Gear Heads | Which Stand Mixers Can Handle Cakes, Breads, and More?

Stand mixers work wonders when you want to whip up baked goods such as layer cakes, cookies, meringue, or bread. But if you’re only an occasional baker-or just don’t have a lot of dough to spend on a stand mixer-do you really need a high-end model?
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[@FlashGordon1023]

Bought my Kitchen aid stand mixer in 1983 and it is still on my counter today. Works great.

[@DK-qj7cr]

FlashGordon1023 :got mine as a present in 1992 still going strong 😱👍🏼

[@lorraineedmond5921]

Mine is similar vintage- still made by Hobart back then. I will be leaving it to one of my grandkids- I’m sure it will outlast me!

[@love9999times]

Omg! Your mixer is older than me :))

[@ItchyMilk]

The new ones are garbage, you're so lucky!

[@brainwashingdetergent4322]

How often do you use it?

[@deborahtorgler7491]

I gave away my KitchenAid and bought a Bosch Compact. It does everything I want and it stores in a cupboard, plus you don't need back support to lift it. I use it mostly for bread and it's great. Keep your KitchenAids. By the way, I rarely use the splash guard, so seeing what's in the bowl is no problem. It's a mixer, not a table saw.

[@ItchyMilk]

I wanted a Bosch for years, my Kitchenaid couldn't handle kneading bread and smoked up after 3 weeks. How often do you use your Bosch?

[@willfriesen1238]

Same here. After I saw an elderly relative struggling to wrestle her trusty KitchenAid around I knew there had to be a better option for her. We got her a Bosch compact, and she loved it. I ended up get a Bosch Universal for myself and picked up the compact a year ago. It’s an amazing little machine! Kneads two loaves worth of dough effortlessly, whips eggs whites easily, and everything in between. It’s just really loud! And I agree... the compact’s splash guard is a waste of plastic.

[@deborahtorgler7491]

@@ItchyMilk Not all that often. I'm old and don't have to cook for a family any more. I had this same mixer for 30 years, though (branded West Bend, I think) and it was a workhorse.

[@carolhamilton5164]

I believe I got my kitchen aid in the late sixties. For several years I used it for my business (Sweet Creations) I had at the time. I don’t use it much now, but when my 6 children were growing it was used almost constantly. It still works fine. I wore out one wire whisk otherwise it is original. Love it. Got it because my icing has to mix 20 minutes and other mixers wouldn’t hold up. Over the years I made lots of icing. For several years I baked all our bread at least three times a week as there were 8 of us, All the while making cakes to order.

[@lilimarlene7813]

I still have my mother’s KitchenAid she used in the 1950s. It still works as good as it did back then. Yes, I have my own I got in the 1980s. That one we call the ‘new one.’

[@ToddLuvsGolf]

I’ve had my first KA mixer since 1990, and it’s still going strong without any repairs (knocking on wood). I have two other KA stand mixers...7 & 8 quart for large batches and breads. They both have the power to push through anything. LOVE KA Stand Mixers!!!!

[@SuperMurrayb]

The clearance between the beater and the bottom of the bowl is adjustable on many models. It would be better if the machines were set up properly before testing.

[@RayR]

Most people wouldn't do that. My aunts, grandmother and uncles would expect these to work correctly, right out of the box and rightfully so. Would you want to calibrate your brand new oven, refrigerator or tune up your brand new car? You wouldn't would you, so why expect ATK to do so.

[@bcbock]

@@RayR I did calibrate my brand new oven and every year after. Not hard to do. Although mine came properly calibrated. So did my KA bowl lift mixer. But I had to adjust it when I started using a scraper beater instead of the standard one. So it’s good to know how to do it.

[@hxhdfjifzirstc894]

Yes, on a Kitchenaid, you install the beater, and put a dime in the bowl (right below where the tip of the beater aligns, in the center of the bowl). Then, you raise/tilt the mixing head and adjust the screw, that is accessible in the hinge of the neck, between the base and the mixing head. Turn the screw one way to raise the beater, and turn it the other way to lower the beater. It's 'supposed' to _barely_ move the dime around, when you turn the mixer on. It's really simple to do (you just need a regular/flat head screwdriver, and a dime). I suppose a penny will work, if that's all you have left, after buying groceries.

[@dk-jy3ug]

I have the Cuisinart mixer in that same exact blue color. It is a great machine, I use it to make pizza dough and with a meat grinder attachment to make my own ground chicken. The nice thing is that the hub is compatible with all KitchenAid accessories. I'm perfectly happy with it regardless of what they say in this review.

[@Genevieve1023]

They seemed to like that one.

[@youkaihenshu]

Yeah, a payed review from kitchen aid right ?

[@amiejo]

I love my kitchenaid. My grandma still has hers from the 60s and it’s still working as good as mine! I would recommend getting the bowl scraper blade- makes it even easier to mix without having to scrape

[@berniecelee5062]

Impressive! That would make it almost 60 year old equipment !! I bought my kitchen aid pro 8 years ago, gift to myself for Christmas .....I will leave it in my Will cause it will out last me 😉 I thought of buying kitchen aid classic for my future daughter in law. This review and your vote of confidence helped me make up my mind.

[@pam_jackson]

I find the scraper blade great for cakes and light batters but not good for cookies.

[@markschommer7407]

I got the scraper blade too and it helps so you dont have to clean the sides of the bowl.

[@californiagirl5702]

I bought a Kenwood (British) and don't regret it. The machine came with six different attachments and the bowl scraper attachment was included. I would have never bought it if I had to purchase separately. I use it the most besides the dough hook. Thanks for your comment.

