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5 Best Stand Mixers of 2023
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Best Overall Stand Mixer
KitchenAid Artisan Design Series 5-Qt. Mixer
Best Overall Stand Mixer
KitchenAid Artisan Design Series 5-Qt. Mixer
$480 at Williams Sonoma
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- Aced Lab tests across the board, from cookie dough to egg whites
- Many color, attachment and customization options
Cons
- Pricey
It's the ultimate countertop showpiece for a reason: There's practically nothing this KitchenAid stand mixer can't do. This model scored well in all of our tests — we even thought the manual was helpful — but it particularly aced our cookie dough and whipped cream tests, easily tackling dense oatmeal-chocolate chip cookies and turning out fluffy, stable whipped cream. It also got a perfect score for kneading, which makes it perfect for bread bakers.
It includes great basic tools like a paddle, whisk and dough hook, but the bonus of KitchenAid mixers is the power hub that lets you use the motor to run accessories like a pasta maker, spiralizer or juicer. When it comes to all-around kitchen power, this 5-quart classic is unparalleled.
• Bowl: 5-quart spouted glass bowl with handle
• Watts: 325 watts
• Weight: 25 lb 8 oz
• Number of speeds: 10
• Attachments: Flat beater, dough hook, wire whip
Best Value Stand Mixer
Hamilton Beach Electric Stand Mixer
Best Value Stand Mixer
Hamilton Beach Electric Stand Mixer
$130 at Amazon$117 at Walmart$100 at farmandfleet.com
Credit: Hamilton BeachPros
- Kneads bread dough as well as it whips egg whites
- Suctions to countertop for sturdy performance
Cons
- Had some issues with splattering in our tests
This Hamilton Beach pick was among the most affordable models we tested and earned a high score in nearly every one of our evaluations.
Our Kitchen Appliance pros were impressed with its ability to both whip delicate egg whites into stiff peaks and to quickly (and evenly) knead bread dough. It's designed with a handle on top to make lifting the head super easy, plus it suctions to your countertop so it'll stay in place when you're mixing. All attachments are dishwasher safe.
• Bowl: 4-quart stainless steel bowl with handles
• Watts: 300 watts
• Weight: 9 lb 6.24 oz
• Number of speeds: 7
• Attachments: Flat beater, dough hook, whisk and splash guard
Best Multi-Purpose Stand Mixer
Cuisinart SM-50TQ Stand Mixer
Best Multi-Purpose Stand Mixer
Cuisinart SM-50TQ Stand Mixer
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$179 at Amazon$250 at Home Depot$250 at Sur la Table
Credit: CuisinartPros
- Impressive performance at a nice price
- Useful attachments for pasta, ice cream and more
Cons
- Head may move with stiff bread dough
This stand mixer features 12 speed settings that are easy to select with the turn of a dial.
The lowest setting is very gentle so flour won't spew everywhere, while the highest setting is good for putting the final touches on whipped cream. The bowl attaches to the base easily, as do the attachments to the head of the mixer. In our tests, the whisk whipped excellent fluffy egg whites and cream that didn’t seep. It also handled a monster cookie recipe very well, as well as a multigrain bread dough.
Several attachments can be bought separately for this stand mixer, including a pasta roller and cutter, spiralizer and ice cream maker, which is our analysts' favorite. We especially like using ice cream attachments on stand mixers because you can increase the speed to make a fluffier ice cream. The ice cream maker attachment also comes with a unique fruit chopping paddle so you can make all natural sorbets.
• Bowl: 5.5-quart stainless steel bowl with handle
• Watts: 500 watts
• Weight: 23 lb
• Number of speeds: 12
• Attachments: Flat beater, dough hook, chef's whisk and splash guard with pour spout
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Best Compact Stand Mixer
Artisan Mini Stand Mixer
Best Compact Stand Mixer
Artisan Mini Stand Mixer
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$320 at Williams Sonoma
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- Smaller footprint but doesn't compromise on performance
- Lightweight and easy to move
Cons
- 3.
