Classic Vs Artisan Hi can anybody tell me what is the difference between the classic model and the the Artisan model and which is better model ??? Thankscthara
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I thought discussion was between "Artisan" and "Classic", not "Pro".... But in any case, I have had a "Classic" for about 15 years now, and my Wife just bought me an "Artisan" to take to Florida with us since we've become "snow birds" this year for the first time. And I turned them both on and the Classic definitely spins at a noticeably faster speed on all settings including the fastest speed setting, whereas the Artisan spins slower. I don't know about "when under load", but if you were whipping egg whites or cream, where the load is very low, I would expect that the old "Classic" would whip them faster on the basis of my "test" above. I thought discussion was between "Artisan" and "Classic", not "Pro".... But in any case, I have had a "Classic" for about 15 years now, and my Wife just bought me an "Artisan" to take to Florida with us since we've become "snow birds" this year for the first time. And I turned them both on and the Classic definitely spins at a noticeably faster speed on all settings including the fastest speed setting, whereas the Artisan spins slower. I don't know about "when under load", but if you were whipping egg whites or cream,... » Read More I thought discussion was between "Artisan" and "Classic", not "Pro".... But in any case, I have had a "Classic" for about 15 years now, and my Wife just bought me an "Artisan" to take to Florida with us since we've become "snow birds" this year for the first time. And I turned them both on and the Classic definitely spins at a noticeably faster speed on all settings including the fastest speed setting, whereas the Artisan spins slower. I don't know about "when under load", but if you were whipping egg whites or cream, where the load is very low, I would expect that the old "Classic" would whip them faster on the basis of my "test" above. « Show Less
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From a chat with a KitchenAid rep on 1/9/14: The motor in the 5 quart Artisan is 325 watts so it can handle 9 cups of all purpose flour while the 4.5 quart Classic Plus stand mixer has a less powerful motor so it can only handle 8 cups of all purpose flour. The 4.5 quart stand mixer has a 275 watt motor. They both have a combination of metal and nylon gears, but it is the same combo. The attachments are universal so they will fit all KA stand mixers regardless of age or model. The bowls are considered accessories and those need to be specific to each model, but the tilt head mixers such as the 4.5 and 5 quart mixers have interchangeable accessories. The bowls can be used between the two. From a chat with a KitchenAid rep on 1/9/14: The motor in the 5 quart Artisan is 325 watts so it can handle 9 cups of all purpose flour while the 4.5 quart Classic Plus stand mixer has a less powerful motor so it can only handle 8 cups of all purpose flour. The 4.5 quart stand mixer has a 275 watt motor. They both have a combination of metal and nylon gears, but it is the same combo. The attachments are universal so they will fit all KA stand mixers regardless of age or model. The bowls are considered accessories and those need to be specific to each model, but the tilt head mixers... » Read More From a chat with a KitchenAid rep on 1/9/14: The motor in the 5 quart Artisan is 325 watts so it can handle 9 cups of all purpose flour while the 4.5 quart Classic Plus stand mixer has a less powerful motor so it can only handle 8 cups of all purpose flour. The 4.5 quart stand mixer has a 275 watt motor. They both have a combination of metal and nylon gears, but it is the same combo. The attachments are universal so they will fit all KA stand mixers regardless of age or model. The bowls are considered accessories and those need to be specific to each model, but the tilt head mixers such as the 4.5 and 5 quart mixers have interchangeable accessories. The bowls can be used between the two. « Show Less
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The Classic has a 250 watt motor while the Artisan has a 325 watt motor. That is the biggest difference.
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I have a Classic Plus model, 275 watts. I was doing a little research, I think the main differance is the motor, the bowl, and the color options. I haven't used an Artisan personaly but I have bought a 5 quart bowl with the handle that comes with the Artisan and use it in my Classic Plus. It works just fine. My wife makes big batches of cutout cookies every year and it boggs down a bit with that kind of load, but that things a tank, it just takes it and asks for more!
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Don't buy either, IMHO. I wanted one for years and finally bought an Artisan, though I only use them for family dinners.On its 5th or 6th use, it dumped grease oil in the food. Just sitting, it started dripping oil, and the gears started sounding distressed.KitchenAid support said this is normal. They said I should run the mixer every couple weeks. On average, over 3 calls to customer support, they indicated it was normal for the gear grease to separate and drip into food.
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The Artisan model has a larger mixing bowl (5qt) with a handle on it, and a larger motor 350watts. Easier to use than the Classic due to the ergonomics of the bowl, less motor strain when mixing heavy doughs or large batches.
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The illustration is of an older model - it does matter. The current models are significantly improved. That aside, absolutely yes, regardless of your level of experience. Get the current version, and you may still be using then as a journeyman.Upon closer examination, I realize that these are the up-to-date models. Enjoy...
