Cuisinart
Cuisinart SM-50
Fair
Our score: 68 / 100
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What we like
- Slow-start ramp genuinely eliminates the flour-cloud problem on power-up
- Comes with a fuller attachment bundle out of the box than most competitors at this price
- 5.5-quart bowl and 12 speeds match or beat KitchenAid's Artisan on paper
- Three-year warranty is a real safety net most competitors don't match
What we don't
- Nearly identical on paper to Cuisinart's own Precision Master, which muddies the choice between them
- Plastic-heavy internals compared to KitchenAid's metal gear train
- Attachment ecosystem doesn't extend beyond what's in the box
- Motor works audibly harder than its wattage suggests on stiff dough
Specifications
| Motor power (W) | 500W (rated) |
|---|---|
| Bowl capacity (qt) | 5.5 |
| Speeds | 12 |
| Attachments | Chef's whisk, flat mixing paddle, dough hook, splash guard, recipe book |
| Tilt/bowl-lift | Tilt-head |
| Weight (lb) | 15 |
| Warranty (yr) | 3 |
How it compares
Cuisinart SM-50 vs. similar stand mixers.
| Specification |  | KitchenAid Professional 600 | Breville Bakery Chef | KitchenAid Artisan Stand Mixer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our score | 68 | 76Best | 75 | 74 |
| Motor power | — | — | — | — |
| Bowl capacity | — | — | — | — |
| Speeds | 12Best | 10 | 12Best | 10 |
| Attachments | Chef's whisk, flat mixing paddle, dough hook, splash guard, recipe book | Hub-driven — same 10+ attachment ecosystem as the Artisan (grinder, pasta roller, spiralizer) | Scraper beater, whisk, dough hook, flat beater; built-in digital scale | Hub-driven — 10+ official attachments sold separately (grinder, pasta roller, spiralizer) |
| Tilt/bowl-lift | Tilt-head | Bowl-lift | Tilt-head | Tilt-head |
| Weight | — | — | — | — |
| Warranty | — | — | — | — |
| Motor power (W) | 500W (rated) | 575W (rated) | 550W (rated) | 325W (rated) |
| Bowl capacity (qt) | 5.5 | 6 | 5 | 5 |
| Weight (lb) | 15 | 29 | 17 | 25 |
| Warranty (yr) | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |