Stand Mixers Reviews

After extensive research on the web and through friends' experiences, I decided to opt for this 7-qt mixer. Two other major brands I considered are Hobart and of course, KitchenAid. The DeLonghi mixer comes close to specs and features, but is also marketed under Kenwood and Hamilton Beach. I sure wouldn't want to pay premium price for a Hamilton Beach. The Hobart is a true commercial grade mixer but overkill for the occasional home use, not to mention at lease twice the cost. The KA doesn't have the 1000 wattage or the professional feel like the Viking 7-qt mixer. One thing my wife appreciates about this unit is that it has rear wheels for easy maneuverability around the countertop - the average stand mixer weights over 20 lbs so this feature definitely helps. Although the availability of accessories for this mixer is few, however, I do notice that the included beater, whisk, and dough hook are well-made, stainless steel attachments (not plastic coating over metal). Overall, the Viking mixer is powerful, easy to use, and professionally designed that won't look dated 10 years from now. This mixer must be a joy to work with because my wife's been baking almost every week since we got it. By the way, the stainless gray model one sees on the Viking website is grayer in color - only the bowl, attachments, and the front "Viking" attachment cover are stainless. Highly recommended.

THIS HAS EMERL LAGUSEA ON FOOD NETWORK WRITTEN ALL OVER THIS MODEL, I USE TO COOK IN HOTEL AND CASINOS, MACHINES WERE MUCH BIGGER OF COURSE, BUT FOR THE HOME THIS IS THE BOMB, OH YEA, SO CRANK UP THOSE FIRES IN THE KITCHEN AND GET READY TO HAVE SOME FUN WITH THIS VIKING MODEL, OH YEA BABY, BAM, BAM,

This mixer blows my Ultra-Power Kitchenaid out of the water in terms of power. It has a more gradual sequencing of speeds as you turn the dial, making it easier to control the initial mixing of dry ingredients into the wet ingredients. Also, the kneeding attachment folds the dough, more like when you do it yourself, rather than rolling the dough around the perimeter of the bowl and thereby forcing the flour into the side of the mass of dough. Plus, it's beautiful. The quality shows in the stainless steel beater, dough hook and whisk attachments, making them okay in the dishwasher. I also like the wheels on the back of the base. It's much easier to roll the machine than to try to lift it while bent over a countertop. Couldn't be happier with my mixer. I have the white, 7-quart one.