[@ravenbonanza1522]

I inherited a KA Model 4C from my Mom which she inherited from my Grandmother. It was purchased back in the 1960s when my Mom was in her teens. And it still works well as it did back then. Though the newer parts are hard to find, eBay is a good source for used parts. I will pass this mixer on to the next generation when the time comes.

[@floief]

I used mine for over a decade, even after taking it to work with me at times when one of the professional mixers went for repair. When I purchased a Kitchenaid Professional for home I gave the older model to my daughter and she's used it happily for 3 years now.

[@HannahMattox]

I have the kitchen aid stand mixer that the head doesn't move, but it has the crank. In all honesty, it's amazing. Even with it not being the pro, even though it has a crank instead of the drop head, it is genuinely amazing. I don't have a dough hook nor a whip (it was a hand-me-down from my baking mentor, so I'm not complaining at all), but it has done everything I need it to do.

[@Avacarho]

Based on ATK's recommendation, I got the KitchenAid Professional 5 at. Bowl-Lift Stand Mixer with several attachments plus an extra bowl and mixing blade, and I absolutely love my baby. It gets used at least once a week, and come Thanksgiving week, it'll be used nearly daily to do shredding, slicing, mixing, kneading, and whipping. Thanks Lisa and Hannah for all the great testing you do.

[@RamonaQ]

I've used that baby Bosch for 6+ years. It's great. It has planetary whatchamawhosit, will whip just 1 egg white to stiff peaks, and you can easily lift it with one hand, even if your hands are weak. It replaced my hand mixer. I use it mostly for high hydration bread dough, but some stiffer doughs, as well. I got it for under 120$, back when they ran sales on Amazon around Mothers Day, and it was one of my best kitchen purchases of life. I bought a second one as a backup, but it's more than 6 years later, and I have not needed it. Highly recommend.

[@eleanorbrown34]

I have the Bosch and the kitchenaid. The Kitchenaid sits on the counter for decoration. This demo didn't do it justice. And hardly anyone uses the splash guard. The testers on ATK don't use them either.

[@RamonaQ]

@@eleanorbrown34 I actually use the splash guard when I'm doing egg/dairy, b/c I have a little one w/ food allergies, and try to keep things as contained as possible. I just really love this machine. I'm sad it doesn't get the recognition I feel it deserves. I dreamed of a KA for yeeeears, I guess as all cooking girls do, but I'm sure my busted hands couldn't handle it, and my Bosch has proven itself so trusty, that I don't even care if I get a KA ever, now.

[@danielled1720]

I really like how you are showing how the different mixers are working. I wish you would do that with more reviews so that we know which machines to avoid if we can't afford or find the top pick.

[@helengarrett6378]

I had my Kitchenaid new 50 years ago and really used it. As I aged, the weight was harder to handle. I moved to smaller and smaller digs and had less counter space in my ever decreasing kitchen. It was hardvtomlug out. In my 70s I became diabetic so nomoer naked goods and I found the hand mixer, also Kitchenaid was enough for most things. My cooking became simpler. Now my daughter has had the big green machine and she bakes and cooks. It won't die, never has been serviced and it is a best buy in my book. Never needed a bread machine because I had the mixer. It spreads chicken and pork but meat for pulled pork. It does everything and has great attachments if you have no knife skills or need pasta machines or icecream makers. I am a fan.

[@hrh4961]

Have had mine for 50 years also and am older than you, turned 80 in August. Performs extra duty as a workout tool, lifting that mfer from the lower cabinet to the counter and back. That'll keep you in shape.

[@singe0diabolique]

I adore my Kitchenaid Classic Plus. It does everything I need.

[@ShimmySham100]

I really miss Lisa’s old individual reviews. More succinct, scientific and trust worthy. I get it, you have to compete with Bon Appétit but I like the two different styles.

[@Adriana8n87R]

yes!!! I completely agree with you

[@JosiahMcCarthy]

She still does the solo videos

[@nikokaderabek4501]

Agreed but this works to a point

[@twist3d537]

those are on website

[@MeiklesAndDimes]

Disagree. These reviews are more interesting, and actually show more real world demonstrations instead of just talking. Plus they are longer.

[@TheBrokenLife]

In regard to the Kitchenaid tested here... About 10 years ago I bought that exact mixer, as gift for my now ex-girlfriend, and it was pretty flawless the entire time with one exception: Kitchenaid packs the gear train in it with straight up axle grease (as they do all Kitchenaids) and eventually it will start to leak out around the chrome rim at the top of the mixer. For most cooks, that would be a gross nightmare that would be impossible to overcome... However... I am not the normal cook. I found the mixer easy to service myself, parts are readily available and easy to get (new gaskets and such), so just spent $20 and repacked it with food safe grease myself. As hard as that mixer worked at time, I came to consider it to just be good mechanical maintenance anyhow. So... With all of that said... Not happy that I had to do it, but it _probably_ should be done once in awhile anyhow, and parts support for it is fantastic. I seriously doubt the other entries to this list will sell you parts for them 5, 10, 15+ years later. So, I'll be buying another now that the first one moved out.

[@biondatiziana]

Repacking the gear train on a KA stand mixer would make a great YT video - just sayin'. My KA mixer is approaching 30 yo and has never been serviced.

[@TheBrokenLife]

@@biondatiziana Sadly, I wasn't making videos back then (too bad too, because I did it in the kitchen of a crappy rental apartment and managed to leave NO trace despite grease and brakeclean everywhere), but when I do buy another one I'll probably do it before it becomes a problem. So... I guess, sub my channel and wait for me to get to that in the coming years? ;) ...if you're less patient, I believe I did it based on an "Instrucable" that was quite good.

