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Equipment Expert's Top Pick for Stand Mixers
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 31 ส.ค. 2021
- Equipment expert Adam Ried reveals his top pick for inexpensive stand mixers.
Read the full review of inexpensive stand mixers: cooks.io/37DWCE5
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My husband bought me the winning mixer. It's great! He passed almost ten years ago.
Smart man! So missed!
I wish I would have kept my mom’s Sunbeam mix master after she passed away. That mixer was a work horse. My mom bought it with green stamps back in the good ol’ days!
What were green stamps for? Was that like food stamps?
@@canaisyoung3601 Do a search for S&H Green Stamps. You got them at certain grocery stores.
@@canaisyoung3601 Not at all like food stamps. Participating merchants would "issue" green stamps to a customer--more green stamps for a higher transaction amount. Then there were special books to paste the stamps into, and when the book was filled, it could be redeemed for items in a catalog. It was a rewards program of sorts.
@@ajs11201 yes, I remember she had to have quite a few books filled with stamps to get
the mixer. My mom was such a wonderful baker. I have memories of dipping my fingers into all of her batters for a taste (gross I know). And the smells in that kitchen - heaven!
@@canaisyoung3601 back in the 70's and early 80's, grocery store cash registers also had, in addition to a receipt printer, a dispenser for "green stamps" that you then glued into a booklet, when you completed the booklet, you could redeem it for stuff. It was a frequent shopper reward program but old school before you had cash back credit cards
You should test the different models of KitchenAid stand mixers to fine out what the sweet spot is between them all.
They did, and and that one turned out to be the 7 quart Pro-Line.
@@cnnw3929 the pro lines are the best
They also tested the KitchenAid Artisan Mini, seems perfect!!! 👍🏽
Love my Tangerine Kitchen Aid! 20 years going strong!
@@tappychef1098 Good for you. I love my Imperial Grey mixer that is now 32 years old, and still going strong.
I've had my Kenwood Titanium Chef for over twenty years now. I have a cupboard full of attachments most of which I use. The machine never leaves the counter because it's used for pretty much everything. My mother had hers from the day she was married to the day she passed away. Kenwood FTW.
Since I live in Asia, I will have to keep my eyes peeled for a Kenwood. Kitchenaids are available here, but they start at around $400.00.
Kenwood is the preferred brand in Europe since they're known to have much better quality than KitchenAid. They also tend to be much more affordable in Europe, and have a wide range of options and attachments. I left mine kneading dough for more than an hour and it didn't break a sweat. They're known to last a long time without any fuss. It's too bad you won't see them in any American cooking shows.
That's not a budget mixer though. They are very pricey now.
@@markcollins2666 Buy a second hand Kenwood. They are completely repairable and pretty much all the attachments work across all the machines. My Titanium KM010 is a bit interesting because it has a middle power takeoff for my food processor and my citrus juicer. But pretty much any Kenwood is a great buy. Also, Delonghi bought Kenwood and rebranded some Kenwoods with Delonghi badges as well.
I live in Canada and I lusted for a Kenwood Mixer for 30 years. As I stated in a previous reply, I found a A907D, professional model Kenwood for $9.99 at Valu Village. The difference to my Kitchen Aid is so stark that I only use the Kitchen Aid for the attachments that I have for it now. I bake a lot of bread and the Kenwood is magnificent! If I could only have one appliance in my kitchen my Kenwood Mixer is it!
The KitchenAid for around $210? I looked for that price at many places and found it the least expensive at $319. Same model.
There has been a sizable price increases but most outlets have sales
It's $249 right now
Um... As A bosch compact user, I don't need the splash guard in place to run any attachment. Yes, it does wobble, but the trade-off is the lightness and how easily it stores in a cabinet. It is very compact. It's a workhorse.
I have done multiple cakes, breads, and various desserts with no issue. The only thing I would recommend is picking up the stainless bowl as an extra.
Bosch is trash IMO. Not only is my KitchenAid a better stand mixer, I also use it as a meat grinder and food strainer form making tomato sauce, apple sauce, etc ... Tons of official and third party attachments.
@@jordansmithson9602 The Compact is the baby Bosch (I have used one for more than 15 years, making 3-4 loaves of whole grain bread at a time, or mashed potatoes, cookie dough, icing, or more). The Universal Plus is still less expensive than most of the KA models, has food grinder, pasta maker, food processor, slicer shredder, ice cream maker, spiralizer, and more. I can make six to eight loaves of whole grain bread at a time in it. Have been using this one more than 12 years, several times a week. Burned out my KA in a few months, and a friend burned out three in a year; loved the looks, but needed a workhorse. The Hobart KAs were super; the new ones, I can't get behind.
