Equipment Review: Best Stand Mixers & Our Testing Winner

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A stand mixer is one of the most expensive appliances in your kitchen, so it had better do it all-from whipping a single egg white to kneading thick pizza dough. What's the best stand mixer? We ordered nine models, priced from nearly $230 to a jaw-dropping $849, to find out which one performed best in our stand mixer review.
Products tested (listed alphabetically) to find the best stand mixers:
Bosch Universal Plus Mixer
Breville Scraper Mixer Pro
Cuisinart 5.5 Quart Stand Mixer
Cuisinart 7.0 Quart 12-Speed Stand Mixer
KitchenAid Classic Plus Series 4.5-Quart Tilt-Head Stand Mixer
KitchenAid Pro Line Series 7-Qt Bowl Lift Stand Mixer
KitchenAid Professional 600 Series 6-Quart Bowl-Lift Stand Mixer
Vollrath 7-Quart Countertop Commercial Mixer
Waring Commercial Professional 7-Quart Stand Mixer
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@iancrossley6637 4 года назад

I got a Kitchen Aid as a gift about ten years ago. In all that time it has never failed me. Then again, I have yet to unbox it.

@TheAngiiegirl 4 года назад

Ian Crossley 😂😂😂👌🏾

@simplelifeofsusan 4 года назад

That’s sooo funny!!! 😂😂😂

@kingsdaughter9659 4 года назад

Lololololol😂😂

@tg__1096 4 года назад

thats so funny ! do you want to gift it to me i have wanted one for 10 years lol

@pheneric 4 года назад

hahaha

@fengxu7085 3 года назад

As a professional pastry chef I loved her straight to the point and clear demonstration video. Just want to add one more thing here, if you can try to get the kitchenaid mixer with brushless DC motor, brushed motor wear out a lot quicker at least in the commercial kitchen.

@sashineb.2114 2 года назад

KitchenAid says the 7 quart Pro Line mixer (the one that's in this video) and their 8 quart Commercial mixer both use the same 1.3 HP DC motor. The difference is the Commerclal one is NSF certified, with stainless steel attachments. It has a two year warranty. The 7 quart Pro Line has coated attachments (but the stainless steel ones can be purchased separately), and it has a 5 year warranty. But, they are both the same machine, apart from that.

@AirLancer 9 лет назад

That feeling when you're watching a review involving a product you own, and hoping that yours isn't one of the bad ones.

@laylawood190 9 лет назад

Agreed

@creatine64 9 лет назад

we just bought a kitchenaid yesterday and you aren't kidding!! thankfully ours was in the top two

@evelyndanielle6360 9 лет назад

Yep - I own a Cuisinart - it was middle of the road in the video. I find myself using a hand-mixer much more than I thought I would after buying this. But this was a really great video - really informative.

@Charmane73 9 лет назад

I just got the 5 quart Kitchen Aid... Glade to know I chose well

@AuskaDezjArdamaath 7 лет назад

Charmane Mu'Min I have the pro line KitchenAid in empire red. I absolutely love it!

@staceyleeweeaks-hernandez8583 3 года назад

My folks bought me a Kitchen Aid mixer for high school graduation (in1981) and it's still going. Best gift ever!

@pamdemonia 5 лет назад

Plus KitchenAid hasn't changed the size of the hole for attachments (like the meat grinder and so forth) since they first were made in the 1930s! Which means you can find used attachments (often metal instead of plastic) and they work just fine. Very cool.

@ajhpetlover 2 года назад

I did see another video and the mixer was a kitchen aid but not a “known” model. The mixer was just like the artisan but didn’t say artisan or classic or any indication. When tested it had a lot of play in the head and was bouncing around and wobbly without even adding anything but some water to the bowl. Turns out it has no spring on the stem where the beaters are attached. Kitchen aid then responded that no mixer made after 2015 has a spring anymore. No explanation other than that. So is this the beginning of corner cutting till no one wants kitchen aid anymore? I have a very old classic and noticed that large pin on either side of the base is sticking out a lot, but still works well. I was considering a new kitchen aid really because I do enjoy baking but this one is really old and knowing how everything gets cheapened I guess I will consider myself lucky I saw the reviews before spending big dollars on a much decreased quality product.

@IanDenchasy 4 года назад

We've had a KitchenAid Professional 6 for THIRTY TWO YEARS and have made THOUSANDS of pies, dough, meringues, and toppings and it still keeps on trucking along. One of the most amazing pieces of home equipment - in any category - we've ever owned.

@sashineb.2114 2 года назад

My 5 quart ProLine mixer from 1989 is still going strong, too. After seeing so many great reviews for the 7 quart mixer, that will be what I get when (if) the 33 year old one quits on me. Glad to hear yours is doing so well, too.

@TheChamberRoomExperience 10 месяцев назад

They must not make those anymore. Can''t find it.

@Twilight777Dancer 6 лет назад

This lady has saved me a lot of money and from a lot of disappointment and frustration. I have a toaster oven, mixer, blender, cookware and knives based on her reviews. I am happy with all. I have watched countless kitchen videos on Utube. She is by far my favorite.

@AmericasTestKitchen 6 лет назад

Wonderful to hear, thanks for being a fan!

@steveskouson9620 5 лет назад

@@AmericasTestKitchen, no responses to us non KA mixers, that have been using them for 45 years with ZERO issues, and one of the "approved" KA models BROKE during testing? And, you STILL approved it! steve

@pb2themax 10 лет назад

FYI, the Kitchenaid Bowl Lift mixers have a screw adjustment that lets you slightly raise or lower the bowl so that the whisk touches the bowl properly. So a fine adjustment could make a big difference in how well it mixes.

@terrijuanette486 Год назад

The smaller, Classic Kitchenaid mixer does as well.

@madonnahagedorn5649 Год назад

Kitchen aid mixers are wonderful. I've had mine since Christmas of 1999. I still use it in 2023. It's helped me make a lot of cookies, cakes, icings, bread and mashed potatoes throughout the years. Wonderful product. Thank you for your valuable review.

@Skelldr 9 лет назад

I've worked as a chef for nearly 20 years, and for me it's Kenwood major all the way. Can't believe this wasn't in the test at all. We tried out kitchen aid, but it broke down after a few months at work. If you want a machine that will work for many years to come go with Kenwood major titanium.

@seikibrian8641 9 лет назад

Skelld Kenwood radios are widely available in the USA, but not Kenwood kitchen appliances; and the Kenwood Major is nearly twice the price of a comparable KitchenAid when you can find them.

@arrdub8582 Год назад

My Kenwood titanium just ended itself. Needing a new gearbox😢 after 2years wish it was still going I loved it

@myndexresearch 6 месяцев назад

The Cuisinart they tested is essentially a Kenwood Titanium Chef (same machine, slightly different external appearance)

@perstephanies 5 лет назад

She nailed it with "if the stand mixer can only do the easy stuff, get a hand mixer"!! That said, the Kitchen Aid is a winner for a reason. And if yours ever act up because you made 5 pizza doughs, it's worth it to repair!

@steveskouson9620 5 лет назад

"That said, the Kitchen Aid is a winner for a reason." You are 100% right! Reason, PAYOLA! A KA broke in this test, and was STILL recommended. Cooks Illustrated, ATK and Cooks Country have no ads in the magazines. They endorse products THAT BREAK, on their TV shows. Either STUPIDITY, or PAYOLA! steve

@cheetah063 5 лет назад

I have the Cuisinart mixer and I use it twice a week to make breads of all kinds. Also use it for cookie dough and large amounts of fluffy mashed potatoes! I've had it since 2009 and it's still a winner in my kitchen!