[@WintrBorn]

biondatiziana The older ones didn’t have the board as poorly mounted as the modern ones. My mom has one that belonged to my dad’s mom (Mother Warner died in ‘79, to give you an idea of grannie’s age) and it’s still running strong. Honestly, I’m watching estate and yard sales for an old one to back up my modern one.

[@SuperMikeFender]

I got one, it broke. I sent it back 4 times, each time it was sent back unfixed. Some sort of grinding noise coming from the tilt head lever. Then they sent me two replacements. First one had a huge gouge in the side, second turned up already leaking oil. When they work they are great but I don't trust them anymore. Going to get an old one.

[@biondatiziana]

@@WintrBorn Do you know when the change was made? I'd like to find one for my sister.

[@rocketranger1000]

This should be classified as an infomercial for Kitchen aide. No real in depth discussion of other manufacturers' machines. Worth what I paid for it!

[@johnlord8337]

A great gear head review. 10* The issues come down to (1) noise of use, (2) mixing head weight and ease of movement, (3) proper paddle. fork, whisk et al depth to the bottom of the bowl, (4) proper paddle width (et al bread fork and whisk) working the sides of the material in the bowl (related to the machine's elliptical movements moving the paddle from side to side, (5) ease of install/removal of the various paddles, forks, whisks, et al from mixer head, (6) ease of install/removal of the bowl from the machine, (7) shape of the actual bowl being more rounded on the sides to the bottom, versus some having more vertical sides to the lower curvature of the bottom of the bowl, and (8) handles on the bowl.

[@agingintobeauty]

Thanks. Love these tests and vids. You've saved me immeasurable amounts of money and stress over the years! You guys are great!

[@ilovepools]

I love your reviews. I wish other reviewers would follow your format. Showing how each stand mixer works (or doesn't) when whipping, kneading dough, etc., Is very informative and appreciated. I wish you would review the many other stand mixers that have entered the market. Thank you.

[@valeriepowell1736]

I just purchased a Kitchen Aid 5 quart for 299.00 on Amazon. My bowl has a handle and it also came with a shield that I haven't used yet. I do 2 large loaves of bread and it doesn't dance but it does do a little lifting from the top while kneading. All and I'm happy with it, I almost stopped the order because someone in my bread class said it wouldn't knead dough and that's why I wanted it. I works just fine, so glad to hear your results. Thank you

[@NessaRossini...]

I've had a KA for decades but with severe RA in my hands I couldn't manage the weight of it any more. I bought the Bosch and LOVE it. I make 2 batches of bread per week: ciabatta and Rustic Tuscan and make 1 or two Italian Ciambellone one lemon, one orange and it's so lightweight and easy to use and clean. My KA is only for stand-by and fond memories.

[@seikibrian8641]

In their tests, the Bosch got a higher score in the kneading test than the KA, so it would be a good choice for bread bakers. They downgraded it for "Ease of Use" because of the splash guard's design, but liked other things about it. And it sounds like the ideal mixer for you: they said "...if you can't lift heavy items, this is a good option."

[@NessaRossini...]

@@seikibrian8641 Ah, ok. I hardly ever use the splash guard so it's not difficult. I missed the part about the 'lifting heavy items'...I agree with that part and love the lightweight of this. I still love the decades of use from the KA and don't regret owning at all. :)

[@SYCPrescott]

@@NessaRossini... you can read the full review on their website, its in the description. the video only touches on some highlights and the overall winner.

[@oldmaninthecave]

The mixers here are inexpensive models selling for around $200 or less. Is your mixer the same one reviewed here: the Bosch Compact Tilt-Head mixer, which is selling for $159? Or is your mixer the Bosch Universal Plus, which is selling on Amazon for $375? They are very different mixers and I'll bet your Bosch is the better one. If it is, it's not a fair comparison.

[@NessaRossini...]

@@oldmaninthecave Mine is the cheap one...it was the lightest weight Bosch.

[@MYJ61]

My father gave my mother a Kitchen Aid mixer back when Kitchen Aid was still part of Hobart. It’s Harvest Gold! It is used throughout the year, but especially cakes, breads and other goods during Christmas. It remains problem free. Also have the meat grinder attachment. Unfortunately it has a crack where the drive shaft comes through. Definitely a great buy!

[@jackbquick123]

I finally got my kitchen aid and mine had the handle on the bowl. On mine there is an adjustment screw to move the head up or down so the attachments would be in the depth needed. I was wondering if any of the other brands have that. Thanks for the fair review and I'm glad after all these years I was right on quest for the best that I could afford. Thanks and God bless

[@mikey19608]

The first machine tested at 1:44 the beater is attached then at 1:53 when you take the dough out the dough hook is connected, did I miss a step to replace the attachment?

[@ronaldpiper4812]

The wedding president from 27 years ago. Still real good. It's white also going to do maintance soon. Thank you ladies ! 60 year old never cooked. Now I am so thankful

[@californiagirl5702]

Really glad for this channel as you think about every aspect of the models good and bad points. Thanks

[@spencerwilton5831]

The only domestic mixer worth considering is a Kenwood. In the U.K. they are 800 to 1500 watts depending on the model. Gears are metal and indestructible. They start at very reasonable prices. Many from the '60s and '70s are still going strong, and best of all parts are widely and cheaply available for every model ever made. I had a KA bought on impulse as it looked smarter than my ancient and well used forty year old Kenwood. Managed to kill the KA inside three months, while the Kenwood is still making big batches of bread dough three times a week, every week plus multiple cakes etc. The head never bounces around and locks in place properly unlike the KA. the attachments can go through the dishwasher as I use stainless ones from a more recent model. The range of attachments is incredible, and they are half the price of KA ones while being much sturdier.