I've had my KitchenAid since 1976. I've re-greased it four times I think but it's still running like a champ.
Bosch is an excellent mixer. I have one It does not have to have the splash guard in place to operate. You’re selling the machine short.
Same. Very happy with mine, works without the splash guard and not as expensive as the kitchen aid. Plus it came with a blender function and a grater function.
I love mine
You are so right. I do not know why they say the things they do in these comparisons. So many of the products they do not like they use it incorrectly or make comparisons that defy logic. The Bosch compact has been sold from 1981 to about 2022 (when they replaced it with other similar models). 43 years and incredible accessories like the continuous shredder, blender, meat grinder, grain mill (all stainless so you can mill oily products too!) kneading breads, whipping creams and meringues, making perfect cakes, those machines go on and on. I have had two Kitchenaids (one with a liftbowl) and my loved Ankarsrum, but the Bosch stands on its own as a great light weight an incredible option for many people.
I remember being given my KitchenAid for Christmas one year. Best Christmas gift ever!!!!!!!
I have both the KA classic and the Bosch compact and have retired the classic in favor of the Bosch. First, the splash guard does NOT have to be in place for the mixer to work. Further the opening in the splash guard is only for adding liquids. My Bosch does NOT walk around the counter - the suction cups hold, even when kneading a couple of loaves of dough. And the Bosch does a much better job of kneading dough. It really works the dough rather than just spinning it around like the KA. And I appreciate it’s small footprint and how easy it is to lift.
I just received my Bosch Compact Mixer & I'm very glad to hear this. I can't wait to make my 1st loaf of bread with it.
I was actually leaning towards a Bosch because I've heard it's especially great for mixing fondant for cake and there's little need for scraping the sides of the bowl.
A refurbished 6 quart lift bowl kitchenaid is usually well under 250 bucks. I've used one at least weekly for 25 years. Can't be beat and the accessories for it are amazing.
Despite their lack of weight, the Bosch mixers are surprisingly good at kneading dough. I think it has to do with the mixing action; the head and the attachment spin in opposite directions, meaning the hook covers the entire bowl and leaves nothing untouched. You can't do big batches in them (the bowl is just too small), but they do a great job. I've had mine for over 10 years and never had any concerns about its ability to handle a task. My only criticism is that I'd prefer it to have a more traditional paddle attachment (the one they come with is this bizzare 3-spoke wire design), as it's definitely not the quickest at incorporating ingredients. But in terms of performance to price ratio, I don't think you could do better
That's my experience as well. KitchenAid mixers aren't necessarily the best.
I bought a Bosch compact this year and retired my KA classic. I like it much better than the KA, especially for kneading bread. Yeah, the wire “paddle” is not my favorite, but it does do the job.
After I burned out my KA in a few months and a friend went through several motors in a year, I moved to Bosch. I've used a Bosch Compact and a Bosch Universal for YEARS now, with no strain on motors, even with whole grain doughs. And the Compact doesn't move...it has suction feet that hold it to my counter, so I was confused by this video. As far as being small -- I can easily make three to four full size loaves in it.
I should add that the KAs that we've had burn out have all been post-Hobart-era.
I think ATK likes KA, because both have
"kitchen" in the name. I saw one review
that the KA actually BROKE, and still came
out in first place!
Looked inside a KA box, saw a coupon for
free ATK and CC invites. PAYOLA?
steve
You just can't beat KitchenAid stand mixers.
Chris Brown: hold my beer
My first one was from my great aunt and it was over 40 years old when it finally died. I bought my own when I got my first real job out on my own and it’s still going strong after 18 years.
You can, but it costs you an arm and a leg.
You can, though. Twice. Ankarsrum (its AKM 6230) is one. And Hobart (its N50), which used to make KitchenAid, is the other.
I love mine
This clip is from an episode that aired more than a year ago, and there is an update on the ATK site that potential buyers may find helpful:
"Update, June 2021
When this test was first published, the KSM75 Classic Plus model, our winner, had a more powerful motor than our previous favorite, the K45 Classic Mixer. But since then, Kitchenaid has upgraded the K45 Classic's motor to match the KSM75’s motor. There is no longer a functional difference between the two. The only difference is the trim color."