@cherryrolz9194 8 месяцев назад

Which one?

@pjmbidge632000 4 года назад

I've got a British Kenwood Chef, It's 20+ years old, I bake 3 to 4 times a week, it never breaks, the bowl holds plenty and it still has the original tools, my friend has a Kitchen Aid, and it's been repaired 3 times in 5 years.

@tally.klecko 4 года назад

Wish those Kenwoods were sold in the US :(

@_-.G.-_ 3 года назад

Which KitchenAid?

@willfishing5605 4 года назад

I love that this chef understands the difference between Horsepower and Torque... many car guys can't ever figure that one out...

@willfishing5605 3 года назад

@@Max-wl5ll type torque into google...

@PANWARE 3 года назад

torque /tôrk/ noun 1. MECHANICS a twisting force that tends to cause rotation. "the three-liter engine has lots of torque" 2. variant spelling of torc. verb apply torque or a twisting force to (an object). "he gently torqued the hip joint"

@klee9016 2 года назад

@@willfishing5605 WHY did you have to say that when I was perfectly satisfied with the comment about torque?!?!? 😱 Now I have to go and look it up and make sure that I understand the meaning properly because after reading your post I'm now thinking about vehicle engines and transmissions, not kitchen appliances. I don't think stand mixers come with clutch pedals or turbo 🤔 EDIT: I looked it up and determined that this video mentioning torque in a mixer is ABSOLUTELY nonsense. The term would definitely be appropriate when you're talking about a vehicle to supply the force to push the wheels COMBINED with horsies but not with a freaking home cook mixer! It only goes to prove my theory that ATK promotes the products that companies donate to use on their TV shows (sponsors). We need to simply use them as one of many resources and NOT the God of Advisement.

@mjremy2605 Год назад

Oh please. This is so patronizing. Typical manspreading comment. Yes, I agree a lot of women are Airheads, but a lot of women also know what torque means. Some of us women, are also engineers, like me.

@willfishing5605 Год назад

@@mjremy2605 shut up Karen

@Bondisaurus 4 года назад

Phew! I just purchased a Kitchen Aid mixer for my mother for Mother's day. I'm glad I made the right choice.

@vibekekoszeghy2598 2 года назад

I have had my kitchen aid pro for 40 years and it has never failed me. Love this machine and it is niceto see it is still no.1.

@sashineb.2114 2 года назад

Mine is 33 years old, still going strong. If and when it quits, I will get the 7 quart Pro Line that's shown in the video. Glad yours is so strong at 40 years.

@brettglasow 5 лет назад

My mom has a kitchen aid tilt head mixer.It same one called the classic now.Had it for 39 years and still works great.

@snakeriverfisher 4 года назад

yeah the old ones were/are good but the new K. A.s are garbage

@frankclack9096 4 года назад

I returned mine after testing it, was leaking oil too

@yissssss 7 лет назад

I have been using my KitchenAid 600 series for 5+ years and I treat it like shit; the thing is a workhorse.

@Queencreekmom70 8 лет назад

Fantastic reviews, I agree with the end result. I've had my Kitchen Aid stand mixer for ten years and she's (yes she lol) is still running strong like the first day! There's nothing I can't make with it 😊

@jamesb.ofdesertdistrict567 4 года назад

Pink Salt A new KitchenAid!

@jibbyjam1 3 года назад

I got a bowl lift kitchenaid mixer as a graduation gift when I finished college. I've been using it multiple times a week for around 5 years now, and it works as good as it did when it was new. It's my favorite piece of kitchen equipment.

@michaelprozonic 3 года назад

After 3 Kitchen Aid mixers, I have finally moved up to the 7qt Proline and it is totally worth the money. It is a power monster. I make a lot of pizza dough in rather large batches. I also have the 7qt Kitchen Aid paddle with the built-in scraper and that works pretty well though i always check the bottom at the end to make sure It appeared to me that you were kneading the doing too fast. The suggested speed is only 2 out of 10 for Kitchen Aid.

@ayva 2 года назад

May I ask, what is the greatest amount of flour you have used in a single batch to make pizza dough?

@ericgoz3858 4 года назад

Purchased the KitchenAid as gift for my wife, she loves it and I love her creations she creates

@sammy7237 4 года назад

Eric Goz Please take what I’m about to say as some friendly advice and really be open to it. Now, while I’m sure your intentions were good, an appliance is a terrible gift to give your wife-especially an appliance like this, which helps her create things for you! Honestly, unless you put a diamond ring in the mixer bowl when you gave it to her, it really comes across as a self-serving gift - really caveman-like. Other terrible gifts include: toasters, toaster ovens, blenders, waffle makers, vacuum cleaners, washers and dryers, irons, refrigerators, dishwashers, ranges, microwaves,...Pelotons..., etc., etc. It is a great mixer, though. :)

@hazelinthewoods9966 4 года назад

I’ve had the 7 qt kitchen aid for years and it’s never failed me. And it’s so easy if you need to double a recipe during the holidays. So glad that I have the right one!

@trixiepickle8779 4 года назад

My KitchenAid is 18 now and still going strong, absolutely love it, like one of the family.

@debbieelholm7921 4 года назад

Good to know Kitchen Aid is still tops! I’ve had mine for 15 years and have had no problems with it.

@deejo2 2 года назад

The price she quoted for the favorite Kitchenaid was $220. but this was 9 yrs ago. My husband bought the same one for me a few months ago & paid $240. We were really happy that he managed to get a nice discount because the reg price now is over $400. So we got a great deal & I love my Kitchenaid mixer.😊

@stevenreichertart 7 лет назад

Wow what a thorough review. Amazing to see some of these machines completely fail at tasks they're supposedly designed to handle.

@VBITS97 11 месяцев назад

Very happy with my Cuisinart. I bake multigrain bread, white bread, pizza dough, muffins and it doesn't miss a beat. Some of my bread doughs are thick and heavy but I let it rip and soon the dough is climbing up the dough hook and ready to rise. I guess it is pretty similar to the KitchenAid. I usually have to use a spatula to scrape down the sides of the bowl a few times. A dough hook needs a little help early on. Nice to see all the brands I luckily avoided.

@EmilyJelassi 9 лет назад

As a professional baker, I've used several different kinds of stand mixers, but my hands-down favorite will always be the one I have at home - the 7qt professional line Kitchen-Aid (the same as the winner!). I've had it for several years, but it works great!

@EmilyJelassi 8 лет назад

if you'll be doing small batch baking (not double or triple batches at once), the artisan would be ok; i find it annoying that the head lifts back. both of my mixers are the pro line 6 qt kitchen aids - i've had them for over 8 years too! for the amount of $ that mixers go for now, i would go with the recommended one (pro line 7 qt), but i know it's also not cheap. it will last for years and years though.

@mimakeo 6 лет назад

Emily Jelassi how about the clicking sound people are saying?

@abdullahkhan9162 6 лет назад

Spoiled brat.

@nwoods4260 5 лет назад

Can you tell me what the model number is on that one? I would like to purchase it but want to make sure i get the right one. Thank you.

@jaredj631 5 лет назад

As a former hobart mixer tech now working independently, I have a huge hobart a120 12quart mixer and it’s a beast.

