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Cuisinart SM-50 5.5-Quart vs KitchenAid Artisan 5-Quart
Cuisinart's $199 model meets KitchenAid's $449 model. We tally wins category by category, then call a verdict.
Our recommendation
The Cuisinart SM-50 5.5-Quart wins outright, better on more specs and cheaper by $250.
Cuisinart SM-50 5.5-Quart: 4 category wins KitchenAid Artisan 5-Quart: 1 category wins
Side by side
Cuisinart SM-50 5.5-Quart
$199
KitchenAid Artisan 5-Quart
$449
Bowl capacity
5.5 qtWin
5 qt
Motor
500 WWin
325 W
Speeds
12Win
10
Included attachments
Flat mixing paddle, Dough hook, Whisk
Flat beater, Dough hook, Wire whip
Attachment hub
No
YesWin
Bowl material
Stainless steel
Stainless steel
Lift type
Tilt-head
Tilt-head
Dimensions
38 × 24 × 36 cm
37 × 22 × 35 cm
Weight
8.6 kgWin
11.1 kg
Colours
White, Onyx, Ruby Red, Silver Lining
Empire Red, Onyx Black, Contour Silver, Pistachio, Matte Black
Cuisinart SM-50 5.5-Quart
A value-packed 5.5-quart tilt-head with a strong motor and 12 speeds.
KitchenAid Artisan 5-Quart
The iconic tilt-head stand mixer that turns any countertop into a baking centerpiece.
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