HomeStand MixersCuisinart SM-50 5.5-Quart vs KitchenAid Mini 3.5-Quart

Cuisinart SM-50 5.5-Quart vs KitchenAid Mini 3.5-Quart

Cuisinart's $199 model meets KitchenAid's $379 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 $180.

Cuisinart SM-50 5.5-Quart: 3 category wins KitchenAid Mini 3.5-Quart: 2 category wins

Side by side

 

Cuisinart SM-50 5.5-Quart

$199

KitchenAid Mini 3.5-Quart

$379
Bowl capacity
5.5 qtWin
3.5 qt
Motor
500 WWin
250 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
31 × 19 × 32 cm
Weight
8.6 kg
7.7 kgWin
Colours
White, Onyx, Ruby Red, Silver Lining
Matte Black, Empire Red, Ice Blue, Guava Glaze

Cuisinart SM-50 5.5-Quart

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

KitchenAid Mini 3.5-Quart

All the KitchenAid charm in a 20% smaller, lighter package for tight kitchens.

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