[@maryluharmon3267]

Thank you for your testing! Really helpful!

[@ajc5869]

I honestly think you guys gave the Bosch much more flack than it deserves. It’s an extremely capable machine, and very time tested. It also has suction feet, so its weight doesn’t matter. I’ve used one for years and been very satisfied, picked it up when I was in college at a yard sale and it’s been through a ton of kitchen adventures with me. Also has a ton of attachments, I have the blender and food processor. It’s made in slovenia also, not sure about the newer ones though. If you see one cheap, I definitely recommend it!

[@Paelorian]

I enjoyed this video, but I wish it went into more depth. Like how this less expensive KitchenAid Classic compares to KitchenAid's flagship mixers like the Artisan and Professional 500. Or more detail on the budget $100 Farberware which seems to be the only mixer at it's price point that works. I'm also very interested in the Bosch Compact. A very strong and lightweight mixer for the price, but the all-plastic construction doesn't inspire much confidence, particularly the plastic bowl. I learned that ATK prefers the KitchenAid, but I wanted to know more about how it compares to the other mixers. Given that some of these other mixers might be a better choice for some people, if not overall (price of the Farberware, weight of the Bosch, etc.) I wanted to know what they were like in more depth. I feel like I got just a few details about each mixer, not a complete picture.

[@steveskouson9620]

I am REALLY surprised they even mentioned the Bosch! Of course, they pick the bastage stepchild of the Bosch family. The old Universal, is a MUCH better machine, than ANY of the others on that table. I've got the Bosch Universal, with the plastic bowl, and it is BUILT! I also have a stainless steel bowl, which is stainless steel. (Can't get better than that!) I was shocked that America's Kitchenaid Kitchen gave the KA such a good review. I mean, they ALWAYS do. AKK does a test on stand mixers, the KA wins every time. Once the KA broke, and STILL won! Is America's Kitchenaid (Test) Kitchen OWNED by KA? steve

[@stephenm18]

For a great review on the Bosch check out the one on the "AmyLearnsToCook" KZbin channel. After drinking the KitchenAid cool aid for way too many years I happened across a West Bend Food Preparation System AKA Bosch Compact at a thrift store for under $8, I brought it home and very quickly fell in love with it! It does a far better job of kneading dough then my KitchenAid and does everything else equally well. It's also quieter. The plastic construction is not an issue, Bosch has been making this model for 40 years and my built in 1981 version shows no signs of the plastic (or motor) giving up anytime soon. These Bosch machines also have stronger motors then the KA Classic, Classic Plus, and Artisan tilt head models with the Bosch Cmpact coming in at 400W or 450W. Yes, the tilt head moves a little when making dough, but so does the KA and most other tilt head mixers. What the compact does not do even though is is extremely light weight is walk or move around the counter. It is very well balanced and never moves an inch. Also if you really wanted a metal bowl they can be purchased for the Bosch Compact, but I really like how the plastic bowl releases dough and other sticky ingredients more easily then the metal bowl of my KA. The only negative I can say is the Bosch is not countertop eye candy like a KA, but on the other hand it is super easy to move and store in even small cabinets.

[@cruzestelaballaza267]

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[@morehn]

I have a Bosch universal and use it for bagels, bialys, challah, and other breads. The first two are very stiff doughs. The machine has absolutely no trouble managing it. I've heard from numerous people in my community, all who bake challah every week, that the Bosch is the gold standard and everyone has it. Almost no one has the KA, and I've heard it's terrible for dough. The ATK review that claims it needs to be able to reach one egg at the bottom of the bowl sounds ridiculous to me. If you need a mixer to mix one egg for you, I don't think you'd even be looking in that price range. The priority for people looking at mixers is for dough. That's the only important thing for me. I can mix a cake better easily and it's not worth a $400 mixer. Bread is completely different.

[@Paelorian]

@@morehn Thank you for your insight! While a KitchenAid would be sufficient for many mixer tasks, they're available at a discount during sales, and many American recipes are written with them in mind, I want to make bread as you do! I suspect any modern KitchenAid is not the best pick for bread dough, especially stiff doughs like bagels and bialys. Decades ago, KitchenAid established their brand with much more robust machines made domestically by commercial stand mixer manufacturer Hobart. They've long since outsourced manufacturing and cheapened the product. Unless I get a great deal and am willing to eventually upgrade, I think I'll save up the extra money and buy a more capable mixer. Some are particularly noted for their gentler and stronger bread dough mixing, like Bosch and Ankarsrum/Elextrolux. Ankarsrum is higher end, but Bosch is more widely available in the US and at a better price. There are other brands with better reputations than KitchenAid, but I'm aiming to buy one that I will never want or need to upgrade or replace. That I now know the Bosch is well suited for Jewish breads and is sought out for them is a major point in it's favor for me! I unfortunately live in a community where home baking is uncommon, so I wouldn't know firsthand. The Bosch is now at the top of my short list of stand mixers to consider when I'm finally ready to buy. Thank you.

[@robinleebraun7739]

I have a Kitchenaid Artisan. It’s very heavy and mixes great, but it “bleeds” oil into my food. Apparently, the company went to a cheaper way to make it that uses plastic instead of precision metal gears when this one was made. We paid a lot for it and it makes me angry when a company trades on its good name and makes products that aren’t nearly as high quality as they used to.