@quinnhen2325 4 года назад

I LOVE LOVE LOVE my KitchenAid mixers. I have 2 4.5qts, and absolutely love them!!! I've used the brand for 30 yrs!! Through baking/decorating/selling cakes and breads, to catering. I can't imagine using a different brand! I have 2 pink ones that were given to me by my (ex) husband after I was in a horrific car accident. At the time KitchenAid was only making the pink for Breast Cancer awareness for a limited time, so he got me two. That was in 2001!! They're still going strong. 💙💙💙💙 Not surprised KitchenAid was the winner here.

@msbernie1970 11 лет назад

Thank you so much for this review. I was recently researching stand mixers and had trouble deciding. Your review brought up issues that I hadn't even taken into consideration.

@8kids4me 5 лет назад

I have a Kitchenaid and a Bosch. The KA is more often than not in time out and my Bosch is used. It can handle anything and larger batches.

@Babyskitt 9 лет назад

Happy I watched this video before I purchased a Breville. I've been wanting a Kitchenaid forever. Your video made the decision easier.

@HotVoodooWitch 7 лет назад

How's it holding up for you?

@Speakupok 5 лет назад

Kitchenaid is a good brand.

@pettylove86 3 года назад

My mother-in-law gave me her Classic Kitchenaid stand mixer years ago; it was probably bought in the 80s but I'm not sure. I haven't used it often but it has always worked just fine and am grateful to have it. Glad it was #2!

@jimmcg900 6 лет назад

I too had to rebuild my 7qt pro. I have a 33 year old 4.5 qt version that works great but the newer larger one can't keep up. I am disappointed that KitchenAid has gone lost it's commitment to quality that it used to be known for. And when I called KitchenAid customer service they were unfazed that a 3yr old mixer (that is used sparingly) needs to be rebuilt already. Seems that that is acceptable and expected of them. Another old standard falls to the wayside. I will not ever buy a new KitchedAid but I do keep an eye out at estate sales and on line for the older ones.

@sylviaesposito4757 3 года назад

I agree with you . Mine is older and it is way better made then the new ones. I will stick with my older one and also my 1970’s Bosch mixer that you can make dough for 5 loaves at the same time. The kitchen aid will only make 2.

@Sareybeary 3 года назад

Good tip about finding older models

@billchambersmarquez1964 3 года назад

Kitchenaid is no longer made by Hobart corp its now owned by Whirlpool

@jamesb4789 2 года назад

The issue is in the gears and lube. IF you notice the end of the mixer head above the bowl is getting hotter with each use, you have a lube breakdown. That is the only way to tell. The grease and seals were changed when they went to plastic gears with a result the the grease gradually leaks and you loose lubrication. The Feds also changed the standards for food grade grease which is also a core issue around 2005-8. The plastic gears have a very long life with proper lube, but that is the issue since the seals have a harder time containing it and the grease lubrication characteristics also break down with heat generated mixing. If you want a Kitchen Aid to last, you have to lube the gears at require intervals. When you remove the top of the gear housing and look at the grease. If it is still white, simply add more. If the grease is bad it will be darkened from burning. The old grease Kitchen Aid used to use was a black grease that is no longer permitted. The old grease could last 20 years, but the new does not. There is no real way to tell if the grease has lost its lube and is bad other than more heat generated. Remove and clean the housing and gears and put in new white food grade grease. If you see serious wear on the gears, I would go ahead and replace them. They are not expensive. I bought a Pro Kitchen Aid in the early 90's and it ran until 2017 when the gears tore apart. I paid around $30 for parts and another $25 for grease adn rebuilt it in two hours. I had noticed for a while the housing was getting hotter. When I opened it up there was virtually no grease left.

@Chrissers2010 3 года назад

We used a KitchenAid mixer (like the Classic version) in an industrial environment mixing large quantities of thick pastes. We used the mixer for over a decade and it was still running well when I left the company. It would run so warm, the motor was hot to the touch. Fantastic product.

@Anthro777 2 года назад

If it ran that hot, it probably needed a repack of grease

@astrogirl1usa 9 лет назад

I have a 5 Qt. KitchenAid Professional series, that I bought, on sale, for 269.00 at Sam's about 13 years ago. I've done a lot of mixing, kneading and whipping with it and it is still running, just as good as new. I am only now; getting ready to oil it for the first time. Of course, when I bought that particular model; it had been discontinued as a home mixer by KA. I guess I was lucky, because that was the last one I found. To think; I almost didn't buy it. I am so happy that I did. Although KA is a good brand; today's appliances aren't nearly as well constructed as they used to be.

@alfredyeelitt6413 6 лет назад

@Shanmammy 4 года назад

My first big kitchen purchase 40 years ago was kitchen aid stand mixer. Still using it today. I raised four kids and each of them now have one of their own!

@KokkiePiet 4 года назад

Bought a kitchenaid about 15 years ago, the model with the lift. Still going strong, does everything I through at it.

@garysimpson7326 3 года назад

I know this is an old video but I appreciate all of the Test Kitchen videos that I have watched. I am equipping my kitchen for serious use and these videos are a big help. Thanks.

@sajn11 10 лет назад

Well, this was really helpful. I was looking at getting a kitchen aid, and since I don't intend on doing a ton of dough's all in a row I think the Kitchen Aid classic will be perfect for me.

@ranapennata 4 года назад

I've had one for over twenty-five years, and it still works like it just came out of the box.

@snakeriverfisher 4 года назад

yeah works great if all you are doing is whipping egg whites or creaming soften butter,

@Cyberia398 6 лет назад

I love these reviews. I think it needs an update though. I bought the Bosch Maxximum a couple of years ago when I’m special because I read good things about it in German reviews. It’s so good, it prompted me to gift my old Kitchenaid (Artisan) to my brother. He was happy, but I don’t miss it. While I loved the Kitchenaid and still prefer some things about it, primarily the whisk, the Bosch is so well designed. Importantly for me, the meat mincer attachment is the best mincer I’ve ever owned and the bowl is better and bigger. I don’t really get why this isn’t a more popular machine.

@mokko759 4 года назад

KitchenAid has been the gold standard for home chefs, small scale cooks and artisans for ages. I've had one for more than 10 years already and still works like a charm. My mum has broken at least 4 other, more expensive, non-KitchenAid stand mixers in this same amount of time. The results of this video do not surprise me in the least.

@Bigheadedwon 2 года назад

The Bosch in this video does everything better than any Kitchenaid. I can make 14lbs of pizza dough in mine easy. KA was high end many decades ago. James Beard said in the 70s the Bosch Universal was the gold standard for mixers. I know a lot of home Cooks swear by KA mixers but James Beard is just a little more knowledgeable here than 99% of people.

@svn5994 Год назад

@@Bigheadedwon Lol no it doesn't. That little plastic can't beat solid metal. Nobody uses Bosch mixers because they're cheap and plastic. Imagine having to use suction cups to keep your dinky toy stable.

@Bigheadedwon Год назад

@@svn5994 Wrong, the internals are infinitely better quality, it has suction cups because it's so powerful and the motor's bottom mounted so it has so much more torque also. The motor's well over twice as powerful as a Kitchenaid. I've owned both, it's not even debatable how much better and more powerful the Bosch is. I make dough weekly in my Bosch, the amount I make in 1 batch would need to be broken up into 2 in a Kitchenaid. And I would end up burning the low quality motor out, or break the cheap plastic gears within 6 months of weekly use like I do now. Also, in a KA I end up needing to hand-knead the dough more after it comes out because it does a terrible job at kneading. Where in my Bosch the dough comes out perfect. My KA died from this very dough, my Bosch will probably still be working in 20 years, with me using it weekly. And James Beard, one of the most famous chefs of all time swore by the Bosch units. And he knew just a little bit more what he was talking about than you.