5-quart bowl is not suited to large batches
If you're looking for a smaller stand mixer, this KitchenAid is the model for you. It's 25% lighter and takes up 20% less counter space than the classic but doesn't compromise on performance: From whipping egg whites into stiff peaks to plowing through heavy oatmeal cookie dough, it aced our Lab's mixing tests. The Mini features a 3.5-quart bowl with a beater, whisk and dough hook attachment (and can still accommodate all those fun accessories).
• Bowl: 3.5-quart stainless steel bowl with handle
• Watts: 250 watts
• Weight: 16 lb 8 oz
• Number of speeds: 10
• Attachments: Flex-edge beater, dough hook, wire whip
Best Large Stand Mixer
Wolf Gourmet High Performance Stand Mixer
Best Large Stand Mixer
Wolf Gourmet High Performance Stand Mixer
$100 at Williams Sonoma
Credit: Wolf GourmetPros
- 7-quart bowl for large loads
- Easily mixes stiff doughs
Cons
- Tools can be hard to swap when bowl is full
This stand mixer has a 7-quart bowl that lets you tackle large quantities, and its powerful motor is perfect for bread bakers.
In our tests, it created smooth and elastic bread dough in about 10 minutes and handled stiff oatmeal cookie dough with ease. It also turned out fluffy, sturdy meringue and whipped cream. Because the bowl lowers (rather than the head lifting), our tester did find the attachments could be a little hard to remove when ingredients were in the mixer, but the overall performance made this a solid pick for big-batch bakers.
• Bowl: 7-quart stainless steel bowl with handle
• Watts: 500 watts
• Weight: 29 lb 8 oz
• Number of speeds: "infinite speed" dial that allows for nuance
• Attachments: Flat beater, whisk, dough hook and splash/pouring shield with ingredient spout.
How we test stand mixers
When the experts in the Good Housekeeping Institute’s Kitchen Appliances and Technology Lab test stand mixers, our analysts put each through their paces on common tasks. For our most recent test of 13 stand mixers, they whipped egg whites and heavy cream to ascertain how quickly they reached stiff peaks.
To determine whether the ingredients were uniformly aerated, our pros checked to see if the meringue or whipped cream was sturdy or wept over time.
They created a cake batter using boxed cake mix for consistency. This test provides data on mixing as well as splashing and scraping. To check the ability to handle a stiff dough with mix-ins, they used the creaming method to make an oatmeal-chocolate chip cookie.
Our pros also recorded the time it took to create a smooth and elastic bread dough. They baked everything to determine whether the ingredients were well incorporated.
When testing, our experts also considered how simple it was to set up each machine and to switch tools. They evaluated the handiness of the user's manual, the noise level of the motor and how easy the parts were to clean.
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Types of stand mixers
Stand mixers come in a few varieties, and understanding the difference will help you find the style that's right for you.
✔️ Tilt-head stand mixers: A tilt-head mixer has a hinged neck so that the head can tilt back, giving you better access to the bowl and letting you insert and remove the accessories more easily. When lowered over the bowl, the head generally locks into place so that it won't bounce on the hinge when in use. Tilt-head mixers usually have small- to medium-capacity bowls and are good for most baking and mixing tasks.
✔️ Bowl-lift stand mixers: A bowl-lift mixer has a fixed head, but the bowl sits either on two arms or a rotating platform that can be raised to meet the mixing attachment. These mixers often have a larger base and can support a large-capacity bowl and, therefore, are ideal for larger batches and heavier tasks, like making bread dough.
✔️ Planetary mixing stand mixers: This is the most common type of stand mixer for household use.
With planetary mixers, the bowl locks into place and the mixing attachment — such as paddle, whisk or hook — rotates on its access while also rotating around the bowl (just like our solar system's planets, hence the name). They do require scraping the bowl to ensure all ingredients are incorporated, but they are reasonably good at working ingredients into the mixture.
