Cuisinart Stand Mixer 12 Speed 5.5 Quart Stainless Steel Periwinkle

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1. George the Geer – ERTW Verified Buyer – 12 March 2024

   This is my second mixer. Although decent, it’s slightly hindered by poor controls and layout. I bought this mixer on a pre-Christmas sale for $129. For that price, it’s great. But price aside, there are a few design issues that makes this mixer not as good as my 15 yr old Kitchenaid. Poor ergonomic head latch/release mechanism: ——————————————————- See my first picture. Raising and lowering the mixing head requires two hands on the Cuisinart, whereas on the Kitchenaid, this can be done with just one hand. On the Cuisinart, the release latch is poorly located way at the back of the unit. It’s harder to reach. Furthermore, the latch is spring loaded which mandates two-handed operation. It requires one hand reaching way back and depressing the locking lever against a spring, and SIMULTANEOUSLY, requires a second hand at the front to raise or lower the head. This is really inconvenient because when I’m working with the mixer, my hands are often covered with flour, oil, sticky syrup, or dough. With the Kitchenaid, the latching mechanism is on the side. It’ much closer to the user, and it’s also not spring loaded. So with one hand, I can release the head on the Kitchenaid, and then with the same hand, tilt the head up (or down). It can be a 2-step process but it requires only one hand. Again, this is immensely useful when one hand is clean and the other hand has been in batter. There is a safety argument in favor of the Cuisinart however: it is not possible to accidentally have the head down and unlocked, and it’s not possible to have the head up and accidentally bump it such that it falls down. (both these scenarios are possible with the Kitchenaid, with the unlocked head in the down position being a rather common and benign occurrence with me.) However, the rear location of the locking mechanism is inconvenient and probably a deal breaker for ADA (wheelchair) usage. The speed control knob is poor: —————————— From an ergonomics perspective, I generally recommend knobs over sliders for variable controls. For example, light dimmers, volume controls, fan speed, etc. In the case of these mixers, I have found that it’s the opposite: A lever is better than a knob. On the Kitchenaid, the speed control is a lever and it’s sensibly placed so that the slider is front<->back, making it relatively easy to operate. I can effectively change the speed of the mixer on the Kitchenaid with my left PALM or WRIST when my hands are dirty. Also, because I’m right handed, I tend to get my left hand dirty more often while cooking so I do tend to operate the lever with whatever clean part of my hand I can find. For some people this is a non-issue. They don’t mind getting dough/grease/syrup etc on the mixer because they know they will clean it up afterwards, but it does cause contamination or unintended mixing of trace ingredients for people that don’t mind getting their mixer dirty while cooking. On the Cuisinart, the speed control is a knob. It requires 2-3 FINGERS to grip the knob to turn it. Again, the problem here is that sometimes both hands get a little messy when cooking, and having to wipe dry or wipe clean fingers before I can change the mixer speed is a hassle. BTW, controls at the front or top of the mixer would have been better placed. I would guess this should be trivial to do with today’s low cost electronics, but would require a design change. Other complaints: ——————— The head on the Cuisinart is longer and moves (deflects) more. i.e. in technical terms, we say it has a longer moment-arm. In lay terms, it means it sticks out further and thus has more movement when mixing. This would be expected if the mixing bowl was larger on the Cuisinart, but it is not. Both mixing bowls are the same diameter. So the Kitchenaid is better designed in this area. The Cuisinart is lighter overall so might vibrate a bit more. The heavier Kitchenaid is slightly more stable when mixing. (However, the motor on my new Cuisinart mixer is quieter than the motor on my 15 year old Kitchenaid.) The Good: ———— The front of the unit looks better on the Cuisinart. The Battlestar Galactica Centurion cyclops looking magnetic cover that sits in front of the attachment connection is cleaner on the Cuisinart than the Kitchenaid’s protruding cylinder. However, this magnetic cover, while it does look better to me, it’s very easy to bump and knock off, and have it fall into the batter. The holding mechanism (a magnet) is not very secure. My Cuisinart attachments work on the Kitchenaid and my Kitchenaid attachments work my Cuisinart. They seem interchangable in both directions as far as I can tell. The higher power 600W motor on the Cuisinart makes a difference. I have a grain mill mixer attachment. It uses quite a bit of power to grind grains into flour. On the Kitchenaid, 300W is not enough. The Cuisinart’s 600W motor is noticeably more powerful for this. The splash guard for the Cuisinart is better (more effective at preventing splash-out than the one that came with my Kitchenaid. So my feeling are mixed (pun intended) between these two mixers. If I were to just have one due to space constraints, I’d spend more money to get a higher powered Kitchenaid. It’s just nicer to use from day-to-day. But having two mixers is handy, especially when making pasta. I can put the dough sheeter attachment on one mixer and the pasta cutter on the other one. I can quickly sheet, then cut the dough into pasta. It greatly improves workflow. For people that have the space, for $130, getting a second mixer was well worth it.

   

2. just sayin Verified Buyer – 26 June 2024

   Impressive quality. I had a kitchen aid mixer and thought this might not impress…totally love it. Slightly lighter weight, it fits better in my lower cabinet due to the profile. I’ve used it quite a bit now. I make a lot of egg white bread and though I’ve owned every option out there, this makes stiff egg white better then anything else, quite a feat. Plenty of power. I no longer make traditional breads so have not used the dough hook but what counts is the motor and build quality which are top notch in my book.
   

