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KitchenAid Artisan 5 qt Stand Mixer
$380
Search on Amazon ↗The KitchenAid Artisan 5 qt Stand Mixer ($380) gives you a 5 qt bowl with a handle, 10 speeds and a hub that powers over 12 optional attachments. The Cuisinart Precision Master 5.5 qt ($200) costs $180 less and has a bigger bowl, a 500 W motor, 12 speeds, a splash guard and a 3-year warranty, but fewer add-on attachments and weaker dough results in Everything Kitchens' test.
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$380
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Cuisinart
$200Save $180 (47%)
Search on Amazon ↗| Spec | KitchenAid Stand Mixer | Cuisinart Precision Master |
|---|---|---|
| Typical price | $380 | $200 |
| Bowl | 5 qt stainless steel, with handle | 5.5 qt polished stainless steel |
| Motor | 325 W (Prudent Reviews) | 500 W |
| Speeds | 10 | 12 |
| Warranty | 1-year replacement | 3-year limited |
| Included tools | Flat beater, wire whip, dough hook | Flat paddle, whisk, dough hook, splash guard with pour spout |
| Attachment hub | Front hub for 12+ optional attachments | One outlet; 3 optional attachments (Everything Kitchens) |
| Weight | 22 lb | Not listed |
| Colors | 20+ (Prudent Reviews) | Not listed |
Fewer attachments to add later.
KitchenAid Stand Mixer: Buy the KitchenAid Artisan if you knead bread or pizza dough often or plan to add pasta, grinder or other hub attachments later.
Cuisinart Precision Master: Buy the Cuisinart Precision Master if you mostly bake cookies, cakes and whipped toppings, want a bigger bowl and longer warranty, and want to save $180.
For everyday batters and whipping it holds up: Everything Kitchens found its cookies turned out well and its whisk whipped a quarter cup of egg whites to stiff peaks. For dough, the Artisan did better in testing, and it has many more optional attachments.
Yes. It has a 5.5 qt stainless steel bowl, against the Artisan's 5 qt bowl, which does have a handle.
The Cuisinart, with a 3-year limited warranty per Top Ten Reviews. KitchenAid lists a 1-year replacement limited warranty for the Artisan.
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