✔️ Stationary mixing stand mixers: Usually these involve two beaters that spin in place while the bowl rotates below. These are less commonly found models for home cooks. The can require frequent scraping to incorporate ingredients that are not below the beaters.
How to choose a stand mixer
Finding the best stand mixer for your needs comes down to these main factors:
✔️ Capacity: This refers to the size of the work bowl. We like a 5-quart bowl as a baseline, but a larger bowl can give you more flexibility for batch size if you find that you’re always doubling your recipes to cook for a crowd.
That said, if you bake for just one or two people or need the ability to whip just a few egg whites or a small portion of heavy cream, a smaller bowl is a better choice.
✔️ Wattage: This indicates the maximum power of the motor. Think about what you like to bake most. Will you be using the stand mixer for sourdoughs and pizza crusts? You want motor that can tackle stiff or sticky doughs: The higher the watts listed for the motor, the greater the power. Looser items, like cake batter, can turn out nicely even with a lower wattage.
✔️ Price: Clearly you must consider what you can afford. Some high-end mixers can cost more than $500, while others are closer to $50. Sometimes a budget-friendly model is a steal, but other times you might find that the motor can’t handle heavy-duty tasks or just won’t last as many years. A larger upfront investment in a high-quality mixer may save you money over time.
✔️ Material: Higher-quality machines are usually constructed of coated metal, which provides both durability for a long life and heft to keep the machine in place during use.
Metal is often easier to clean because it's usually smoothly polished with fewer crevices. Lower-priced models are often made of plastic, which can be a boon for lifting and storing (and price!), but the lightweight design may mean it shifts around during use or shows wear-and-tear more quickly.
✔️ Size and weight: Do you plan to store your stand mixer on the counter? If so, you need to consider the width of your available space and the height of your cabinets when choosing your model. If you plan to store your stand mixer in a cabinet or pantry, the weight will be an important factor, as you'll need to be able to lift and move the unit with each usage.
✔️ Attachment and accessories: Most stand mixers will come with a paddle attachment (for cookie doughs and brownie and cake batters), a whisk attachment (for meringues, marshmallows and whipped cream) and a dough hook (for bread doughs). Some might also provide a paddle attachment with a fin that helps you scrape the side of the bowl as you mix.
The most versatile machines include the option to buy additional attachments that let you use the stand mixer’s motor for completely different tasks, like rolling pasta, juicing fruits and veggies, grinding meats or peeling produce.
How to clean and care for your stand mixer
Stand mixers are built to last, so with some timely cleanup and maintenance, you can enjoy yours for years to come. Always follow the instruction manual for care, and contact the manufacturer for larger issues. But for day-to-day cleaning, these tips from Kitchen Appliances and Culinary Innovation Lab Director, Nicole Papantoniou, will help:
✔️ For stray flour or dry goods, wipe the mixer with a dry cloth or use a dry pastry brush to remove the mess from any crevices; this will prevent clumps and buildup (since introducing water can create a paste that will harden if not removed).
✔️ For wet messes like batter or liquid, wipe with a damp sponge or cloth right away to prevent sticking and staining.
Then dry the mixer with a dry cloth.
✔️ Hand wash attachments and accessories and dry — or allow to air dry — thoroughly. While many are dishwasher safe, hand washing will help prevent potential nicks, chips and rusting as well as help preserve the nonstick finish when applicable.
✔️ Store the attachments in the bowl of the mixer, preferably in a tea towel to help prevent scratching.
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The best stand mixers in 2023
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What's in this guide
- Best stand mixer overall: KitchenAid 5-Quart Artisan Series Tilt-Head Stand Mixer
- Best stand mixer for large batches: KitchenAid Professional 600 Series 6-Quart Stand Mixer
- Best affordable stand mixer: Cuisinart SM-50
- How to choose a stand mixer
- How to care for a stand mixer
- How we tested
- Other stand mixers we tested
There are many workhorses when it comes to the kitchen. And while cast iron skillets, Dutch ovens and cutting boards are all impressive in their own right, there is perhaps no appliance more sought after than a stand mixer. Since KitchenAid pioneered the concept in 1919, stand mixers have helped mix countless batches of cookies, knead bread dough and whip frosting — and that’s before you consider the other tasks possible with attachments that can do everything from spiralizing vegetables to rolling out pasta.
