Bosch Universal Plus Stand Mixer 500 Watt, 6.5 Quarts with Wire Whips, Dough Hook & NutriMill Dough Hook Extender Bundle

I had another one just like it that was accidentally damaged. I purchased a different brand much less expensive. There is no comparison. This is the only mixer I know of that can literally whip one egg white to make a meringue! You can see how the mixture is coming along and it never makes a mess because of the lid system. There are also a bunch of attachments including one to make ice cream. I give 10 stars!

I ordered this to compare to my vintage Bosch (the original version of this mixer) from the 70s. This is pretty similar to that old Bosch with the following improvements:-suction cup feet so the mixer doesn't walk around (or off) the counter while kneading dough-a bowl with a lip to surround the lid ring (this prevents the lid from popping off on large batches)-the bowl edge is turned down like a little umbrella which gives improved gripping for transportThe motor of both the old and new is of similar power. I find it to bog down more than I prefer with large batches (above 7 lbs) of dough. I've made up to 5200g (11.2 lbs) of dough in this mixer and it will do it but it's a strain on the motor.One other drawback (or advantage depending on how you prefer to proof your dough) is that this mixer really heats up the dough. It'll go from 65 or 70F up to 110F in 7 minutes of kneading. I personally prefer to keep the dough at room temp. A work around is to add ice to the water to knock the temp down before hand. So, although I don't like the heating, it's something that can be dealt with.I will be returning the mixer and instead ordering a stainless bowl for my old Bosch mixer. I believe it may help with this heating issue. Additionally, it does away with the center column for a little more space for dough (about 200 additional grams). I ordered this mainly to compare and see if it was worth upgrading. I think the refinements are probably worth the price difference. But I instead am going to put that cost difference toward a stainless bowl and the drive/dough hook to match ($350 new just for this bowl and accessories!).I'd used a 1981 Kitchenaid by Hobart for years and although an excellent mixer, the Bosch is also good product with a proven long lifespan. The Bosch can make 2x the amount of dough and the lid system is a lot cleaner than the open bown of the Kitchenaid.I highly recommend ANY Bosch Universal Mixer!

Love it thanks great product. Works greta

This mixer has a lot of power and offers a wide variety of utensil options, which allows for great versatility while cooking or baking. It's impressive how it can easily handle different types of mixtures, from thick doughs to light creams. One of my favorite features is the lid that goes over the top while mixing. This thoughtful design element ensures that you don’t lose any ingredients and helps prevent a messy countertop, which can often happen with traditional mixers. I also appreciate how easy it is to switch out the attachments depending on the task at hand. Whether I’m whipping up a batch of cookies or preparing a fluffy cake batter, this mixer makes the process effortless and enjoyable. Overall, it has truly enhanced my cooking experience, making it more efficient and certainly less chaotic!

Absolutely love this machine. I use it to make and kneed bread for my family. It never bogs down. It is super easy to clean and store away. The bread always comes out looking great! See pic for finished example.

This mixer is awesome at kneading dough! I’ve made three batches so far and each time the dough achieved the window pane test in under 10 mins! Powerful and fast and I highly recommend it for making doughs. Product arrived on time, in good condition, and was well packaged. They also included a free dough hook extender to my surprise and delight.

I've had this for a few months now and I've used it several times. There are PRO'S and cons to replacing a kitchenaid "type" mixer with this.PROS: the size is unreal. It's huge. The motor is so powerful I highly doubt you'll ever need beyond speed 1 [but there are several speeds faster]. It has a rim shield AND a wide disc to remove/add during mixing to add components IE more water to a dough or addins like chips or nuts. This baby is SOLID.Cons: its..well huge. If you're making one batch of cookies I almost suggest you use the mixmaster to spin your dough. Also-DO NOT PUT THIS IN THE DISHWASHER!!!! You must wash it by hand. It's just plastic. I guarentee you, it will warp. I make a lot of sourdough. BUT I miss the kitchenaid dough hook, I just wish the old unit didnt die on me. Was it worth the price? yeah if you're a professional baker and make double/triple batches of everything.