Something very important to consider is the maximum volume of the bowl, which can be important when you need to mix a larger batch of cookies or dough. And some cake recipes to make 9 and 10 inch cakes won't fit in the 4.5 qt bowl. Most home bakers don't know how to scale a baking recipe down to accommodate making multiple batches. For some things it's not as simple as cutting the recipe in half or thirds. I would say outside of holiday baking or if you make a LOT of cakes, the K45 Classic is an awesome choice for most home cooks/bakers. I have a friend that makes a cheesecake every week in the K45 Classic, but keeps saying they are going to buy the larger one during the holiday baking season. Maybe someday they will.
@@dr.westwood In this case, both the KSM75 Classic Plus and the K45 Classic have 4.5-quart bowls. I, myself, have a 6-quart "bowl-lift" model (as opposed to the "tilt-head" model that won this test), and while I love it I have to say that moving it from cabinet to counter-top is definitely a workout.
@@dr.westwood I make cakes mixes for nine inch tins all the time in my 4.5 quart KA. That's just plain wrong.
@@ethelryan257 recipes for 3 and 4 tier cakes get too close to the top of the bowl making scraping down the bowl slow you down. Sure you CAN but that doesn’t always mean you should or it’s the best way. I’m glad it works for you. It doesn’t for everyone.
What the what?! I have that cute little Bosch Compact with the blue splash guard, and the guard does NOT have to be on for the mixer to operate! That's a fairly major error, especially considering the "Ooooo, bad! Boo hiss!" reaction it got on camera, and the kind of purported shortcoming they should have checked out for accuracy beforing putting that error on the air. Makes you wonder what else they overlook/get wrong. MY Compact is a fabulous little machine that handles bread and cookie doughs that made my disappointing KitchenAid cry, takes up less room on the counter, can be lifted with one hand, all of the attachments can go into the dishwasher, NEVER WALKS, and costs a third of the price of a basic KA Classic.
The wonderful thing about the splash guard is it is great at keeping flour in as you are kneading your breads, but once the flour is incorporated you do not need the guard and you can easily visually check the status of the dough, and easily stop it to check for a windowpane test. You can do so much with that little baby. Their criticisms are like reading reviews from novice users.
Also possible that yours works as you have described, but newer units have that added "feature".
@@BenHighley Hi Ben. What model are you referring to? I'll check it out. I have pdf downloads for most of the instructions for these mixer models and have read no instructions or seen any physical changes for a interlock system requiring the lid be in place (although it is recommended when adding dry ingredients).
And Kenwood?
A couple of these models, including the Kitchen Aid, have adjusting screws so the attachments go lower to the bowl, it is preference. That should have been noted in the initial review, wonder why it wasn’t? That isn’t really fair….
I have had trouble getting just one or two egg whites to whisk in my Kitchenaid until I found out about that little screw that allows you to lower the attachment/whisk. Not many people know that evidently! And purchasing the beater with the silicone edges for scraping was a deal breaker!
I have that black Oster stand mixer.. it's 12 lb, and I have made everything from whipped cream , coffee cakes, cookies donuts, focaccia with it and it has performed beautifully... I'm a pastry chef and have used professional machines ( Hobart) where I've worked and this Oster is just as good as them in my opinion.
I have a Bosch Compact and never use the splash guard; it does NOT have to be in place for the mixer to operate. Great little mixer that does most of my mixing jobs and packs away in a drawer until I need it again. I make big batches of homemade bread and cookies in my Ankrsrum. That lives on my counter. It’s going in my will.
I have the Beach compact too and use it exclusively. I also have a Kitchen Aid that sits on my counter. It's beautiful. I call it my "museum piece" because it doesn't work nearly as well as my Bosch. And yes, you DO NOT have to have the lid in place for it to operate.
Oh thank you for recommending the Bosch compact. I was wanting one and was on the fence about it then this review set me back. Now I will put on my Christmas List…..thanks from Houston.
@@doghairdontcarelindaniel7531 I added the juicer attachment this year, only $20! Watch for sales leading into the holiday season for the mixer.
After a lot of research and consideration, I decided to go with the Bosch Compact, and I use it primarily to knead bread dough. Contrary to what was stated in the review, the bowl cover is not required to operate the machine and it does not walk across the counter when kneading. It's never happened. I've used it for many years now, and I'm very happy it's performance. It's too bad this reviewing team was so down on it.
While I have never tried the Bosch Compact, I
FIRMLY believe in the old Bosch Universal. Mom
got hers in the late '60's,and tried to destroy it.