With a wide range of stand mixers on the market, we decided to test nine different popular and highly rated mixers. As we put them through the paces, we discovered the ability to evenly mix ingredients while also handling wet, sticky dough is a key differentiator, ultimately leading us to recommend a pair of appliances that stood out above the mix.
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KitchenAid 5-Quart Artisan Series Tilt-Head Stand Mixer
Best stand mixer overall
KitchenAid Artisan Stand Mixer, 5-Qt.
Williams SonomaThe KitchenAid 5-Quart Artisan Series Tilt-Head Stand Mixer delivered the best performance of the mixers we tested. With more than 20 available colors and a classic profile, you’ll want to keep this tilt-head mixer on display in your kitchen.
$450 at Kitchenaid $450 at Williams Sonoma
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KitchenAid Professional 600 Series 6-Quart Stand Mixer
Best stand mixer for large batches
Williams-SonomaIf you prefer a bowl-lift mixer because it feels sturdier, the KitchenAid Professional 600 Series is a solid upgrade option from the Artisan series. It has a bigger stainless steel bowl and a more powerful motor that can handle bigger batches and recipes.
$600 $550 at Amazon $550 at Williams Sonoma
Cuisinart SM-50
Best affordable stand mixer
Cuisinart SM-50 5.5 - Quart Stand Mixer
AmazonThe Cuisinart SM-50 outperformed all of the cheaper mixers we tested, so if you’re looking to upgrade your baking or cooking tools without stretching your budget too much, it’s a great choice.
From $179 at Amazon
Jonathan Bender/CNN Underscored The KitchenAid Artisan Series Tilt-Head Stand Mixer bested the competition in each of our three recipe tests, mixing, kneading and whipping more effectively than the other mixers we examined — no surprise from the latest iteration of a design that’s been around for a century.
The KitchenAid stood out as the best in class when it came to mixing and kneading dough. The paddle easily creamed butter and sugar, then gently folded in chips and dried fruit. Slack dough came together quickly, and the bread loaf had a crackly crust surrounding a soft interior. While it wasn’t the quietest machine we tested, the noise didn’t stop a conversation at normal volume, and the motor didn’t sound like it was laboring.
The stainless steel bowl locked in and out of place quickly, and the handle was easy to grip. The 10-speed gear shifter slid with a smooth motion, and the clearly differentiated speeds all proved useful. It could gently mix at low speeds and whip at high speeds.
The KitchenAid comes with a full set of accessories that will get you started baking or mixing right out of the box; we were impressed with the simplicity of attaching and removing these during our time with the mixer, and with the versatility the wide range of available tools gives the mixer.
The powder-coated aluminum dough hook and paddle are sturdy and dishwasher-safe, while the whip (which, as is the case with nearly every other mixer whip attachment, has to be hand-washed) produced light, fluffy frosting that was smooth and evenly mixed. The included pouring shield had a wide mouth for adding flour while the mixer was running, and it kept splatter in the bowl during our tests.
A strength of the KitchenAid mixer lineup is that it’s easy to extend it to do a huge range of kitchen tasks. Dozens of attachments are available, ranging from alternative beaters and paddles that you can use in the bowl to full-fledged appliance replacements that attach to the mixer’s front-mounted “power hub” port. A flex edge beater (with a built-in scraper that moves along the sides of the bowl while mixing) is a good first addition, and from there you can purchase devices that do everything from shredding and spiralizing vegetables to rolling out pasta, grinding flour or meat, or making ice cream
The KitchenAid is on the heavier side at 26 pounds, but the weight gives it stability that is worth the extra effort in moving it around the kitchen.
