Good Housekeeping UK85
Named runner-up, a smaller and quieter alternative to the 5200XL that did well in grating, slicing and pastry.
Magimix 4200XL
6 expert reviewsChecked 1 Nov 2026
Quick answer
The Magimix 4200XL has a critic score of 82 out of 100 from 6 professional reviews, including Good Housekeeping UK, TechGearLab and Expert Reviews. 5 of 6 recommend it, and scores range from 77 (America's Test Kitchen) to 85 (Good Housekeeping UK). 2 of the scores are printed by the outlets and 4 are our estimates from the review text. Most praised: cooking results (2 of 6); ease of use (2 of 6). Most common complaints: price (4 of 6); size and weight (2 of 6).
Reviews checked 1 Nov 2026
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Best for: Best overall
Our verdict
6 professional reviewers tested the Magimix 4200XL, and 5 recommend it. Most praised: cooking results and ease of use. Most common complaint: price.
The catch: It is expensive, heavy and bulky to store.
Critic agreement: High
Scores run from 77 to 852 printed scores, 4 estimated · printed scores only: 84
4 of these 6 outlets print no score. We estimated theirs from the review text and corrected for the known tendency of estimates to run high.
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What do critics say about the Magimix 4200XL?
TechGearLab82
A capable second-place processor that excels at mixing, pureeing and cleanup, with uneven chopping and a high price.
Expert Reviews83est.
A sturdy, quiet and well-equipped processor that gets jobs done quickly and should last for years.
TechRadar83est.
A sturdy, versatile all-rounder with good performance and lots of attachments.
CNET83est.
Named best large, pro-grade pick in a tested roundup, with restaurant-quality hummus and an intuitive design.
America's Test Kitchen77est.
Rated only Recommended: handsome and accessory-rich, but it was uneven at several tasks given its price.
Scores are converted to 0–100. "est." means the outlet gave no number, so we estimated one from its verdict. How we score
What critics praise most
Cooking results2 of 6
Ease of use2 of 6
What critics dislike most
Price4 of 6
Size and weight2 of 6
Common questions
Is the Magimix 4200XL worth it?
Most critics think so: 5 of 6 recommend it. It is expensive, heavy and bulky to store.
Do critics agree about the Magimix 4200XL?
Agreement is high: scores range from 77 (America's Test Kitchen) to 85 (Good Housekeeping UK), a spread of 8 points across 6 reviews. Reviewers broadly agree.
What do critics dislike about the Magimix 4200XL?
Price (4 of 6 reviews), Size and weight (2 of 6 reviews).