3. Sandra Herrera Verified Buyer – 1 November 2024

   simplemente wow. tal cual.
   es una batidora súper buena, de buena calidad x las velocidades que tiene son súper útiles, los accesorios, etc.

   la he usado con los 3 aditamentos
   el gancho para hacer roles de canela (max 30min y no diario porque si no si se puede dañar, aún así se calienta un poco, pero sin problema hace la masa)
   el globo para hacer todo tipo de mezclas 10/10
   la pala para hacer galletas, etc. 10/10

   y ahorita que está el HOT SALE está a super buen precio!! yo en diciembre la compré en el mismo precio que ahorita 👀
   (igual o mejor que la KitchenAid, y más “accesible”)

   en general es muy buena, el tamaño del tazón está excelente 👌🏻
   

4. judi reeves Verified Buyer – 8 November 2024

   Love it.
   

5. Heather T in Tucson Verified Buyer – 28 November 2024

   Great machine – easy to use, store, and to clean! I’ve made my gluten free sugar cookies with this mixer and I make gluten free sourdough bread dough (a couple loaf sets) weekly in this. It’s been wonderful! I bought this at the November 2024 holiday season as a gift to myself and I am glad that I did, given that it has not just aided me in weekly baking, but saves me time with it. This is really easy to clean and wipe after each use and to clean the bowl, too.

   The machine was packed really well and arrived on time after ordering it. It comes with everything I needed, all the paddles and hooks, and a nice splash guard too. The settings and maneuverability of this machine are really easy to work with. I love the size of the bowl for all the things I need to make with it. My husband has used it for his mashed potatoes as well. It stores easily on our counter. I did buy a cover and a case for it and do recommend that if you have dust or pets. I do think having a mixer slide on the counter would make it even better to store and use.
   This unit is hearty and will last years to come. I am glad I bought this brand, it is really worth the decent price.
   

6. Theresa Verified Buyer – 8 December 2024

   I love it, it’s like a kitchen Aid at half the price.
   Hopefully the brand will come out with a glass bowl. Have only used the whip but soon will use dough hook and try some bread. It’s very quiet for a stand mixer
   

7. William De La Cruz C. Verified Buyer – 5 January 2025

   Super durable, quiet, and does its job. I love making desserts for my family.

   

8. Ravailla kramp Verified Buyer – 21 January 2025

   I ordered the Cuisinart Stand mixer in April this year and received it in May. I have been testing this device from May until now. It is a very good brand, sturdy and does exactly what it says in the description. I have no problems with it and I am happy that the motor does not run too loudly when using it. I recommend this product.

   

9. AMH Verified Buyer – 26 January 2025

   I was initially in the market for a Kitchen Aid stand mixer, but after waiting weeks for a model I had ordered, I was unceremoniously informed by cuisinartoutlets.com, that Kitchen Aid could not deliver. I was initially deeply disappointed.

   Then, not one to dwell on past mistakes, I opted instead to order a Cuisinart Stand Mixer and what a happy decision that turned out to be. The Cuisinart arrived quickly, in mint condition. It is solidly built and nicely designed and looks great on my counter top. It is very simple to use and clean and very powerful. I have used it a few times to mix bread dough, which is the primary reason I ordered it, and it does this masterfully with power to spare. I have only owned this item for a month or so, so I cannot speak to its long term durability, but so far, so good. I am very happy with my Cuisinart Stand Mixer.
   

10. Deborah Miles Verified Buyer – 8 February 2025

    I use this mixer to make my buttercream for my cakes. I was disappointed in the fact that I had to constantly scrape the bowl because the beaters weren’t quite reaching the edge sides so I still have my KitchenAid beaters and bowl and they fit with this mixer so problem solved the second photo is my KitchenAid bowl and beaters hooked up to this new mixer

    

11. darnett Verified Buyer – 8 February 2025

    In search of a new mixer that would handle bread dough, I read reviews, articles, and watched videos for weeks and hours. In the end I chose to compare the Instant (Instapot) mixer and this Cuisinart. Although I eventually chose the Cuisinart, here are the pros and cons of this mixer: PROS… 1. I love how the housing lifts. It has weight, and it doesn’t kick up. It is nice and smooth. 2. A feature not all mixers have is for the beaters to be able to continue rotating while the housing is lifted so that extra batter can be released. This one has that ability! 3. The attachments connect smoothly and are ALL metal! 4. The dial for speed is easy to use and even has a helpful attachment and speed key near it. However, that should be imprinted, not a sticker. 5. I love the magnetic cover that easily hides the front opening for add-on attachments. CONS… 1. The motor size is only 500W, which is not typically good for heavy doughs. However, this Cuisinart is supposed to handle them, and it has a 3-year warranty, so I am hopeful the company knows the appliance. 2. The bowl size is only 5.5 qts, and bread mixing usually requires 6.5. Again, we’ll see how well that works in the long run. I would have liked to see the bowl slightly offset on the stand so it is easier to add ingredients. 3. Finally I do not like this style of splatter guard. It is in two pieces and must be removed when changing out the beaters. I prefer the style that connects to the lifting head. Overall, I am happy with my choice, and I look forward to decades with this mixer.

    

12. anita Verified Buyer – 15 February 2025

    This does not work in the UAE. You’d need to buy a transformer NOT a simple adaptor and in the instruction manuals they recommend against it.
    

13. Brian Udoh Verified Buyer – 6 May 2025

    Bought it for my wife. She says it’s amazing.
    

14. Alkaabi Verified Buyer – 10 May 2025

    Good quality
    

15. Reina Verified Buyer – 13 May 2025

    Muy buena