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Silvercrest Retro 1973 SKML 600 vs Tristar MX-4870

What Retro 1973 SKML 600 does better (4) and where MX-4870 wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Silvercrest Retro 1973 SKML 600
Silvercrest · 2026Retro 1973 SKML 600
6.6Score
4 advantages≈ US$75
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Tristar MX-4870
Tristar · 2026MX-4870
4.8Score
4 advantages≈ US$65
3.6Power & capacity4.5
7.7Versatility7.2
8.0Controls & convenience2.2
Dimensions

Size comparison

Retro 1973 SKML 600MX-4870
221 × 323346209 × 320351
Retro 1973 SKML 600MX-4870Difference
Height323 mm320 mm+3 mm
Width221 mm209 mm+12 mm
Depth346 mm351 mm−5 mm
Weight2.8 kg2.2 kg+0.6 kg

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

Why is Retro 1973 SKML 600 better than MX-4870?

  1. Planetary mixing actionYes · MX-4870: No
  2. Dishwasher-safe partsYes · MX-4870: No
  3. Capacity (bowl / basket / pot)5 l vs 4.5 l+11%
  4. Number of accessories6 vs 5+20%

Why is MX-4870 better than Retro 1973 SKML 600?

  1. Power600 W vs 800 W+33%
  2. Speed settings8 vs 12+50%
  3. Pulse functionNo · Retro 1973 SKML 600: Yes
  4. Heating / cooking functionNo · Retro 1973 SKML 600: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

Tristar MX-4870Tristar MX-4870≈ US$654.8
Power & capacity
Power600 W800 W
Capacity (bowl / basket / pot)5 l4.5 l
Speed settings812
Max. dough per batch1.6 kg—
Mixing & processing
Planetary mixing actionYesNo
Mixer designLift arm (multi-position)Tilt-head
Attachment hub (power outlet)NoNo
Pulse functionNoYes
Soft startNoNo
Heating / cooking functionNoYes
Bowl material—Stainless steel
Attachments includedWhisk, Dough hook, Splash guardWhisk, Dough hook, Splash guard
Number of accessories65
Cooking modes
FunctionsKnead, Whisk, MixKnead, Mix, Blend, Cook
Controls & smart
DisplayNone (dials / switches)—
TimerNoNo
Design & build
Dishwasher-safe partsYesNo
Housing—Stainless steel
Cord length—1 m
Weight2.8 kg2.2 kg
Width221 mm209 mm
Height323 mm320 mm
Depth346 mm351 mm
Colours—Black
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