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- Best stand mixer overall KitchenAid Artisan Series Stand Mixer *Est. $300
- Best budget stand mixer KitchenAid Classic Series Stand Mixer *Est. $200
- Best hand mixer Cuisinart Power Advantage 7-Speed Hand Mixer *Est. $50
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Best budget stand mixer
- Good value
- Powerful enough to knead dough
- Three attachments
- Adjustable height on attachments
- Smaller 4.5-quart mixing bowl
- Heavy
- Available in white only
- One-year warranty
Reviewers and owners agree the KitchenAid Classic Series Stand Mixer and its three attachments outperform many more expensive mixers at kneading bread dough, mixing cookie dough and whipping cream. It also receives praise for its easy-to-use controls, adjustable height on attachments and good noise level. This stand mixer is only available in white and is covered with a one-year warranty. If you need a larger-capacity mixer, the KitchenAid Artisan Series Stand Mixer (*Est. $300) has a 5-quart mixing bowl.
We found two comprehensive reviews of the KitchenAid Classic Series Stand Mixer at ConsumerReports.org and Cook's Illustrated magazine. It has received over a thousand consumer reviews at Viewpoints.com, plus hundreds more at Amazon.com and Walmart.com.
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Our Sources
1. ConsumerReports.orgDetails/Subscribe
Editors at ConsumerReports.org test the KitchenAid Classic Series Stand Mixer and 24 other models. They provide separate ratings for whipping time, mixing, kneading, convenience and noise in an easy-to-read chart format.
Review: Stand Mixer Ratings, Editors of ConsumerReports.org, June 2009
2. Cook's Illustrated MagazineDetails/Subscribe
Editors at Cook's Illustrated magazine ask the question, "Can you buy a solid mixer for under $200?" These less expensive mixers have a smaller-sized mixing bowl (under 5 quarts). Eight mixers are tested with mixing cookie dough, kneading pizza dough, creaming butter with sugar and whipping cream.
Review: Stand Mixers (Inexpensive), Editors of Cook's Illustrated magazine, Dec. 2007
The KitchenAid Classic Series Stand Mixer receives an overall rating of 4.8 stars out of 5 from nearly 1,050 owners. Reviewers say it's perfect for making cookie dough and whipping egg whites and other items. Some reviewers say it has worked flawlessly for a decade or longer.
Review: KitchenAid Classic 4.5-Quart Stan Mixer K45SS Reviews, Contributors to Viewpoints.com
4. Amazon.com
Several models of KitchenAid mixers have accumulated hundreds of owner-written reviews at Amazon.com. The KitchenAid Classic Series Stand Mixer receives an overall rating of 4.3 stars out of 5 from about 400 owners. Overall, owners are pleased with the performance of this mixer. A few caution that it struggles with large batches of dough and don't recommend using it regularly for that purpose.
Review: KitchenAid K45SS Classic 250-Watt 4-1/2-Quart Stand Mixer, White, Contributors to Amazon.com
5. Walmart.com
Owners can rate stand mixers on value, meets expectations, features, durability and appearance at Walmart.com. The KitchenAid Classic Series Stand Mixer receives an overall rating of 4.5 stars out of 5 from about 90. Reviewers praise their KitchenAid mixer for its durability and performance while handling tough mixing tasks, like kneading dough.
Review: KitchenAid Classic White 4.5-Qt. Stand Mixer, K45SSWW, Contributors to Walmart.com
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