[@bngr_bngr]

The oil is a food based grease, so there is no danger to you and your family. The machines use metal gears not plastic. Their is a gasket on the gear cover. It might have gone bad or was not properly installed. If not covered under warranty you can order the gasket. I would also order the gear grease. Try to take out as much as the old grease as possible.

[@faris892003]

Yes there is one plastic gear inside which acts like a fail safe incase any accident occur

[@hdibart]

The clearance you measured from paddle to bowl bottom is adjustable on the Kitchenaid;handy.

[@fourthgirl]

Well, this will be my holiday present to me! After all these years, I'm going in and buying my first (only) Kitchen Aid. It's funny, my mother bought me a Sears mixer years ago because she knew I loved baking. I can't let it go. I think I will use it for the grandkids to teach them how to bake.

[@valeriepowell1736]

Oh you will be so happy, I just got one and love it.

[@TheBrokenLife]

I had the mixer reviewed here for 10 years until it moved on with a relationship split. It's a solid machine and I'll be buying another one. Kitchenaid support is fantastic.

[@Momofboys4]

Shop QVC , they always have the best deals on them. Watch in the kitchen with David. Often times they are weekend specials

[@valeriepowell1736]

@@Momofboys4 I just got one I this mine has 25 or more watts, that one has 225 watts mine has 275 or 325 I have to go look but that why I got the more expensive one. I just love it but I really do like make bread with my hands I can read the dough better. Thank you

[@falsesyllogism2116]

It made me smile wryly from here in the UK when the KitchenAid Classic was described as a budget option. Over here, the best price for them is the equivalent of nearly $400! I think I'll stick to kneading my dough by hand. 😄

[@lroche2164]

I have had a Kitchen Aid Professional Mixer since the early 1990’s. So nice and heavy not like the ones made off shore today. I am amazed at how light and cheaply the Kitchen AIDS Mixers are made today. So glad mine is American made.

[@patticake5311]

Good to see Lisa, but I miss her old solo reviews. Those were what got me watching American's Test Kitchen videos. Btw, I have a Bosch Compact. Best sub-$350 mixer for dough, both sticky and dry, and it's excellent for meringue. It's weakest in cakes, but still does okay. And that odd whining sound? Mine doesn't make that.

[@idalaursen8935]

Patti Cake yeah, I had one too. I was very pleased with it, even for cakes. They made it look super odd to operate and add ingredients to the bowl. Not at all true, remove the protective lid, it’s only neccessary when working with dry ingredients or very splashy batter. On low speed with no need. Also the protective lid slides right on, All you have to do is press down ever so slightly when sliding it on, which results in The securing hooks locking The lid in place. Very nice and very affordable machine if you only make The occational dough but alot of batters. I bought a bigger, stronger machine - an Assistent - because I mainly make heavy bread dough and those made my Bosch wander and heat up. I passed it on though and frequently get updates on how well it still does😊

I have Bosch MUM4405. Costs up to 60€. It's the winner. Even ugly things can be the best.

[@nimwayxi175]

The Hamilton beach mixer is also very good, have had one for approximately 11years and it is used often within the year. Works great for large mixes.

[@tedmulthauf3867]

Got my KitchenAid 33 years ago as a wedding gift. Still working like new.

[@hxhdfjifzirstc894]

I hope she's not still barefoot and pregnant.

[@joycejohnson7061]

I have a Kitchen Aid & I absolutely LOVE it!!

[@tom_something]

If I have my machine kneading for several minutes and I'm worried about it creeping off the countertop, I'll loop the power cord a few times to shorten it. This "tethers" the machine to the wall, and in the unlikely event that it still managed to pull away, it would unplug itself and stop running instead of taking a dive. Watching the egg white test... did you check to see if the height could be adjusted? I finally looked into it when I was trying to make a small amount of mayonnaise with my KA. Turned a screw about one full turn, and it made all the difference.

[@DanteYewToob]

Try some drawer/cabinet liner. It comes in all different colors and designs and the better quality fluffier more tacky kind is amazing, I keep a few black rolls around for all kinds of stuff. A sheet always hangs on my oven for opening tight jars or throwing down under a bowl while I whisk or stir. My food processor had the same problem and is super lightweight and would just sprint away towards the edge of the counter like a base jumper... I cut one sheet of the liner twice as long as I needed, folded it over once and the two layers make it stick firmly in place and absorb vibrations super well. Not the brand I use, just an example. This kind of liner comes in a ton of colors and designs and won't look odd or out of place. Hope this helps! www.amazon.com/dp/B07773PQG7/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_glt_i_YJS6550PZREJP8FCNF8J

[@victoriachism4741]

We have the Kitchen Aid stand mixer and the KA portable hand mixer. Like them both very much. Gifted our daughter and her family with the KA stand mixer. She uses it.

[@tommccosh1066]

Had our Kitchenaid going on 15 years now and wouldn't be without it. Did have to replace a gear assembly a couple of years ago but it was simple and cheap to do myself and I expect to get many more years of use from it.

[@lisaspikes4291]

I have a kitchenaid artisan and a kitchenaid professional mixer. They both work great! So I also bought a kitchenaid hand mixer.

[@emiliofuente828]

Thank you so much for all of your hard work and for all the great information!!!!!!!

[@ectoplasmicentity]

Im an occasional baker and I own my first and only stand mixer Hamilton Beach 63325 6-Speed Stand which i bought 4 years ago. It cost $85 and still works great.

[@synthguy7774]

I use my mom's KitchenAid Ultra Power and we've had it since 1990. The metal ring fell off but it still works like a champ.

[@russ5024]

The ring around the planetary?

[@TheRegularChef]

Thanks, love this series!

[@FireSerpent]

I really love these videos! Thanks for detailed comparison.