The mixer has the heft to handle up to 9 cups of flour without sliding around the counter.
It’s available in more than 20 colors ranging from mineral water blue to feather pink and a variety of bowl materials and designs from glass to ceramic with a floral motif. With a mix of colors and top-notch performance, the KitchenAid 5-Quart Artisan Series Tilt-Head Stand Mixer lets you have a showpiece and workhorse in the same machine.
Jonathan Bender/CNN Underscored If you bake more than twice a week, find yourself regularly hosting large family gatherings or needing to make big batches of cookies (anything above four dozen), the KitchenAid Professional 600 Series is worth stretching your budget.
One important note: The Professional 600 Series mixer is 17 inches tall, so you might want to measure the space between your countertop and upper cabinets before purchasing.
The 6-quart bowl can work through enough dough to make 13 dozen cookies or mash up to 8 pounds of potatoes, so you can tackle everyday tasks in between big holiday gatherings. The bowl has a solid U-shaped handle. It snaps securely into place and can then be raised or lowered with the bowl lift handle.
The dough hook sat slightly too far above the base of the bowl when it came out of the box, but that was easy to remedy by using a flathead screwdriver to adjust the set screw that sits behind the bowl in the stem of the mixer.
The bowl mixer worked well when there were a lot of ingredients in the bowl. The cookie dough was even without being dense. There were chips and fruit in each bite of cookie, a trick that other mixers couldn’t manage. In short, this machine is built to get through big batches of dough.
A quick wipe with a damp cloth got the mixer clean. The wire whip needs to be hand-washed, and while the other accessories (dough hook and paddle) could be cleaned in the dishwasher, it was just as easy to rinse them in the sink, as dough didn’t stick to the powder coating.
Jonathan Bender/CNN Underscored The Cuisinart SM-50 mixed significantly better than any of the ultra-budget mixers we tested.
Although it didn’t do as well as the top performers, for those looking to spend a bit less it can likely do everything you need. The more we worked with it, the more we liked it.
The 12-speed motor provided a surprising amount of power without being noisy, working quickly through thick cookie dough and slack bread dough. The whisk, however, didn’t live up to the other accessories. The size was a bit too big for the 5.5-quart bowl — adding powdered sugar was messy — and we had to stop whipping several times to scrape down the bowl. Once the butter was incorporated, the Cuisinart produced light and fluffy frosting with a great texture.
At slightly over 18 pounds, it was easy to lift on and off the counter yet still sturdy enough to remain in place when mixing a bowl full of ingredients.
The Cuisinart SM-50 has a three-year limited warranty, comes in 11 color options, has appealing styling (the chrome bubble on the head reminded us of a character from the Among Us viral video game) and there are five additional attachments available if you want to extend its usefulness. It may not be cheap at $250, but nothing cheaper was as satisfying to use. If you’re looking to get into baking and don’t want to stretch your budget too much, the SM-50 makes sense.
There are two common types of stand mixers: tilt-head and bowl-lift stand mixers. A tilt-head stand mixer has a hinged top so you can swing the head up to place a bowl in the base or add ingredients. A bowl-lift mixer has a fixed head and a lever that lets you raise or lower the bowl.
With a tilt-head mixer, you’ll have more space to swap out accessories or scrape down the sides of the bowl while the mixer is off. But if you’ll be fine-tuning your recipes or need to add ingredients while a mixer is running, you may find a bowl-lift mixer to be a better option because there is more space between the bowl and the bottom of the mixer head. A bowl-lift mixer may also provide more stability when a mixer is churning through heavier dough, whereas a tilt-head mixer may vibrate or move up and down slightly as the motor has to work harder.
A pair of heavy-duty mixers that we tested — the Bosch Universal and Ankarsrum Original — have a motor in the base and a bowl that slides on top; this design leaves the top open for adding ingredients.
