ROBOTICSMay 6, 20261 min read18 views

Smeg Forte Stand Mixer Review: Big Power, Mixed Results

Smeg's new Forte stand mixer boasts a massive 750-watt motor designed to tackle the toughest doughs, but power isn't the only factor in kitchen performance.

’Tis the season of revamped tilt-head stand mixers. In March, KitchenAid launched its upgraded Plus model, featuring an LED light and precision speeds. However, it wasn’t alone in reimagining what stand mixers could be. On April 20, Smeg launched a new generation of its 1950s-inspired, retro-style tilt-head stand mixers: the Forte and the Classico.

As a home baker and former food blogger, I found the Forte stood out because of its powerful 750-watt motor. (For reference, the KitchenAid Artisan is 325 watts.) I dreamed of revving up batches of pastries, dips, and meringues with ease. Given the brand’s roots, it seemed like the Forte’s motor was channeling the energy of Italian sports cars. The best way to truly determine whether it was the Ferrari of stand mixers was to put it to take it for a test drive.

Start Your Engines

A 750-watt motor is some serious power for a stand mixer. It’s meant to churn through the densest doughs and the heaviest batters without risking engine burnout from strain or overuse. This burnout is an issue that plagues tilt-head stand mixers across brands, but a heavy-duty motor is meant to negate that. That’s why I defer to breadmaking as my go-to test with tilt-head mixers.

Source: Wired Robotics

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