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KitchenAid Artisan Plus vs Cuisinart Precision Master SM-50
Get the Cuisinart SM-50. A bigger bowl, 12 speeds and a splash guard for less than half the price. The KitchenAid Artisan Plus is built for decades and takes every attachment.
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Which one is for you?
Artisan Plus
Baking every week, attachments later and a mixer for decades: that's the Artisan Plus.
Is the KitchenAid Artisan Plus worth it?SM-50
A stand mixer for less, baking now and then? The SM-50.
Is the Cuisinart Precision Master SM-50 worth it?Key differences
Artisan PlusSM-50
Bowl
5 qt, light over it
5.5 qt
Build
Very solid✓
Lighter
Attachments
Every KitchenAid one✓
Few
Price
Much higher
Far lower✓
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How we reached this verdict
We compared independent expert reviews with the manufacturer's specifications, then checked it's sold at a major retailer where you live. We don't test products ourselves.
Sources: Tom's Guide, America's Test Kitchen, Expert Reviews, Expert Reviews: Kenwood kMix, BBC Good Food, Good Housekeeping, CNET, Bon Appétit, manufacturer specifications.
Updated 5 Nov 2026How we decide