Great and powerful machine but having to use different size bowls that sit inside one another for grating and slicing is really annoying. My old Breville Kitchen aid in my opinion was comparable and I had it for 10 years it was easier to clean, only 4 bits to wash and one size fits all.

Excellent build quality and effortlessly processes lots of foods consistently and quickly. On the counter, the unit stands out a premium piece of kit and as you'd expect is pretty heavy. My only frustration is using the mini chopper - dry ingredients fly out into other chambers and there are lots of parts to have to clean. As a recommendation, I bought my unit from Amazon UK - it's considerably cheaper than buying in AUS and simply requires a UK plug adapter.

This machine worked perfectly until last week when I was mixing a heavy mix and apparently stripped the spindle. My 5200 is about 4 years old. I was surprised at this because of the reputation these processors enjoy. It is at the approved technician being fixed. It needs a new spindle, different to mine so it means a new chopping blade as well at a cost of $175. My other blades probably won’t fit either. I also agree with other posters that the wash up after processing is substantial due to many parts getting soiled during processing. I also have scratch marks on my bowls, which are always hand washed.

The old model had one bowl, a simple oval funnel and a variety of blades. The new model involves washing bowls that get dirty simply because they have to fit inside one another to operate. There are now 2 funnels to wash - the machine simply doesn't work without the insert which has "wings" - just stupid. The old, simple model should be reintroduced with the motto 'if it's not broken, don't fix it.'

Love this machine and the work it does, powerful and effective. However my bowls have cracked ($200 each to replace out of warranty which is just obscene) and I’ve had a problem with one of the discs, which the customer service people were very disinterested in - in the end I gave up. Unfortunately I therefore wouldn’t recommend it.

I found the Magimix 5200XL has a really good performance with grating, chopping onions, mixing, making spreads or butters etc. Cleaning can become a bit of a chore if you prefer hand-washing your dishes, as it has many parts that are affected when used (although all can be cleaned in a dishwasher). The dicing attachment is terrific for making vegetable or fruit chips/slices. It's a very quiet machine and I've had no particular problems. Purchased about six months ago and going well.

I thought this product was quite good overall..save me a lot of time and work, although cleaning wise I still feel a bit hard to clean, takes longer to clean I should say, otherwise chopping granting, were excellent, I don't use it that often only when it comes to big party and stuff which I will need it to assist with my chopping. Overall not bad

Chop, grind, mix and purée with easy to use. Compact in size, it features a dual blade which is sharp on one side for chopping and puréeing, and blunt on the other for grinding. The product includes Bladelock system technology which keeps the high grade, stainless steel blade securely in place for easy pouring with no fuss. Other features include easy to clean controls and dishwasher safe removable parts for easy cleaning.

This is absolutely the best food processor ever. I absolutely love it, it makes fast work of many laborious tasks such as grating and chopping. The dicing attachment is great for making chips. All of the parts are easy to clean. A very versatile machine that I use on a daily basis. This is one thing I could not be without.

I have had my Magimix for under two years and the lock mechanism on it has broken twice.
Very weak plastic - it had a fine crack appear initially and then just fell apart in my hands.
Went through a lot of drama to get the part replaced under warranty and now it has happened a second time - despite handling it with kid gloves. The motor and everything else works well, but I feel the finish and quality of the plastic are appalling considering the price.
I bought this machine thinking I was buying quality... next time I'll be going back to Sunbeam. VERY disappointed.

The old model had one bowl, a simple oval funnel and a variety of blades. The new model involves washing bowls that get dirty simply because they have to fit inside one another to operate. There are now 2 funnels to wash - the machine simply doesn't work without the insert which has "wings" - just stupid. I'm sorry I ever bought this machine. The old, simple model should be reintroduced with the motto 'if it's not broken, don't fix it.'

This machine is the ducks nuts of food processors, does everything required and with minimum fuss and noise. Every component is so easy to clean and store and the operation of the unit could not be any easier. The recipe books that accompany the Patissier are fantastic and have everything you would need. Yes, it's a big investment, but the motor warranty coupled with the power, the accessories, the ability to do just about anything makes it all worth it. It's a lifetime investment not like a Breville which needs replacing after 4-5 years. Highly recommend.

Did a lot of ready before taking the plunge, magimix is French made and the home cook version made by Robot coup who seem to have the commercial market cornered. Anyway I had 6 kg of beef and 3 kg if fatty lamb to blend up together with vinegar and spice mix for jerky. It needed some power and I brought it home last night and worked my way through the meat about a kg at a time and it handled it which is impressive. Early days but that was a tough ask and it coped. The big container helped and it's super sturdy on the bench. I got it from David jones in Melb who price matched with an online Aussie store so got a decent deal.