiet and well-equipped processor that gets jobs done quickly and should last for years.
Read Expert Reviews review - 83est.CNET
Named best large, pro-grade pick in a tested roundup, with restaurant-quality hummus and an intuitive design.
Read CNET review - 83est.MadeForMums
Picked as the best for batch cooking, thanks to its large capacity, three bowls and sturdy build.
Read MadeForMums review - 77est.America's Test Kitchen
Rated only Recommended: handsome and accessory-rich, but it was uneven at several tasks given its price.
Read America's Test Kitchen review
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Common questions
Is the Magimix 4200XL worth it?
Most critics think so: 8 of 9 recommend it. It is expensive, heavy and bulky to store.
Do critics agree about the Magimix 4200XL?
Broad agreement: scores range from 77 (America's Test Kitchen) to 92 (Tom's Guide), a spread of 15 points across 9 reviews. Most reviewers land fairly close together.
What do critics dislike about the Magimix 4200XL?
Price (5 of 9 reviews), Size and weight (4 of 9 reviews), Takes counter space (2 of 9 reviews).
What is the best alternative to the Magimix 4200XL?
The Cuisinart Custom 14-Cup Food Processor (critic score 81), .