[@angelasieg5099]

My Kitchenaid is irreplaceable I had a late 70s model from my Granny I used for 20 years before I got my lipstick red model 10 years ago whip blend knead makes pasta grinds burger and sausage I love it

[@mariamcm4173]

I have the 5 quart model and I LOVE it. So does my husband, because I bake a lot more! Bread, cookies, cheesecake, etc.

[@asadb1990]

i have that as well. its nice to use but in my copper metallic color its more of a status symbol.

[@supercooled]

Your husband is a chauvinist.

[@sassandsavvy007]

Very clever to have mixers of different power and level in your test. Why not compare your Kitchenaid with Bosch MaxxiMUM that would at least be a fair comparison.

[@hollym5873]

Love these equipment reviews. thanks

[@kathrynbaker5188]

I want to come be a tester!!! Thanks for the info super helpful.

[@johnhumphries4632]

Thanks, I like my Kitchenaid Stand Mixer. Hey Lisa ❤️

[@joycej9415]

Love my Kitchenaid I got in 2004, works great. I saw a review video that shows it rocking when using dough hook. Clearly that person didn't know to lock the mixer head. ATK videos are great as they are by people who read the manuals and know how to properly use the equipment.

[@LisaMarli]

I got a classic Kitchenaid Mixer when I first moved into my house 40 years ago. It is still working! New attachments will work with it. My only regret is now they come in fun colors, mine is basic white. Sigh.

[@DarkComatose15]

LisaMarli its also an extra 200-300 more for a fun color, you didn’t miss out on much!!

[@LisaMarli]

@@DarkComatose15 It was a lot cheaper 40 years ago too. 😉

[@DarkComatose15]

LisaMarli 😂 I could imagine. But my brother did get a professional one for like 250 dollars for black Friday last year!!!! Just have to keep your eyes open! He gave me his old handmedown which is probably as old as the one you have 😂😂😂😂 i think its like a 3rd time handmedown 😭😂 but hey it works!

[@spencerwilton5831]

LisaMarli If you're competent with a screwdriver and a few tools you can strip your mixer down and send the body off to be powder coated in any colour you like. I have a bit of a vintage kitchen gadget fetish, and have had many old mixers, blenders etc so coated. It's cheap and the finish is really durable.

[@LisaMarli]

@@spencerwilton5831 There are also wraps for mixers which add even more fun. If I do anything it would be that.

[@Barchenhund]

I’m a classic so’s my mixer. Kitchenaid Classic does everything I need. Cakes, cookies, two loaves of bread (6 cup recipes). I paid $257 December 2021.

[@ashleyt2953]

I have the KA professional HD 6000. It's great but so heavy!! I've been looking into buying a new smaller one and think I'll stick with KA.

[@saultshaker]

I loved how you measured the thickness of the silly putty. Could you share the final thicknesses you measured?

[@rosemariekury9186]

Got my Kitchenaide in 2005 and it's great. I make an annual fruitcake that's heavy and dense and it works well! Also got an ice cream attachment for it and enjoying home made ice cream. My bowl though does have a handle on it. My mom had one dating back to the 40s and was still working in 93 when she died!

[@frankkolton1780]

The inner workings design of the KitchenAid stand K model mixers have been basically the same for scores of years. They were made by Hobart Manufacturing Co. (they still make industrial dough mixers, meat grinders, meat saws etc.) until they sold the KitchenAid brand to Whirlpool in 1986 The major difference is that the old Hobart made stand mixers use mostly machined parts and high quality and tolerance gears, the Whirlpool made ones are manufactured using mostly cast parts, which are cheaper to make than machined, but still a lot better than the stamped parts some brands use. The old ones run smoother because of the better made gears and last forever, mine is from a small bakery dept. and has over an est. 500 of hours on it. I have replaced some parts on Hobart industrial equipment, but I have yet to replace any innards on my mixer, I have taken it apart to oil it once. The post 1986 KAs are still made better than most home mixer brands out there today.

[@melodystull19]

I have a Bosch it doesn’t look like the one you featured. My daughter has a kitchen aid I make up to 9 loaves of bread at a time my daughters only can handle 2 and that makes it sound funny. So I’ll stick with my Bosch

[@anghara2001]

me too, I have the Mum5 by Bosch and it has more power than the KA.

[@stevelogan5475]

I like Kitchen Aid, never had a problem with mine

[@CheckOK]

i'm pretty sure a few of those mixers have a screw that will change the distance from the attachment to the bottom of the bowl... guess you missed it?

[@xurx2838]

I've only used KA and my Ultra model does. You beat me to a similar comment. Cheers!

[@madthumbs1564]

That's mainly for adjusting the angle of the mixer in the bowl to keep it from banging on the sides of the bowl, but that could come into play a bit.

[@xurx2838]

@@madthumbs1564 My owner's manual specifically calls it the beater height adjustment screw.

[@AaronEiche]

This was my immediate thought when they mentioned the attachments not reaching the bottom of the bowl. Attachment height is going to vary. A quick look at the manuals for the Cuisinart and the Hamilton Beach mixers doesn't show anything. Bizarre.

[@CheckOK]

@@AaronEiche to say the least...

[@thegoodplate]

I have the Classic and yes, the loss of a handle is a PITA, but not insurmountable. I had a 5 quart lift model for 20 years until a screw came loose and destroyed the motor like some kind of bullet. I'm going to be getting a lift model soon and keep the little guy for smaller jobs. He struggles with a large amount of bread dough but is fine for other jobs. I can get a 5 quart lift model for a small price, refurbished, and that's okay because of the quality of these machines.