You’ll also want to think about whether your mixer will stay on the counter or be tucked away in a pantry or cabinet. The stand mixers we tested ranged in height from 10.3 inches to 19 inches tall. While they all fit underneath a standard set of cabinets, the weight proved to be a more significant factor.
The Dash, at just under 3 pounds, was easily portable. The KitchenAid Professional 600 Series at 29 pounds took some arm muscle to lift on and off the counter. The heavier mixers were better at handling bigger batches of ingredients because the weight helped them stay in place on the counter once the motor was on. If your mixer is going to live on the counter, it might be a nice accent piece or colorful addition to your kitchen.
Mixers have expanded past chrome, white or black and now come in a wide range of pastel or bright hues.
Stand mixers can become trusty kitchen partners and help save you time and sore forearms with mixing and kneading. If you regularly make cookies or bread, consider a stand mixer with a stronger motor (325 watts or above) and a bit more weight for stability.
Most of the machines we looked at ship with three accessories: a paddle for mixing, a dough hook for kneading and a whisk attachment for whipping. Check to see what’s included before purchasing and what’s available as an add-on.
The major brands offer bowls in different materials (glass, ceramic or stainless steel) as well as attachments that allow your stand mixer to function as a grinder or pasta roller, or even replace other appliances, such as an ice cream maker, blender or food processor.
KitchenAid in particular has a very large range of attachments, both for the bowl and the front-mounted “power hub” motor port common to its mixers. Bosch and Ankarsrum accessories take advantage of the base-mounted motor design and offer blender, food processor and juicer attachments that work much like their stand-alone counterparts.
You can clean the base and the head of your mixer with a wet dish towel. Keep in mind that tilt-head mixers might have more open spaces where dry ingredients can get caught.
While you will have to hand-wash your whisks (soak them in warm water and dish soap first to break down frosting or whipped cream), it’s fairly standard for a mixer to otherwise have attachments and a bowl that are dishwasher-safe.
If you’re looking for peace of mind on what can be a big investment, every mixer we tested had a replacement warranty of at least one year, with the Ankarsrum Original offering a seven-year warranty on its motor.
After looking at well-reviewed and best-selling models, we treated nine stand mixers as if it were the holidays and a lot of family were coming over for dinner. Over the course of a month, we tested the same recipes for buttercream frosting, a crusty loaf of bread and dried apricot and white chocolate chip cookies on each machine.
The mixers ranged in price from $50 to $700, and their performance was as varied as you might expect.
We looked at different design styles and various configurations, including tilt-head and bowl-lift mixers, and were delighted that the mixers came in as many colors as the food dye we used for the frosting.
We also considered how easy it was to get a mixer up and running, how well it operated once we started adding ingredients to the bowl and how hard it was to clean up everything when we were done. Here are the criteria we used in testing each model:
- Mixing paddle: We looked at how well it creamed butter and sugar, incorporated eggs and distributed chips and fruit in a white chocolate chip and dried apricot cookie dough.
- Dough hook: We examined how quickly bread dough came together, the elasticity of the dough and the crumb and quality of the finished crusty boule.
- Whisk: We used a buttercream frosting to test the ability to whip together ingredients to create a fluffy, smooth topping and the effectiveness of the pour shield or splatter guard.
- Getting started: We considered how hard it was to use or remove attachments, as well as slide a bowl on and off a mixer.
- Speed settings: While most mixers have guides for what speed to use for a task, we also considered the total number of speeds and if there was a meaningful difference between speeds.
- Stability: We weighed the balance of how heavy a mixer is when you’re lifting it on and off the kitchen counter and whether it has enough heft to stay still while mixing at high speeds.
- Space considerations: All of the models fit under a standard countertop, but we tested both tilt-head and bowl-lift mixers.
- Materials: Here, we compared the size and materials used for the bowl as well as the included attachments.
- Sound: We listened to the volume of each machine to see if we could still hold a conversation while it was running and if it sounded like the motor was laboring.