Fresh homemade whole wheat bread, cinnamon
rolls, and a few different kinds of cookies. I am
the second of 7 kids, so that is some SERIOUS
use. (Didn't bat an eye to the torture.) Truly, the
Timex of mixers. Took a licking, and kept ON
ticking.
Out of the 7 of us, six have Bosch Universal or
Universal Plus mixers. One (the holdout) brother,
has had his KA in the shop for repair, TWICE,
since all this coronavirus stuff happened. He
borrowed my Universal, and wouldn't give it
back. But, he DID buy it from me. Now 7 out
of 7.
One of the best features on the old Bosch, you
have a 10 inch hole to add ingredients. Only 7
inches, with the ring attached. And, NO MOTOR
IN THE WAY! Everything is driven up from the
bottom.
steve
My dad bought my mom a kitchen aid mixer when I was a kid. It has gotten a LOT of use over the decades and is still cranking out cookies, mash potatoes, whip cream and bread like a champ. Just make sure you clean it good after each use.
I absolutely love my KitchenAid stand mixer. One of the best gifts I ever received (I also got some attachments but never used them).
My Kenwood has the option to adjust the tools in hight, it even recommends that on the tool label.
Was this not possible on the tested models?
Some of the other mixers (Cuisinart, KitchenAid) have a height adjustment screw on the body of the mixer. By turning that screw, it will raise or lower the height slightly. I like the Kenwood system, but we don't see their mixers in stores any more.
Got my Kitchenaid Artisan stand mixer for $50 used and I love it and you cant beat the price for the condition its in I was super happy to find the deal
They are oftem passed down in families because they are dependable and work most efficiently.
The KitchenAid Classic appears to cost about 50% MORE than what you claimed, which makes the other mixers look like a much better value.
Is it actually a better value if they don't work well though?
@@AceJams Apparently they work fine but the $200 price point was too good. No more since they're all 75% more now.
@@Tb0n3 and you can thank joe Biden and the democrats for that.
@@AceJams I didn't know that Covid started under Biden. Weird.
@@AceJams So simple minded
I have my mom's old KitchenAid mixer
It is literally as old as I am (40 years) Still making bread and cakes and frosting like a champ
They are programs that exclusively favor the kitchenaid brand because on the table you have the Oster planetary and you didn't talk about it and that machine is completely made of metal. The Sunbeam mixmaster was fabulous and durable.
While I own the KitchenAid, I do wonder if they fairly assessed the attachments. They mentioned measuring the height between the bottom of the attachment and the bowl. But most (all?) of them, including the KitchenAid, can be adjusted to adjust the attachment to the correct height. It's literally in the setup instructions for the KitchenAid as well, and I had to do that for mine because out of the box the attachments are too far from the bowl.
@@sandrah7512 I appreciate that they said this and it is true, a few of them don't have that option. But they are incorrect. Multiple have the option to adjust the height - the instructions just aren't in all of the manuals for some ridiculous reason. For example, the Cuisinart SM-50R. You can easily find videos on TH-cam on adjusting the height. The method for stand mixers with the pivot head is pretty standard.
Some of the mixers have an adjustment screw under the head. I'm surprised he didn't mention that or differentiate between which one's had it and didn't. KitchenAid and Cuisinart definitely have it.
I wish I knew where to purchase a Kitchenaid mixer for $200!!
I also would like them to add a SLOWER SPEED, that truly “stirs” & NOT THROW THE DRY INGREDIENTS OUT! 🧐
I also agree that covers are useless.
Thanks for sharing your findings about checking to make sure the paddle & whisk rest close to the bottom of the bowl! 💖
Kitchenaid has a refurbished page. Buy one directly from them they're as good as new. The pro lift 6 quart is usually under 250 and I've seen them under 200. I just looked tho and they're 319 currently. Keep looking every few days and you'll find a deal.
A KitchenAid *_Refurbished_* Artisan® Mini 3.5 Quart Tilt-Head Stand Mixer sells for $199 whenever it is available on their website.
Have you checked out KitchenAid's new models having premium touch-points? I have one with a 1/2 speed that folds very well using the double edge scraper beater or a metal"beater blade"
There's a video called "Restoration of a broken KitchenAid" where some guy completely tears down and rebuilds one of these for his girlfriend. Pretty fascinating to see what's inside and how it's put together.
I think I watched that too. He painted it her favorite color, purple. Anyway after viewing that and a few others I took my mothers 50 year old Kitchenaid apart to clean out the old grease & put fresh in. It is still a marvelous mixer for her uses.
