KitchenAid Classic Series K45SS
Score: 76/100
Vivohome Stand Mixer
Score: 75/100Rankings
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 VIVOHOME 6-quart mixer offers a strong 660W motor and generous capacity, making it great for heavy doughs and batters. Its trade-offs are a short warranty and non-dishwasher-safe parts, which may deter power-users. Ideal for home bakers who want high performance without a premium price tag.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
275 watts | 660 wattsbest | |
4.26 L | 5.68 Lbest | |
10best | 10best | |
| ↓ lower better | 10 kg | 5 kgbest |
1 yearsbest | 0.25 years | |
120 Vbest | — | |
60 Hzbest | — | |
4best | 4best |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Warranty & Support(1) | ||
Warranty (years) | 1 years | 0.25 years |
Power & Performance(1) | ||
Motor Power (watts) | 275 watts | 660 watts |
Features(1) | ||
Dishwasher Safe | true | false |
Design & Build(5) | ||
Bowl Capacity (L) | 4.26 L | 5.68 L |
Weight (kg) | 10.0 kg | 5.0 kg |
Width (cm) | 22.10 cm | 22.35 cm |
Height (cm) | 35.31 cm | 47.75 cm |
Depth (cm) | 35.81 cm | 38.61 cm |
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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.
“Excellent helper... finishes kneading quickly.”
“impressive for the price point”
“looks great on counter”
Professional reviewers commend the VIVOHOME mixer for its powerful 660W motor, stable suction-cup base, and generous 6-quart capacity, noting it offers excellent value for the price. However, they point out a basic build quality and the lack of dishwasher-safe parts and a short warranty as areas where it falls short of premium competitors.
Everyday users consistently praise the mixer's quiet operation, strong performance on dough and batter, and attractive design, often rating it highly for stability and capacity. Recurring themes include occasional concerns about weight, desire for more speed options, and the non-dishwasher-safe attachments, but overall satisfaction remains strong.
