How does the Cuisinart compare to the KitchenAid.? Am thinking about getting a mixer but am trying to make a good buy for my money.
1068030
Both are very good mixers. The Cuisinart has a more powerful motor, but that is hardly an issue since the Kitchen Aid's motor is more than powerful enough. We returned our Cuisinart for the Kitchen Aid due to poor customer service. See my review here: http://www.amazon.com/review/R250HLS1S4GLDK/ref=cm_cr_pr_perm/?ie=UTF8&ASIN;=B000ON4B3U
1068031
I prefer cuisinart hands down. Our kitchen aid did not hold up for bread making.
1068032
I have had mine since 12/13, but it recently stopped latching. Customer Service has been helpful, but it will take 5-7 weeks to repair. Not happy about that aspect. I did complain about the return shipping and they issued a Call Tag, but cannot tell me if they can repair or if there will be any charge. That concerns me. Since I use my mixer several times a week, I may just get a cheap back-up for down-time.
1068033
Cuisinart mixer stopped working after only 3 years! Was incredibly noisy. Would never buy another. Have a Breville now---love it!!!
784429
I don't know about the TOB-40 since I don't know the model number of the Cuisinart that I was familiar with. If the TOB-40 performs the same as the one I experienced it also performs half as well. However, I have no way to compare except to say the the Breville is the best we have used.
727878
Follow this link, it compares both models and explains the pros/cons clearly. http://www.kitchenaudition.com/?page_id=2320
338490
Cooks Illustrated rated the Kitchen Aide higher.The word on the latest generation of Cuisinarts is NOT that great.You might also look into the French made Magimix. I've heard it is great but I've only seen it in catalogs & it looks like it has a rather LARGE footprint.
1299835
I know quite a few people have said some negative things about this mixer, but my friend has this mixer and uses it daily and has never had a problem with it. I just ordered one myself. If you check Breville's site it will give you the specs about the volts. there site is very informative. If you can't find the info there call customer service. They do answer the phone and are very helpful. this is a work horse. My friend makes bread daily and sugar free cakes for her diabetic children and father. Can't wait to get mine since I have the same plans for it. She has never had overheating or smoking problems and like I said she uses it daily for hours. Sometimes problems with a machine are due to the operator not the appliance. My Kitchen Aid Pro went back 10 different times.
99883
I know you specifically asked for those who have owned a Kitchen aid but please allow me to say...when I was researching between these two mixers and another brand (I cant think of right now) what did it for me.....was the warranty and also the reviews. I don't want to purchase anything where customer service literally is poor or I have to worry that within a year I will be out of an expensive item. That is what helped me to purchase the Hamilton Beach. Do your research and compare what are important elements to you in a mixer and then you will make the right decision for you.
1075075
No. One I looked at in the store and considered in the same price range is the Hamilton Beach 64650 Classic Stand/Hand Mixer. The same identical mixer alone sells for half the price($19.00 - $23.00). I didn't want to deal with storing it and the mixer had deal breaking poor reviews regarding "...no real slow speed." The Hamilton Beach stand was really nice though and not the monster the Classic Kitchen Aid was that I had and hardly used.
365794
It is somewhat difficult to turn the speed dial. The wand is also a little bit hard to handle. It is large. You might be better off with the Braun Multimix. It is a hand-held mixer with the stick blender attachment and the chopper. It also has dough hooks, but I never used them. I had one for years, but shortly after I got it, it would only work on one speed - high! I actually think that chopper worked better than the Kitchenaid.
1947592
I owned a Sunbeam Mixmaster for over 40 years before it finally died and thought I wanted a KitchenAid. I purchased a KitchenAid and just was never satisfied. It never whipped frostings as well as my Sunbeam did and this may have been because of the 2 bowl size and beater position adjustment. I always had to scrape the bottom of the KitchenAid no matter how I tried to adjust. I would suggest stepping up to a slightly more expensive model of Sunbeam as the base on this model is plastic and not a sturdy as I would prefer but I absolutely love everything else . . . and whipped potatoes are also creamy and fluffy once again.
1922508
I love my waring machine. My uncle and I tested the vitamix next to the warring and the warring blew the vitamix away. The motor is better. I have had mine for a year and a half. My uncle has had his for about ten years. I don't know anyone that has had one that long but my uncle had never had a problem.
338489
I just bought a Cuisinart Elite 14 FP yesterday. I will post my feedback once I put it to the test. I also subscribe to Consumer Reports and Cuisinart rated #1 on food processors.
1902174
HORSEPOWER! And if you use a mixer a lot, and/or use Kitchenaid attachments, you will appreciate the difference. I went through 2 Artisans before getting the heavy duty model, and I have no regrets. Outstanding results with this mixer.
1258309
This is a 700 watt motor, and is usually priced at $500!!!! Very comparable to kitchen aid. The HB only has a 350 watt motor. This one is very hi tech. I has 2 seperate motors. 1 that runs the beaters (mixes the stiffest dough-no problem. The other motor runs the bowl turner. GO FOR THIS ONE DEFINITELY!!!!
571114
I think one difference might be the amount of ice cream it makes. The model I chose makes 2 quarts (almost). Depends on the recipe. I am not sure the specs on the other or the price and can't tell you the difference being worth it. Sorry. I love this one. I did find not to turn on the cooling with the beater. That causes the first ice cream into the machine to freeze on the bottom of the bowl prior to the other and hard to remove. Turn on the beater and then add the ice cream then after a minute or so turn on the cooler button.
1617314
Just curious if you ever found a good mixer with a slow speed? I'm still hunting for one.
231512
They are fairly similar in most aspects (my in-laws have Cuisinart) and both work well. I believe the pre-set temperature settings are slightly different but not significantly. One thing I prefer on a revile is that temperature setting buttons are on base and not handle. The labels on the buttons on the Cuisinart handle wear off fairly quickly due to handling. Base on Breville is slightly larger which has obvious pros and cons. I also feel (with no proof) that the Breville has a slightly better balance when held and full. Basically it is a few small things that make me prefer the Breville, but both do the job reliably and effectively.
882990
HI really like this mixer. I've made cakes, brownies and bread with no issues. It works well for me and I bake about once weekly. It's a good alternative to higher prices brands.