KitchenAid Classic Series K45SS
Score: 76/100
Hamilton Beach 63395 Red
Score: 66/100Rankings
The KitchenAid Classic Series 4.5 qt Tilt-Head Stand Mixer offers solid all-metal build and versatile speed control, making it a reliable home baker's tool. Its modest 275 W motor and large footprint limit heavy-duty performance and portability. Best suited for casual bakers who value durability and tilt-head convenience.
The Hamilton Beach 63395 is a compact, budget-friendly stand mixer with a 300-W motor and a 4-quart stainless-steel bowl, offering planetary mixing and seven speeds. Its lower power and smaller capacity limit heavy-duty or large-batch baking. Best suited for beginner or casual home bakers with limited counter space.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
275 watts | 300 wattsbest | |
4.26 Lbest | 3.785 L | |
10best | 7 | |
| ↓ lower better | 10 kg | 5.646 kgbest |
1 years | 5 yearsbest | |
120 Vbest | — | |
60 Hzbest | — | |
4best | 4best |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Warranty & Support(1) | ||
Warranty (years) | 1 years | 5 years |
Power & Performance(2) | ||
Motor Power (watts) | 275 watts | 300 watts |
Number of Speeds | 10 | 7 |
Design & Build(6) | ||
Bowl Capacity (L) | 4.26 L | 3.785 L |
Weight (kg) | 10.0 kg | 5.646 kg |
Width (cm) | 22.10 cm | 26.7 cm |
Height (cm) | 35.31 cm | 41.4 cm |
Depth (cm) | 35.81 cm | 41.4 cm |
Bowl Material | stainless steel | Stainless steel |
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Professional reviewers praise the Classic Series mixer for its excellent whipping, cookie dough mixing, and bread kneading performance, noting low noise and a solid metal build with 59 touchpoints. However, they point out the modest 275 W motor and residential-only rating as limitations for heavy-duty or commercial use.
Everyday users appreciate the generous 4.5 qt capacity, tilt-head convenience, and dishwasher-safe components, highlighting its suitability for family baking. Common concerns revolve around the unit's weight and bulk, as well as occasional limitations like the non-dishwasher-safe whip.
No independent professional reviews or editorials were found; retailer descriptions emphasize reliable mixing for home baking but provide no scored evaluations or comparative analysis.
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