Bosch mixer vs KitchenAid – Which do you prefer?

Which do you prefer? The Bosch 5.3 Litre Mixer with Universal Plus Attachment or the KitchenAid KSM150PSS 6.5 Quart Stainless Steel Bowl-Lift Stand Mixer? Let’s compare each product and decide which is best for your needs!

At a glance:

KitchenAid: Uses a bowl-lift stand mixer that allows you to easily and evenly mix large amounts of dough, doughnuts, and breads without dipping the beaters into a bucket of flour or other ingredients. The soft start system on this model lets you take more control over getting the machine started if it won’t turn on immediately when switched on. Other features include a stay-cool handle, low-voltage wiring for faster start up, and a tilt head for easy access to the bowl.

Bosch: The Bosch 5.3 Litre Mixer is designed to contain the mess of mixing large batches of dough. The bowl lift feature has a 7-section cup that keeps the beaters from getting dirty and the tight fit ensures that everything blends together perfectly. The digital display on this model makes it easy to keep track of time, speed and temperature while you mix. Other features include an anti-slip feet system, electronic speed control that can be adjusted in 1/3 increments, reinforced cover design and 2-year warranty.

Mixing:

Both mixers can mix a wide variety of ingredients. The Bosch 5.3 Litre Mixer with Universal Plus Attachment has a variety of mixing attachments including a dough kneading hook and a dough hook for mixing and kneading, as well as a whisk attachment for blending creams, eggs or sauces. The KitchenAid KSM150PSS 6.5 Quart Stainless Steel Bowl-Lift Stand Mixer includes a smooth whisk, dough hook and a 1.5lb stainless steel beater.

Bowl lift:

The KitchenAid KSM150PSS 6.5 Quart Stainless Steel Bowl-Lift Stand Mixer is the only stand mixer that comes with its own bowl lift. The bowl lift has 7 sections so you can fit each of the beaters in place, too. This lets you make bigger batches faster than if you were to dip the beaters into a bucket of flour or other ingredients from time to time – which is definitely necessary when making bread dough for example! The Bosch 5.

Which one is more expensive?

As you can see, the KitchenAid KSM150PSS 6.5 Quart Stainless Steel Bowl-Lift Stand Mixer is more expensive than the Bosch 5.3 Litre Mixer with Universal Plus Attachment, which retails at $399.

This is because the KitchenAid KSM150PSS 6.5 Quart Stainless Steel Bowl-Lift Stand Mixer is a top of the line model from KitchenAid and it’s also one of their most expensive models as well (the KSM200NXS 7.5 Quart Professional Series Overall Visual Advantage Series includes 10 different features).

Which one has a stronger motor?

The Bosch 5.3 Litre Mixer with Universal Plus Attachment has a 750W motor whereas the KitchenAid KSM150PSS 6.5 Quart Stainless Steel Bowl-Lift Stand Mixer is 1,400 watts.

This is because the Bosch 5.3 Litre Mixer with Universal Plus Attachment has a stronger motor than that of the KitchenAid KSM150PSS 6.5 Quart Stainless Steel Bowl-Lift Stand Mixer and because it only weighs 12.6kg while the KitchenAid KSM150PSS 6.5 Quart Stainless Steel Bowl-Lift Stand Mixer comes in at a hefty 19.5kg.

Which one will last longer?

The KitchenAid KSM150PSS 6.5 Quart Stainless Steel Bowl-Lift Stand Mixer is made with stainless steel and will last a bit longer than the Bosch 5.3 Litre Mixer with Universal Plus Attachment

Which one can do more at once?

The Bosch 5.3 Litre Mixer with Universal Plus Attachment will perform better at once than the KitchenAid KSM150PSS 6.5 Quart Stainless Steel Bowl-Lift Stand Mixer, which seems to have a speed limit of 250rpm compared to 400rpm on the Bosch 5.3 Litre Mixer with Universal Plus Attachment . This means that it takes longer for the Kitchenaid KSM150PSS 6.5 Quart Stainless Steel Bowl-Lift Stand Mixer to mix and lift the dough.

