Can this CHEAP stand mixer beat my KitchenAid?

Note: this video is not sponsored by hamilton beach or kitchenaid. I purchased both mixers and all opinions expressed in the video are mine.

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CHAPTERS:
0:00 Intro and specs
2:59 Whipped cream test
4:25 Chocolate chip cookie test
7:18 I love not doing dishes (ad)
8:17 Pizza dough
12:20 Brioche
15:09 Scoring, final verdict, & caveats

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[BrianLagerstrom]

Are there any other cheap stand mixers you have used and would recommend for someone looking to spend under $100?

[rosavargas]

😂 I have both. I bought myself the cheap one. I love baking but as a single mom I couldn’t get myself to pay for the Kitchen Aid even though I would work OT to get my son every new PlayStation. Well years later, my son bought me the Kitchen Aid (with the glass bowl like I always wanted ) with his 1st paycheck. I value it even more so because of that 😊.

[Missin]

Another note on the Kitchen Aid. 1. The bowl height can be adjusted, there are a number of Youtube vids to show how. 2. My Kitchen Aid finally died after 10 years of hard use. When this happens 95% of the time it's going to be the gearing inside the mixer. The gears (and for that matter all of the internals) are available for any repair. In my case $25 and 30 minutes of my time had it working as good as new. Again tons of vids on how to do any repair.

[danieldonathan]

About 10 years ago when I was still working at one of big box stores, I found a KitchenAid mixer on a clearance endcap. I slowly watched it drop in price. no one bought it even though it had dropped to around 120 from the original 300, so I scooped it up with my employee discount and a bonus discount. Paid like 100 bucks with taxes best purchase of a kitchen appliance ever. My family loves it.

[GulioMahn]

One more thing about Kitchen Aid. I purchased one secondhand about 5 years ago. It was running into some minor issues, but enough to make me call the customer service (Dutch/Belgian). After stating my serial number the nice woman told me I still had warranty, and that I could send it to them. Upon return they did not just service the machine, but replaced the whole motor and some other stuff, completely free of charge!
So, when buying a Kitchen Aid you get a durable strong device and also EXCELLENT WARRANTY!

[valleygrl]

You're awesome. Your voice isn't annoying. You speak clearly without "ums" and "likes". You make really good food and you don't have a giant ego. I truly enjoy watching your videos. Great job!

[liamtahaney]

My mom got her kitchen aid for a high school graduation present over 30 years ago. Still going strong. Not a huge baking household, but certainly not underused by any means. Really impressed by the thing considering it's been around literally my whole life.

[italianasc]

I bought my KitchenAid about 30 years ago. As a single mom, it was one of the most expensive and extravagant things I allowed myself to buy. I still have and use that mixer today! Price is definitely a factor, but the build quality and longevity of KitchenAid cannot be underestimated. Great video, Bri!

[Chrissers]

For over a decade, I used a Kitchen Aid mixer in a manufacturing environment, mixing thick heavy pastes. The mixer was used so vigorously, the motor would become almost too hot to touch. It was bullet proof and ran as smoothly as the day it was bought. You rarely find that in appliances these days. There are so few products of this quality these days, buy the best!

[heidis]

Got my white KA for $5.00 at a thrift store while visiting my best friend in Florida. The cord had issues so her dad replaced it for me & gave it a good cleaning. Her parents drove it up to me on their yearly visit so I had to wait 6 months to get it as I had flown to Florida. I bought red ladybug decals for it and it looks great! I did buy a beater attachment and the slicer/shredder attachment which I use all the time to make shredded cheese. Best $5.00 I ever spent!!!

[georgesj]

Tip for people with cheaper mixers making fermented dough: start with cold water instead of the recommended room temp water, gives you more mixing time without the dough overheating

[kadeker]

I do have to flex, I thrifted my Kitchen Aid for $100, it was brand new and clean but had an issue with the motor, but with a $15 replacement part it’s working perfectly. It’s the item I’m proudest to have in my kitchen.

[Ladythyme]

I’d have to add my perspective: it really also depends on how much you expect to use one and what it is you are using it for. I had a less expensive one for years. During that time I randomly used it and it worked fine for whatever I needed it for and it still works fine. As I got older and more financially sound, I thought I’d treat myself and bought a Kitchen Aid. I have to say it feels more substantial when I do use it but did I really need it? It appears that what I use it for and the usage it gets, my less expensive one works just as well. So think twice and consider your needs and not just marketing’s point of view…do you really need a Mercedes or will a Chevy or Ford do?

[HaddaClu]

A few years back I was given my grandmother's KitchenAid mixer. 50+ years and still going strong; and thats the beauty of them. Also it should be noted that KitchenAid still supports the older models with replacement parts and repair services should anything go wrong. Name any other company that continues to do that these days!!

[thner]

Just a tip to up your kitchen aid game a LOT: Look at the Kitty Professional dough hook, it's made in Germany and it's super sturdy. Also it kneads the dough WAY more than the one kitchen aid makes because of its form. So it only needs speed 1 to 2 and less time, the dough gets kneaded instead of spun around :)

[Lynn-khrs]

I grew up using a KitchenAid, my mom went through 2 of them. To put that in perspective she was a depression child so when she was able to purchase the KA she put it through it's paces. We're talking grinding meat, vegetables for canning and sauces, cakes, breads etc. After about 35+ years of hard use it finally gave up the ghost and she replaced it w/another KA. As soon as I could afford one I bought one. It's about 40 years old and still going (Mainly baking and slicing veggies. I love it's torque for bread doughs and homemade cakes are a snap. My med. sized kitchen has a useless corner so it's on a dedicated baking cart so I can wheel it out to use. I love that mixer.

[RobbieVoy]

I was given my Kitchen Aid Stand Mixer Christmas 2002. It is the professional model with a 6 quart lift bowl and 525 watts. 20+ years later it is still going strong. I always recommend this to friends who are serious cooks.

[pnw_Eli]

This is a cool video concept!

I think buying a stand mixer is a "buy it right or buy it twice" kind of situation. And if you're patient, you can find a screaming deal on a Kitchenaid mixer. I got one for $220 on a Black Friday sale that's normally $450. I also think good gear more than pays for itself because it compels you to cook for yourself more. Especially when it has such a no fuss operation (and thus a lot more fun!) like Kitchenaid. If a stand mixer motivates me to make just ~10-20 meals in place of ordering out during its lifetime, I'll be out ahead.

[Jeni]

My breadmaking teacher taught me many things, not the least of which was to always knead by hand for eight minutes, and don’t flour the table during kneading, just use a dough scraper to gather the dough together and continue kneading until eight minutes has passed. Works every time! It also allows you to become familiar with the feel of the dough and to recognise when it’s ready for resting and shaping.

[daisy]

Maybe it should also be about whether people who can’t afford a Kitchen Aid could be happy with the cheaper substitute? In Australia the cost of a Kitchen Aid mixer is prohibitive, even the refurbished ones are only $80-100 cheaper and I have had to realise my dream of owning one will never happen. I am content with my cheap $100 mixer but don’t delude myself into thinking it will ever be as good as the real thing.