KitchenAid KP26M1X 575 Watts Stand Mixer

pros: Excellent mixing capability. Lots of attachments. Great return policy.

cons: Does not stand up to bread doughs. Aluminum attachments - prefer stainless. Pasta extruder splits.

Versatile medium duty machine

I've used a variety of Kitchenaid mixers over the past 15 years. Our first was a small tilt-up model... See Full Review

pros: Color variety, versatility

cons: Weight of the machine

A Woman's Kitchen Helper

I received this mixer as a gift from my parents and found an immediate addiction. This machine... See Full Review

pros: Strong, ease of use, High Quality

cons: Expensive

Professional Kitchen Aid Mixer

My husband bought me the Professional Kitchen Aid Mixer for Christmas in 2009. In the seven yea... See Full Review

pros: Large capacity

cons: Poor construction and durability, price, very heavy, very loud

Not worth it

I know everybody just drools over all the KitchenAid mixers, and in the beginning I was one of... See Full Review

pros: worked ok on cake batters & cookies..

cons: does not handle bread doughs, or amounts of flour it claims to handle...

stay away from this model!

I had the KA 5 qt. mixer & it worked awesome for many yrs..So I upgraded to the bigger&nbs... See Full Review

pros: can do large amounts of dough, quiet, powerful motor, easy to clean and use

cons: it is very large and takes up a lot of space

Makes Quick Work Of Goodies For Bake Sales

I have had a Jen Air stand mixer for the last couple of years that has done a good job of putting ou... See Full Review

pros: Solidly-built, American kitchen icon, little changed for the past 60 years. Assembled in America.

cons: Though well-made, use of offshore parts is cause for concern. Only a 1-year warranty.

Fantastic Workhorse Kitchen Icon

To begin, I should start by relating a little of my stand mixer journey...I have always wanted a sta... See Full Review

pros: wire whisk works fast

cons: Internal plastic housing breaks. Machine NOT reliable.

KitchenAid Professional 600 Needs Design Upgrade

An expensive top rated machine should perform better. After 29 years of happy experience with a K45... See Full Review

pros: It is big, beautiful and powerful. You will find excuses to make more goodies.

cons: Price.

My first KitchenAid Mixer and hopefully my last...so far it's GREAT!

I have wanted a KitchenAid mixer for quite awhile. I do a lot of baking and cooking and for years I... See Full Review

pros: Heavy-duty motor makes light work of just about everything!

cons: Heavy mixer takes up lots of room on the countertop.

GREAT for cookies!

I LOVE to make and eat cookies and as a result have burned out MANY mixer motors. From vintage Oster... See Full Review