[@middlechild1705]

I own 4 stand mixers and the Bosch compact is by far the best, esp kneading! mighty little helper, better performance than the Kitchenaid Classic, next is Cuisinart and then the Kitchenaid De Luxe. the KA Classic is at the bottom of my list. You did not show how well the Bosch Compact kneads with its unique way. It can knead for 20 min without oveheating. The Classic did poorly after 7 min, the motor was too hot.

[@NelliG22]

I've been eyeing those Bosch mixers for a couple years. I'm secretly hoping my Kitchenaide Artisan kicks the bucket soon so I can justify getting one.

[@DavidFSloneEsq]

I’d love to hear your opinions about the mini version. I live in Brooklyn, and every inch of space is precious.

[@gamerboss13]

I'm still concerned about this new format - I feel like the clips selected were to show off the biggest failures, not do a proper comparison. Also, this is by no means a one-to-one - the capacities of each of the bowls and the strength of the motors vary widely, not to mention the price. I don't feel like this was a fair fight, because the KitchenAid, even if it does everything best, is almost twice the price of several of the others, and has a lower capacity and lower motor power than several as well. I've been a die-hard KitchenAid fan for a very long time, but after seeing some of the newer models degrade in quality and break down much quicker than their predecessors from the 80s and 90s, I bought a Cuisinart SM-50 last month, because for what small flaws/tradeoffs it makes, it's got greater capacity, more power, and a better warranty than the KA Classic (and the Artisan, too), yet I only paid $130 for it. I'm willing to bet that if people want a stand mixer but aren't dedicated enough to sink the money for a KA Professional 600, that price is going to come before all else, and if they can get something with very similar performance for 60% of the price, that's what they will opt to do 9 out of 10 times.

[@GaelinW]

They want you to pay for the full comparison. This is a teaser to get you to do that.

[@lisamcmanus6656]

Hi, Mereth, These videos show the highlights of our much more complete testing, which is published in either Cook's Illustrated or Cook's Country magazines, and their respective websites. We can't show everything in such a short time, so we show key points where products performed well or poorly. Hope that's helpful to explain the format!

[@ArtU4All]

Lisa McManus You should pin this at the top of reviews 🙂

[@lisamcmanus6656]

Gaelin Wade Hi Gaelin, We do tell you what won and why for free here on KZbin. If you want more detail then yes we hope you subscribe to our sites and/or publications. We buy all the products we test and all the food we use to test them, so we do have to have a revenue stream to support our independent and extensive testing process.

[@toastedpine]

The space between the bottom of the bowl and the attachment can be adjusted at least on the Kitchen Aid. I looked at the manual for Sencor and did not find such information. I think this is a very big variable which wasn't covered.

[@velocitygirl8551]

I’ve always done BY HAND! I just ordered my first standing mixer ever ... the KITCHENAID 5 qt artisan ... tilted lol. Soo excited!

[@LUckybones25]

It’s so nice to have a stand mixer. You can multi-task while it is mixing!

[@michellecole6325]

You'd have to pry my KitchenAide out of my cold, dead hands! Mine's 20 yrs old and still does exactly what it did when I got it. It was not quite $100 back then, and it came with the bowl with the handle. I've since gotten a lot of the attachments; it does great at grinding meat for hamburger and cucumbers for pickle relish and such things like that. Yes, it's heavy but if you want a mixer that will mix bread dough and such, you have to have the weight. For simple cake batter a hand mixer works fine if you don't want to heave the big one out on the counter :)

[@ravenbonanza1522]

Time proven KitchenAid remains to be unbeatable. The original design from the 1930s didn't changed at all compared to the current models. Well, slight facelift/cosmetic design compared to the original "K" model. But still the original concept is still present on the newer models. It's an American icon.

[@suburbohemian]

You know why I went KitchenAid Artisan? cus it does way more than just mix....gotta love the attachments! I bought a new one cus I just couldn't win a decently working vintage. The only KA attachment I didn't get was the veggie shredder/spiralizer cus I own a Veggie Bullet and it's the bomb for that....I have made pasta with my KA and it was so fun. I have the veggie peeler to make long sheets and make veggie wraps and true zuke lasagna too..yum yum....so that's why KA rocks = More than a Mixer!!! The cute colors don't hurt either. I want to get one of the Artisan minis soon to make more at a time.

[@alchemistdreams]

I see KitchenAid tilt-head, Pro and Artisan for under $200 on deal sites all the time (as low as $160+ I believe), but after researching the lowest price in the past I could find on KitchenAid Classic Plus is $130+. Personally I’d be on the lookout for Black Friday sales of all models. Sometimes a model that’s usually more expensive has better sales that make it priced less than the budget model.

[@shelly7017]

My husband is picking up a Ksm90 ultra power from a private seller here locally. It looks to be in great condition. We want to make bagels, pizza, and bread dough with it. Also, make homemade bulk sausage. Hopefully, it's up for those tasks. We are paying $120, it comes with the 3 standard attachments, splash guard, and a bowl cover. It doesn't come with a manual or any tools. Thank you for the video.

[@SuperPussyFinger]

A KitchenAid mixer is a sexy addition to any kitchen. They look and work great.

[@rothn2]

They don't carry the proline anymore what's your new favorite among all? I make a lot of stiff doughs and would love not to do so by hand, but also don't want to get a classic plus if the hinge is going to break

[@dianelong436]

Thank you well worth knowing x

[@heidigib01]

How come you used the shield on the Bosch but not the KitchenAid? Also many of those probably have attachments that are available for small volumes, etc...

[@triktrak_1451]

Hanna, I loved your work as lead singer for the Go-Go's. Way to reinvent yourself.

