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Smeg

Mixed6.1/10

Family-owned Italian appliance maker known for design-led, retro-styled kitchen appliances.

Founded: 1948
From: Italy
HQ: Guastalla, Italy
Owned by: Independent
Made in: Italy (large appliances); small appliances largely in China
Also sold as: SMEG

www.smeg.com

Kettle / toaster / small appliances

Mixed6.5/10Luxury

Smeg kettles and toasters are bought for looks and cost two to three times a good plain model. CHOICE's 2024 tests found them only average, and owners report some early failures. Buy one for style, not performance.

Good at

Distinctive 50s-style design in many colours
Solid, heavy feel on the bench
Matches Smeg fridges and stand mixers

Weak at

CHOICE recommended none of the kettles or toasters it tested
Uneven browning on its 4-slice toaster
Owner reports of kettles failing within a year

Reliability
Value
Features
Service & warranty

50's Style kettle50's Style toasterDolce Stil Novo

Best for: Design-led kitchens where the look matters most

nzauukushk

Oven / cooktop

Mixed6/10Premium

Smeg's ovens and ranges are chosen largely for design. Performance is reasonable, but owner feedback on reliability and after-sales service is mixed compared with Bosch or Miele.

Good at

Distinctive Italian styling, including retro ranges
Wide choice of freestanding cookers

Weak at

Reliability and service quality vary by market
Price is partly paid for looks

Reliability
Value
Features
Service & warranty

VictoriaPortofinoClassicLineaDolce Stil Novo

Best for: Design-focused kitchens, especially freestanding cookers

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Coffee machine

Mixed6/10Premium

Smeg's espresso and bean-to-cup machines are bought mostly for their looks. Reviewers find them competent but not better than cheaper Breville or De'Longhi machines.

Good at

Distinctive retro design in many colours
Matches the rest of the Smeg small-appliance range

Weak at

You pay heavily for the styling
Coffee quality only on par with cheaper rivals

Reliability
Value
Features
Service & warranty

ECF01ECF02BCC bean-to-cupDCF drip filter

Best for: Design-led kitchens that want the retro Smeg look

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Blender / stand mixer

Mixed6/10Premium

Smeg's stand mixers and blenders are bought mostly for style. Reviewers find them competent for everyday baking and smoothies, but not better than cheaper rivals.

Good at

Retro 50s styling in many colours
Matches the Smeg toaster and kettle range

Weak at

Expensive for its performance
Fewer attachments than KitchenAid or Kenwood

Reliability
Value
Features
Service & warranty

SMF stand mixersBLF blenders

Best for: Design-focused kitchens that want matching retro appliances

nzauukushk

Researched September 2026 from public reviews, consumer groups and retailer listings, and summarised by hand — ratings are a judgement, not a lab score. Check current reviews and local retailers before you buy.