I bought this as a Christmas present for my wife (the baker) back in 2019, as part of the promotion other reviewers have mentioned. Back then, I paid $260 for it, which in hindsight might be one of the best deals we've ever seen. Obviously prices are not now what they were then, but I can tell you this: based on all of the delicious goodies I've eaten over the last four years, if you love to bake, you cannot make a better purchase than this mixer, even at the 2024 price point of $500 (you should obviously wait for a deal if it's not an imperative purchase).
The reasoning is very simple: this is an appliance you buy for life. This is NOT like the Artisan series of mixers in that it has an all-steel construction which is built to last as long as steel is durable, and is therefore worth shelling out the extra few dollars to buy. My mother has had hers for 15 years and it's still working like new. All you need to do is clean it appropriately after each use, which is easy enough to do (that's my job). In the four year's she's owned it, my wife has used it over 100 times by now and baked all manner of goodies—cookies, cakes, bread, and other kinds of dough. The 6 qt size will very likely be large enough for even the largest projects, ensuring that no matter the enormity of the baking adventure, you will find this mixer suitable.
The main cons, as others mention, are the large size (you pretty much have to store it on a countertop) and the noise. These are irrelevant though, because you'll be getting a piece of equipment that will likely outlive you and function dependably beyond that.
So if you're on the fence between this and one of the lower-priced Artisan models, yes, it's worth the extra price to get this one, which is as much an investment as anything else. It will be the last mixer you ever purchase, and that's something you won't get anywhere else for the price—even at $500.
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KitchenAid 6-Qt. Professional 600 Series
The Professional 600 Series 6-Quart Bowl-Lift Stand Mixer is perfect for heavy, dense mixtures.
Professional 600 Series
Burnished metal flat beater, PowerKnead Spiral Dough Hook and 6-wire whisk will help you mix, knead and whip ingredients into culinary masterpieces quickly and easily. And for even more versatility, the power hub fits optional attachments from food grinders to pasta makers and more.
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Exceptional PerformanceHigh performance direct drive, all-steel gear transmission delivers professional-style results. The motor protection automatically senses if an overload occurs – shutting off the mixer to protect the motor. |
Power Hub (Over 12 Attachments Available)The power hub turns your stand mixer into a culinary center. With more than 12 optional attachments use the power of your stand mixer to help you make fusilli pasta from scratch, shred a block of Parmesan cheese in seconds and so much more. |
6-Qt. Stainless Steel Bowl with Comfortable Handle6-Qt. dual finish stainless steel bowl with comfortable handle offers enough capacity to mix dough for 13 dozen cookies, 8 loaves of bread or 8 pounds of mashed potatoes in a single batch. The bowl is also dishwasher-safe for quick and easy cleanup. |
67-Point Planetary Mixing Action67-Point Planetary Mixing Action means 67 touch points per rotation around the bowl for thorough ingredient incorporation. The beater, dough hook or wire whip rotates around the bowl, giving incredible bowl coverage for comprehensive mixing. |
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| Capacty | 6-Quart | 6-Quart | 5-Quart | 5-Quart | 5-Quart | 4.5-Quart |
| Bowl Material | Glass with Handle | Polished Stainless Steel with Comfortable Handle | Polished Stainless Steel with Comfortable Handle | Glass with Handle | Polished Stainless Steel with Comfortable Handle | Brushed Stainless Steel (No Handle) |
| Flat Beater | F Series Coated | Burnished Aluminium | Coated | Burnished Aluminium | Coated | Coated |
| Dough Hook | F Series Spiral-Shaped Coated | Spiral-Shaped Burnished Aluminium | C-Shaped Coated | C-Shaped Burnished Aluminium | C-Shaped Coated | C-Shaped Coated |
| Wire Whip | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pouring Shield | - | ✓ | ✓ | - | ✓ | - |
| Wattage | 550 | 575 | 325 | 325 | 325 | 275 |
| Warranty | 1 Year Hassle-Free Warranty | 1 Year Hassle-Free Warranty | 1 Year Hassle-Free Warranty | 1 Year Hassle-Free Warranty | 1 Year Hassle-Free Warranty | 1 Year Hassle-Free Warranty |
| Color | 3 Colors Available | Over 10 Colors Available | 3 Colors Available | Over 5 Colors Available | Over 20 Colors Available | 1 Colors Available |
| Usage | Cookie Yield - 13 Dozen | Cookie Yield - 13 Dozen | Cookie Yield - 9 Dozen | Cookie Yield - 9 Dozen | Cookie Yield - 9 Dozen | Cookie Yield - 6.75 Dozen |
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Bowl-Lift DesignThe bowl-lift design provides sturdy bowl support for stability when mixing heavy ingredients or large batches. The lever smoothly raises the mixing bowl into position for efficient beater-to-bowl contact. |
10 Speed SettingsPowerful enough for nearly any task or recipe, whether you’re stirring wet and dry ingredients together, kneading bread dough or whipping cream. |
Professional 600 Series IncludesIncludes Powerknead Spiral Dough Hook, Flat Beater, and Stainless Steel Wire Whip. |
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| number of speeds | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 6 | 0 |
| voltage | — | 120 volts | 120 volts | 120 volts | 120 volts | 120 volts |
| wattage | 590 watts | 500 watts | 500 watts | 500 watts | 660 watts | — |
| material | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
| dishwasher safe | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| weight | 29 pounds | 0.99 ounces | — | 0.99 ounces | 13 pounds | 2 pounds |
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There was a chip in my regular paddle attachment. I’m going to have to call about it for warranty or something. But other than that. Things are going well. Very heavy and sturdy. Will be making some bread products soon. I already made a cake. It was great. Very moist. I consider myself a level 2 baker. Will update review soon. Veryyyy photogenic might I add.
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eric
Very good.
Reviewed in Canada on December 15, 2022Color: Empire RedSize: 6 quartVerified Purchase
Bobcat
Kneads two loaves of bread dough without loosing power.
Reviewed in Canada on November 13, 2022Color: Onyx BlackSize: 6 quartVerified Purchase
Jorge Piña Williams
Excelente compra
Reviewed in Mexico on June 2, 2021Color: Contour SilverSize: 6 quartVerified Purchase
Amazon Customer
Does what it’s suppose to do
Reviewed in Canada on March 11, 2023Color: Contour SilverSize: 6 quartVerified Purchase
Andrea Di Marco
Great appliance, worth every penny.
Reviewed in Canada on September 16, 2021Color: Empire RedSize: 6 quartVerified Purchase