@robinbanks3216 10 месяцев назад

Proline 7 and 8 don’t have plastic gears. Everything is stainless steel on them and imo, KA proline is the best to be found. @@Bigheadedwon

@Bigheadedwon 10 месяцев назад

@@robinbanks3216 I’d still take a Bosch Universal Plus or Ankarsrum. the Proline will be higher quality, but KAs do a poor job of kneading dough compared to an Ankarsrum. Every time I make my pizza dough in a KA I still end up having to kneed it by hand for a few minutes. KA will be much better for small batches. But if you’re using it to its max the KA will lag. The artisan line makes sense because you can buy them at a Target and they’re not that expensive. For the price the only reason to buy the Proline would be brand loyalty. If you make a lot of dough and bread the Ankarsrum’s near impossible to beat.

@lauraw3110 4 года назад

I just bought a Cuisinart mixer and all the negative issues you mentioned. Wish I had seen your video first, I’m going to try to return it. Thanks for the video, wish me luck!

@prairiepatch 9 лет назад

I am confused that they didn't mention the Bosch Universal Plus. I see it in the video clips. Makes me wonder why. I will say that I have had a Bosch for seven years and I bake whole wheat bread and it works just like a dream. I can knead nine big loaves of whole wheat bread and it just does it without any issues or complaint. It has a very powerful motor and transmission which shifts down when the load is heavy, it is well designed, there is no dump mixer head to get in the way of adding ingredients. So if any of you are wondering about the Bosch I highly recommend it.

@seikibrian8641 6 лет назад

"I am confused that they didn't mention the Bosch Universal Plus." These free videos on RU-vid just have the highlights. For the full reviews you need to subscribe to their site. Here's what they said about the Bosch Universal Plus: "Shaped like a tube pan and with the motor beneath (rather than above) the mixing action, this model whipped and creamed quickly, except with small quantities of ingredients in the bowl. Kneading was its downfall: For single batches of dough, the flour never made contact with the dough hook."

@steveskouson9620 6 лет назад

I grew up with the old-style Bosch Universal. The motor was beside the bowl, and turned a LARGE gear, under the bowl. (This is all covered, and you can't see any of it.) We had the small plastic bowl, and a LARGE stainless steel bowl. Mom never knew how it would work for small amounts. (I was the second of seven kids.) It could knead up 6 or 8 loaves of bread, at a time, and 4 or 5 dozen cookies worth of dough. Whipping a cup of cream? Don't know. Beating 2 eggs? Yeah RIGHT! steve

@BobRooney290 5 лет назад

what the review fails to mention is all the plastic/non-plastic gears that fail/break on many of the kitchenaids after a few months of use. i havent read one complaint about the bosch failing after years of use. please dont take my word for it. there's plenty of complaints on consumer reports, amazon, etc.

@pkomarek 5 лет назад

@@BobRooney290 I had a Bosch Universal Mixer back in the mid-nineties and twice stripped the large nylon/plastic gear in the base while kneading whole wheat bread dough. The dough was somewhat heavy relative to typical commercial loaves. For four loaves it took 14 cups of flour split between whole wheat and white. I rarely could mix more than 10 of those cups of flour if I did a 50/50 mix between wheat/white. I gave up and went back to kneading by hand.

@JanisK1953 5 лет назад

I highly recommend it too. Kitchen Aid mixers are NOT as powerful as the Bosch Universal Plus.

@1Adventures2 2 года назад

I purchased my KitchenAid in 1972 while working as a cook right out of high school, I ship with me up to Alaska when I was in the army and back down to California and then across the country to Rhode Island, it has a lot of wear but it still works but I do enjoy using my Cuisinart as well and thankfully I always remember to put the shield on it in the right sequence , Eliminating what was mentioned here as a design flaw. Thank you very much for the review it was fun to watch and listen.

@annecastle1803 4 года назад

I've had my Kitchen aid for 37 years. Still works perfectly. I bake bread, make cookie dough, whip cream, etc. Love it!

@TheIkaika777 4 года назад

You’ve never changed the gearbox grease?

@annecastle1803 4 года назад

@@TheIkaika777 Never. Though it is noisier than it used to be.

@TheIkaika777 4 года назад

Anne Castle, you should replace the grease. It’s easy and you can get the food grade grease on Amazon. I’m sure your metal gears are wearing down from metal on metal grinding. Open up your mixer and just take a look to see if you still have grease which should be about 4 ox packed all over the gears. “KitchenAid mixers require periodic regreasing to ensure proper performance and minimize wear-and-tear on the gear system. When the grease wears down, it can leak out of the machine and result in damage to the gears.”

@jefffuehr366 4 года назад

it doesn't say that anywhere in the instruction booklet not on the 2020 model it doesn't maybe that just applies to old models

@damiendegrasse 2 года назад

@@jefffuehr366 2020 model also has plastic gears.....

@juliamahler415 4 года назад

I bought my Kitchenaide K45SS in 1982. Made by Hobart in Troy Ohio.I use it continuously baking bread, grinding meat, making pasta, it has never failed me.

@therealjwil5 4 года назад

This video kicks ass... It's EXACTLY what I needed to watch to get my family the best one for my dollar. Thanks!

@humera121 5 лет назад

I love baking and cooking. I've had my favorite Braun's food processor all in one always handy and for a very long time until one day it broke down. That's when I realized I really didn't need a food processor. It's been 4 years now I chop cut slice knead mix every thing with my hand except a small hand mixer esp for whipping creams. I've even cooked meals for my home parties and never missed the processor. The benefit: I burn my calories and get half of my daily exercise using my hands wrist arms all get a good work out and I get a bonus reward in the end - delicious home cooked healthy food and my kitchen is not cluttered with equipment. Ahhh! Heaven!

@michaeldavis4746 4 года назад

Hi! I know many people have bought the Cuisinart 14 cup processor and don't use it. I actually have one here that I don't use. Instead I invested in a good set of German made Wusthof Classic knives and a good 3" thick end grain butcher block made in USA by Boos and do it myself. My life is much simpler now! Sounds like yours is too! Bravo! Merry Christmas and thanks for your comments!

@KatiePhongh 8 лет назад

I have the 7 quart Kitchenaid. It is a beast. I got an aftermarket stainless steel meat grinder attachment and that things just powers through nearly frozen meat on close to high setting without breaking a sweat. Add the pasta rollers and cutters and it is a real kitchen workhorse.

@georgiaespinosa4770 7 лет назад

More info about it. .? Prices?

@KatiePhongh 7 лет назад

I bought mine several years ago when they retailed for $799. I was a corporate chef for Sur La Table and had a 40% discount. Now they retail for $999.

@matthewhuling8582 Год назад

Finally, someone who is a professional and knowledgeable about their equipment and someone who did a side by side comparison of various mixers all in reasonable length video. Thank you. I also thought you did a fantastic job presenting the information

@genepark6923 8 лет назад

One mixer was missing, the Swedish Electrolux Assistant. My first Kitchenade was purchased circa 1975 and it was used in commercial kitchens and at home. It lasted until 2004. The 2nd Kitchenade was a Professional 600 model. It was used exclusively in home. 2008 the planetary gears went out. Had it fixed and that was expensive. Last month the planetary gears broke again. The mixer was used to make sourdough bread, pasta dough and pasta prepared using the pasta attachments. Not having the mixer made me make sourdough by hand. I'd forgotten how rewarding it was to hand knead bread dough. And that batch of read was one of the best that I'd made in years. The same making pasta dough. Forming the flour into a 'fontana', breaking the eggs into the fontana, pinch of salt, a little EVO, and working the eggs into the flour. Then I got my old manual pasta machine that I'd lugged home from Italy and hand cranked the dough to make linguini. Again the best batch in years.

@ForbiddenChocolate 4 года назад

There's much to be said for doing things the old fashioned way! I wish I could still knead by hand, but I have a back injury and can only manage it for a few short minutes at a time. Did you wind up replacing your mixer? If so, what did you decide on and how is it holding up? I'm looking for an affordable upgrade for my KA classic, mostly for bread making.

@cinhus3993 6 лет назад

I just bought this Pro 7qt. Kitchen Aid and love the fact that I can make two loaves of bread at one time! I considered a couple of others but after seeing this review I'm glad I bought this one! Thanks for such a great review, even though it's been 5 years!

@iloverichardlewis 10 лет назад

I'm glad I saw this I always wanted a kitchen aid...Thank you

@guysview 5 лет назад

Kitchen Aid Mixers have plastic gears.

@aeraser83 5 лет назад

@@guysview The artisans do, not the 1st recommended Proline 7, it's an all in one 1.3 HP DC motor with metal gears. That's why they come with 5 year warranties out of the box.

@ForbiddenChocolate 4 года назад

@@guysview I read an article just today that mentioned the problems with the plastic gears. According to the article, KA stopped using plastic and now the new mixers will have metal instead. I can't vouch for the voracity of the author, but the article did seem unbiased in its reviews. I hope it's true because I'm looking for an upgrade for my KA classic!

@ddorn04 4 года назад

I have a kitchenaid that is over 24 years old, bread dough, cookie dough, chocolate mousse, 120 recipes of cookies at Christmas. Used almost every day. The only issue has been the plating wearing off of the mixing blade. Before buying Kitchenaid we went through 7 mixers. Cheese balls, wedding receptions, only mixer I would buy.

@lululemon6203 4 года назад

Forbidden Chocolate want to sale your old one?🤞🏻

@ByeDayWhip 10 лет назад

If anyone but Cook's Illustrated was behind the testing, I might think that Kitchen Aid was being favored for a number or reasons. But since there is absolutely no advertising in their magazine, that tests that theory. This was so helpful for me, a few of the brands I was leaning towards were tested and found wanting. Ended up with a 600 Pro Series, and could not be happier. The right tool for the job!

@carpii 5 лет назад

Id like to see this comparison revisited now its 5 years later. I hear good things about Kenwood, but also I see lots of reviewers unhappy with KitchenAid. Mostly its the tilt head which dont cope with tough dough very well.

@cathy9160 4 года назад

I just bought a vicomte.excellent mixer with all the attachments.kitchen aid is just junk now mostly plastic gears.

@Aaron-kj8dv 4 года назад

what happens with a lot of companies is they'll get bought out by a larger company and then replace their metal parts with plastic but still sell at the same price. It happened with Dewalt tools about 3 or 4 years ago and they were known for their reliability and now they're trash.

@jaredhamon3411 4 года назад

They posted a November 2018 update to their blog. www.cooksillustrated.com/equipment_reviews/1440-stand-mixers-high-end?extcode=N00SPYA00

@bl6973 4 года назад

carpii It’s about the motor and the gear box Tilt head + 5-6 quart bowl lift have ac and a worm gear box, weaker and noisier. But cheaper and better for small tasks Bowl lift + professional 6500 have dc motor and metal reduction box that are quieter and stronger. More expensive and more for the everyday baker. Something to note is the burning smell, that’s from the grease setting into the gears. If there’s any leaky grease it’s probably because of excess heat or when you don’t use it for a while. Still food safe, too much grease and you should get it fixed.

@jaredhamon3411 4 года назад

@@bl6973 Here is a tear-down of the 6500, illustrating the all-metal construction. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-0qKp-0h9P18.html

@TheUgliestKitchen 2 года назад

I love my Kitchen Aid! I got is used as a gift over ten years ago and I use it several times a week. When it finally kicks the bucket (hopefully years from now), I will most definitely be purchasing another Kitchen Aid.

@DvjLuna 4 года назад

This is why I bought a KitchenAid Mixer. I got the Pro 600 and this gives me piece of mind that my mixer will hold up to the task. PLUS the memories and knowledge of the baking that my grandmother did and using a KitchenAid Mixer to do all the baking she did when she was around also was a deciding factor.

@xonxt 4 года назад

Oh, cool, let's see which one is... **notices the KitchenAid mixer on the table** ah.. nevermind then

@Brandofviti 4 года назад

Check out angkarsrum.

@kungfucommando1642 4 года назад

In case you didn’t watch.....both kitchenaids came out on top, and by a wide margin.

@judyscheiber3661 3 года назад

This channel is a bad one and not a good source of any info for a huge amount of reasons.

@fcburgner35 10 лет назад

I have both in my kitchen and although I agree with the recommendation she didn't mention the noise levels. The small one runs with an efficient sounding purr but the large one sounds like it's about to fly apart. As it runs the sound goes from an uncomfortable grinding sound at low speeds to a squeal at medium to an unholy shriek at high speed.

@Ayram9 10 лет назад

Yeah I too wonder why they left out the Ankarsrum. At first I thought it was cause it was in a different league, costing way too much compared to the others, but then I heard her say the most expensive they tested was $850 and the Ankarsrum's $800 (used to be $700). The Ankarsrum out-performs all the others in terms of quality (including where it's built, which is Sweden), power and torque, stability, capacity (20 cups), quietness, space (fits under upper cabinets), true versatility and warranty. The only negatives besides the price: there's a learning curve since it works dramatically differently than these planetary ones (e.g. bowl spins with unique roller and bowl scraper action); and while the main stainless bowl can handle multiple types of foods and liquids - there is a separate bowl with whisks and paddles meant for things like whipped cream, eggs and light batters primarily. But that bowl also acts as a storage "container" for such accessories. By "true" versatility I mean that no kitchen aid - modern or otherwise - can handle mixing and kneading multiple loaves of heavy whole-grain breads or heavy cookie doughs. The Ankarsrum can mix/knead 8 loaves with no strain whatsoever. I highly doubt these folks weren't aware of this mixer - even if mainstream America isn't - which makes me question everything else they've said, unfortunately! Otherwise, that woman there seems very sensible.

@angel_machariel 10 лет назад

Great feedback. Testers/reviewers leave out many products often to save time and also because a lot of manufacturers do not wish to co-operate. Sometimes manufacturers want to set additional rules which isn't in the best interest of reviewers. Somebody pays these people, so independent reviewers don't really exist. They all abide by company rules, or rules set by their sponsors. As it comes to these specific testers, they left out another 10 potential brands at least. And then two out of two 'favorite' winning products happen to be of the same brand... I wouldn't take any reviews all too seriously. But it's interesting to watch it now and then for some inspiration and own learning curve before buying.

@silentasamouseiaminsideyou6865 4 года назад

Best is Anskrum ...