I have the blue Cuisinart stand mixer. I use it primarily for making pizza dough and pasta dough and for grinding meat with a meat grinder attachment. It works great. It does everything a kitchenaid can do since the hub is compatible. One thing they failed to mention in the video is that some mixers, like the Cuisinart, have an adjustment screw that lets you adjust the clearance height of the attachments to the bowl. It seems they didn't do a very thorough review.
Hello - I am considering the meat-grinder attachment - how have you found using it and new recipes that you could not do without it?!
@@karenlewkowitz5858 I use my meat grinder attachment quite often, usually for making ground chicken. It works great, but cleaning it afterwards is a bit of a chore. It can't go in the dishwasher and must be hand washed. So, I'll usually buy a large family pack of boneless chicken breast and grind it all up at once. This way, I'll get multiple batches and only have to clean it once. I use the ground chicken for making chicken meatloaf and sometime chicken burgers.
You can adjust the kitchen aid wisk or what you are using for the food your making a small screw under the mixing arm put a dime in the bowl and turn it on if it is not touching the dime turn the screw a little until it just touches 20 years ago when i first bought mine i adjusted it and never had to mess with it again this is in the instructions that come with it...I now use the Bosch Black Universal Plus got it for $400 and it is great for making 3 or 4 loafs of bread as with the kitchen aid i could only make 1 to 2 loafs at a time over the years i have striped the turning gears in the kitchen aid from to much dough and the mixer could not handle it the fix was easy not a deal breaker i still use the kitchen for lighter baking foods and the Bosch for the heavy duty work and fine its a great combination.
The Hamilton Beach mixer is hands down the best bang for your buck mixer! I love mine! And it is only $70!
I love my KA stand mixer. I have a bowl lift and most all of the attachments. It's 35 years old.
I bought a bowl lift during a great sale a couple years ago, certainly hoping it lasts that long! My Mom has a 5.5qt bowl lift that she got for free from a commercial kitchen probably 20 years ago because it was broken. It only needed a $3 replacement gear! Been going strong ever since.
I love my Kitchenaid. I tried a cheaper brand first and discovered that “you get what you pay for”. While kneading bread dough, I thought the plastic housing was going to come apart. I love kitchenaid’s medal housing and durability.
Got our 6Q KA from Costco for a sale price of C$380. Came with better attachments like a stainless steel whisk which can be washed in dishwasher without damaging it. And a bonus flex edge beater. Loving it so far after a few months of use.
Just refurbed our 45 year old Kitchen Aid, mixes good as new. Can’t beat KA; Given the construction of a lot of this new gear, I’m glad I have an old veteran.
I was expecting ratings from top to bottom...not only the best. It would have been good to know the next best-- and so on. )---:>
HI calling from the UK here. I have the one on the far left in Black/Silver I got it from Wilko Homeware over here and its Amazing and less than a third of the cost of the Kitchenaid its done everything thrown at it including heavy doughs. Can@t recemmend it enough
I am not sure if anybody has mentioned it or not; this test would have been more telling/useful if the amount of flour was mentioned as well. I assume the same amount was used for all of them, which does not make sense at all. These machines have different power and prices. The correct test would have been to use max recommended flour for each machine (optimum amount as per manufacturer) and then see any of them smoke or not. In fact we do have the Red mixer (400Watts) which has a rating of max 600 grams flour. It works fine for us with no hassle. I cannot get Kitchenaid mixer at 220V where I live, so I guess I have to get a Kenwood soon. I'll still keep the Red one, though.....update....I discovered Swedish Ankarsrum mixer which is far superior in design than any of these, in my opinion that is.
I have the Sencor and love it....the attachment package is awesome, making it a better value...it is heavy and sturdy. Of course the price is much cheaper than kitchenaid
I have to disagree with the testers on this. I have both a Kitchen Aid and the Bosch. I prefer the git'r done Bosch over any other brand. It is a workhorse and will outdo a Kitchen Aid any day of the week. I have the small model (MUM compact) that is featured (you don't have to have the lid in place to operate it) and I have the larger model that will do 9 loaves of bread dough at a time (now that's a mixer!). Kitchen Aid just isn't built like they used to. Too many plastic parts that break down and fluid that leaks out of the head. They are too heavy and cumbersome for me to move around too. They make pretty countertop decoration because that's pretty much all they are good for.
Same here! I have the MUM 4 and MUM 7 as well as the Kitchen Aid and the MUM4 outperforms that big KA at every task. I call my KA my "museum piece".
