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ETA Gustus IV Smart vs Silvercrest Retro 1973 SKML 600

What Gustus IV Smart does better (2) and where Retro 1973 SKML 600 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

ETA Gustus IV Smart
ETA · 2026Gustus IV Smart
7.0Score
2 advantages≈ US$320
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Silvercrest Retro 1973 SKML 600
Silvercrest · 2026Retro 1973 SKML 600
6.6Score
3 advantages≈ US$75
6.3Power & capacity3.8
6.2Versatility7.6
6.7Controls & convenience8.0
Dimensions

Size comparison

Gustus IV SmartRetro 1973 SKML 600
420 × 365280221 × 323346
Gustus IV SmartRetro 1973 SKML 600Difference
Height365 mm323 mm+42 mm
Width420 mm221 mm+199 mm
Depth280 mm346 mm−66 mm
Weight6.8 kg2.8 kg+4 kg

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is Gustus IV Smart better than Retro 1973 SKML 600?

  1. Power1,200 W vs 600 W2×
  2. Capacity (bowl / basket / pot)5.5 l vs 5 l+10%

Why is Retro 1973 SKML 600 better than Gustus IV Smart?

  1. Dishwasher-safe partsNo · Gustus IV Smart: Yes
  2. Number of accessories4 vs 6+50%
  3. Speed settings6 vs 8+33%
Specifications

Side by side

ETA Gustus IV SmartETA Gustus IV Smart≈ US$3207.0
Power & capacity
Power1,200 W600 W
Capacity (bowl / basket / pot)5.5 l5 l
Speed settings68
Max. dough per batch—1.6 kg
Mixing & processing
Planetary mixing actionYesYes
Mixer designLift arm (multi-position)Lift arm (multi-position)
Attachment hub (power outlet)NoNo
Pulse functionNoNo
Soft startNoNo
Heating / cooking functionNoNo
Bowl materialStainless steel—
Attachments includedWhisk, Dough hookWhisk, Dough hook, Splash guard
Number of accessories46
Cooking modes
FunctionsKnead, Whisk, MixKnead, Whisk, Mix
Controls & smart
Display—None (dials / switches)
TimerNoNo
Design & build
Dishwasher-safe partsNoYes
HousingStainless steel—
Cord length1.2 m—
Weight6.8 kg2.8 kg
Width420 mm221 mm
Height365 mm323 mm
Depth280 mm346 mm
ColoursBlack—
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