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KitchenAid Pro 5 Plus 5 Quart Bowl-Lift Stand Mixer (4 Colors)

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Best Buy has KitchenAid Pro 5 Plus 5 Quart Bowl-Lift Stand Mixer (4 Colors) on sale for $219.99. Shipping is free, or choose free store pickup where stock permits.
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Available:KitchenAid has KitchenAid Pro 5 Plus 5 Quart Bowl-Lift Stand Mixer (Various Colors) on sale for $219.99. Shipping is free.

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Best Buy has KitchenAid Pro 5 Plus 5 Quart Bowl-Lift Stand Mixer (4 Colors) on sale for $219.99. Shipping is free, or choose free store pickup where stock permits.
  • Note: Availability for free store pickup may vary by location.
Thanks to Deal Hunter daisybeetle & Community Member SG66 [Discuss] for finding this deal.

Available:KitchenAid has KitchenAid Pro 5 Plus 5 Quart Bowl-Lift Stand Mixer (Various Colors) on sale for $219.99. Shipping is free.

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Written by megakimcheelove | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • Our research indicates that this offer is $139.99 lower (39% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $359.98
  • About this product:
    • 1-year manufacturer's limited warranty
  • About this store:
    • EXTENDED HOLIDAY RETURN PERIOD: When purchased now through Jan 2, you can return this item anytime until Jan 16.
    • Best Buy return policy here

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Model: KitchenAid - Pro 5™ Plus 5 Quart Bowl-Lift Stand Mixer - Ink Blue

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egarsenal16
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The newer ones sold in Costco fix this problem, but with a caveat. The new ones are standard bowl sizing, but they have an AC motor with a worm gear. The ones with an odd bowl size have a DC motor.

The DC motor version delivers higher torque at lower speeds (better for bread, thicker doughs), are quieter, and are more reliable. The AC version ramps speed at lower speeds if it gets stuck, which isn't great.

If you want a DC motor kitchenaid now, the only model you'll find it in is the 7 quart proline model. You can also tell by the measurement of power. DC motors in kitchenaids are given a HP number, while AC is given watts.
Mart_in
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This or Costco's

KitchenAid Professional Series 6 Quart Bowl Lift Stand Mixer with Flex Edge

https://www.costco.com/kitchenaid...85356.html


Online Price $379.99
Less -$100.00
_______________________________
Your Price $279.99
Shipping & Handling: $9.99*
_______________________________

Edit:
Costco - 590 Watt

BestBuy - 525 Watt

I think if you're making light batches, stick with this one and save $70. Or for about ~$100 in savings, use the following:

A.) Amex deal, $25 credit if you spend $250 or more.

or

B.) Chase 5% Cashback via PayPal checkout. Quarterly bonus.
stratman
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Buying appliances can be difficult to sort out because a manufacturer may change the internals or the accessories depending on the store that orders them. For instance, the Pro 6 series from Costco has 15 Watts more power than a Pro 6 you buy from other stores (590W vs 575W) though that difference is negligible. However, the difference in wattage is significant when comparing the Pro 5 Plus (525W) that I bought from Target a couple years ago with the Costco Pro 6 series (590W). Confusing the matter is there are or were 450W Pro 5 Plus models. I see one on Amazon currently. The Pro 5 Plus on Best Buy states 525W.

Both Pro 5 Plus and the Pro 6 use metal parts. Both have a plastic part that will break if load gets to be too great. This is to prevent a motor failure - much costlier than a sprocket to replace.

Somewhere in a link I read in this thread it was said the Pro 5 Plus does not have an electronic speed sensor. It does. Both Pro 5 Plus and Pro 6 models do. Both models also have the Soft Start feature. Nice.

A 6 quart bowl may have problems with small quantities, like 1 or 2 egg whites or a vinaigrette, and a smaller bowl (3 Quart) will be better but adds cost. I am not ready to buy a smaller bowl for my Pro 5 Plus 5 quart bowl but I see why people do.

FYI - no matter what mixer you get make sure to first do the beater to bowl clearance test and adjust if needed. The first Pro 5 Plus I took home would not adjust properly but the replacement worked a charm.

https://producthelp.kitchenaid.co...(Dime_Test)

The issue is what do you want to do with the mixer and how often. The stiffer the mix, the more the mix (batches) at one time, the more often you plan on doing that mix needs to be considered. Both can do bread and cookie dough but the more power the better for stiffer dough, more batches per time, repeating batches in same day, and making batches multiple times per week.

A couple links that discuss this...

https://mixitbakeit.com/kitchenai...er-review/

https://greatist.com/eat/which-ki...ift-mixers

https://missvickie.com/kitchenaid...s-artisan/


More comparison info...

https://cookloveeat.com/kitchenai...and-mixer/

https://www.kitchenaid.com/counte...chart.html


The included coated accessories are great. It seems Kitchenaid is using more stainless steel for accessories and that is preferable to burnished aluminum IMO. Burnished aluminum accessories will oxidize if water is left to dry on them and a grayish or blackish powder will rub off, including into the food being mixed. Wash and dry immediately to prevent this. Stainless steel and the coated accessories do not have this issue and are dishwasher safe. The burnished aluminum works but needs a little attention after washing.

A flex edge beater will not eliminate scrapping but will reduce the times needed to manually scrape. I bought a knockoff and love it.

