With a huge seven-quart capacity and ten speeds, the KitchenAid Pro Line Series Stand Mixer will make light work of any task. This review will delve into what makes this mixer so impressive and detail how it performed in a series of tests.
Of course, if you’re on the hunt for one of the best stand mixers to elevate your baking experience, then the KitchenAid line has likely already caught your eye, with a range of shiny models and colors to choose from. If you want to learn more about the battle for the title of the greatest stand mixer brand, check out our feature on KitchenAid vs. Cuisinart.
KitchenAid Pro Line Series Stand Mixer: Setup
You can set up the KitchenAid Pro Line Series Stand Mixer quickly. To get it set up, choose a clear, dedicated area on your countertop since its 32-pound weight and size make it hard to move. Plug it in and make sure it's stable. Then align the mixing head with the power hub and twist it until it locks in place. Adjust the bowl lift lever to make sure it's high enough. Now, I'm ready to start mixing and baking.
KitchenAid Pro Line Series Stand Mixer: Design & features
It's said that the KitchenAid Pro Series Stand Mixer is built to take it all on. When I unboxed it, I noticed how big it was—32 pounds. This appliance needs its own place on my countertop since it's not easy to store away. But with its polished exterior, it's a nice addition to any kitchen.
Given its robust design, the mixer surprises me with its ability to make a lot of baked goods. It can make up to 14 dozen cookies in a single batch, making it perfect for those designated as bakers for large events or anyone who needs to bake at an industrial scale. In my opinion, if I bake a lot of cakes, cookies, or other treats, this mixer will be super handy since it has the most residential capacity.
This KitchenAid Pro Line Series mixer has a bowl-lift design, compared to the KitchenAid Artisan Mini stand mixer, which has a tilt-head design. The mixer head is stationary, and the bowl lifts (with a lever) after I swap out the mixing attachments. This change impacts the mixer's appearance as well as its workings.
After familiarizing myself with tilt heads, I find it very easy to lift the bowl after just one use. The design adds a level of security and safety to the process. When properly fitted, this powerful machine won't cause any problems in my kitchen. It locks into place at three different points.
Whether I want to whip cream at speed eight or gently combine ingredients at speed two, it's got me covered. It has ten speeds, so it's perfect for any baker. Additionally, the mixer features a slight delay before mixing starts, so ingredients don't get whipped into a frenzy and splatter around the kitchen. It also comes with a pouring shield, so my countertops stay clean.
It comes in six colors: Sugar Pearl Silver, Onyx Black, Candy Apple Red, Cast Iron Black, Frosted Pearl White, and Medallion Silver. Compared to models like the KitchenAid Artisan, this color range isn't as wide, but I'm looking for a large-capacity mixer instead of a colorful one.
It's important to note that the KitchenAid Pro Line Series is quite expensive, with a manufacturer's suggested retail price of $649.99, so maybe it's not for you. However, if I need industrial-sized mixing at home, this mixer won't disappoint and will earn back its price quickly with the impressive quantity it can make.
KitchenAid Pro Series Stand Mixer: Performance
I tested the KitchenAid Pro Series Line Stand Mixer to evaluate its impressive capacity. I used the three interchangeable mixing heads that come with the mixer: the Flat Beater (for creaming butter and sugar and general mixing), the PowerHead Dough Hook (for mixing doughs), and the Wire Whip (for lighter mixes). The attachments are made of heavy metal, so they feel sturdy, but they may not be suitable for people with dexterity issues.
To test the Dough Hook, I mixed a lot of bread dough, enough to make two large loaves. The seven-quart bowl gave plenty of space, so I could see just how much the mixer could handle. I didn't have any trouble mixing the bread, and the mixer shuddered a little at maximum speed, but I was confident that it was securely positioned on the mixer's base. It made a satiny smooth dough at the end. If you're sensitive to noise, you might want to avoid speed ten, which measures 80 decibels.
Next, I tested how well the mixer could whip up cookie dough using a recipe that yields 25 cookies. The mixture seemed small compared to the big bowl, proving the mixer was a lot bigger. In spite of the ingredients settling at the bottom of the bowl, the bowl-lift design lets the Flex Edge Beater reach all the necessary areas and cream butter and sugar efficiently.
Chocolate chips can be added as an added ingredient through an opening in the pouring shield. I also tested the buttercream process, and I found that food coloring mixed in evenly without leaving any spots uncolored.
During an egg white test, I beat four room-temperature egg whites, and they reached stiff peaks in less than three minutes. During previous tests at the highest setting, the mixer shuddered, but the rubber feet kept it anchored to the countertop, so there were no concerns. When I whipped at speed eight, which is considered ideal, I recorded about 70 decibels of noise. Considering a normal conversation is around 60 decibels, this might be too loud for those who prefer a quieter baking environment.
KitchenAid Pro Line Series Stand Mixer: User reviews
The KitchenAid Pro Line Series Stand Mixer has a rating of 4.7 out of five on the KitchenAid website, with the score generated from 1465 user reviews. 95% of reviewers would recommend this product after using it.
One reviewer detailed how the large capacity was their reason for purchasing the mixer, saying that they had a “lifelong dream of starting a bread, pasta, and cracker business” and that the size of this mixer had “finally allowed me to build out a business plan.” Another pleased reviewer said their mixer was so powerful that they were “amazed” by it and could “make double recipes with ease, add flour without the worry of making a mess from spill-over.”
One less impressed user commented that the process of attaching the various mixing heads might be a little puzzling at first, saying, “It is a little clunky to figure out at first, and my kids have a hard time getting the bowl to click into place because you have to push harder than you would think to get it locked in.”
Would I buy the KitchenAid Pro Line Series Stand Mixer?
To buy the KitchenAid Pro Line Series Stand Mixer, you’ll need a big budget and a countertop with enough space for its proportions. However, if these requirements are not an issue for you, then it’s hard to think of a better baking appliance than this one. It has a huge capacity, excelled in every test we put it through, and has a clever design to cater to any stability issues.
| Attribute | Notes | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Setup | quick and straightforward | 9/10 |
| Design & features | robust and polished design; can handle large quantities; ten speed settings; controls can be somewhat confusing; pouring shield and sturdy attachments | 8/10 |
| Performance | impressive mixing capabilities; mixer performs well across various tasks, including whipping egg whites to stiff peaks and mixing cookie dough; may shudder at maximum speed | 9/10 |
