This is the last analysis snapshot initiated on Sep 25, 2022.
Pros & Cons
Pros
No flimsy parts or rattling noises. This mixer is next level!
Couldn't be happier with it. Plus, the nickel pearl is gorgeous.
All the parts are stainless steel make cleaning so easy. The seals on the planetary gears are much easier to clean, when mixing stuff used to get up into that gap between the plate and the casing. The attachments are all dishwasher safe.
The 8qt size is perfect for mixing the batch sizes we work with and the ease of operation, the quality and strength of the machine and its simple to use features exceeded our expectations. The only thing i have an issue with is aligning the 'bump' on ... Read More
Cons
The wisk attachment does not work well. The term commercial is meaningless on this machine.
Still leaking. Disappointment isn't the word. Very disappointed.
Highlights
Quality
The soft start is actually better than my other unit, and the control arm is really tactile and easy to get the right setting w... Read More
The mixing paddle really covers the entire bowl well, far less scrapping down the sides than i had with the 5qt.
I am surprised that the motor struggles mixing and kneading the dough.
With the 8qt nothing gets up there and cleanup is much faster.
Price
The two year no questions ask warranty make the price well worth it.
Packaging/appearance
I took it out of the box, inspected it…and put it back in the box.
Competitiveness
But i do also have a 5qt bowl (yes single handle) that nests perfectly to store, and makes mixing more complex recipes easier, ... Read More
I love everything about my powerfull mixer except the location and movement of the bowl install lever.
My kitchenaide mixer went out after almost 30 yrs.
If not, you might be happier spending less on one of the smaller models.
Overview
- How are reviewers describing this item?
great, able, commercial, heavy and quiet. - Our engine has profiled the reviewer patterns and has determined that there is minimal deception involved.
- Our engine has discovered that over 80% high quality reviews are present.
- This product had a total of 1,615 reviews as of our last analysis date on Sep 25 2022.
Helpful InsightsBETA
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I took it out of the box inspected it…and put it back in the box
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Its heavy i can make 3 batches of cookies with a 5 lb bag of flour 12 c flour
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Get yourself a kitchenaid and open the door to scratch cooking without the work of hand kneading and mixing
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Lower models don’t have hp for the load
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
This overheated on the first use
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I managed with the buttercream but i have to take a break in the middle of mixing
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Might just have the local shop see if they can find out why it gets so hot
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Needed a repair so instead my husband ordered the larger one