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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Its been awhile since i bought mine, but I remember that there were two that were very much alike. the only difference I could find is that one was a little more "tailored" with nicer lines on the handles and a nice scoop in the lid below the handle so your hand could fit into the handle better. A bit more refined, which is why I chose it. Look closely and you will see. Again, I am going by memory, and not by the model name.
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I have the multi-clad set. I believe the difference is that the aluminum core extends up the sides of the pan with the multi-clad, whereas the chef's Classic has aluminum only on the bottom. Multi-clad pros: more even heating. Cons: higher price and heavy. Hope that helps.
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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.
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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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mine is artisan 810, and haven't had the chance to use it cause my computer broke and my Ipad is not compatible with printer, sorry, I wish I could be some help!
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Deluxe model. Honestly I wouldn't waste your money on the basic one- I had it twice and the handle broke both times. The deluxe one is so much better and not much more money. The motor is nice to have a well
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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. 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... » Read More 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. « Show Less
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This one is in the professional line. I had their top of the line home model for over 20 years. I figured this would last until I die.
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I did some googling and see what your version looks like. I think you do have the new version. Mine looks exactly like the one in the picture. My understanding is that this model was discontinued, so maybe what happened is they brought it back again and changed the appearance slightly. For what it's worth, I think this is my #1 favorite tool in my woodworking shop. Solid, reliable, and fits perfectly in the hand. I'd be curious to know if there are any functional differences between the old and new models.
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I called Omega (it took a couple tries before I actually reached somebody) to ask about the 8004/6 vs 8007/8 their reply was "there aren't any differences worth mentioning." When I pressed further, "you can see from their description they're basically the same. Unless you like the different handle, i don't know why anybody would pay for the newer model." So either a) they're really bad at CS b) the person I spoke to was having a bad day or c) they're just trying to get an extra $30-40 per machine....
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I will check that model out, thanks so much! (sorry I just saw your post today) :)
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I did buy the refurbished module, looked really good but a little to large for my use, at this time. I have, and do use an, (Oster 8 speed Blender 6 cups 475 watts. of Power chops and Grind with stainless steel blades) on sell. I bought two of them, also from amazon! This was the same model I use for years! (It does the same things that the Brevill does somewhat!) And also better and, cheaper than the one that, Montel Williams, sells!"I think! Be Blessed!!!"
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I am an owner, not a merchant. I have the first version which is green and the latest model is blue. I've examined the blue version and cannot find a significant difference between the two, other than cosmetic. I've been using mine a few years and it works great, assuming it is set up correctly with a good blade. The current price shown in the Amazon add is about $100 more than I paid but, that was a few years ago and I didn't get free shipping so, you might want to look at all costs involved.
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Not sure what the difference is but I love the Classic! I use it all the time.
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Lorraine, I do not think that there is a whole lot of difference between the two models. I own the variable speed version and I happen to use it at the upper end of the speed scale most of the time. About the only time I've really needed to slow it down was when I was sanding some non kiln dried pine and found that the higher speads heated up the wood and the sap began to run (a lot). At the lower speads I was better able to sand the pine without having as much sap run and therefore clog the dandpaper. If you don't want to pay the premium for the variable, I'm pretty sure in day to day use you really won't see the difference. However, my opinion comes from a hobbyist woodworker. Cheers! -steve- Lorraine, I do not think that there is a whole lot of difference between the two models. I own the variable speed version and I happen to use it at the upper end of the speed scale most of the time. About the only time I've really needed to slow it down was when I was sanding some non kiln dried pine and found that the higher speads heated up the wood and the sap began to run (a lot). At the lower speads I was better able to sand the pine without having as much sap run and therefore clog the dandpaper. If you don't want to pay the premium for the variable, I'm pretty sure in day to day use... » Read More Lorraine, I do not think that there is a whole lot of difference between the two models. I own the variable speed version and I happen to use it at the upper end of the speed scale most of the time. About the only time I've really needed to slow it down was when I was sanding some non kiln dried pine and found that the higher speads heated up the wood and the sap began to run (a lot). At the lower speads I was better able to sand the pine without having as much sap run and therefore clog the dandpaper. If you don't want to pay the premium for the variable, I'm pretty sure in day to day use you really won't see the difference. However, my opinion comes from a hobbyist woodworker. Cheers! -steve- « Show Less
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They appear to have the same features. It looks like it could be a new label for a newer model. I have the wine colored one and I love it. I would recommend it to anyone.