@jamesb4789 2 года назад

That mixer is very hard to find compared to the others they tested. The simple truth is the one they should have included with real market share is the Kenwood.

@OhThatPaula 8 лет назад

I still use the Kitchenaid K45 stand mixer that my mother purchased new in 1972. It is a real workhorse, I have only just this year replaced the paddle (I kept it for craft mixing) I also replace the brushes about 10 years ago. Just purchased new rubber feet this month. I have three bowls, three paddles (one bowl and the paddle dedicated for crafting mixing grout, polymer clay etc) I mix double batches of bread doughs, cookie doughs, whip potatoes, churn butter, make crackers, bagels, whip cream, make ice cream,, grind meats, make sausages, as well as crafty stuff with a dedicated paddle and bowl to mix grout, polymer clay, slip, glues, paper pulp... etc. It is a real workhorse... I will never give it up... but I would love the large one in this review!

@midlifeinprogress 5 лет назад

KITCHEN AID FOR THE WIN!!! I've had my $200 classic one for years and it hasn't failed me yet. 😍

@debbiezigay4092 4 года назад

YoSoyMami yes me too, probably close to 20 years. I bake a lot and it is still working fine.

@plainlybasic2300 8 лет назад

So Kitchenaid is still the best, never a doubt in my mind. Me and my grandfather used to make countless batched of our pumpkin rolls for both us and to sell and you have to make the batter and filling separate. We just used cheap hand mixers and they could never keep up ti needing to mix and whip the batter and cream the sugar and cold chream cheese together, they would burn out within weeks. That was until my grandfather bit the bullet and bought a Kitchenaid. Never once faulted, and better pumpkin rolls than ever! Ive had my Kitchenaid classic stand mixer for years now, got one as a christmas/birthday gift, and have done countless batches of bread and cookie dough and more, all without fail. In fact, I loved mine so much i started getting the attachments and even bought the simple 5 speed hand mixer for smaller jobs. Kitchenaid also just released a "mini" version of the stand mixer that has the same amount of power as the Classic! I don't think i would ever switch, they are just too reliable for me to think otherwise. Sure there heavy. But think of a Kirby vacuum, it heavy too, but you know what? It will probably outlast me!

@o0Avalon0o 4 года назад

My mom has a mixer from the 80s, still runs like a champ. I've had to go through multiple after moving out; the newer ones seem to have a lot of potential points of failure.

@nedas18 4 года назад

in 80s they were producing proper cars, mixers, and all rest...now most items made in china or any another country with cheap labor and no skills. So year or two and they want you to buy new one ;-) unless you willing to add extra warranty and have peace of mind for 6 years ;-) But at the end of the day those multi billion companies would go bust if people were buying 1 or 2 units in a life time like your mom ;-)

@sarfaraz.hosseini 4 года назад

@@nedas18 Chinese attend manufacturing schools that have never existed in the US. Cheaper Chinese goods are not going to last as long as far more expensive models because of the designs and cost savings, not because theyr'e made in China, which has made many household items so much more affordable to all consumers in the west.

@myturkishangoracatmeonkitty 9 лет назад

I was holding my breath until she finished her review. :) I was so glad to see that Kitchen Aid made the cut. I had thought about buying the Classic, but had decided it wasn't powerful enough for what I do. And I thought the Pro was more than what I needed. So I opted for the Artisan. I found it at a great price and jumped on it. This kind of money is nothing to sneeze at. I'm so glad I chose wisely. :)

@ekdhamfirstclass5961 4 года назад

Classic and artisan have the same motor

@shonnacounter1984 8 лет назад

Is this the best of the American mixers? I (regretfully) bought a KA and then learned about Bosch and Ankarsrum --- I now happily have an Ankarsrum and will be selling my KA. It would be nice to see what America's Test Kitchen has to say about these other (seemingly superior) products. I have not gone out of my way to brutally test the Ankarsrum (yet) but for people with disabilities I can attest that it is much more user friendly than KA.

@AmericasTestKitchen 8 лет назад

Hi Shonna, we included a Bosch in our stand mixer review (we do not recommend it). See our testing results here: cooks.io/29gVvel

@richardlagravenese4371 8 лет назад

I burned through 4 Kitchen Aid's this summer making 50% moisture bread dough. After a month of use, each one, some sooner, broke down, got too hot on one batch of 2lbs of flour. Even tried the new 8 Quart Professional model and that didn't last a week. Not to mention bouncing all over the counter. And none of them can handle a double batch of dough. For my kitchen in the country, where I have more headroom, I got the 12 quart BakeMax which powers through a double batch (4lbs) of artisan bread dough. I've only had it for two weeks, but it is incredible, but much more expensive at $1625. But its 28" tall! I think my next mixer with a smaller profile, but incredibly powerful will be the Haussler Alfa Mixer. Going to take it for a test run soon! It is like a home version of a professional Spiral Mixer, which is different than a planetary mixer. Instead of gears, it has ball bearings and a chain apparently. The bowl turns in one direction and the spiral dough hook in the opposite direction. It looks incredible. Only drawback I've seen thus far is that the dough can sneak up the hook, but I think that is for very wet dough and maybe too large a batch. I also own an old Bosch which is very powerful, but sometimes the ingredients don't mix properly and often spin around the bowl without getting incorporated, the center post is annoying and you have to do a lot of scraping down the sides. I saw a video though of a dough divider/and dough guards you can add to the Bosch, which might solve a few of these problems. We shall see. I'm dreading going back to the city to my 6 quart fairly new Kitchen Aid. I think I will keep that just for cakes and whipping.

@smarzig 8 лет назад

then which one was best for your needs?

@StephanieManley 7 лет назад

You showed bosch mixers in here in the B roll, but it was not discussed in his video.

@scottdraper1244 7 лет назад

The Bosch has some nice characteristics, but some important flaws: 1) you need to buy lots of accessories before it works well, 2) doesn't handle small bread dough batches well, and 3) doesn't handle wet bread dough well.

@JulianaJones 4 года назад

I loved this review. It was not too long. The tests were very relevant, all the pros, all the cons. I found it super helpful. You mentioned points I wouldnt have thought of, I thought it was very thorough and I loved the presenter.

@dgmorasco 10 лет назад

so much info. so much help. the presenter has a clear understandable voice. thank you for this video.

@salmandron 5 лет назад

I’ve seen so many people using the Breville mixers I was beginning to think that I invested in the wrong mixer. I was happy to see my Kitchen aid stood out as one of the top mixers.

@maggiehumanista8923 3 года назад

Great video! Would you consider making an updated one in the future, too? (Sure it's not all the same 8 years later.) Thanks again for making this!!! :)

@forgethought8174 5 лет назад

This lady lays the facts out straight and hits the important points. Quality review. To the point and focused. Great talking points. I dig it.

@mssmgirl1 4 года назад

Kitchenaid by far! I enherited one, it's 63 years old and still running! And I do bake a lot. The best part is that even such an old model can handle all the new attachments.

@sashineb.2114 2 года назад

Amazing. 63 years old and still going strong. Is it one of the KAs that has the whip attachment (but no dough hook or paddle)? I remember Julia Child had an older KA that she loved, in her earlier episodes.

@mssmgirl1 2 года назад

@@sashineb.2114 yes just the one attachment and a meat grinder, however I bought the other attachments and it works fine! Blessings

@sashineb.2114 2 года назад

@@mssmgirl1 That's wonderful, Denise. I'm so glad it all works out so nicely for you, and I hope you will have many more years of use from your KA mixer. Have a good day.