I do not use a pouring chute/shield but wouldn't object if the Kitchenaid Santa sent me one or, better yet, a sifter + scale attachment.

https://www.kitchenaid.com/counte...msfta.html

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SuperSport346
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Not a bad deal. My wife wanted the Ink Blue - a Best Buy exclusive color, so we were limited to waiting for a deal there. Ended up paying $249 due to timing, but these typically drop to $199 around the holidays.
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Quote from SuperSport346 :
Not a bad deal. My wife wanted the Ink Blue - a Best Buy exclusive color, so we were limited to waiting for a deal there. Ended up paying $249 due to timing, but these typically drop to $199 around the holidays.
I am not so sure they will get to that price point this year....refurbs maybe. On the best buy homepage they have a black friday price guarantee. If this was something i needed, i would strongly consider the bird in hand approach, and either return or get reimbursed if they do happen to drop.
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Mart_in
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This or Costco's

KitchenAid Professional Series 6 Quart Bowl Lift Stand Mixer with Flex Edge

https://www.costco.com/kitchenaid...85356.html


Online Price $379.99
Less -$100.00
_______________________________
Your Price $279.99
Shipping & Handling: $9.99*
_______________________________

Edit:
Costco - 590 Watt

BestBuy - 525 Watt

I think if you're making light batches, stick with this one and save $70. Or for about ~$100 in savings, use the following:

A.) Amex deal, $25 credit if you spend $250 or more.

or

B.) Chase 5% Cashback via PayPal checkout. Quarterly bonus.
Last edited by Mart_in November 1, 2021 at 07:03 PM.
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Quote from SuperSport346 :
Not a bad deal. My wife wanted the Ink Blue - a Best Buy exclusive color, so we were limited to waiting for a deal there. Ended up paying $249 due to timing, but these typically drop to $199 around the holidays.
Where did you hear that ink blue is Best Buy exclusive? It's sold by multiple vendors.
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WhatIsSlicking
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Quote from Mart_in :
This or Costco's

KitchenAid Professional Series 6 Quart Bowl Lift Stand Mixer with Flex Edge

https://www.costco.com/kitchenaid...85356.html


Online Price $379.99
Less -$100.00
_______________________________
Your Price $279.99
Shipping & Handling: $9.99*
Same, do I cancel my Costco order and get this instead. I'm thinking of doing so, I'm a new to cooking and all.
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hexbindil
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Quote from Mart_in :
This or Costco's

KitchenAid Professional Series 6 Quart Bowl Lift Stand Mixer with Flex Edge

https://www.costco.com/kitchenaid...85356.html


Online Price $379.99
Less -$100.00
_______________________________
Your Price $279.99
Shipping & Handling: $9.99*
Apart from the size ? What are other difference between these 2 .

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Spaceman6969
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Was $199.99 for several holiday seasons until this year. Now $219.99. Dang you inflation.
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Mart_in
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Quote from vishsubs :
Apart from the size ? What are other difference between these 2 .
"The KitchenAid Pro 600 Series 6-Quart Bowl-Lift Stand Mixer is a great choice for people who make a lot of bread or dense cookie dough or who like to bake in large batches It has a bigger bowl, stronger motor, and added heft. It also takes up more space and runs much louder than our top pick, and it costs more, but it's a workhorse that's so dependable it's often found in professional kitchens" When compared to the Artisan model.
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jennylynn11
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Quote from Mart_in :
This or Costco's

KitchenAid Professional Series 6 Quart Bowl Lift Stand Mixer with Flex Edge

https://www.costco.com/kitchenaid...85356.html


Online Price $379.99
Less -$100.00
_______________________________
Your Price $279.99
Shipping & Handling: $9.99*

Costco - 590 Watt

BestBuy - 525 Watt
Variety of colors
I bought mine at Costco one year. It was a different design that fit an odd size bowl. No paddle attachments other than the one they came with work. Next time I'll buy from KitchenAid directly Frown
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Quote from jennylynn11 :
I bought mine at Costco one year. It was a different design that fit an odd size bowl. No paddle attachments other than the one they came with work. Next time I'll buy from KitchenAid directly Frown
Thanks for your input. Do you recall it being the same price?

Costco sometimes will have specific models not sold anywhere else.
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Quote from WhatIsSlicking :
Same, do I cancel my Costco order and get this instead. I'm thinking of doing so, I'm a new to cooking and all.
I'm going with this one instead.

Chase 5% cashback via PayPal checkout and the free shipping makes it a better deal for my use.
Close to $100 difference when compared to Costco deal.
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udolobu
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I am on the fence between this with Amex discount or Costco at $280 (bigger, stronger, but will I utilize it?)
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Wise9669
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Edit: since mid October

KitchenAid has dropped the prices since mid July. Sam's Club has them for $359 but you get additional accessories (Bakers Bundle); extra bowl and 5 attachments.

https://www.samsclub.com/p/kitche...in-success
Last edited by Wise9669 November 1, 2021 at 09:23 AM.

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lowry517
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I had a non-tilt KitchenAid stand mixer, and I never used it. Had it tilted, I may have liked it. I am in the kitchen all the time, and I always go for my KitchenAid hand mixer 9 speed from William Sonoma. I even own a Bosch Universal.
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