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Smeg 50's Retro Style Stand Mixer SMF03 review

No. 8 of 10 in our stand mixers ranking · Updated · How we rank

Our verdict: The Smeg 50's Retro Style Stand Mixer SMF03 ranks 8th of the 10 stand mixers we compare, with 8.0 out of 10.

Smeg 50's Retro Style Stand Mixer SMF03

8.0/10

A 5-quart tilt-head mixer with a die-cast aluminum body, 600W motor and ten speeds. It suits bakers who want a retro-styled countertop mixer for cakes, batters and occasional dough.

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Why it's here

  • Ten speeds and a stainless bowl
  • Whisk, flat beater and dough hook included
  • Front attachment port
  • Available in several colors

Keep in mind

  • Costs far more than a KitchenAid Artisan
  • Fewer attachments are available
  • Few owner ratings so far for this exact model

What the review sites say

None of the review sites we read has reviewed this model or named it in a best-of list, so it scores below the ones they have.

Why the Smeg SMF03 scores 8.0

Each bar shows where it places among the 10 stand mixers in this guide, so a full bar is 1st of 10. What the review sites say counts for most of the score.

  • What review sites say4th of 10
  • How happy owners are5th of 10
  • How new it is5th of 10

Level with the KitchenAid Classic Series 4.5-Quart Tilt-Head Stand Mixer K45SS

The KitchenAid Classic Series 4.5-Quart Tilt-Head Stand Mixer K45SS and the Smeg 50's Retro Style Stand Mixer SMF03 score the same, so either is a safe pick. The KitchenAid Classic Series 4.5-Quart Tilt-Head Stand Mixer K45SS goes first because it leaves owners a little happier.

About the Smeg SMF03

The SMF03 is a tilt-head stand mixer with a die-cast aluminum body and base and a stainless steel bowl that holds 5 quarts (4.8 L). A 600W direct-drive motor turns the attachments with planetary mixing action, and ten speeds are set with a lever control. It runs on standard 120V, 60Hz household power through a 39-inch cord with a US plug.

The head locks in place when raised, and the mixer has a Smooth Start function and motor overload protection. It weighs 19 lb, stands about 15 inches tall (19 inches with the head up) and is 16 inches wide.

In the box: a stainless steel wire whisk, an aluminum flat beater (dishwasher safe), a flex edge beater with silicone edges, an aluminum dough hook, the stainless bowl and a plastic pouring shield.

What owners report about the Smeg SMF03

We found too little owner feedback on this exact US model, in sources we could open, to report a pattern on how it performs or holds up.

Who the Smeg SMF03 suits

The SMF03 suits people who bake cakes, batters, cookies and the occasional dough and want a mixer that looks good on the counter. Its dough limit is 4 lb, or 2.6 lb of flour, which covers a few loaves or a pizza batch.

Look elsewhere if you bake bread every week or want a large attachment range. The KitchenAid Professional 600 Series 6-Quart Bowl-Lift Stand Mixer is the better fit for heavy dough. If looks matter less than cost, the KitchenAid Artisan 5-Quart Tilt-Head Stand Mixer is a cheaper way into the same size.

Questions about the Smeg SMF03

How much does the Smeg SMF03 stand mixer weigh?

19 lb. It stands about 15 inches tall, or 19 inches with the head tilted up, and is 16 inches wide.

What comes with the Smeg SMF03 stand mixer?

A stainless steel wire whisk, an aluminum flat beater, a flex edge beater, an aluminum dough hook, a 5-quart stainless steel bowl and a plastic pouring shield.

How much dough can the Smeg SMF03 handle?

Up to 4 lb of bread or pizza dough, with a maximum of 2.6 lb of flour. Cake batter tops out at about 4 lb 7 oz.

How powerful is the Smeg SMF03 stand mixer?

It has a 600W direct-drive motor with ten speeds, running on 120V, 60Hz household power.

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All 10 stand mixers, compared

  1. 1 KitchenAid Artisan 5-Quart Tilt-Head Stand Mixer KSM150PSBest Choice 9.0 Check Price
  2. 2 KitchenAid Professional 600 Series 6-Quart Bowl-Lift Stand Mixer KP26M1XBest Premium 8.4 Check Price
  3. 3 Hamilton Beach 7 Speed Stand Mixer 4 Quart 63391 8.3 Check Price
  4. 4 Kitchen in the box 6.5QT Stand Mixer 10-Speed 8.2 Check Price
  5. 5 CUSIMAX Stand Mixer 5.3 QT Tilt-Head 650WValue for Money 8.1 Check Price
  6. 6 Martha Stewart 5.3QT Tilt Head Stand Mixer 12 Speeds 8.1 Check Price
  7. 7 KitchenAid Classic Series 4.5-Quart Tilt-Head Stand Mixer K45SS 8.0 Check Price
  8. 8 Smeg 50's Retro Style Stand Mixer SMF03This review 8.0 Check Price
  9. 9 Kitchen in the box Stand Mixer 3.2QtBest Budget 8.0 Check Price
  10. 10 VIVOHOME 660W 6-Quart Tilt-Head Stand Mixer 8.0 Check Price
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Smeg 50's Retro Style Stand Mixer SMF03

A 5-quart tilt-head mixer with a die-cast aluminum body, 600W motor and ten speeds. 8.0 out of 10.

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How we score it

Every score here comes from our ranking model; no editor sets the order. Most of each score is what the review sites say: the scores their own reviews give each model, and whether their best-of lists name it. For this guide we read CNET, CNN Underscored, Engadget, Homes & Gardens and Reviewed. The rest is how happy owners are, held back where few owners have rated a product, and how new it is. Value for money earns its own badge rather than a higher place. We compared 18 models for this guide before settling on these ten.

Brands can't pay to be included or to move up. We last checked these picks in October 2026.

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