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Cuisinart SM-50CRM Precision Master 5.5-Qt. 12-Speed Stand MixerView on Amazon ↗VSQuick verdict
Choose the Cuisinart SM-50CRM Precision Master 5.5-Qt. 12-Speed Stand Mixer if you want 500W motor outmuscles the KitchenAid Artisan's 325W on stiff dough and double batches. Choose the KitchenAid KSM3311XBM Artisan Mini 3.5-Qt. if you'd rather have full KitchenAid attachment compatibility in a compact 3.5-quart body, no functional attachment downgrade versus the 5-quart Artisan. Overall we rank the Cuisinart SM-50CRM Precision Master 5.5-Qt. 12-Speed Stand Mixer higher: #1 versus #2 in our Best Stand Mixers Under $300 list.
Winner overall: Cuisinart SM-50CRM Precision Master 5.5-Qt. 12-Speed Stand Mixer
Cuisinart SM-50CRM Precision Master 5.5-Qt. 12-Speed Stand Mixer vs KitchenAid KSM3311XBM Artisan Mini 3.5-Qt. compared
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Bottom line
Choose the Cuisinart SM-50CRM Precision Master 5.5-Qt. 12-Speed Stand Mixer if you want 500W motor outmuscles the KitchenAid Artisan's 325W on stiff dough and double batches. Choose the KitchenAid KSM3311XBM Artisan Mini 3.5-Qt. if you'd rather have full KitchenAid attachment compatibility in a compact 3.5-quart body, no functional attachment downgrade versus the 5-quart Artisan. Overall we rank the Cuisinart SM-50CRM Precision Master 5.5-Qt. 12-Speed Stand Mixer higher: #1 versus #2 in our Best Stand Mixers Under $300 list.
Best overallCuisinart
5-quart bowl handles double cookie batches and single bread loaves without strain.
- 500W motor with 12-speed control
- 5.5-quart stainless bowl, tilt-head design
- Die-cast zinc body with lever-lock tilt-head
- Flat beater, dough hook, and wire whisk included
- $200 to $280 retail, frequently discounted to $160 to $200
✓ Pros
- Full KitchenAid attachment compatibility in a compact 3.5-quart body, no functional attachment downgrade versus the 5-quart Artisan
- 250W motor handles a single standard loaf (3 cups flour) without strain
- Smaller footprint suits kitchens without room for a full-size stand mixer
✕ Cons
- 3.5-quart bowl caps out well below a full loaf-and-a-half batch
- 250W motor is the least powerful in the KitchenAid consumer lineup, not for double batches or stiff dough
- Not the right choice for households baking more than one loaf at a time
KitchenAid
Full KitchenAid attachment compatibility in a compact 3.5-quart body, no functional attachment downgrade versus the 5-quart Artisan
- 250W motor with 10-speed control
- 3.5-quart stainless bowl, tilt-head design
- C-hook dough hook, flat beater, and wire whisk included
- Compatible with the full KitchenAid attachment hub
- 20% smaller footprint than the full-size Artisan
✓ Pros
- Full KitchenAid attachment compatibility in a compact 3.5-quart body, no functional attachment downgrade versus the 5-quart Artisan
- 250W motor handles a single standard loaf (3 cups flour) without strain
- Smaller footprint suits kitchens without room for a full-size stand mixer
✕ Cons
- 3.5-quart bowl caps out well below a full loaf-and-a-half batch
- 250W motor is the least powerful in the KitchenAid consumer lineup, not for double batches or stiff dough
- Not the right choice for households baking more than one loaf at a time
FAQ
Common questions
Which is better, the Cuisinart SM-50CRM Precision Master 5.5-Qt. 12-Speed Stand Mixer or the KitchenAid KSM3311XBM Artisan Mini 3.5-Qt.?
Choose the Cuisinart SM-50CRM Precision Master 5.5-Qt. 12-Speed Stand Mixer if you want 500W motor outmuscles the KitchenAid Artisan's 325W on stiff dough and double batches. Choose the KitchenAid KSM3311XBM Artisan Mini 3.5-Qt. if you'd rather have full KitchenAid attachment compatibility in a compact 3.5-quart body, no functional attachment downgrade versus the 5-quart Artisan. Overall we rank the Cuisinart SM-50CRM Precision Master 5.5-Qt. 12-Speed Stand Mixer higher: #1 versus #2 in our Best Stand Mixers Under $300 list.
What is the difference between the Cuisinart SM-50CRM Precision Master 5.5-Qt. 12-Speed Stand Mixer and the KitchenAid KSM3311XBM Artisan Mini 3.5-Qt.?
The Cuisinart SM-50CRM Precision Master 5.5-Qt. 12-Speed Stand Mixer stands out because 500W motor outmuscles the KitchenAid Artisan's 325W on stiff dough and double batches, while the KitchenAid KSM3311XBM Artisan Mini 3.5-Qt. stands out because full KitchenAid attachment compatibility in a compact 3.5-quart body, no functional attachment downgrade versus the 5-quart Artisan. The trade-offs differ too: the Cuisinart SM-50CRM Precision Master 5.5-Qt. 12-Speed Stand Mixer's ma in caveat is that attachment ecosystem is much smaller than KitchenAid's, cannot use KitchenAid pasta rollers or grinders, and the KitchenAid KSM3311XBM Artisan Mini 3.5-Qt.'s is that 3.5-quart bowl caps out well below a full loaf-and-a-half batch.
Is the Cuisinart SM-50CRM Precision Master 5.5-Qt. 12-Speed Stand Mixer worth it over the KitchenAid KSM3311XBM Artisan Mini 3.5-Qt.?
For most buyers, yes: it's our #1 pick. Consider the KitchenAid KSM3311XBM Artisan Mini 3.5-Qt. instead if attachment ecosystem is much smaller than KitchenAid's, cannot use KitchenAid pasta rollers or grinders is a deal-breaker for you.
Who should buy the KitchenAid KSM3311XBM Artisan Mini 3.5-Qt. instead of the Cuisinart SM-50CRM Precision Master 5.5-Qt. 12-Speed Stand Mixer?
The KitchenAid KSM3311XBM Artisan Mini 3.5-Qt. suits bread.
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