@ferdousmohammad4031 Год назад

Is it called kitchenaid Artisan? I am trying to get one online ;)

@mssmgirl1 Год назад

@@ferdousmohammad4031 Sorry just saw your comment. I really don’t know, I think back then they just had the one model. It was a wedding gift given to my Mom, and she gifted it to me about 15 years ago. Happy holidays and many blessings.

@dangolden7200 4 года назад

I own the winner and love it. But it didn't cost me upwards of $500. Got it at Costco for $349 and it came with grinding, grating and juicing attachments. Two months later the price was reduced, and when I showed Costco my receipt, they gave me the difference and I bought the pasta making attachments as well in a set. I didn't look at the reviews or do any research, I just knew I wanted Kitchen Aid. Glad to see I was right. Thank you for the validation.

@TessieDobey 10 лет назад

We all knew Kitchen Aid would be the clear winner. I had my Kitchen Aid Pro now for five years and it never gave me one day of worries.

@xenon53827 7 лет назад

I had my Kenwood chef A701A for 51 years. It is still working perfectly! Just done brandy butter for xmas.

@SUPERHUMANTV2 6 лет назад

Same here, also get the flex edge beater so you don't have to scrape the sides all the time www.amazon.com/gp/product/B078PSJK9J/ref=ag_xx_cont_xx

@TheBeefycarpet 6 лет назад

Kenwood far supersedes the others. Had my kenwood for 20 years. Other brands have let me down.

@Listen2me400 5 лет назад

Which Pro model. 500, 600, 700? I just found the 500 model on sale at Best Buy for $219. My mom has been wanting one so this seems like a good deal.

@golummcsmeagolhomie2396 5 лет назад

I love mine too, suga. I love it because it makes my biscuits sooo thicc!

@rebeccagonzalez1275 4 года назад

My cuisinart 5.5. Quart works perfectly. No problem with double recipes or doughs. 10years and big daddy still rocks.

@flybyairplane3528 4 года назад

Rebecca Gonzalez hello, Some years ago,,I was just walking through the mall after work, in MACYS,,I saw a KITCHEN AID 6 QUART LIFT BOWL MIXER, GREAT PRICE, & bought it COLOUR ?CAVAIR, not a COLOUR I see often, it’s a metallic black. My wife was so surprised, She used a. Hand mixer before. Cheers From NJ🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

@MIVargo1 8 лет назад

Wow, what a great review! I am glad I ended up getting my Kitchen aid instead of something else

@benchkey 7 лет назад

Bought my Large Kitchen Aid mixer USED over 50 years ago. It never has had any service and it gets near daily use. It came with a wealth of attachments I don't believe are now available including; knife sharpener, juicer, can opener, Italian built grater/slicer, 2 bowls, purée paddle with screens, and pasta cutter. The can opener died early on and somehow the pasta cutter got lost during a household move, but I use everything else.

@gliuchnikoff 4 года назад

I wish you had Bosch MUM 5 or the newest OptiMUM stand mixers for test. Owned MUM5 before moved to States. Miss it. Really great mixer. It stay close to KitchenAid, but Bosch mixer makes both rounds and orbital movements which doesn't allow dough to stick to the sides. And also comes with a lot of attachments included.

@paulalarsen7697 4 года назад

I had a very old style Kenwood brand way before Kenwood sold it. I loved it but parts were hard to find. I bought a Bosch at Costco and I just love it. It does every thing beautifully. Surprising it had a hard time with the bagel dough since I've made everything in mine and it has never struggled to mix anything, ever. I don't like KitchenAid because I don't like the lifting mechanism and the way it mixes.

@Larry 4 года назад

No Kenwood?

@dominicoliver484 3 года назад

Larry Bundy Jr that’s what I was just thinking

@TheFerguscan 3 года назад

@@dominicoliver484 I don't think they're available in the US

@muthumukesh7872 3 года назад

Well if they showed the Kenwood here the kitchenaid would not look good. And that’s not what they get paid for 🤭

@AfterDark33 3 года назад

@@muthumukesh7872 I don't think Kenwood machines were available in the US until recently, and even then, what's the point of advising people to purchase a hard to find machine?. Kenwood machines also have several features that ATK advised against, such as the handles, splash guard and V style bowl, as well as a much higher price. Kitchen Aid mixers are the gold standard in the US, and make excellent mixers for reasonable prices.

@LumaTo 3 года назад

Larry likes baking too?!?! >:O

@cybrarian9 4 года назад

If it helps any, I can highly recommend the Kitchenaid Classic Plus. I'm still using my Grandma Ida's stand mixer that's got to be no less than 30 years old as my Grandma Ida died in the early 2000s and I know she used that a long time before that. Long story short, if it ain't broke, don't fix it. I've used the whisk, dough hook, and paddle, as well as the grinder feature to make ground beef and ground chicken mixed with other ingredients. Never a failure.

@jfan4reva 8 лет назад

I've been considering getting a Kitchenaid mixer, but was concerned that the more affordable Classic wouldn't be able to stand up to pizza dough, and thicker cookie doughs. My wife has a family cookie recipe that she's never been able to mix by herself because you need to keep adding flour until the dough balls up and wont stick to the bowl. I've always had to mix in the last cup or two for her. That could be a thing of the past now. Thanks for the video.

@postresbeatrizfigueroa1176 7 лет назад

My husband just bought me my own KitchenAid Pro Line 7Qt sugar pearl the exact same one and color as in the Video🤗👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

@RodneyFisk 10 лет назад

Thanks. Great review. My Kitchenaid 6 Qt Pro series will mix a cinder block if I could get it in the bowl. I have almost all the attachments and they work great too.

@Nirotix 10 лет назад

LOL, that sounds like an episode of "Will It Blend". hahah

@ForbiddenChocolate 4 года назад

Hi Rodney, just curious about how your mixer is standing up now that it's 5 years later? I'm considering buying the same model and would value your input. Thank you!

@janpas5887 4 года назад

@@ForbiddenChocolate I have the 6qt Pro. It works well, But soooooo noisy. Nxt one I'm investing in is the 8qt commercial. It's very quiet & can use for my cottage bakery

@ForbiddenChocolate 4 года назад

@@janpas5887thank you for your input. 🙂 I did end up getting the 6 quart pro and while it works great for bread dough, I still wish I could afford the 700. I started making bagels recently and the 600 just can't handle that super stiff dough so I end up having to do most of the kneading by hand. Very difficult for me due to physical limitations. But overall I'm happy with her. She's red and her name is Ruby. She's a little noisy but she's been a huge help with my family's breads so I don't mind.

@wickandde 4 года назад

I hope you guys will stick around forever testing everything, these are so helpful! Thank you!

@agcons 11 лет назад

My 2009 vintage heavy-duty stand mixer permanently occupies a convenient spot on my kitchen counter, and I still can't imagine using it for such a trivial task as whipping one egg white. That's what my 1984 vintage hand mixer is for. Hell, even that small amount of clean-up is too much; I'd probably use my 1978 vintage hand whisk. As for a single recipe of pizza dough - which isn't a sufficient quantity for my food processor, either - once again I wouldn't use the stand mixer for something so small. That's what my 1959 vintage hands are for.

@9999plato 6 лет назад

All too true. I use my boat motor and wisk attachmet that makes meringue like nobodys buisness. Who would want to dirty a stand mixer for tiny tasks like this? ATK really makes me wonder since the new board of Directors came into power.