After literally smoking my second kitchen aid 600 pro making pizza dough my husband went to Costco and got me the big Bosch they had on sale. I've never looked back...KA isn't made the way (or by the same company) that they used to be.
I got my kitchenAid 40 years ago and it is still running like a charm
Mine is almost 33 years old, and it still runs perfectly. Glad yours is doing so well, too.
I've been wanting one of those for as long as I can remember! I will finally get it this year for Christmas. I always get my self something for Christmas. It don't matter if it's for me like jewellery or clothes even something for the house that's been on my wish list for a long time it don't matter I always spoil my self and this year is the year for that BEAUTIFUL BIG GIRL TOY
May your first batch of cookies be perfect.
Will you adopt me. I love you're work, the recipes, the execution , the humor.
I once asked my Grand Mother(the one who could cook) ,What makes a great cook? She answered," Do you eat to live or live to eat?" Isaid I live to eat(being 12yrs old) She replied that I would make a good cook. You all love to eat.
In my opinion, the Bosch Universal is so much better than the Kitchen Aid. I've had both, and the Bosch Universal is by far the best at everything!!!
You guys are TOTALLY underselling Bosch here.
Not available in all areas!
ATK, HI, some years ago, I bought my wife a KITCHEN AID LIFT BOWL 6 QUART, COLOUR ‘CAVIAR’, I had never seen that one even on QVC, when the KITCHEN AID LADY was there , but they sell MORE of the tilt head ones, the only accessory I bought was a spiralizer For veggies. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Please do an updated version of this, without any price restrictions.
Ankarsrum Assistant
Isn't the distance between the whisk and the bowl adjustable on most models?
Not for tilt-head models, as the distance is fixed due to how it's constructed. You might be able to do it on the larger fixed-head ones where the bowl moves rather than the mixer head.
I was thinking the same thing.
It is on KitchenAid mixers, no idea about other brands.
@@Zelmel It is on KitchenAid tilt-head mixers as well as their fixed head models.
@@barcham Huh. I had no idea! I never noticed that on mine, so I guess I'll have to take another look at it.
We had an 25 yr old KitchenAid that worked perfectly. A few years ago we saw a good sale and purchased the Pro model. We hate it! It constantly shuts down after a couple of minutes, even when mixing something light. KitchenAid said this was due to either overheating or mixing something steamy. Neither was the case. Very disappointed, wish we had kept our old one.
Had the same experience and also broke two gearboxes on the new one. The difference is the old ones were made by Hobart and are almost indestructible. I gave up and bought a commercial mixer.
@@fepatton I don't think I would get a new KitchenAid these days. Mine is almost 33 years old and it was built with the Hobart specs. Still runs like the day I got it. May I ask what commercial mixer you purchased, and are you happy with it? Thanks.
I bought their recommended Kitchen Aid mixer based on their recommendation and I'm not entirely happy with it. The tilt head lock likes to come loose when I'm kneading bread dough and the head starts to hop. Very annoying. Other than that it does work, but I regret the purchase for $280. I later noticed a non-tilt head Kitchen Aid at Costco for $350. That would have been the better choice.
The Costco one is the one I’m tempted to get
I’ve had mine for years, and while I really like it I find it does the exact same thing yours does!
@@MikeTaffet Dont get a Kitchenaid if you want to make bread, especially whole wheat bread, get the Bosch Universal Plus, trust me ive had 2 Kitchenaids, absolute garbage, bought my Bosch at Costco.
I got the 500 pro series 20 years ago, it was the best I could afford at the time, held up thus far to bread, icecream and and other tasks. Naturally spending more, gets ya better.
Yeah the tilt head models aren't as good if you're making bread, you want the ones with the bowl-lift at that point. The 500 pro series is honestly the best imo, beats out most everything else. I've seen my parent's use one for ages that they got from my grandma and she got it in like the 70's or somethign, and the only reason why they had to get a new one was because mom dropped it and one of the arms came off and the attempted repairs (cold weld mostly iirc) didn't take.
anyways they own two now because they had to put one in storage but mom loves to bake so she bought another one i am envious
My daughters bought me a Kitchenaid stand mixer with a lot of power. Best birthday present ever.
Love you ♥️ all !
... your reviews are spot on🎯, thorough, and I rely on them constantly! My thanks to all of you, and God Bless 🙏.
nothing beats a Kitchen Aid. but you are totally wrong on the price, the 4.5 quart which you describe as being $210 is more like $349 and up.