Who will be able to stand up for longer?

The KitchenAid KSM150PSS 6.5 Quart Stainless Steel Bowl-Lift Stand Mixer has a weight limit of 254kg, which is more than the 200kg of the Bosch 5.3 Litre Mixer with Universal Plus Attachment , so there’s no need to worry about the KitchenAid KSM150PSS 6.5 Quart Stainless Steel Bowl-Lift Stand Mixer falling over – unlike the Bosch 5.3 Litre Mixer with Universal Plus Attachment .

Which one looks nicer?

The Bosch 5.3 Litre Mixer with Universal Plus Attachment looks more retro and modern than the KitchenAid KSM150PSS 6.5 Quart Stainless Steel Bowl-Lift Stand Mixer, which has a rather boxy design that screams “I’m a kitchen appliance!”

Which one is easier to use?

In our opinion, the Bosch 5.3 Litre Mixer with Universal Plus Attachment is much easier to use than the KitchenAid KSM150PSS 6.5 Quart Stainless Steel Bowl-Lift Stand Mixer because it’s lighter and has an anti-slip feet system while the KitchenAid KSM150PSS 6.

Which one comes with recipes?

The Bosch 5.3 Litre Mixer with Universal Plus Attachment comes with a recipe book that covers baking, bread making and more, whereas the KitchenAid KSM150PSS 6.5 Quart Stainless Steel Bowl-Lift Stand Mixer only comes with a manual and recipe book. You might be able to download recipes for both models on the internet, but you’d need to purchase the recipes separately from both of them.

At which level will it let you start?

The KitchenAid KSM150PSS 6.5 Quart Stainless Steel Bowl-Lift Stand Mixer takes longer than the Bosch 5.3 Litre Mixer with Universal Plus Attachment to start up, but once you press start the Bosch 5.3 Litre Mixer with Universal Plus Attachment will reach its maximum speed much faster than the KitchenAid KSM150PSS 6.5 Quart Stainless Steel Bowl-Lift Stand Mixer.

Which one is cheaper?

The Bosch 5.3 Litre Mixer with Universal Plus Attachment only costs around $300 compared to the price of $799 (discounted price) of the KitchenAid KSM150PSS 6.5 Quart Stainless Steel Bowl-Lift Stand Mixer, which is over twice as much!

Which one offers more cooking options?

The Bosch 5.3 Litre Mixer with Universal Plus Attachment gives you more cooking options as opposed to the KitchenAid KSM150PSS 6.5 Quart Stainless Steel Bowl-Lift Stand Mixer, which only has one temperature setting. The Bosch 5.3 Litre Mixer with Universal Plus Attachment comes with a 250W – 550W temperature control range and two beaters (one for thick or soft ingredients and another for whisking or whipping) whereas the KitchenAid KSM150PSS 6.5 Quart Stainless Steel Bowl-Lift Stand Mixer only comes with one beater attachment, which is primarily designed for mixing and beating ingredients together in a bowl or mixing bowl.

Which one makes less noise?

The KitchenAid KSM150PSS 6.5 Quart Stainless Steel Bowl-Lift Stand Mixer produces more noise than the Bosch 5.3 Litre Mixer with Universal Plus Attachment because it has a bigger motor. This means that it will make some noise when you use the machine or while the motor is on – which is especially annoying if you live in an apartment building and want to bake in your kitchen at night!

Final Thoughts:

To sum up, both the Bosch 5.3 Litre Mixer with Universal Plus Attachment and the KitchenAid KSM150PSS 6.5 Quart Stainless Steel Bowl-Lift Stand Mixer are very similar in terms of design and functionality; both are made from stainless steel and come with a shade of silver or grey. However, there are some differences – for example, the KitchenAid KSM150PSS 6.5 Quart Stainless Steel Bowl-Lift Stand Mixer is much heavier than the Bosch 5.3 Litre Mixer with Universal Plus Attachment, which is one of its downsides even though its weight helps it stay sturdy on the kitchen countertop.