[@marklandgraf7667]

Haha...yes. But, her voice is shot.

[@zimmejoc]

I bought a Kitchen Aid back in the 90s. It lasted until a couple years ago. I replaced it a more powerful Kitchen Aid and burned its motor out in a year. Not learning from my mistake I bought another Kitchen Aid. It still isn’t as good as my old Kitchen Aid. The real kicker is the power cord is so short it won’t reach up to my table and I have to use it on the floor. Since it walks around as it mixes I guess that’s one way to keep the mixer from crashing into the floor.

[@rkr5106]

Our first KQ was bought in Dec 1965 and was finally replaced w/the same KA mo0del in 2014. These machines are built to WORK!!

[@rkr5106]

That should've read KA not KQ

[@stephaniezimmerman7725]

The newer ones not so much. Plastic gear casings.

[@stephaniezimmerman7725]

I got a KitchenAid in '96 it worked for about 20 years and then the plastic gear casings died. I've now got just a regular old Bosch. It takes a bit of tweaking to make cakes but it will do a five loaf batch of bread like nobody's business.

[@semco72057]

If I was going to buy one it would be the Kitchenaid as it seem to be better overeall.

[@thebadtemperedbrit]

Aren't the tool heights adjustable? Kenwoods in the UK are, which I'm sure are sold under a different name in the US.

[@KeithOutWest]

Great job!

[@nethmihandapangoda6978]

The Oster one seemed to do a good job making the stiff peaks but it wasn't tested beyond that. I would've liked to see how it compared to the Kitchenaid as I am in the process of buying a mixer. Is there any particular reason why it wasn't tested further?

[@alexmaclean1]

With the bowl clearance, I know on my kitchenaid there is an adjuster, do the other mixers that had gap issues perhaps have an adjustment available?

[@cjaquilino]

They can adjust height

[@TaggingTechnician]

I also like to see which appliance attains "runner up" or second place, can you include this in future videos? Thanks in advance.

[@Delekham]

1 thing I don't like about most tilt heads, is of course the head wobble. The wobble will cause earlier failure. I have the K-A Artisan, bought it second hand and it no longer wishes to spin. Also the reason I think the lady sold it was because the hinge pin kept coming out of the machine and the head was moving up and down at least 1/4". Two problems were addressed the third problem is a "worm Gear" (I think) located under the lid with about 3 lbs of food safe grease. I know this an older mixer since it has a Spring on the Mixing (Attachment) Spindle. So on to our new K-A Pro 5 Series lift bowl style This model doesn't have the spring. I took it back after 3 batches of dough. It was leaking grease into the dough via the Spindle. It over heated twice while making the dough and basically ruined the dough. IF this machine fails, I am going to look at Bosch. Just my 2 cents on K-A.

[@californiagirl5702]

What about Kenwood models, can you do a review between Kitchen aid and Kenwood. Thanks

[@Marpurrsa]

I've wanted that for so long

[@californiagirl5702]

Marponsa I agree they never put Kitchen aid in the mix against any stand mixers. It's time

[@Marpurrsa]

@@californiagirl5702 and imo the kenwood is way prettier than kitchenaid

[@Zelmel]

Kenwood mixers are way less available in the US and cost significantly more money than the ones tested this time.

[@jemmaj2919]

Love kenwoods' products, used them for so long, never let me down

[@Aperson156]

I wonder if they adjusted any of the attachment depths...I have a Kitchen Aid pro 5 that didn't even get close to the bottom of the bowl and I had to adjust it.

[@gautamim920]

I have A kitchen aid mixer , I love it , i have the classic mini

[@SachaDoesPortuguese]

Not only was the Bosch mixer inconvenient with the tiny window, boy, was it LOUD! Right from the jump, I knew it was going to be the Kitchen-Aid. Those things are the classics for a reason.

[@HJKelley47]

I often think it is unfair to compare a $300+ stand mixer with a mixer that cost anywhere between $98-$155. That would be like comparing a small 6 cyl. Honda , with a big Cadillac Escalade. I would like to see a comparison between mixers in the same price range. Not everyone can afford the Kitchen Aid line of mixers, nor do that level of baking requiring one.

[@clkbunny6766]

have you tested the ankarsrum mixer?

[@oldmaninthecave]

All tilt-head KitchenAid mixers have a screw (you can see it when the head is tilted up) to adjust the distance from the bottom of the paddle to the bottom of the bowl. KitchenAid's official test is to drop a dime in the bowl and turn the machine on the lowest speed. Adjust the screw 1/4 of a turn at a time until the paddle just kicks the dime around the bottom of the bowl. When the paddle is adjusted correctly the whip and dough hook will be correct too. The test works for bowl-lift KitchenAids too, but adjusting is a bit more difficult because the adjustment is a nut on linkage inside the column, that you have to reach from beneath the base. It's always smarter to buy a better mixer than you think you will need. Buy a mixer that you can grow into, not grow out of. I have a vintage KitchenAid K5SS, and a Hobart N50 made in 1962 which I completely overhauled. I also have a Hobart C-100 10-quart mixer which I'm in the process of overhauling. I wouldn't have any of the mixers reviewed here other than the KitchenAid, although I wouldn't mind having a Bosch Universal Plus mixer just to play with, but it's selling for $375 on amazon right now. The Bosch Compact reviewed here is nothing like it.

[@mercynamikoye9084]

Thanks

[@stevef4010]

You'd think they would have known this, but also the manufacturers need to make this more obvious. Been reading reviews and tons of every brand are returned for this very misunderstood reason when thru liked the mixer otherwise.