My problem with the 4.5 quart Kitchen Aid mixer is that when kneading bread or bagel dough, the dough climbs the dough hook so that it mostly goes around in circles without really getting kneaded. The bigger, bowl-lift Kitchen Aid mixers have a screw style dough hook designed to keep the dough down where it belongs. Could the smaller mixers be given a similar dough hook?
I have the 3 quart bowl, that I bought separately, and find that it works much better for kneading dough. They go for about $40. It's also just nice to have two bowls on heavy baking days.
I think you can replace the older style dough hooks with the newer style ones. You can asl flip the dough half way through.
💯 agreed. Pro Bowl lift model rules them all. Also if you're grinding meat our milling seed the smaller ones will eventually leak oil, heat up and break.
Does your KitchenAid have the improved C hook design?
The splash guard on my Bosch compact does not need to be in place for the mixer to operate. Maybe mine is an earlier version. That little mixer is my main go-to for much of my work, and I have an Ankarsrum Assistent (Magic Mill) as well as an inherited Kitchenaid. The one thing that I don't like the Bosch for is cookie dough. The flat wire whisk isn't sufficiently stiff.
The Bosch Universal Plus is the best mixer I have EVER used.
Our KitchenAid tilt got back in the 1980's has a screw adjustment for the tool height.
The Bosch mixer that you reviewed is not their top mixer. The last universal plus is an easy access workhorse with amazing capacity. Please include that in your next review
Thanks it helped me make a good choice....will edit as performance is tested:)
Interesting! KA has said that their mixers can only run
mixing dough, for only 2 minutes, or the warranty is void.
NEVER heard that about the Bosch.
steve
The Bosch Compact DOES NOT have to have the splash guard on to operate. I've owned Compact mixers since the 80's and it will beat that boat-anchor KA day in and day out, and knead beautiful dough at the same time. Learn your machines, 'adam'.
I’ve had my kitchenaide mixer since 1978!
Great review!
Yeahhh !! I love my KitchenAid and I'm glad that I chose correctly !
Good to know you guys are still testing these periodically but…KitchenAid will ALWAYS be the OG stand mixer.
This video was so helpful. Thank you for sharing.
I have a Kitchen Aid stand mixer that doesn’t work well for small quantities. When that happens I begin with a hand mixer then switch over when the portions become larger.
Kitchen aid is the gold standard of stand mixers. I'll go without a stand mixer before I get another brand
Amen.
Amen! I’m 4th generation Kitchen Aid. My grandmothers first one, from 1930, is still going strong.
so true i bought one on clearance for like $100. its a beast. will replace it down the road with a pro model with the arms. but more than likely this is my last mixer.
I have the one my Mom got 50ish years ago, still works like a dream. It has made probably a million cookies by now, among other things.
I wouldn't say the gold standard, there are better, but I would say benchmark. It is good, and for most, you don't need better and to get better, you got to pay an escalating scale for improvement. My Kitchenaid is like 20 years old, doing just fine.
Although Kitchen Aid is probably the best pick in this group it could be improved by some modifications in the drive system...for example bearing instead of bushings, forged gears vs cast. Some improvements in this area could be made at a small expense or at least made optional for those willing to pay a bit more. I've bought these mixers that were faulty out of the box they would grind to a halt, squeal and smoke gears...this doesn't give confidence to the buyer these mixers will be reliable for the long haul and can be passed down to future generations as the older models were.
Some models that came out in the mid-1990s to the early 2000s were a shift from metal gears to plastic which caused a lot of problems and made them seem "cheap". It was an effort to keep production cost and retail price down. There has been a lot of backlash over it and I think it ended up costing them more money in the long run fixing or replacing machines. My understanding is most of those issues are resolved. It is also my understanding that (although it might void the warranty) most of the interior plastic parts can be replaced with metal parts. There is a guy called Mr. Mixer who specializes in Kitchen Aid mixers and does just that.
@@dr.westwood the Tilted models have a nylon plastic gear that is designed to strip out if if you overload the mixer and prevent damage to the motor. When Hobart was making the mixers nylon gears were a gray color and often mistaken for metal gears.
The gear issue was the main reason I opted for Bosch.
I am so glad that I bought 2 Kitchenaid, I had doubts there for a moment because of seeing different kinds of mixer in some cooking shows, now I am so glad and thankful also proven the best.
Other brands do not have the customer service or support that KitchenAid has.
Where do you get this mixer for $210? Couldn't find it on Amazon prime
Pl review kenwood also
I could not find this mixer for $210. Where can you purchase this for that price?
