HomeStand MixersBosch Universal Plus vs Cuisinart SM-50 5.5-Quart

Bosch Universal Plus vs Cuisinart SM-50 5.5-Quart

Bosch's $449 model meets Cuisinart's $199 model. We tally wins category by category, then call a verdict.

Our recommendation

The Bosch Universal Plus wins on more spec categories (4–1), but the Cuisinart SM-50 5.5-Quart undercuts it by $250. Choose the Bosch Universal Plus for performance, the Cuisinart SM-50 5.5-Quart to save.

Bosch Universal Plus: 4 category wins Cuisinart SM-50 5.5-Quart: 1 category wins

Side by side

 

Bosch Universal Plus

$449

Cuisinart SM-50 5.5-Quart

$199
Bowl capacity
6.5 qtWin
5.5 qt
Motor
800 WWin
500 W
Speeds
4
12Win
Included attachments
Dough hook, Whisk, Beaters, Splash ring
Flat mixing paddle, Dough hook, Whisk
Attachment hub
YesWin
No
Bowl material
Polycarbonate
Stainless steel
Lift type
Bowl-lift
Tilt-head
Dimensions
40 × 27 × 30 cm
38 × 24 × 36 cm
Weight
5.4 kgWin
8.6 kg
Colours
White, Black
White, Onyx, Ruby Red, Silver Lining

Bosch Universal Plus

A high-capacity bowl-lift mixer that kneads enormous dough batches with ease.

Cuisinart SM-50 5.5-Quart

A value-packed 5.5-quart tilt-head with a strong motor and 12 speeds.

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