Thermomix Models Compared: TM31, TM5, TM6 and TM7
A plain look at every Thermomix generation, and which one is right for you
What are the Thermomix models, and which one should I buy?
The main Thermomix generations are the TM31 (2004), the TM5 (2014, first touchscreen and Cookidoo), the TM6 (2019, added high-temperature and sous-vide modes), and the TM7 (2025, the current model at $2,299 CAD with a 10-inch screen). New Canadian buyers get the TM7 through a Vorwerk consultant. Existing TM5 and TM6 owners can trade up.
If you have started shopping for a Thermomix, you have probably run into a wall of model numbers: TM31, TM5, TM6, and now the TM7. They are all the same idea, one bowl that chops, blends, kneads, weighs, steams and cooks under guided control, but each generation added real capability. This page lays out every model side by side so you can see what changed and decide which one fits your kitchen. I am a Vancouver-based Vorwerk consultant and a TM7 owner, so the practical notes below come from selling and using these machines, not a spec sheet alone.
There are four generations a Canadian buyer is likely to encounter: the TM31 (2004), the TM5 (2014), the TM6 (2019), and the TM7 (2025). You may also see older "TM3" or "TM4" references online, but those are not standard North American models, so you can safely ignore them here.
Every Thermomix Model Compared
| Model | Year | Screen | Guided Cooking | Cookidoo | Key additions | Price (CAD) | Sold new in Canada |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM31 | 2004 to 2014 | No screen (dial + scale) | No | No | Integrated scale, single-bowl cooking and blending | Discontinued | No |
| TM5 | 2014 | First touchscreen | Yes | Yes | Guided Cooking, Cookidoo recipe platform, larger bowl | Discontinued | No |
| TM6 | 2019 | Touchscreen | Yes | Yes | High-temp 160C, sous-vide, fermentation, slow-cook, larger screen | $1,499 | No (replaced by TM7) |
| TM7 | 2025 | 10-inch touchscreen | Yes | Yes (Cookidoo 3.0) | Quieter motor, insulated faster-heating bowl, Cookidoo 3.0 | $2,299 | Yes |
TM31 (2004 to 2014)
The TM31 is the machine that introduced most of North America to the Thermomix. It has no screen. You operate it with a dial and physical controls, and you follow printed recipes or recipe chips. The integrated scale and the all-in-one bowl were already there, so a TM31 still chops, blends, kneads and cooks, but there is no Guided Cooking and no connection to Cookidoo. If you own one, it can still be a capable workhorse. If you are buying, the TM31 is only available used, with no warranty and no software support.
TM5 (2014)
The TM5 was the turning point. It added the first touchscreen, Guided Cooking, and the Cookidoo recipe platform, which is the system that walks you through every recipe step by step and sets the temperature, time and blade speed for you. This is the model that turned the Thermomix from a powerful manual appliance into a guided one. The bowl also grew. The TM5 is no longer sold new in Canada, but it remains a genuinely good machine in 2026 for owners who already have one.
TM6 (2019)
The TM6 built on the TM5 and added the features that defined the modern Thermomix: high-temperature cooking up to 160C, sous-vide, fermentation, a dedicated slow-cook mode, and a larger screen. It launched at $1,499 CAD and was the current model in Canada until the TM7 arrived. Vorwerk has committed to supporting the TM6 for roughly ten years after sales ended, so a TM6 owner is well covered. If you want the full picture on this generation, see my Thermomix TM6 in Canada guide and the head-to-head TM6 vs TM7 comparison.
TM7 (2025)
The TM7 is the current model and the only Thermomix sold new in Canada today. It carries everything the TM6 introduced and adds a 10-inch touchscreen, a quieter motor, an insulated bowl that heats faster, and Cookidoo 3.0. The price is $2,299 CAD. For a brand new buyer, this is the machine: it has the longest support runway, the largest recipe library, and the best screen. For the full launch details, see the TM7 launch in Canada page.
Which Thermomix Should You Buy in Canada?
The decision is simpler than the model list suggests.
- New buyers: buy the TM7. It is the only model sold new in Canada, it comes with a full warranty, and it has the longest software support ahead of it. There is no reason a first-time buyer should chase an older unit.
- TM5 or TM6 owners: your machine is still good, and you do not need to upgrade on a schedule. When you are ready for the bigger screen, the quieter motor and the faster bowl, look at the trade-up program, which can put credit toward a TM7.
- Shopping used: be cautious. A used TM31, TM5 or TM6 has no warranty, no consultant support, and no way to confirm its service history. For most Canadian households, a new TM7 through a consultant is the safer path.
For the full cost breakdown, financing options, and how shipping works, see the Thermomix price in Canada guide. When you are ready, I can set you up with the TM7 and free shipping through my consultant link.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Thermomix models are there?
The main Thermomix generations are the TM31 (2004), the TM5 (2014), the TM6 (2019), and the TM7 (2025). Older "TM3" and "TM4" references are not standard North American models. In Canada, only the TM7 is sold new today.
What is the latest Thermomix model?
The latest model is the TM7, released in 2025. It has a 10-inch touchscreen, a quieter motor, an insulated bowl that heats faster, and Cookidoo 3.0. It sells for $2,299 CAD and is the only Thermomix sold new in Canada.
Is the TM5 still good in 2026?
Yes. The TM5 introduced Guided Cooking and Cookidoo, and those still work in 2026. If you already own a TM5, it remains a capable machine. It is no longer sold new in Canada, so a new buyer would get the TM7 instead.
Is the TM6 discontinued?
The TM6 is no longer the current model: it was replaced by the TM7 in 2025. Vorwerk has committed to supporting the TM6 for roughly ten years after sales ended, so existing owners are well covered and can also look at the trade-up program.
Should I buy an older Thermomix model?
For a new purchase, I recommend the TM7. Older models like the TM31, TM5 and TM6 are only available used, with no warranty and no consultant support, and you cannot confirm their service history. If you already own one, there is no rush to upgrade, but for a fresh buy the TM7 is the safer and longer-supported choice.
