Stand Mixers

Cuisinart SM-50 5.5-Qt Stand Mixer

Name: Cuisinart SM-50 5.5-Qt Stand Mixer
Brand: Cuisinart

★★★★★ 4.6 (7 400 reviews)

$229.99 $279.99

If you'd rather not pay the KitchenAid premium, the Cuisinart SM-50 gives you a larger 5.5-quart bowl and a strong 500-watt motor for noticeably less. A genuinely capable mixer that handles dough well, with the core attachments included.

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Best for: Budget-conscious bakers · Bigger batches

How it scores

Ease of use4/5

Performance4/5

Durability4/5

Easy to clean4/5

Value for money5/5

Pros & cons

Big bowl
Powerful motor
Great price
Includes attachments

Smaller accessory ecosystem
Heavier unit

In depth

The Cuisinart SM-50 5.5-Qt Stand Mixer is built for repeat use rather than occasional use: it runs at 500W, a 5.5 qt capacity, serving about n/a, and ease of use lands at 4/5. Big bowl is what most reviewers single out. On cleanup, dishwasher-safe parts keep cleanup mostly hands-off.

Budget-conscious bakers, Bigger batches get the most out of the Cuisinart SM-50 5.5-Qt Stand Mixer. If smaller accessory ecosystem is a dealbreaker for you (or heavier unit is), it's worth comparing against the related picks below before buying.

Compared to the KitchenAid Artisan 5-Qt Stand Mixer, the Cuisinart SM-50 5.5-Qt Stand Mixer runs about $170 less than it and edges it out on value for money (5/5 vs 4/5). If versatile matters more to you than big bowl, the KitchenAid Artisan 5-Qt Stand Mixer is the one to check next.

Where it sits in Stand Mixers

At $229.99, the Cuisinart SM-50 5.5-Qt Stand Mixer is 2nd cheapest of the 3 stand mixers we list — right at the $229.99 median for the category. Stepping down to the Hamilton Beach Electric Stand Mixer saves $150; stepping up to the KitchenAid Artisan 5-Qt Stand Mixer costs $170 more.

Product	Price	Rating	Capacity
Hamilton Beach Electric Stand Mixer	$79.99	4.4★	4 qt
Cuisinart SM-50 5.5-Qt Stand Mixer (this page)	$229.99	4.6★	5.5 qt
KitchenAid Artisan 5-Qt Stand Mixer	$399.99	4.8★	5 qt

Prices are from our last catalog check and move around on Amazon; ranking is across the 3 stand mixers in the Kantan Prep catalog, not the whole market.

Full specifications

Capacity	5.5 qt
Serves	n/a
Material	Die-cast metal
Wattage	500
Voltage	120
Dimensions (in)	15.0 x 9.5 x 14.0
Weight (lbs)	17.6
Color	Cream
Controls	dial
Presets	12
Timer	15 min
Functions	Mix, Knead, Whip, Attachment hub
Included	Flat mixing paddle, Dough hook, Whisk, Splash guard
Dishwasher safe	Yes
BPA-free	Yes
Warranty	3 years
Noise	Medium
Power	Corded electric
Footprint	Large

Common questions

How much does the Cuisinart SM-50 5.5-Qt Stand Mixer cost?

As of our last check it was priced around $229.99 (down from $279.99) on Amazon. That makes it the 2nd cheapest of the 3 stand mixers in our catalog, level with the $229.99 category median. Amazon prices change often, so confirm the current price before buying.

Who is the Cuisinart SM-50 5.5-Qt Stand Mixer best for?

Best for: Budget-conscious bakers, Bigger batches. If that profile doesn't fit, the Hamilton Beach Electric Stand Mixer covers similar ground for $150 less.

Is the Cuisinart SM-50 5.5-Qt Stand Mixer worth the price?

It sits at the $229.99 median for the 3 stand mixers we list. At a 5/5 value-for-money score in our comparison, it's one of the stronger picks in its price range — the main tradeoff to weigh is smaller accessory ecosystem.

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