I bought this to replace a Kitchen Aid stand mixer I had for 25 years that I loved. The new mixer is not good for bread making. At the recommended speed the dough never comes together on the hook and cleans the sides of the bowl as it should. Part of the problem is the shape of the bowl that is wider than the original so the hook never touches most of the dough. There is no user manual to explain when and how to use the smaller bowl, which will not work with the hook attachment. I am so disappointed - left with an old mixer I loved that no longer works and now a new one that doesn't even seem like a Kitchen Aid product. How far your brand has fallen.

My husband surprised me with the black one several months ago. I use it all the time! My chocolate chip cookie dough is very thick, and my old mixer wore out because of it. This KitchenAid is unphased by it! The lowest setting appears to adjust to the contents, which is so helpful. I love the matte black color, the large size of the bigger bowl, and the fact that the smaller bowl comes with a stainless (dishwasher safe) attachment! I also have to mention the small gap between the paddle attachment and the inner edge of the larger bowl. If I don't have enough substance in the bowl, dinner of our gets stuck on the inner walls and doesn't get fully incorporated. I'm assuming I should be using the smaller bowl in those cases. Other than that learning aspect, it's a perfect machine! It even has a cord of generous length! Just treat yourself and buy one. You've earned it by all the time spent in the kitchen already ;)

(This review was collected as part of a promotion.) My previous KitchenAid stand mixer finally gave out after 18 years of heavy, loyal use. The repair cost was quite high, so after being without a mixer for about a month (and really missing it), I decided it was time for a new one. I chose this model because it’s compact yet powerful. It handles bread dough differently—in the best way—and I’m very happy with the results. I’ve also made meringue‑based cakes, cream‑cheese cakes, and even ramen noodles using the KitchenAid attachments. Everything works flawlessly

(This review was collected as part of a promotion.) I bought this not long ago and it’s an amazing machine. It’s mixing power it’s smooth and handles different kinds of doughs without overheating. I have been using it to make breads and spreads. The machine is stable while on the highest setting.. doesn’t dance around on the counter. The size of the bowl, handles small and large batches, overal I would recommend this machine for those that often bake at home.

I bought this in August 2023. I have used it about 20 times for making bread. Never over the recommended speed. Today it started grinding then quit. I finished by hand. This is the second of this model to do this but I did get several years of service before the previous one failed. Not a happy camper Sams!

Love this mixer. More than enough power, so far.

Great mixer! Love all the extras.

it was a great price and they had the color I wanted.

I’ve always wanted this item. It wasn’t cheap.

Great product and service