@Jasminebed2 5 лет назад

I feel so old, if 2009 is vintage. My electric hand mixer from 1980 is still in use, almost weekly. But I splurged on my first Kitchenaid Stand mixer in 2008. I still think of it as my “new” mixer.

@agcons 4 года назад

@@Jasminebed2 In this case, I'm using "vintage" to mean "from that year". Although my 1978 hand whisk is probably old enough to be considered "vintage". My hands certainly are. :D

@catherinematrisotto6619 4 года назад

I got a new kitchenaid stand mixer and gave my first one to my daughter. It is over 35 years old and still works.

@AmateurBeautyAddict 5 лет назад

Would love an updated version of this

@lolam.9291 4 года назад

I have a 6 quart Kitchen Aid that my husband and I purchased approximately 17 years ago and it still works to this day. All I can say is that it was well worth investing in ☺️🍰🍪🍞🥐🥖🍕🎂

@rawmark 9 лет назад

I can't believe you didn't include and Ankarsrum Stand Mixer in with this test. They make some of the finest stand mixers I've tried in my life and the company has been around for over 60 years.

@awakeonearth4940 9 лет назад

Me too! I wouldn't buy a KA unless it was an older better built one. Am looking into the Ankarsrum and the Assistant.

@rawmark 9 лет назад

Awakeon Earth You can't go wrong with an Ankarsrum unless you require a larger one for commercial baking. It's become one of my favorite kitchen tools.

@awakeonearth4940 9 лет назад

Thanks. I just want something that can handle bread dough, two three loaves at a time. Nothing fancy, but I want it to be dependable. I don't want to have to buy another any time soon.

@rawmark 9 лет назад

Awakeon Earth You'll love the Angarsrum. I've tested several and stopped when I found this one. It's a bit more expensive then some of the others but it's built to last a lifetime.

@awakeonearth4940 9 лет назад

Which model is that? I'll check it out,

@candacebordelonph.d.8890 4 года назад

My mom bought me a Kitchen Aid mixer when I turned 30. I’m now 50 and it’s still going strong. She paid about $300 for it 20 years ago so I guess it was a pretty top model back then. I’m not big on heavy dough kneading but I’m big on cookies and cakes.

@bschonec 3 года назад

Here's what you might not realize with the winner: It's tough to get the bowl off of the mixer w/o taking off the mixing attachment; the bowl doesn't shift downwards enough. With the "tilt head" you can get the bowl off the mixer w/o taking off the attachment.

@pamelaallori8945 5 лет назад

My KitchenAid is 45 years old and still works like a champ....and I have used it a lot.

@KevKevAllen 7 лет назад

I love my KitchenAid! Grandma has one, mom has one too!

@vatonorteno Год назад

I am mulling over getting a mixer now. I was looking at several different makes. I appreciate the efforts made here to compare and contrast some of the well-known manufacturers, both from a quality standpoint and price. I think the smaller Kitchen Aid model that came in second in your review will suit my needs. Taking advantage of the Black Friday sales now will assure that you get a good deal. Thanks for your excellent analysis.

@mtpinky007 9 лет назад

What you good people don't know, or don't realize, is that Kitchen Aid silently backed the sponsoring of this video. So...if it seems one-sided, then it is one-sided with Kitchen Aid winning their own contest. Folks...if you're still in doubt please skip straight to the 5:32 minute mark and pay close attention from there. The smaller KA stand mixer BROKE (which should be an automatic disqaulifier) and the KA Pro 700 was placed up against another stand mixer to keep it from walking off of the counter! Just watch the video and you'll see for yourselves! There are some very good stand mixers out there and even a couple on this video that are completely shut out for very minor inconveniences by this Kitchen Aid spokesperson.

@beckiwildeman600 5 лет назад

At the 5:11 time stamp on the video. She is pushing with her body to keep it on the counter.

@seikibrian8641 5 лет назад

mtpinky007 "Kitchen Aid silently backed the sponsoring of this video." Liar.

@santiagodraco 5 лет назад

This folks is why the Internet is such a poisonous place. Personally I trust the ATK folks to have integrity in their reviews. They are thurough and have never given me reason to distrust them. However there are always disturbed people like "mtpinky007" here who feel the anonymity of the Internet gives them license to simply make up stories to slander people or entities simply to further their poisonous mindsets. The 700 never looked like it was going to "walk" off the counter. All of the mixers were close to each other and it could be argued any of them could have "walked" off the counter. The idea that they were doing this to make it look better is pretty ridiculous. All you need to do is look at the video to see how much better the Pro Line mixer performed than the others to see that your comments are bullshit. On top of that they clearly call out the smaller mixer for going out of alignment during the face off torture test which was done intentionally. The Pro Line handled it with ease. So take your hate back to whatever news site or conspiracy forums you frequent and leave the adults here to discuss things intelligently amongst themselves.

@santiagodraco 5 лет назад

@@beckiwildeman600 At 5:11 you can also clearly see that they had placed the unit at the very edge of the counter. What do you think they would do let it risk falling off? The other mixers are not at the edge. This wasn't some kind of planned biased protection of the unit it was something any sensible person would do if you put a running mixer at the edge of a slick counter....you'd push it back in to make sure it doesn't fall. You people just boggle the mind.

@bc1248 5 лет назад

mtpinky007 You’re right. Like she totally brushed off the Cusinart saying the splatter shield is a pain to connect. Come on, that’s it? Just write the whole machine off and skip it’s performance over an attachment of the shield? LOL! KA must be dropping in sales!

@sacredsiren 6 лет назад

I see a lot of people here who have had issues with their KA stand mixers... I can't say I have had the same experience. After I graduated from culinary school in 2001 I received a KA 5qt pro stand mixer as a graduation gift from my family. I used that thing constantly and it never gave me a single moment of trouble. In 2007 I upgraded to a 7qt. and gifted my old mixer to a family member. Both machines are going strong still and have taken a fair share of abuse, including making bread, pasta, wedding cakes, the works... I don't know if the quality has deteriorated in the 11 years since I bought my last mixer, but I can't imagine ever switching to another brand.

@kw8532 4 года назад

I like the recap here but wish the comparison included some of the world’s favorite mixer brands. I have seen vloggers’ reviews typically of 1 or 2 mixers covering top ranked and currently popular stand mixers including brands like Bosch, Kenwood, and Ankarsrum. What I was hoping for here was a totally rigorous comparison of a healthy variety of mixers. They have the facility, resources, know-how and investigative mind set to do it! I’m disappointed that Bosch, Kenwood, Ankarsrum didn’t seem to be included this time around.

@nicitanic Год назад

There is a reason it's called 'America's test kitchen' ;-) - I'm a little late commenting, but all the same: I have a HD Kitchenaid, a Thermomix (actually 2, the TM5 and the TM6), a Kenwood, the Bosch MUM (the biggest one, don't remember what it's called) and an Ankarsrum. The Thermomix is in a league of its own and not comparable to the others. If you make a lot of bread and dough that needs to be kneaded, the Ankarsrum is a good choice, but it's a little trickier to use. The Bosch is a beast, but heavy (I have the stainless steel one - no handles on the bowl is what annoys me most). The Kenwood and I never became friends, I just don't like it which is why I just sold it (it tries to be a Thermomix and a Kitchenaid at once and fails IMO). If you bake a lot in larger quantities, but want to use tools to cut etc. at the same time, the Kitchenaid is definitely the most practical one and the best choice.