
KitchenAid's Artisan 5-quart stand mixer is your reliable baking friend in the kitchen. It will whip, beat and knead ingredients without a second thought, leaving you to concentrate on the final flourishes. It is a beast to move, as it weighs nearly 25 lbs, but with an appliance that looks this good, you won't want to hide it in a cupboard.
For
- Durable and solid appliance
- Consistent results
- Easy to use
- Good bowl capacity
- Stable in use
Against
- Heavy to move
- Not all attachments are dishwasher safe
Cuisinart's Precision Master 5.5 quart stand mixer has an attractive and compact design, and is easy to move around your countertop. It is intuitive to use and it will happily whip up cream and knead dough, offering all your baking needs in an affordable, mid-range appliance. It also features a central to add extra appliances.
For
- Affordable
- Quiet
- Large bowl capacity
- Wide color choice
Against
- The splash guard is tricky to use
- Ingredients sometimes get left on the side of the bowl