- Ease of cleanup: We considered whether attachments and the bowl were dishwasher-safe as well as whether or not flour or other powdery ingredients got trapped in the body of the mixer based on its shape.
- We looked at whether there are more colors or different bowl materials available as well as additional attachments that can increase the functionality of a mixer.
- Mixers can be costly, so we noted the length of each model’s warranty.
This mixer scored on the lower end in performance. The tilt head released with a nifty lever but an ominous clank. Unlike the KitchenAid, the Aucma struggled to evenly mix ingredients. It was loud when whipping frosting, and we had to stop repeatedly to scrape down the sides of the bowl. Thick cookie dough had the small tilt mixer rocking slightly, although the compact mixer was able to knead bread dough together after initially struggling to pull the wet dough off the sides of the bowl.
If you’re looking for a mixer to complete the look of your kitchen, the Aucma is adorable, with a glowing LED speed knob and colors fit for Hello Kitty’s kitchen. And if you don’t want to leave it out, the tilt-head mixer is also lightweight at less than 12 pounds and has a large 6.5 quart bowl with two handles.
The Smeg stand mixer looks like a high-performance race car with sleek lines and chrome accents. It was portable and easy to operate out of the box, but it didn’t quite perform at the same level as our top mixers despite a similar price tag.
Smeg’s “Smooth Start” feature means the motor gradually accelerates to the speed you set on the dial (up to 10).
While this felt choppy at first and ingredients didn’t combine as quickly, the mixer was effective once it got up to speed.
The bread hook and whisk attachments had heft and were up to the task of kneading bread dough and whipping frosting. The paddle left a bit more cookie dough at the bottom of the bowl than we’d like, and didn’t evenly distribute the chips and dried fruit as well as our top picks.
The glossy exterior, while beautiful (and the Smeg is available in a bunch of attractive finishes), tended to show smudges after cleaning. Smeg offers a range of accessories (including pasta makers, a grinder, a slicer and a grater), though not quite as extensive as that available for the more established KitchenAid, Bosch or Ankarsrum machines.
The handle — reminiscent of a giant hand mixer — makes it easier to carry. But even with suction cup feet, the Hamilton Beach doesn’t have the weight to mix ingredients well. It bucked up and chipped the plastic splash guard while trying to plow through a big mound of cookie dough. The frosting was slightly grainy, and the bread was too dense. The bowl’s base, with grooves for locking in place, took extra time to clean.
The Bosch Universal Plus consistently ranked near the top of the models we tested in terms of performance, but the plastic bowl, the need to hand-wash attachments and the fact that neither cookie paddles nor the heavy-duty mount for them were included at a price point equivalent to the KitchenAid Artisan kept it from topping the charts.
The Universal Plus (which Bosch has made since 1952) uses a very different design from KitchenAid-style machines, with the motor in the base and the bowl mounted from the top; the accessories mount on a central column that attaches at the center of the bowl. This makes for a squatter machine that is deeper than it is tall, unlike the KitchenAid.
The shorter profile holds a robust 500-watt motor with four distinct speeds and a pulse option. On the plus side, the wide 6.5-quart plastic bowl offers plenty of room to add ingredients around the attachments that snap onto a central column. The attachments, though, are all hand-wash, which made for a bit more work than the other models we tested.
The Bosch is a great performer, and just like the KitchenAid it shone with bread dough, quickly kneading it into shape with good elasticity. The Bosch produced light and airy frosting, although some powdered sugar got stuck to the central column just out of the double whisks’ reach. It handled cookie dough well with an even distribution of the chips and fruit. At 17 pounds, the mixer stayed in place (it has suction cup feet for extra grip) but could still be moved without too much effort.
A three-year warranty on the motor, along with more than 20 available accessories (the bottom drive means there are attachments that convert the device to a full-fledged blender and food processor) means the Bosch could happily live in your kitchen for quite a while.
If the design appeals to you but you prefer a stainless steel bowl, a version is available for $60 more, though with the same limited accessories as the less expensive version.