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I own both versions: gave the original to my parents and by the time I went to buy my replacement, the short version came out. Short Jar is the newer version, likely meant to mimic the newer Vitamix squat jar type. With the short jar, it barely fits under cabinets, but it does fit. Personally, I think it looks better too. Base of the units are identical, except in coloring. Short version has red accents. While I have not done a side by side comparison, I get the feeling that the tall jar blends a bit better. I think the blades are identical between the 2 jars, but the more narrow profile of the tall jar seems to suck material towards the blades a bit better. I feel like I've had to use the plunger a bit more in the squat jar, since it's wider and didn't seem to homogenize as well by itself. At the end of the day, however, for me, the short jar allows me to keep it on the counter and actually use it on a whim, vs. stuff it away and have it fall out of mind. So, in terms of living with it, I'd vote for short.
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Tia, this one is for the Original which is made of a solid high-quality stainless steel tubing, with only a small acrylic viewing window the others seen on Amazon are copies of our mills, they are made with plastic tubing and a metal sleeve to cover the inner cylinder, there is a big difference in quality, that is why the price for our Originals is more. By investing in Grind Gourmet Originals you are getting a high quality mill while supporting a US based business, most of the seller of the copy are direct from China. Knowing what you are investing in help, thanks for your question Tia!
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Someone here stated (in answering "Should I get the Classic or the Professional? What are the differences? "... that the "Classic is flat on the bottom and the Professional has ridges" ... that " the ridges on the Professional would make it almost impossible to fry eggs without breaking the yolk". However, all ad photos of the Professional show a perfectly flat interior. Additionally, a reviewer on Amazon has photos posted showing the flat interior ... and the exterior bottom which has an integrated disc. Seems many reviewers are frying eggs perfectly on the flat interior surface. Someone here stated (in answering "Should I get the Classic or the Professional? What are the differences? "... that the "Classic is flat on the bottom and the Professional has ridges" ... that " the ridges on the Professional would make it almost impossible to fry eggs without breaking the yolk". However, all ad photos of the Professional show a perfectly flat interior. Additionally, a reviewer on Amazon has photos posted showing the flat interior ... and the exterior bottom which has an integrated disc. Seems many reviewers are frying eggs perfectly on the... » Read More Someone here stated (in answering "Should I get the Classic or the Professional? What are the differences? "... that the "Classic is flat on the bottom and the Professional has ridges" ... that " the ridges on the Professional would make it almost impossible to fry eggs without breaking the yolk". However, all ad photos of the Professional show a perfectly flat interior. Additionally, a reviewer on Amazon has photos posted showing the flat interior ... and the exterior bottom which has an integrated disc. Seems many reviewers are frying eggs perfectly on the flat interior surface. « Show Less
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If you are just wanting a mixer that makes smaller batches of bread, cookies, cakes, etc. then the residential model is the way to go. I purchased my commercial mixer in April and I am loving it. It is a bigger mixer and can handle larger batches of bread dough. I can attest that it makes wonderful bread. I don't have to hand knead anymore!
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Not sure. 750 is the artisan series only sold by higher end kitchen stores. Has better book by the actual chef and the biggest 2.2 HP motor as well as 40% quieter than older versions.
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I own an artisan 810. It works great for us, we have had for over two years (we think).
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From friends of mine who've had both (and also advised me to purchase this product. The number of upgrades are quite numerous and some of the best ones are subtle (like huge improvements to the interaction of strokes to emulate a real brush/pen feel for example.) From where I am sitting, I would say that it is very much worth the upgrade. In case you're still curious as to what all is actually different, here's a link to a list of what each version has. http://manga.smithmicro.com/comparison.html
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Classic is an authentic espresso maker. The best of the non commercial models. It needs ti be cleaned regularly. We are very happy with the results. Delicious!
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From what I have read online, the metallic series is clad in the metal finish. The artisan series is coated with one layer of standard paint. Please check the Williams Sonoma website for a comparison chart of the different models and a good description of the metallic series. *The artisan model is painted.
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Does anyone know the difference between the Nespresso Essenza C101 Espresso Maker and the Nespresso C100T Essenza Single-Serve Automatic Espresso Machine? Besides the price, what's the difference between the two?
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I'm not sure about the difference but I can tell you that the Classic is a great ladder except that it is very heavy and the rungs are very narrow. It does have wheels so it can be rolled but it's wide so it it's not easy to get it through doors and sometimes you do have to lift it. I love that I can get close to the wall by shortening one side and that feature also means it doesn't take up as much space in the room when you need to place it around furniture. Mine came with a work platform so that once you climb to the height you need it is comfortable to stand on it. Good luck with whatever you decide.
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Hi all,Don't feel too bad about prices for your KitchenAid Artisan mixer in the States. I bought my wife the Empire Red one here in Australia for Christmas and it was A$730 (about US$645 at today's exchange rate). They used to be more expensive! Fantastic machine........I just wish they were a bit cheaper here!!!
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I don't know but we LOVE our classic version and use it all the time! Good luck!
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My Printer is an Artisan 730 and Yes, they worked great for me and a great price. Can't yet say they last as long but I've already got my moneys' worth. I will order again.
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I don't know about the R200, but I'd sure steer clear of the Artisan 50. I set it up and ran exactly 3 prints, one in color, and sent it back. Color was poor and the machine was amazingly noisy for such a small printer. Even noisy in b&w.; And, it took forever to get one print out of it.