KitchenAid Stand Mixers COMPARED - CLASSIC vs ARTISAN vs PROFESSIONAL

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#QualityComparisons
00:00 KitchenAid Stand Mixers COMPARED - CLASSIC vs ARTISAN vs PROFESSIONAL
00:10 Mixing Speed
00:20 Soft Start
00:30 Power Hub
00:45 Direct Drive Transmission
01:07 Tilt Head or Bowl Lift
01:40 Bowl Differences
03:10 Height and Weight
03:46 Motor Power
04:33 Planetary Points
04:58 Accessories
05:37 Color Options
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[@mollymollie6048]

My mother had a 1950s Kitchen Aid that lasted until the early 90s with heavy use. She was sad when it finally died. I have the Classic which gets moderate use, and has been going strong for 20 years…it will do bread dough…but it does shake on the counter so you have to hold onto it for the 8-10 minutes that it’s kneading…and it does get hot doing that, but it does it well. I do like baking bread, and the Pro model is massively on sale at Costco right now…mmm…trying to talk myself into it…320$ in 2022…fantastic deal.

[@8bitriver]

I'm currently debating between the Artisan and the Pro 600! decisions! lol

[@mollymollie6048]

@@8bitriver I guess I would get the best one you can afford? Maybe look at reviews. I was really debating on getting the Pro because it was such a good price at Costco (not sure if that deal is over.) I received mine as a wedding present nearly 20 years ago…and it is great! The biggest difference between the “regular” (I guess mine is the Classic or Artisan, it isn’t the Pro and it isn’t the really small one) is that the Pro will handle much larger quantities (like a whole lot of cake for cupcakes, or similar. It also has a stronger motor for things like kneading bread dough (not sure if it’s more stable on the counter. I ultimately decided to stick with my old trusty 😊 because I don’t need something to make 100 cupcakes at once, and I have a bread maker now and it was $100. If you can get a good price, I’d get the nicest one you can afford. Also, its important to do the maintenance on the moving parts/motor. It’s online, very simple, and basically is just cleaning any grime, and putting a little machine oil (very inexpensive) in some spots, about once a year. Like I said, they will last for decades if you just take basic care of it. I don’t have any of the attachments (like meat grinder or grater) so I have no experience with those…except to know that they’re expensive. Biggest complaint is that a fair amount of flour/dry ingredients will not be caught from the bottom of the bowl, and from the sides. Obviously, very easy to stop the beater, lift the top off, and use a spatula to push those in place. My mom’s did the same thing…I think the Pro claims to not do that…but there also may be a new beater attachment that “scrapes” the sides for you. It’s not a big deal to me, but just something that maybe would be more of an issue depending on what you use it for.

[@idontknowmuch3441]

I had to read part of your comment twice I thought you said sad when your mom finally died ouch

[@marijaantic8959]

Mašinica za raviole

[@KC-ld4xr]

​@@8bitriver same conundrum. What did you decide lol

[@madonnahagedorn5649]

I've had an Ultra Power Kitchen aid since 1999. I bought the pro six quart but it's too tall for my cabinetry. I am returning it for either an Ultra Power Plus or an Artisan. The bowl is much easier for me to attach on the tilt head models. Kitchen Aid is the best product ever! There are so many styles, sizes and colors. All there is to do is find the right one for your needs and kitchen.

[@bufordteejustice1119]

I got an Artisan model last year for Christmas and I love it.

[@qualitycomparisons]

Awesome!

[@judichristopher4604]

EXCELLENT VIDEO I have been wanting to know the difference between these 3 for a long time and have only got a fraction of what you showed here... NOW... I understand. Thank you so much for sharing this GREAT Video

[@qualitycomparisons]

You're very welcome!

[@SM80FG]

Helpful overview. Thank you.

[@MrKabloona]

It's always disappointing when quality product manufactureres start to cut corners. My professional 6 mixer started making a bunch of noise, so I took it apart only to find that KitchenAid started using plastic transmission housings some time ago. The housing on my unit broke so the gears were grinding. I ordered the old style metal transmission housing from KitchenAid, installed it and it has been fine sence. The housing was about $12. Why the hell would a company risk its reputation by using cheap parts just to save a couple of bucks!!!??? The old units are about bullet proof and can be found veary inexpensively at garage sales and thrift stores. I have cleaned up, put new brushes in the motors and cleaned out and refilled the gear boxes with KitchenAid grease on four used units. I give them to freinds to enjoy.