This 3-pound micro mixer has some nice touches — a base that slides to allow you to negotiate around big lumps — and a dishwasher-safe bowl and attachments, but it performs like an undersized hand mixer. The instructions warn you not to add too many ingredients or use it for longer than three minutes at a time. Based on the noise of the motor, this seems like sage advice. Large batches of frosting didn’t whip, and our bread dough didn’t come together evenly. If you were making only single servings, the Dash might make sense, but you’re likely better off finding a new hand mixer or used stand mixer in an online marketplace.
With a variable speed motor and an 8-quart bowl, the Ankarsrum Original Kitchen Machine feels like a commercial kitchen’s mixer that accidentally got shipped to your house.
The Swedish mixer, which debuted in 1940, arrives with a hardcover recipe guide, two bowls and a recommendation (take the recommendation) that you watch a YouTube video before using it.
While the bevy of attachments and options seem daunting, the learning curve isn’t steep. A scraper slots in underneath the arm that holds the dough hook and dough roller, which worked together effectively to knead and mix dough in the 8-quart stainless steel bowl. The single-wire beaters quickly creamed butter and sugar for the frosting, but it was difficult to add dry ingredients without getting them on top of the central mixing widget above the included 6.5-quart plastic bowl.
The most expensive mixer we tested, the Ankarsrum Original was quiet and amply powered at 600 watts.
The mixer comes with a seven-year warranty for the motor and can take on a wide range of kitchen tasks. You can purchase an extensive range of attachments that let you use it as a juicer, pasta roller, grain mill, blender and more. It’s a fit for bakers making large batches of bread or baked goods several times a week, but it’s probably more machine than you need on your counter.
Note: The prices above reflect the retailers' listed price at the time of publication.
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Electric mixers - reviews of the owners.
Advantages:
Powerful, solid (reliable strong stand, nozzles are also well made)
Drawbacks:
As they wrote before - redundancy, if you are not an amateur confectioner.
Comment:
It stimulates more baking and cooking some unusual dishes with creams, so it’s a real benefit)
Advantages:
For a standard oversized mixer, this really opened up new things for me))
Drawbacks:
No, it's done well.
Comment:
Compact, fast, strong. Everything you need from a hand mixer)
Advantages:
-
Drawbacks:
-
Comment:
A wonderful mixer, you can quickly switch the speed from above with one finger, the handle is comfortable to grab.
Advantages:
-
Drawbacks:
-
Comment:
I understand why this mixer has so many reviews, and positive ones.
This is the most balanced mixer in terms of power, variety of functions and design. I have been using it since autumn, it never ceases to amaze me.
Advantages:
cute little one with two beater changes - enough for any food, even use for batter. thick cannot be kneaded.
Drawbacks:
No
Comment:
control is elementary, only two buttons. easy to work with.
Advantages:
-
Weaknesses:
-
Comment:
Such a large mixer is needed if you are constantly baking something or making whipped sauces, otherwise it is probably overkill.
But works great)
Advantages:
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Drawbacks:
-
Comment:
I decided to do a little pastry business at home last year, and a planetary mixer with such a metal bowl is just the perfect helper.
Advantages:
-
Drawbacks:
-
Comment:
the hand mixer was a compromise, as it is cheaper and takes up less space, while it also has several attachments and is quite powerful. I like the handle, it provides excellent "grip" to the hand, so it's easier to hold.
Advantages:
Such a huge bowl, there you can knead the dough for anything!
Drawbacks:
No. Even the price for functionality and styling and quality is acceptable.
Comment:
Great mixer!
Advantages:
An excellent mixer for kneading, mixing, whipping. Simple, efficient, trouble-free. I hope it will last us a long time.
Drawbacks:
There are no shortcomings.
Comment:
It performs its function perfectly and this is the main thing. Immediately caught my eye, great design. It turned out to be reliable, a good purchase, I recommend.
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