I was skeptical of this brand at this price. However, the reviews prompted me to give it a try. I was testing out a KA artisan and this model. I specifically wanted a mixer to knead dough for Japanese milk bread which requires kneading at higher speeds. Also I want a machine that will not deafen me while in use.

The machine is quiet. Pleasantly quiet, it has a low pitch hum while in use. The motor however, is powerful, 500w instead of only 325w for KA. I was able to double the dough for bread easily using this machine.

I love the lock for the head tilt. You have to press down this lever to unlock it. It doesn't unlock itself while kneading dough, unlike the KA Artisan. It stays locked when you tilt it back, so it doesn't have the risk of moving and clipping any fingers. It is a very simple yet smart design. Even kneading at high speeds (6-7), the machine stays stable, it vibrates but doesn't dance around the counter unlike the KA. The lock doesn't undo itself.

The price point is great, and so I decided to keep this and return the KA.

My work horse. So glad for this purchase. Definitely buy another bowl if you are doing a lot of baking. Bought the slider pad too. Very happy with this purchase.

I’ve been using this Cuisinart Precision Master 5.5-quart stand mixer for baking (cakes, cookies, and dough), and it performs very well. It has plenty of power and mixes ingredients evenly without struggling, even with thicker dough.

Pros:

Strong motor handles a variety of mixing tasks

Large 5.5-quart bowl is great for bigger batches

Tilt-head design makes it easy to add ingredients and switch attachments

Cons:

Slightly heavy to move around

Can be a bit loud at higher speeds

Overall, a high-quality stand mixer that offers great performance and versatility. It’s a solid choice for home bakers looking for something reliable and powerful.

I had to return the first one I received because it made a weird sound on speed 2. The next one I received sounds perfect. If you get one and the motor makes a clicking noise, I would recommend you exchange it. It's not supposed to, and I've seen review videos where people clearly don't realize their machine is louder than it should be.

That issue aside, it is a nice machine, I am glad I got it. It's very easy to use, and not too heavy. I would 100% recommend this brand versus higher end ones.

My only other complaint is, they don't have the flex scraper paddles that the other brand has. So it is annoying to have to scrape down constantly. I have big hands as well, so I have had to find an extra long spatula to keep my hands clean.

J'aime bien le mixeur ; désormais la pizza ; les gâteaux les crèmes ... sont plus facile à réaliser !

This is my first stand mixer, and I feel like I now have an assistant in the kitchen right alongside me! I purchased it primarily due to the 500 watt motor and for the purpose of making dough. It has well served this purpose. I have tried making all sorts of doughs - bread, buns, pizza, naans etc. It seems to handle up to around 7'sh cups of flour. I love that I can clean up the kitchen, collect items etc as it kneads the dough : ) It works great and looks gorgeous!

We adjusted the screw on the head of the unit a little bit to lower the whisk attachment slightly, as per instructions we saw in a google search. This seemed to help the two mixing attachments reach the base of the bowl a bit better. I haven't made a ton of cookies or cakes yet with this, but can see there may be more need to scrape the sides of the bowl occasionally when mixing.

For the purpose of dough mixing I'd certainly give it 5 out of 5 stars.....or more if I could : ) LOVE LOVE LOVE it!

This is an amazing product. Cuisinart is a good brand so I wouldn't have expected anything but quality. Before buying this, I read a lot of reviews claiming that the attachments don't reach all the way to the bottom of the bowl so it doesn't work for everything. The only attachment that doesn't reach the bottom of the bowl is the bread hook and there is a way around that. I use this machine for a lot of bread doughs so normally I start with the water, sugar and yeast mixture, which is exactly what I did. I left the yeast do its work and then I started adding my flour cup by cup and it formed a beautiful dough with nothing left on the bottom. So just because the dough attachment doesn't reach the bottom doesn't mean it won't work. I could see that happening when the "wet" mixture is not at the bottom of the bowl and the dry stuff is, but any stand mixer does require you to scrape down at times.

Now regarding the "small quantities" part. I have used the bread attachment for a dough formed with 1 cup of flour and 4 cups of flour, and it works exactly the same! Now moving on to the whisk attachment, which is used most in baking for items such as butter cream and meringues. I made meringue with 2 egg whites and 10 egg whites, and once again, works exactly the same because the whisk attachment does reach the bottom of the bowl.

Overall, I love this machine. This is almost half price for what some of the kitchen aids sell for. It works exactly the same and just like kitchen aid, you can buy several other attachments like ice cream maker or pasta attachments. This is a very strong machine which allows it to work fast as well and I love the quality. For this price I was expecting them to cut corners a little bit by using cheaper materials such as plastic, but no, this is a very well built machine and well built attachments!

Great mixer. Much quieter than my other. Only made bread so far but kneeds great. Thinking of getting grater attachment.

I lost the attachments to my older model Cuisinart Mixer when I moved so I recently purchased the CUISINART SM-50R Precision Master 5.5 Qt Stand Mixer, and I couldn’t be happier! This vibrant red mixer not only looks stunning on my countertop but also delivers exceptional performance. The 5.5-quart bowl is spacious enough for large batches, making it perfect for baking cookies, bread, and even whipping up frosting.

The various speed settings allow for precise mixing, and I love the powerful motor that effortlessly handles tough doughs. The tilt-head design makes it easy to add ingredients and access the bowl. Cleanup is a breeze too, as the stainless steel bowl is dishwasher safe.

Overall, this stand mixer combines style and functionality perfectly. If you're serious about baking or cooking, the CUISINART SM-50R is definitely worth the investment! Highly recommended!

Wonderful

What can I say - it’s a Cuisinart. Works wonderfully.

I had a Kitchen Aid mixer until we moved overseas. When we returned several months ago, I wanted another high-quality mixer but didn’t want to shell out $450-$475 for a Kitchen Aid. Everything I’ve ever bought from Cuisinart has been fantastic; so, especially since the Cuisinart is half the price of a Kitchen Aid and gets excellent reviews, I decided to give it a try. Wow! It works even better than my previous Kitchen Aid (and I love the red color).

Much better value than the Kitchen Aid. Same quality at a fraction the price