[@cinderellie9583]

Thanks for that tip!

[@tigerlilly9038]

Investor profits and dividends? It is a shame but that is the truth of capitalism...

[@davidgrahambrown3793]

@@tigerlilly9038 The other truth is the choice, and quality of the products we can buy, is due to capitalism.

[@toplel1860]

Well those dollars add up im not saying its right but 2 or 3 dollars spread among millions of units is a lot of money.

[@mitchellmorehead1070]

From what I have read, the plastic gears are meant as a safety concern. The gears will break much easier and not cause serious injuries when it comes to mixing. For example a spoon caught in the bowl will break the gears rather than it whirl around cause damage. Those are found in the artisan line rather than the professional or classic series. The plastic gears are easy and cheap to replace if something were to break.

[@ethelryan257]

My 1961 KA gets serviced every five years - I use it alot. The 745 Watt, top-of-the-line my grandkids gave me for Christmas...yeah, it didn't make it to Easter. After Whirlpool bought KA, they lowered the quality to junk. Pity. If you want one, get a used one from back when they were made by Hobert.

[@judichristopher4604]

WOW... Good to know... But which ones were made by Hobert? Which years?

[@alexihigh5190]

So helpful! Thank you!

[@d.bray1]

GREAT video breakdown!

[@qualitycomparisons]

Thanks!

[@user-ln9wn9yq9i]

KitchenAid heavy duty is something more than this. I had it less than a month took fire and still was working !!!!

[@mrsseasea]

My 600 pro came with 2 mixing bowls one large one and a small one along with half size whip and beaters. I still have not seen one?

[@timbrown6599]

So, where does the "Ultra Power" fit in?

[@robertknight4672]

The classic and Artisan do not have soft-start mechanisms. The speed control in needs tilted models is the same design Hobart used before they sold KitchenAid to whirlpool. But it just start slowly if they had been adjusting properly at the factory. Actually many people complain that these tilthead models start too fast. The Artisan h Classic use the same body so you can buy a 5-quart bowl and use it on the classic. Also KitchenAid does not sell the 4.5 quart stainless steel bowl without handle alone but you can buy the 4.5 quart bowl that does have a handle and that is a flat handle that does not have grips. Actually I kind of like not having a handle because the bowls can be stacked without it. I also find that I can actually grip the bottom of the Tilthead style bowls quite easily and firmly when pouring out batter.

[@qualitycomparisons]

Super input! Thank you!

[@praisingann4him]

Only the 3.5 Mini Artisan has a soft start. It make a difference. Also, it is made with all metal gears and a DC motor , so it does not over heat like my 5 qt Artisan did( got rid of that one), Replaced the 5 qt with a Pro Line 7 for DC motor and all metal gears.

[@judichristopher4604]

Which Kitchenaid do you like? The Pro that does not tilt... or the other 2 that does tilt?

[@JoseLopez-lk1vv]

Are the professional HD and 5 plus the same?

[@SM80FG]

Does the Classic wattage grind meat easily?

[@davidmcdonald1469]

The 600 series still has an AC motor which is not as efficient as the DC motor in the KSM 8990 series which is a NSF professional series mixer.

[@dilakshilakmali7418]

What is the best one for family use?

[@qualitycomparisons]

We think all three would be nice for a family. It would depend more on what you like to use it for.

[@SM80FG]

Are the Classic and the Artisan the identical size/height/weight?

[@judichristopher4604]

Watch the video again... it explains that

[@SM80FG]

Curious how many people bought the Classic and regretted not having a handle on the bowl?

[@amandaduspiva1378]

My mom has had the classic my whole life and we never had a handle on the bowl ( 30 ish years). Easier to hug the brownie batter that way haha, I kind of prefer no handle =less bulk

[@amandaduspiva1378]

I still am thinking of getting the Pro though, but the no handle is nostalgic for me