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Stand mixers: is the expensive one worth it?

2 verdicts, 5 products judged.

Everything we judged, cheapest first

  1. $147.49Hamilton Beach 4 Qt Electric Stand Mixer
  2. $299.99KitchenAid ClassicOur pick over KitchenAid Artisan, Breville Bakery Chef
  3. $349.95KitchenAid Artisan Mini
  4. $379.95KitchenAid ArtisanSkip it
  5. $673.82Breville Bakery ChefDepends

Amazon prices as of Sep 29, 9:38 PM EDT (details)

The verdicts

Breville the Bakery Chef Stand Mixer (BEM825)
Breville
$673.82
Our pickKitchenAid Classic Series 4.5 Quart Tilt-Head Stand Mixer, White (K45SSWH)Save $374
KitchenAid Classic
$299.99

Amazon prices as of Sep 29, 9:38 PM EDT (details)

stand mixers

Is the Breville Bakery Chef worth $674?

Depends. KitchenAid Classic for most people.

Splurge if you want the timer, bowl light and two bowls, or you knead stiff dough often.

KitchenAid Classic vs the Breville
Performance
10/10 Matches
Durability
7/10 Behind
Also scoredKitchenAid Artisan MiniFull verdict
KitchenAid Artisan Series 5 Quart Tilt-Head Stand Mixer (KSM150PS)
KitchenAid Artisan
$379.95
Our pickKitchenAid Classic Series 4.5 Quart Tilt-Head Stand Mixer, White (K45SSWH)Save $80
KitchenAid Classic
$299.99

Amazon prices as of Sep 29, 9:38 PM EDT (details)

stand mixers

Is the KitchenAid Artisan worth $380?

Skip it. Get the KitchenAid Classic.

KitchenAid Classic vs the KitchenAid Artisan
Performance
10/10 Matches
Durability
7/10 Behind
Also scoredHamilton BeachFull verdict

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