KitchenAid Classic vs Artisan

KitchenAid CLASSIC VS. ARTISAN FEATURES FEATURES Power 325 watts Power Bowl Capacity Speed Settings Tilt Head Planetary Action Dimensions (HXWXD), inches Weight, Ibs. 250 watts 5 quarts Bowl Capacity Speed Settings 4.5 quarts 10 10 Yes Tilt Head Yes Planetary Action Dimensions Yes Yes 13 15/16 13 15/16 x 8 % x 14 5/16 x 8 % x 14 1/8 (HXWXD), inches Weight, Ibs. 25 26 ACCESSORIES ACCESSORIES 8 Beater 8 Beater Nylon-coated flat beater 6-wire Nylon-coated "C" type hook Nylon-coated flat beater 6-wire Whisk Dough Hook Type Whisk Dough Hook Type Nylon-coated "C" type hook • Bowl Feature 3 Pouring Shield No Handle Bowl Feature With Handle None 3 Pouring Shield Included ATTACHMENTS ATTACHMENTS Accepts all KitchenAid attachments Accepts all KitchenAid attachments APPLICATIONS APPLICATIONS Egg Whites, Cream, Frosting, Butter Cream Cheese, Cakes, Mash Potato Egg Whites, Cream, Frosting Butter, Cream Cheese, Cakes Mash Potato, Cookies, Pizza, Bread Cookies, Pizza VERDICT VERDICT • For the beginner or hobby baker *For light to medium consistency mixtures * For smaller volumes *For someone who bakes often or regularly *For bigger volumes * Can handle denser mixtures *Can mix and knead dough for 2 loaves *Not recommended for bread but can be used on rare ocassions for 1 loaf. of bread at a time on intermittent basis. under $300 - $300 plus under $300 Classic Artisan