Cuisinart Precision Master SM-50: questions before you buy
Yes — on a budget.
A big 5.5-quart bowl for far less than a KitchenAid.
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How big is the bowl?
5.5 quarts, in polished stainless steel — bigger than the KitchenAid Artisan's 5 quarts.
How powerful is it?
It has a 500-watt motor and 12 speeds.
What comes in the box?
A chef's whisk, a dough hook, a flat mixing paddle and a splash guard with a pour spout.
Is it dishwasher safe?
Yes. Cuisinart says the bowl and all the accessories are dishwasher safe.
What attachments can I add?
Cuisinart sells a pasta roller and cutter, pasta extruder, meat grinder, frozen dessert maker and spiralizer that fit its power hub — fewer than KitchenAid offers.
What's the warranty?
3 years, limited.
How big and heavy is it?
About 14.2 in long, 7.9 in wide and 14.1 in tall, and around 21 lb.
Is it as good as a KitchenAid?
For most home baking, close. Tom's Guide picks it as the budget stand mixer: a lot of the same functions at about half the price. You give up KitchenAid's range of attachments and colours.
Answers from Cuisinart: SM-50 and Tom's Guide. We don't test products ourselves.