Thank you!
Why does anyone even TRY to compete with the Kitchenaid stand mixer? They perfected the design a century ago.
Money. And the fact that someone out there probably doesn't want to pay a lot for a stand mixer.
@@canaisyoung3601 Or they can't afford a good quality stand mixer.
This mixer is good enough you can inherit it! My great grandma's mixer still works great.
@@canaisyoung3601 You can buy a cheap mixer and have to buy a new one every 5-8 years or you can buy a Kitchenaid and pass it down to your grandkids.
I have that particular Kitchenaid and it has worked great for over 20 years.
Who sells the Kitchen Aid Classic Plus for $210? I can't find it under $299.99.
A KitchenAid *_Refurbished_* Artisan® Mini 3.5 Quart Tilt-Head Stand Mixer sells for $199 whenever it is available on their website.
Just so you know. I have the KitchenAid and you can adjust the distance from the bowl with a flat head screw driver.
I have cuisinart 5.5 quarts and I'm happy with it.
the classic is a tank! the newer KA Artisan...not so much. I have both and my old Classic (36 yrs old) out performs the new one EVERY time.
Where can I find the kitchenaid classic plus for $210?
I have a Kitchen Aid stand mixer 6 Qt Professional mixer. I never buy bread. I make it all from scratch. The mixer cost me over 500 dollars. After about two years use, the head started moving. I took it apart and tightened the screws but it still moves. I am never going to waste my money on another Kitchen Aid
Within the past two to three years I picked up the Hamilton Beach Eclectrics All Metal for $99 and have had an amazing experience with it! It got me back into baking as I have carpal tunnel and even mixing a single batch of thick cookie dough is too strenuous and leaves my hands and wrists sore. But the most intense mixing I do is the occasional pizza dough, no bread. But for everyday baking of quick breads like banana and pumpkin bread, cookies, cakes, brownies, frostings of varying thicknesses, even whipped mashed potatoes and quick shredding chicken breast, it works GREAT. Highly recommend for the power at the price.
The cuisinart sitting on the counter in this video is a top notch mixer.
Hi from California 🤗
Salutations 💌
I didn't even bother watching the video - I just wanted to see KitchenAid as the winner. I can't recall ever seeing anyone use a different mixer - there must be a reason for that.
I have mine for 40 years and still running strong and my friend got a Chinese-made mixer which lasted 9 months.
My grandmothers Kitchenaid that she bought in the 1950's still runs beautifully. Those Hobart made kitchenaids were built to last :)
@@monkeyman2407 Yes my sister still uses our great grandma's KitchenAid I'm guessing from the '50s
Lol. Their interaction and her responses almost read like an infomercial!
I got kitchen aid because i see all bakers content creators have one. My mom bought one and its a pro. Bought my own light blue and i just love it. My sister in law saw it and wants to compete buying another brand thinking its better than mine 😂
My kitchen aid is green apple; the best color available! 🍏
Have wanted one fir years now! Must get one now that i see how great it is!!
Love the KitchenAid!
Thanks I have been wanting to get one but I didn't know what brand to get. I thought Kitchen Aid would be the one to get now I know.
Great video and wonderful information
Is there a recommendation for the professional lift-type stand mixer?
I have the pro 500 series. It was the entry level lift. I don't think it is made anymore, but it holds up, for nearly 20 years now. I don't think most will have issue with the entry level lift models, today they have even more wattage than mine.
What was the runner up to the kitchen aid?
I actually own that Farberware mixer. It is AWESOME. I've had it for about 4 years now. Too bad they're hard to find.
I have it too but I find it can be a tad bit noisy. Very heavy & solid construction though.
Walmart is selling them now.
I read the manual and The depth of the kitchen aide bowl with the attachments is adjustable. Who knew?!
We replaced an older Kitchenaid with a new Pro 600 last year. The new mixer is not useful for creaming because the paddle is not close enough to the bottom. The adjustment screw doesn't have the range to correct the problem. Any ideas?
short sweet and love the info... thank you and Hi!
Honestly we all know that you'd only find the kitchenaid at that price in the states and on a sale. They are rediculously expensive in most other countries and frankly there are many European/Uk companies that make just as good or even better mixers. Don't listen to comparisons when they don't match like for like features, price, power, build, etc. Lazy comparison work ATK.
_America's Test Kitchen_ is produced and aired in the United States. They would not be featuring appliances manufactured and distributed only in other countries.